martes, 27 de mayo de 2014

BROWN RICE ITALIAN HERBS

Brown Rice- Italian Herbs

3 cups water
1 cup brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 teaspoon garlic minced
 
In a pot boil the water. Down the heat to low and
add the rice and the rest of the ingredients.
Cover and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Note; If your using instant rice reduce the water
and the cooking time. Enjoy!!!

domingo, 4 de mayo de 2014

FALAFEL BOWL



Falafel Bowl

1 lata garbanzos escurrida
1/2 taza cilantrillo
3-4 ajos
Comino a gusto
Sal a gusto
Pimienta a gusto
1/4 taza whole wheat flour
1 cucharada tahini

Añade los garbanzos, cilantrillo, ajo, comino,
sal y pimienta en un procesador de alimentos
hasta tener una mezcla arenosa. Transfiere a un
envase y agrega la harina y el tahini. Con las manos
une la mezcla. Forma los discos y colócalos en una bandeja
o plato y lleva al refrigerador por 15-20 minutos.
Calienta aceite en un sartén y fríe los discos hasta dorarlos
por ambos lados. Escurre el exceso de aceite colocándolas
en papel absorbente. Sirve en una cama de lechuga,
pepinos, tomates y pimientos.

**Hummus Dressing

2 cucharadas de Hummus
2 cucharadas vinagre balsámico
1 cucharadita de agua
Mezcla bien y utiliza como aderezo.
HUMMUS
Hummus
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic clove, smashed
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of Salt

Place garbanzos, garlic, half of the lemon juice,
tahini, water, olive oil, cumin and a pinch of salt
in a food processor, process until smooth.
If the hummus is too thick, pulse in more water,
a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is
reached. Taste, adding more salt and lemon juice as
needed. To serve, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive
oil & smoke paprika (optional)

miércoles, 30 de abril de 2014

 PORTOBELLO BURGERS
Portobello Burgers

4 Portobello mushroom tops
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
1-1/2 tsp adobo

Garnishments
-red onion
-vegan cheese
-tomato
-lettuce (any)
-avocado
4 whole wheat buns

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, rosemary, and seasoning.
Place the mushroom tops in the bowl and toss with sauce.
Let marinate for 20 minutes, turning a few times.
Grill for around 10 minutes turning a few times.
Assemble your "burgers"

domingo, 27 de abril de 2014

PASTA CON ESPINACA Y NUECES

Spinach Walnut Pasta

2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
1 diced tomato
2 cups dry whole wheat pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cup baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese

Combine broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomato, olive oil,
spices and pasta in a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Cover reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or just until pasta is tender.
Stir in spinach and cook 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese just before serving.
OLIVE OIL "BUTTER"
Esta es la "mantequilla" que preparo en el tiempo del Daniel Fasting.
Es super simple de preparar y muchisimo mas economica que
comprar the real thing.. Enjoy
NO KNEAD DUTCH OVEN BREAD



No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread

3 cups flour
(I used 2 cup white & 1 cup whole)
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
1/4 teaspoons salt
Cornmeal (for dusting)

1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add water, and stir until blended
(1-2 minutes) dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
Let dough rest at least 8-12 hours (overnight) at room temperature (top of refrigerator)
2. Pass at least 8 hrs. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it;
sprinkle it with a little and form a flat ball shape.
3. Coat a kitchen towel with flour, or cornmeal. Put dough on towel and dust with a little
more flour or cornmeal and cover with the rest of the towel and let rise for about 1 hours.
4. 30 minutes before dough is ready, heat oven to 450°F. Put an 8-quart ceramic
or cast iron covered pot to heat.
5. VERY carefully remove pot from oven. Place the dough into pot, Shake pot to distributed
The Dough. Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack.