Monthly Archives: November 2012
Best Ever Guacamole
I like my guacamole chunky, so I use a knife to mix the avocado. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 8 dashes Tabasco sauce 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin (or more) [...]
Spring Barley Risotto with Asparagus
This risotto is a delicious, healthier alternative to risotto made with rice. I soak my barley ahead of time. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: about 45 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup pearl barley 2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced & washed well 1/2 cup [...]
Stir-Fried Kale, Carrots, and Walnuts
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 6 – 7 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 3 teaspoons peanut oil 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 2 [...]
White Bean Basil Hummus
Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 can cannellini / white kidney beans (drained and rinsed) 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp tahini 1 small to medium clove garlic, sliced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup fresh basil, torn or roughly [...]