PEANUT BUTTER AND OAT GRANOLA BITES
3/4 C oats
2T unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
2T pistachios, chopped
1/4 C dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1/4 C dried blueberries, roughly chopped
2T ground flaxseed
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 C creamy peanut butter
1/4 C chunky peanut butter
1T honey
1/2 t vanilla extract
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients making sure to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
Roll some of the dough between your hands, if it sticks together it is ready to go. If it feels too dry then add a bit more peanut butter or honey. If it is too wet add extra oats or flaxseed.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a 1 1/2" ball and then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
THAI PEANUT NOODLES
THAI PEANUT NOODLES
pam@onceamonthmom.com
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken cut into strips
2T olive oil
16 oz linguine noodles
1 C snow peas or broccoli
1C red bell pepper cut into strips
1C baby carrots or thinly sliced carrots
SAUCE:
1C water
4T olive oil
6T creamy peanut butter
1T Sriracha chili sauce
3T honey
4T soy sauce
3t ground ginger
2t minced garlic
GARNISH:
1C peanuts
1/2 C cilantro, chopped
3 medium limes, wedged
In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until cooked through. Add the veggies. Cook the linguine to al dente in boiling water.Make the peanut sauce by whisking together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Add drained noodles to chicken adn veggies. Mix the sauce with noodles mixture. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with peanuts, limes, and cilantro for garnish.
FREEZING DIRECTIONS:
Prepare noodles as above. Do not add garnish. Allow to cool, then portion into freezer bags or containers. Seal, label and freeze. To serve: thaw in fridge. Reheat in microwave in a covered, microwave safe bowl or on low in a large skillet on stovetop. Add a little water if noodles seem gummy. Serve with peanuts, limes and cilantro for garnish.
pam@onceamonthmom.com
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken cut into strips
2T olive oil
16 oz linguine noodles
1 C snow peas or broccoli
1C red bell pepper cut into strips
1C baby carrots or thinly sliced carrots
SAUCE:
1C water
4T olive oil
6T creamy peanut butter
1T Sriracha chili sauce
3T honey
4T soy sauce
3t ground ginger
2t minced garlic
GARNISH:
1C peanuts
1/2 C cilantro, chopped
3 medium limes, wedged
In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until cooked through. Add the veggies. Cook the linguine to al dente in boiling water.Make the peanut sauce by whisking together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Add drained noodles to chicken adn veggies. Mix the sauce with noodles mixture. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with peanuts, limes, and cilantro for garnish.
FREEZING DIRECTIONS:
Prepare noodles as above. Do not add garnish. Allow to cool, then portion into freezer bags or containers. Seal, label and freeze. To serve: thaw in fridge. Reheat in microwave in a covered, microwave safe bowl or on low in a large skillet on stovetop. Add a little water if noodles seem gummy. Serve with peanuts, limes and cilantro for garnish.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
SKILLET STEAK AND POTATOES
SKILLET STEAK AND POTATOES
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2 sirloin steaks, cooked and sliced 1" thick
2T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked
1t salt
1/2t black pepper
1/2 t paprika
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1C corn
1 C halved grape tomatoes
1/4 C chopped parsley, optional
1. Cut steak into bite-size pieces. You should have 1 1/2-2C.
2. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until beginning to brown. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minutes.
3. Add potatoes; stir to combine. Cook 4 minutes without stirring. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add corn, tomatoes and steak. Cook adn stir until heated through. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
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2 sirloin steaks, cooked and sliced 1" thick
2T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked
1t salt
1/2t black pepper
1/2 t paprika
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1C corn
1 C halved grape tomatoes
1/4 C chopped parsley, optional
1. Cut steak into bite-size pieces. You should have 1 1/2-2C.
2. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until beginning to brown. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minutes.
3. Add potatoes; stir to combine. Cook 4 minutes without stirring. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add corn, tomatoes and steak. Cook adn stir until heated through. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
HAM AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET
HAM AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET
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2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs)
3C water
1T salt
1 fully cooked ham steak (about 1 lb)
1/4 C pure maple syrup
2T butter
1/2 C coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1. Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 3/4" pieces. Combine water and salt in stockpot over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes. Simmer until almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain well.
2. Meanwhile, cut ham into 3/4" chunks; discard bone and fat. Set aside.
3. Combine syrup and butter in large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Add ham and sweet potatoes; simmer, stirring occasionally, until ham is hot and sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Makes 4 servings
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2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs)
3C water
1T salt
1 fully cooked ham steak (about 1 lb)
1/4 C pure maple syrup
2T butter
1/2 C coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1. Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 3/4" pieces. Combine water and salt in stockpot over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes. Simmer until almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain well.
2. Meanwhile, cut ham into 3/4" chunks; discard bone and fat. Set aside.
3. Combine syrup and butter in large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Add ham and sweet potatoes; simmer, stirring occasionally, until ham is hot and sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Makes 4 servings
WILD RICE AND PEPPER FRITTATA
WILD RICE AND PEPPER FRITTATA
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1T olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1C chopped mushroom caps
1 large roasted red pepper, chopped
1C cooked wild rice
3/8t salt, divided
1/4 t black pepper, divided
1/8t ground paprika
6 eggs
1/4C shredded Asiago cheese
1. Preheat broiler. Heat oil in large nonstick ovenproof skillet. Add shallot and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Add mushrooms. Cookand stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in red pepper, wild rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper adn paprika. Cook and stir over high heat 1 minutes to heat rice and evaporate liquid.
2. Turn off heat. Coat bottom and side of skillet with nonstick cooking psray. Beat eggs in large bowl with remaining 1/8 t salt and 1/8 t pepper. Pour eggs over rice mixture. Cook over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread eggs over rice.
3. When eggs are set but still glossy, sprinkle on cheese. Place skillet about 5 inches from heat in broiler. Broil 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts and frittata edges are browned. Remove from oven. Set aside 203 minutes to firm up. Loosen edges of frittata. Cut into 6 wedges.
Makes 6 servings.
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1T olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1C chopped mushroom caps
1 large roasted red pepper, chopped
1C cooked wild rice
3/8t salt, divided
1/4 t black pepper, divided
1/8t ground paprika
6 eggs
1/4C shredded Asiago cheese
1. Preheat broiler. Heat oil in large nonstick ovenproof skillet. Add shallot and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Add mushrooms. Cookand stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in red pepper, wild rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper adn paprika. Cook and stir over high heat 1 minutes to heat rice and evaporate liquid.
2. Turn off heat. Coat bottom and side of skillet with nonstick cooking psray. Beat eggs in large bowl with remaining 1/8 t salt and 1/8 t pepper. Pour eggs over rice mixture. Cook over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread eggs over rice.
3. When eggs are set but still glossy, sprinkle on cheese. Place skillet about 5 inches from heat in broiler. Broil 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts and frittata edges are browned. Remove from oven. Set aside 203 minutes to firm up. Loosen edges of frittata. Cut into 6 wedges.
Makes 6 servings.
GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO OMELET
GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO OMELET
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3 egg whites
2 eggs
1T water
1/8t salt
1/8t black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 C goat cheese
1 medium plum tomato, diced (1/3 cup)
2T chopped fresh basil or parsley
1. Whisk together egg whites, eggs, water, salt and pepper in small bowl.
2. Spray medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 2 minutes or until eggs begin to set on bottom. Gently lift edges of omelet to allow uncooked portion of eggs to flow to underneath. Continue cooking 3 minutes or until center is almost set.
3. Sprinkle cheese, tomato and basil over center of omelet. Fold one half of omelet over filling. Continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and center is set. Cut omelet in half; transfer to serving plates.
Makes 2 servings
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3 egg whites
2 eggs
1T water
1/8t salt
1/8t black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 C goat cheese
1 medium plum tomato, diced (1/3 cup)
2T chopped fresh basil or parsley
1. Whisk together egg whites, eggs, water, salt and pepper in small bowl.
2. Spray medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 2 minutes or until eggs begin to set on bottom. Gently lift edges of omelet to allow uncooked portion of eggs to flow to underneath. Continue cooking 3 minutes or until center is almost set.
3. Sprinkle cheese, tomato and basil over center of omelet. Fold one half of omelet over filling. Continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and center is set. Cut omelet in half; transfer to serving plates.
Makes 2 servings
SCRAMBLED EGG AND ZUCCHINI PIE
SCRAMBLED EGG AND ZUCCHINI PIE
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2t butter
1 small zucchini, chopped (about 1/4 C)
2 eggs
2T grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese
1/4t salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter on stove top in small 8" nonstick oven proof skillet. Add zucchini. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, scramble eggs in small bowl. Add cheese and salt and combine.
3. Turn heat to low and add egg mixture to skillet with zucchini. Stir gently, then cook, undisturbed, 4-5 minutes or until eggs begin to set around the edges.
4. Transfer the skillet to oven and bake 5 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.
Makes 4-6 servings.
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2t butter
1 small zucchini, chopped (about 1/4 C)
2 eggs
2T grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese
1/4t salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter on stove top in small 8" nonstick oven proof skillet. Add zucchini. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, scramble eggs in small bowl. Add cheese and salt and combine.
3. Turn heat to low and add egg mixture to skillet with zucchini. Stir gently, then cook, undisturbed, 4-5 minutes or until eggs begin to set around the edges.
4. Transfer the skillet to oven and bake 5 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.
Makes 4-6 servings.
PUFFY PANCAKE
PUFFY PANCAKE
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3T melted butter, divided
1/2 C flour
1/2 C milk
2 eggs
1/4 t salt
1C sliced strawberries
2T chocolate syrup
Powdered sugar, optional
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 2T butter into large ovenproof skillet; brush onto side of skillet.
2. Combine flour, milk, eggs, remaining 1T butter and salt in medium bowl; whisk 1 minutes. Pour batter into prepared skillet.
3. Bake 20-22 minutes or until pancake is golden brown and puffed up side of skillet. Remove from oven and immediately fill with fruit. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
NOTE: pancake can also be prepared in a deep-dish pie plate
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3T melted butter, divided
1/2 C flour
1/2 C milk
2 eggs
1/4 t salt
1C sliced strawberries
2T chocolate syrup
Powdered sugar, optional
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 2T butter into large ovenproof skillet; brush onto side of skillet.
2. Combine flour, milk, eggs, remaining 1T butter and salt in medium bowl; whisk 1 minutes. Pour batter into prepared skillet.
3. Bake 20-22 minutes or until pancake is golden brown and puffed up side of skillet. Remove from oven and immediately fill with fruit. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
NOTE: pancake can also be prepared in a deep-dish pie plate
VEGGIE BEEF HASH
VEGGIE-BEEF HASH
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4 oz cooked roast beef, trimmed, finely chopped
1 1/2 C finely chopped onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper and/or parsley
1C shredded potatoes
1/2 C shredded carrots
1 egg white or 2T liquid egg white
1/2 t dried rosemary
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 C salsa, optional
1. Combine beef, veggie blend, potatoes, carrots, egg white, rosemary, and black pepper in large bowl.
2. Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture; press down firmly to form large cake. Cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned adn heated through. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Makes 2 servings
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4 oz cooked roast beef, trimmed, finely chopped
1 1/2 C finely chopped onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper and/or parsley
1C shredded potatoes
1/2 C shredded carrots
1 egg white or 2T liquid egg white
1/2 t dried rosemary
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 C salsa, optional
1. Combine beef, veggie blend, potatoes, carrots, egg white, rosemary, and black pepper in large bowl.
2. Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture; press down firmly to form large cake. Cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned adn heated through. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Makes 2 servings
CORNMEAL PANCAKES
CORNMEAL PANCAKES
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2 C buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4C sugar
2T butter, melted
1 1/2 C yellow cornmeal
3/4 C flour
1 1/2t baking powder
1t salt
1C frozen blueberries, slightly thawed, optional
2t flour, optional
1. Combine buttermilk, eggs, sugar and butter in large bowl; beat until well blended. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; stir into buttermilk mixture. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Lightly grease griddle or large skillet; place over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle. Toss blueberries with about 2t flour; sprinkle over pancakes, if desired.
Cook about 3 minutes or until tops of pancakes are bubbly and appear dry; turn and cook about 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
Makes 4 servings
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2 C buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4C sugar
2T butter, melted
1 1/2 C yellow cornmeal
3/4 C flour
1 1/2t baking powder
1t salt
1C frozen blueberries, slightly thawed, optional
2t flour, optional
1. Combine buttermilk, eggs, sugar and butter in large bowl; beat until well blended. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; stir into buttermilk mixture. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Lightly grease griddle or large skillet; place over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle. Toss blueberries with about 2t flour; sprinkle over pancakes, if desired.
Cook about 3 minutes or until tops of pancakes are bubbly and appear dry; turn and cook about 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
Makes 4 servings
CORNED BEEF HASH
CORNED BEEF HASH
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2 large russet potatoes peeled, and cubed
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 C butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 lb corned beef, finely chopped
1T prepared horseradish
1/4 C whipping cream, optional
4 poached or fried eggs
1. Place potatoes in 10" skillet. Cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 6 minutes. Potatoes will be firm. Drain potatoes in colander; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Wipe out skilllet with paper towel. Add butter and onion; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in corned beef, horseradish and potatoes; mix well. Press down mixture with spatula to flatten into compact layer.
3. REduce heat to low. Drizzle cream evenly over mixture, if desired. Cook 10-15 minutes. Turn mixture with spatula; pat down and continue cooking 10-15 minutes or until bottom is well browned. Top each serving with 1 poached egg. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
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2 large russet potatoes peeled, and cubed
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 C butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 lb corned beef, finely chopped
1T prepared horseradish
1/4 C whipping cream, optional
4 poached or fried eggs
1. Place potatoes in 10" skillet. Cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 6 minutes. Potatoes will be firm. Drain potatoes in colander; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Wipe out skilllet with paper towel. Add butter and onion; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in corned beef, horseradish and potatoes; mix well. Press down mixture with spatula to flatten into compact layer.
3. REduce heat to low. Drizzle cream evenly over mixture, if desired. Cook 10-15 minutes. Turn mixture with spatula; pat down and continue cooking 10-15 minutes or until bottom is well browned. Top each serving with 1 poached egg. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
BRATWURST SKILLET BREAKFAST
BRATWURST SKILLET BREAKFAST
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1 1/2 lbs red potatoes
3 bratwurst links (about 3/4 pound)
2T butter
1 1/2 t caraway seeds
4C shredded red cabbage
1. Cut potatoes into 1/4-1/2" pieces. Place in microwavable baking idsh. Microwave, covered on HIGH 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 minutes more or until just tender; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/4" slices. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium high heat 8 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from pan wiht slotted spoon; set aside. Pour off drippings.
3. Melt butter in same skillet. Add potatoes and caraway seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender. Return sausage to skillet; stir in cabbage. Cook, covered 3 minutes or until cabbage is slightly wilted. Uncover and stir 3-4 minutes more or until cabbage is just tender yet still bright red.
Makes 4 servings
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1 1/2 lbs red potatoes
3 bratwurst links (about 3/4 pound)
2T butter
1 1/2 t caraway seeds
4C shredded red cabbage
1. Cut potatoes into 1/4-1/2" pieces. Place in microwavable baking idsh. Microwave, covered on HIGH 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 minutes more or until just tender; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/4" slices. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium high heat 8 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from pan wiht slotted spoon; set aside. Pour off drippings.
3. Melt butter in same skillet. Add potatoes and caraway seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender. Return sausage to skillet; stir in cabbage. Cook, covered 3 minutes or until cabbage is slightly wilted. Uncover and stir 3-4 minutes more or until cabbage is just tender yet still bright red.
Makes 4 servings
BREAKFAST MIGAS
BREAKFAST MIGAS
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1T Olive Oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
3 corn tortillas, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium tomato, halved, seeded and diced
6 eggs
2T chunky salsa
1C (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1T lime juice
Sour Cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
1. Heat olive oil in 12" nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir 1 minute or until soft.
2. Add tortillas and tomato; cook about 2 minutes or until soft and heated through.
3. Slightly beat eggs and salsa in small bowl. Pour mixture into skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are firmly scrambled.
4. Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese. Garnish each serving with avocado tossed in lime juice, sour cream and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings
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1T Olive Oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
3 corn tortillas, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium tomato, halved, seeded and diced
6 eggs
2T chunky salsa
1C (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1T lime juice
Sour Cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
1. Heat olive oil in 12" nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir 1 minute or until soft.
2. Add tortillas and tomato; cook about 2 minutes or until soft and heated through.
3. Slightly beat eggs and salsa in small bowl. Pour mixture into skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are firmly scrambled.
4. Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese. Garnish each serving with avocado tossed in lime juice, sour cream and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings
Saturday, March 15, 2014
BLACK BEAN SPINACH ENCHILADAS
BLACK BEAN SPINACH ENCHILADAS
thegardengrazer.com
SAUCE:
3C vegetable broth
1/4 C tomato paste
1/4 C flour
2T olive oil
2t cumin
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
ENCHILADAS:
15 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 C corn
6 oz baby spinach
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 C cilantro, chopped
2t cumin
3C shredded cheese
8 WW flour tortillas
Make the sauce; in a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomato paste, flour, 2t cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute, whisking. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until slightly thickened about 8 minutes. Salt/pepper to taste and set aside.
IN a skillet, quick saute the spinach in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted. In a large bowl, combine beans, 2C cheese, spinach, corn, green onions, 2t cumin, and cilantro. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish and pour a small amount of the sauce coat the bottom. Generously fill tortillas with mixture, roll up tightly with ends tucked in, and place seam side down in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, coating evenly. Sprinkle 1 C cheese on top. Bake about 20 minutes, and garnish with cilantro and/or green onions, optional.
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SAUCE:
3C vegetable broth
1/4 C tomato paste
1/4 C flour
2T olive oil
2t cumin
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
ENCHILADAS:
15 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 C corn
6 oz baby spinach
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 C cilantro, chopped
2t cumin
3C shredded cheese
8 WW flour tortillas
Make the sauce; in a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tomato paste, flour, 2t cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute, whisking. Whisk in broth, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until slightly thickened about 8 minutes. Salt/pepper to taste and set aside.
IN a skillet, quick saute the spinach in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted. In a large bowl, combine beans, 2C cheese, spinach, corn, green onions, 2t cumin, and cilantro. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish and pour a small amount of the sauce coat the bottom. Generously fill tortillas with mixture, roll up tightly with ends tucked in, and place seam side down in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, coating evenly. Sprinkle 1 C cheese on top. Bake about 20 minutes, and garnish with cilantro and/or green onions, optional.
BURRITO BOWL WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
BURRITO BOWL WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
thegardengrazer.com
1C cooked rice or quinoa
1/2 C salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2-3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 C corn
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Creamy Chipotle sauce
Optional additions: green onions, bell pepper, avocado, cheese, cilantro
Cook rice. While rice is cooking, prep veggies and make sauce.
When rice is cooked, stir in salsa. Begin layering your bowl; start with rice, then black beans, and veggies. Drizzle the chipotle sauce on top and enjoy.
CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1/2 C plain greek yogurt
1 chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 t adobo sauce
1-2 cloves garlic
1T fresh lime juice
1/8 t cumin
Scrape away the seeds from the chipotle with a knife. be careful -- seeds are hot.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
TIPS: if sauce is too thin, thicken with more yogurt. If too thick add lime juice or olive oil
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1C cooked rice or quinoa
1/2 C salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2-3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 C corn
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Creamy Chipotle sauce
Optional additions: green onions, bell pepper, avocado, cheese, cilantro
Cook rice. While rice is cooking, prep veggies and make sauce.
When rice is cooked, stir in salsa. Begin layering your bowl; start with rice, then black beans, and veggies. Drizzle the chipotle sauce on top and enjoy.
CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1/2 C plain greek yogurt
1 chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 t adobo sauce
1-2 cloves garlic
1T fresh lime juice
1/8 t cumin
Scrape away the seeds from the chipotle with a knife. be careful -- seeds are hot.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
TIPS: if sauce is too thin, thicken with more yogurt. If too thick add lime juice or olive oil
ALMOND CRANBERRY ORANGE RICE PILAF
ALMOND CRANBERRY ORANGE RICE PILAF
Rachel Ray Nov 2013
2T butter
1/2 C orzo or 1" pieces of broken thin spaghetti
1 1/4 C long-grain white rice
Salt and pepper
2 1/2-3 C chicken stock
3-4 T dried cranberries
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated then chopped
1 large navel orange -- zested then peeled and chopped
2T chopped fresh rosemary
1 large bay leaf
1/2 C flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 C sliced almonds, toasted
evoo for drizzling
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it foams, add the orzo and cook until golden, 2 minutes. Stir in the rice; season. Add 2 1/2 cups stock, then cranberries, scallion whites, orange zest, rosemary and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, 17-18 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 C stock if necessary. Discard bay leaf.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and toss with the chopped orange, scallions greens, parsley and almonds. Season then drizzle with evoo.
Rachel Ray Nov 2013
2T butter
1/2 C orzo or 1" pieces of broken thin spaghetti
1 1/4 C long-grain white rice
Salt and pepper
2 1/2-3 C chicken stock
3-4 T dried cranberries
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated then chopped
1 large navel orange -- zested then peeled and chopped
2T chopped fresh rosemary
1 large bay leaf
1/2 C flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 C sliced almonds, toasted
evoo for drizzling
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it foams, add the orzo and cook until golden, 2 minutes. Stir in the rice; season. Add 2 1/2 cups stock, then cranberries, scallion whites, orange zest, rosemary and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, 17-18 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 C stock if necessary. Discard bay leaf.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and toss with the chopped orange, scallions greens, parsley and almonds. Season then drizzle with evoo.
PEARLED BARLEY AND CORN SALAD
PEARLED BARLEY AND CORN SALAD
Rachel Ray Magazine Nov 2013
1C pearled barley
Salt and pepper
1T canola or vegetable oil
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery with leafy tops chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 C chopped flat leaf parsley
Handful of basil leaves -- stacked, rolled and thinly sliced
1/4 C pine nuts, lightly toatsed
about 1/4 C evoo
1 lemon, zested and juiced
In a small pot, cover the barley with a couple inches of water. Cover pot and bring to boil. Salt the water and cook the barley until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil ripples, add the corn; cook until lightly browned. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, pine nuts and barley to the corn mixture; stir to combine. Dress with the evoo, lemon juice and zest. Season and serve at room temperature. or cold.
Rachel Ray Magazine Nov 2013
1C pearled barley
Salt and pepper
1T canola or vegetable oil
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery with leafy tops chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 C chopped flat leaf parsley
Handful of basil leaves -- stacked, rolled and thinly sliced
1/4 C pine nuts, lightly toatsed
about 1/4 C evoo
1 lemon, zested and juiced
In a small pot, cover the barley with a couple inches of water. Cover pot and bring to boil. Salt the water and cook the barley until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil ripples, add the corn; cook until lightly browned. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, pine nuts and barley to the corn mixture; stir to combine. Dress with the evoo, lemon juice and zest. Season and serve at room temperature. or cold.
LEMON CHICKEN
LEMON CHICKEN
Chef Brad
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
8 chicken thighs, skin off
2C fresh WW flour
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 lemons, juice and zest
peanut oil
slat and pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
Coat chicken in flour with salt and pepper. In saute pan, brown meat in peanut oil. After browned, set aside. In pressure cooker, saute onions and garlic on a little oil. Place browned chicken on top of tender onions and garlic and add can of soup with lemon juice and zest. Pressure on high for 15 minutes. Remove chicken from sauce and add more water if needed, pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with brown rice or mashed potatoes.
Chef Brad
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
8 chicken thighs, skin off
2C fresh WW flour
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 lemons, juice and zest
peanut oil
slat and pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
Coat chicken in flour with salt and pepper. In saute pan, brown meat in peanut oil. After browned, set aside. In pressure cooker, saute onions and garlic on a little oil. Place browned chicken on top of tender onions and garlic and add can of soup with lemon juice and zest. Pressure on high for 15 minutes. Remove chicken from sauce and add more water if needed, pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with brown rice or mashed potatoes.
SAUSAGE AND MILLET CARIBBEAN STYLE
SAUSAGE AND MILLET CARIBBEAN STYLE
Chef Brad
1C Millet
1C pearled barley
1C white rice
2T sugar
3T oil
5 C chicken broth
4 sausages, cut up
1 small can tomato paste
2T capers
2T balsamic vinegar
1 small onion, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh oregano, chopped
2 roasted red peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
In large electric pressure cooker, heat oil and carmelize sugar. Place in grains and coat. Add in all the rest of the ingredients. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes.
Chef Brad
1C Millet
1C pearled barley
1C white rice
2T sugar
3T oil
5 C chicken broth
4 sausages, cut up
1 small can tomato paste
2T capers
2T balsamic vinegar
1 small onion, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh oregano, chopped
2 roasted red peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
In large electric pressure cooker, heat oil and carmelize sugar. Place in grains and coat. Add in all the rest of the ingredients. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes.
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