I don't know about you, but weekends are never quite long enough for everything I want to get done. No matter, there's always next weekend. In the meantime, here are today's vegetarian recipes for Meatless Monday. Enjoy!
SOY-SESAME BOK CHOY ROLLS
This comes from the June 2013 issue off Vegetarian Times, page 37. It starts off, “If you can’t find large, firm bok choy leaves to use as wrappers for this recipe, use smaller ones as “cups,” and serve the filling alongside. Choose a bold-flavored prepared teriyaki sauce or add sriracha or chile-garlic sauce for extra kick.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
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16 large bok choy leaves (about 12 oz.)
7 1/2 oz. sprouted tofu, drained and cut into small cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. low-sodium teriyaki sauce
Trim stems from bok choy leaves. Finely chop stems, and toss in bowl with tofu cubes, carrots, green onions, and teriyaki sauce.
Place 1 bok choy leaf on work surface with stem end closest to you. Spoon 2 Tbs. tofu mixture in “cup” of leaf near tip end. Roll leaf around filling like a burrito, folding in sides. Secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
nutritional information Per Serving (4 rolls): Calories: 95; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 477 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
CARROT DIP WITH CRUSHED WALNUTS AND OLIVES
This comes from the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 44. It sarts off, “Laced with harissa, a Tunisian chile sauce, this dip offers a spicy, low-fat alternative to hummus. Serve it with pita wedges or pita chips. Leftover dip makes a great sandwich spread or pasta sauce.” Makes about 2 cups in 30 minutes or less.
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1 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch-thick rounds (4 cups)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tsp. whole coriander seeds
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. harissa
3 Tbs. chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup oil-cured black olives
Place carrots and garlic in large pot, and add enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and partially cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Drain, and place in bowl of food processor.
Toast coriander in small skillet over medium heat 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Grind toasted coriander in coffee or spice grinder, or crush with mortar and pestle, and add to carrots.
Add oil, lemon juice, and harissa. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spoon into shallow bowl, and garnish with walnuts and olives.
nutritional information Per 1/4-cup serving: Calories: 99; Protein: 1 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 132 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 4 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
SPINACH SALAD WITH CHERRIES AND CANDIED CASHEWS
This one comes from the April/May 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 74. It begins, “Candying nuts in the oven is a snap when you coat them with a mixture of egg white, sugar, and spices. The nuts keep well in a sealed glass jar, so you might want to make extra for future salads. Candied nuts for dessert? Simply omit the thyme, salt, and pepper in the Candied Cashews recipe above, and you have a crunchy dessert topping.” Serves 6.
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Candied Cashews
1 large egg white
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
Cherry Vinaigrette
1 cup halved and pitted fresh cherries (about 22 cherries)
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
Spinach Salad
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup halved and pitted fresh cherries
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cherries
To make Candied Cashews: Preheat oven to 300°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Whisk together egg white and 1 Tbs. water in large bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cashews, and stir to thoroughly coat cashews.
Spread cashews on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake 15 minutes, then stir cashews on tray, and bake 15 minutes more, checking every 5 minutes to avoid burning. Cool.
To make Cherry Vinaigrette: blend all ingredients in blender until smooth, thinning with 1 to 2 Tbs. water, if desired.
To assemble Spinach Salad: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl with 1/4 cup Cherry Vinaigrette. (Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use.) Sprinkle with Candied Cashews.
nutritional information Per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 325; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 16 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 38 g; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Sodium: 598 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 25 g; Gluten-Free
TABIL-SPICED POTATO-AND-EGG CIGARS
From the July 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 44. It starts out, “Savory pastries made with rolled and foled brek pastry leaves, or warka, are common starters in North Africa. Here, easy-to-find phyyllo sheets replace the specialty brek leaves and encase a savory potato-and-egg filling.” Makes 14 cigars
1 large Yukon gold potato (3/4 lb.), peeled and sliced
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. tabil spice blend, or 2 Tbs. ground coriander
1 tsp. granulated garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
7 frozen phyllo sheets, thawed
3 Tbs. melted butter
Place potato slices in medium pot, and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, reduce heat to medium, and cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Transfer to large bowl, and coarsely mash with fork.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, and cook onion 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tabil, and cook 1 minute more. Stir onion mixture, parsley, and beaten egg into potato mixture. Fold in hard-boiled eggs and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1 sheet phyllo with long side facing you. Brush with butter, and fold in half like a book. Cut crosswise to make 2 stacked rectangles. Spoon 2 Tbs. potato mixture on center right edge of one rectangle, fold in top and bottom edges, and roll up like an egg roll. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, and repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Brush rolls with remaining butter, and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Serve hot.
nutritional information Per Cigar: Calories: 101; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Cholesterol: 47 mg; Sodium: 95 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: less than 1 g
BLACKBERRY ICE CREAM
This comes from the One Green Planet emailing list. They have quite a few really good vegetarian recipes. Give it a try!
This recipe starts off, “I served my ice cream as a soft serve, but I also froze it in an airtight container and it turned to the same consistency as the ice cream you knew/know and love/d as a non-vegan. I won't lie; this ice cream is not as creamy as the dairy kind, or the soya or nut-based ice cream you can buy from health food stores, but the banana makes this more than just a sorbet. Not to mention, it cuts the calories by half. At least. So enjoy your 'ice cream' guiltlessly! You have my permission.”
Ingredients
2 cups frozen blackberries
2 frozen bananas, in chuncks
a few splashes of almond milk
Preparation
In a blender or food processor, blend the frozen fruit with a little bit of almond milk, adding the milk little by littled. Don't add too much or you'll just end up with a frozen smoothie, you want to add just a few splashes when necessary. Depending on the speed of your blender or food processors, this will take about five minutes. You may need to stir the ice cream mixture with a spoon between pulsing to make sure everything gets blended (unless you want chunks).
Serve immediately as soft serve, or place in a container in the freezer for at least one hour before scooping it out.
NEAPOLITAN TARTLETS
This comes from the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 60. It starts off, "Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry are the classic Neapolitan flavor combination (like the ice cream). Here they’re showcased in chocolate tartlets filled with vanilla-flavored strawberries. Baking the tartlets on double-stacked baking sheets (aka double panning) ensures that the tart shells bake evenly, with no burned bottoms." Makes 4 4-1/2-inch tartlets.
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Dough
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting tarts
4 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbs. cold trans fat–free margarine or unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 Tbs. semisweet chocolate chips
Filling
2 lb. strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced
2 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 vanilla beans, or 2 tsp. vanilla extract
To make Dough: Pulse flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in food processor 10 times, or until combined. Add margarine, and pulse 10 times, or until mixture is crumbly. Add 2 Tbs. water, and pulse 5 times, or until Dough comes together.
Divide Dough into 4 equal pieces, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out Dough disks to 1/8-inch-thick rounds on lightly floured work surface. Press rounds into 4 1/2-inch tart pans with removable bottoms, and trim away excess. (Excess Dough can be rerolled to make small cookies, if desired.) Prick bottoms of tart shells 8 to 10 times each with fork, and place on 2 stacked baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes, or until tart shells begin to pull away from sides of pan. Remove from oven, and sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp. chocolate chips into each shell. Spread melting chips into thin chocolate layer with pastry brush.
To make Filling: Combine strawberry slices, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Halve vanilla beans, and scrape seeds into strawberry mixture; stir to combine (reserve vanilla pods for another use), or stir in vanilla extract. Let stand 30 minutes. Stir to combine juices and strawberries.
Layer 1/2 cup strawberry slices into each tart shell, pressing down lightly. (Tarts will be very full.) Return tarts to oven on double-stacked baking sheets, and bake 20 minutes, or until Filling bubbles around edges. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack before removing tarts from pans. Dust tarts with cocoa powder.
nutritional information Per Tartlet: Calories: 464; Protein: 6 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 70 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 331 mg; Fiber: 7 g; Sugar: 33 g
Monday, May 18, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
Weekend Recipes
Yay, Friday! Here are today's weekend recipes. Enjoy!
WHOLE-WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND FRESH BERRIES
This comes from FamilyTime.com, and starts off, "Whole-wheat flour and buttermilk combine to make a hearty but light pancake with a slight tang." Prep. time: 7 minutes; Cooking time: 15 minutes; Serves: 10 pancakes
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Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow corn meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, *
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup fresh berries
Directions
Grease griddle or skillet.
Ccombine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, corn meal, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, eggs and honey in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir until blended but still lumpy.
Heat prepared griddle over medium heat until hot. Pour about 1/3 cup batter onto griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with syrup and berries.
Notes *or substitute 4 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
This comes from Giada de Laurentiis of The Food Network's Everyday Italian. I've made this several times, and absolutely love it. Total Time: 45 min; Prep: 25 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 6 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/pasta-primavera-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
1 pound farfalle (bowtie pasta)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
EASY CALZONES
This is from Ree Drummond, The Food Network's The Pioneer Woman. Total Time: 3 hr 40 min; Prep: 40 min; Inactive: 2 hr; Cook: 1 hr; Yield: 8 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/easy-calzones-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can also use frozen bread loaves)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole medium onion, diced
1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 ounces whole milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
2 whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, beaten
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
Marinara Sauce:
Olive oil
3 to 4 whole cloves garlic, minced
1 whole small to medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and ground pepper
Pinch sugar
Fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves
Directions
Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, and then press the edges to seal.
Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg, and then bake until nice and golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce.
Cook's Note: If you want a larger calzone, use frozen bread loaves and use one-quarter to one-third of the loaf for each calzone.
Marinara Sauce:
Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir.
Now add the wine (or chicken broth), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half.
Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.
SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGU WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERS
I've been receiving ivillage.com newsletters for years. This was in one of them, in "Easiest Homemade Dinner Ever! 5-Ingredients Recipes for Your Slow Cooker." This recipe originates with Jessica Fisher's blog Good Cheap Eats. Prep time: 5 minutes; cooking time: 4 hours; Yields 8 servings
To view it online, click here.
Ingredients
1 pound chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 to 1 whole bell pepper, chopped
4 cups Red Sauce or other favorite spaghetti sauce
Instructions
Place the items in the order listed in the crock of a 4-quart slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours.
Serve over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
To freeze: store cooled meat mixture in an airtight container in the freezer. Reheat on the stovetop.
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on Breaking Bread with Father Dominic on (if I remember correctly) the Food Network. Unfortunately, the show has since left the air, at least where I live, although the episodes can still be found here. Check out his website, The Bread Monk.
This recipe and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
POTATO AND ONION SOUP
This is from Roadfood.com. The send out emails periodically which are almost always interesting. This recipe, from Harry Caray's, starts off, “Cooking potatoes in beef stock gives the starchy vegetable a savor that all carnivores will appreciate. A sprinkle of Parmesan on each serving adds just the right zip.”
Preparation Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled and sliced Spanish onions
3-1/2 cups homemade beef stock or equivalent amount of canned, low salt beef broth
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large sauté pan and add the olive oil.
Add the onions and sauté until they become clear and turn a light brown. Set aside.
In a large stock pot, bring the beef stock to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the diced potatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are soft.
Add the onions to the stock pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Salt and pepper the soup to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
WHOLE-WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND FRESH BERRIES
This comes from FamilyTime.com, and starts off, "Whole-wheat flour and buttermilk combine to make a hearty but light pancake with a slight tang." Prep. time: 7 minutes; Cooking time: 15 minutes; Serves: 10 pancakes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow corn meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, *
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup fresh berries
Directions
Grease griddle or skillet.
Ccombine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, corn meal, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, eggs and honey in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir until blended but still lumpy.
Heat prepared griddle over medium heat until hot. Pour about 1/3 cup batter onto griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with syrup and berries.
Notes *or substitute 4 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
PASTA PRIMAVERA
This comes from Giada de Laurentiis of The Food Network's Everyday Italian. I've made this several times, and absolutely love it. Total Time: 45 min; Prep: 25 min; Cook: 20 min; Yield: 6 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/pasta-primavera-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
1 pound farfalle (bowtie pasta)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.
EASY CALZONES
This is from Ree Drummond, The Food Network's The Pioneer Woman. Total Time: 3 hr 40 min; Prep: 40 min; Inactive: 2 hr; Cook: 1 hr; Yield: 8 servings; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/easy-calzones-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
16 whole frozen, un-risen dinner rolls (I use Rhodes, can also use frozen bread loaves)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole medium onion, diced
1 pound breakfast or Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 ounces whole milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
2 whole eggs plus 1 whole egg, beaten
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Marinara Sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
Marinara Sauce:
Olive oil
3 to 4 whole cloves garlic, minced
1 whole small to medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Three 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
Salt and ground pepper
Pinch sugar
Fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves
Directions
Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, and then press the edges to seal.
Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg, and then bake until nice and golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce.
Cook's Note: If you want a larger calzone, use frozen bread loaves and use one-quarter to one-third of the loaf for each calzone.
Marinara Sauce:
Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir.
Now add the wine (or chicken broth), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half.
Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.
SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGU WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERS
I've been receiving ivillage.com newsletters for years. This was in one of them, in "Easiest Homemade Dinner Ever! 5-Ingredients Recipes for Your Slow Cooker." This recipe originates with Jessica Fisher's blog Good Cheap Eats. Prep time: 5 minutes; cooking time: 4 hours; Yields 8 servings
To view it online, click here.
Ingredients
1 pound chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 to 1 whole bell pepper, chopped
4 cups Red Sauce or other favorite spaghetti sauce
Instructions
Place the items in the order listed in the crock of a 4-quart slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours.
Serve over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes.
To freeze: store cooled meat mixture in an airtight container in the freezer. Reheat on the stovetop.
MAGIC CATERPILLAR PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Years ago, I got hooked on Breaking Bread with Father Dominic on (if I remember correctly) the Food Network. Unfortunately, the show has since left the air, at least where I live, although the episodes can still be found here. Check out his website, The Bread Monk.
This recipe and the next (Raisin Walnut Bread) are from Breaking Bread... This recipe yields 1 loaf.
Ingredients:
1 package FLEISCHMANN'S Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
For decoration: tubes of colored frosting, candies, gumdrops, licorice, etc.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand about 10 minutes, or until foamy.
Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Let cool to lukewarm, then add to yeast mixture. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until flour is thoroughly incorporated.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes, adding small amounts of the remaining flour as needed to keep dough manageable. Rinse and dry bowl, then lightly oil surface of dough and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Knead briefly to expel large air bubbles. Roll dough into a rope about 24 inches long. Form rope into a large S shape on a lightly greased 18x12-inch baking sheet. Using a butter knife or dough scraper, chop rope into 3-inch sections, but do not separate completely. Cover with a cloth and let rise about 30 minutes. (The caterpillar will magically grow back together during rising and baking.)
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake loaf 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cooled loaf with frosting and gumdrops or other candy. Poke holes in the sides with a wooden pick and insert sections of licorice for legs.
Note: Decorating gel doesn't work as well as frosting as a glue for the candy decorations, so make sure you pick up the right tube at the store. Any candies will work to make spots for the caterpillar's sections. Thin red licorice makes the perfect legs and antennae, unless you know your youngsters prefer the flavor of black licorice.
POTATO AND ONION SOUP
This is from Roadfood.com. The send out emails periodically which are almost always interesting. This recipe, from Harry Caray's, starts off, “Cooking potatoes in beef stock gives the starchy vegetable a savor that all carnivores will appreciate. A sprinkle of Parmesan on each serving adds just the right zip.”
Preparation Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled and sliced Spanish onions
3-1/2 cups homemade beef stock or equivalent amount of canned, low salt beef broth
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large sauté pan and add the olive oil.
Add the onions and sauté until they become clear and turn a light brown. Set aside.
In a large stock pot, bring the beef stock to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the diced potatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are soft.
Add the onions to the stock pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Salt and pepper the soup to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Diabetic Thursday
Thursday's yummy diabetic recipes are ready. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A cookie that is quite simply - heavenly!
Yield: 24 servings
Serving size: 1 cookie
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1156.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix, using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer until the mixture is light and creamy (approx. 1-1 1/2 minutes). Add cocoa powder and all the flour. Mix until just blended.
Remove dough from bowl and form into a ball. Place the ball of dough on the parchment lined pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle approx. 6 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Pierce the surface of the dough with a fork all over. This allows the air to escape during baking preventing air pockets from forming.
Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan after 10 minutes of baking. Remove shortbread from oven after 20-25 minutes and immediately cut into 24 fingers or rectangles while the shortbread is still warm. If allowed to cool, shortbread will not slice well.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 5; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 25 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Sugars: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 10 g
APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS
Servings: 12
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/170.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/4 cup oat bran cereal; uncooked
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
Coat 12 medium-size cups with vegetables oil or line with paper baking cups.
In a medium bowl combine oat bran cereal, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.
In large bowl combine applesauce, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in apple.
Fill prepared muffin cup almost full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160 ; Protein: 3 g ; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat; 1/2 Fruit
RISOTTO
Yield: 4 side-dish servings
Source: "Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine" by Betty Marks
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup Italian Arborio rice
2 cups Vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions
In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and saute onion until tender. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Turn rice into a warm dish and season with pepper. Garnish with cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 136, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Carbohydrate: 26 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 107 mg, Fat: 2 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread
RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES
A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.
Yield: 24 servings
View with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1 egg
2 tabespoons water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.
Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.
Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
FRESH ASPARAGUS TOPPED WITH SUNNY-SIDE UP EGGS
Yield: 2 servings
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1309.shtml
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
Cooking spray
2 Eggland's Best large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon breadcrumbs (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red peppers (optional)
Directions
Fill medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Submerge asparagus and cook for approximately 2 minutes, maintaining a bright green color and slight crunch. Immediately remove asparagus and shock it in a bowl of ice water. Reserve.
Coat medium size skillet with cooking spray. Crack two Eggland's Best eggs into pan and cook over medium heat until the whites set and the edges of the eggs are cooked.
Place asparagus on plate, making an even layer. Remove eggs from the pan using a slotted spatula and place on top of asparagus. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs or red peppers, if desired. Can also be served on two pieces of whole wheat toast.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 86 mg; Cholesterol: 176 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g
VEGGIE PATCH SOUP
Yield: 10 servings
Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/89.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups water
2 medium-sized white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium-sized green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a soup pot, combine all the ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 84, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 383 mg, Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable
CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A cookie that is quite simply - heavenly!
Yield: 24 servings
Serving size: 1 cookie
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1156.shtml
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the butter, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix, using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer until the mixture is light and creamy (approx. 1-1 1/2 minutes). Add cocoa powder and all the flour. Mix until just blended.
Remove dough from bowl and form into a ball. Place the ball of dough on the parchment lined pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle approx. 6 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Pierce the surface of the dough with a fork all over. This allows the air to escape during baking preventing air pockets from forming.
Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan after 10 minutes of baking. Remove shortbread from oven after 20-25 minutes and immediately cut into 24 fingers or rectangles while the shortbread is still warm. If allowed to cool, shortbread will not slice well.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 5; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 8 g; Sodium: 25 mg; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Sugars: 2 g ; Carbohydrates: 10 g
APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS
Servings: 12
Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/170.shtml
Ingredients
1-1/4 cup oat bran cereal; uncooked
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
Coat 12 medium-size cups with vegetables oil or line with paper baking cups.
In a medium bowl combine oat bran cereal, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt.
In large bowl combine applesauce, honey, oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in apple.
Fill prepared muffin cup almost full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 160 ; Protein: 3 g ; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat; 1/2 Fruit
RISOTTO
Yield: 4 side-dish servings
Source: "Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine" by Betty Marks
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/24.shtml
Ingredients
2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup Italian Arborio rice
2 cups Vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions
In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil and saute onion until tender. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Turn rice into a warm dish and season with pepper. Garnish with cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 136, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Carbohydrate: 26 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 107 mg, Fat: 2 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread
RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES
A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.
Yield: 24 servings
View with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1 egg
2 tabespoons water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener
Directions
Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.
Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.
Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
FRESH ASPARAGUS TOPPED WITH SUNNY-SIDE UP EGGS
Yield: 2 servings
View online with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1309.shtml
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
Cooking spray
2 Eggland's Best large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon breadcrumbs (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red peppers (optional)
Directions
Fill medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Submerge asparagus and cook for approximately 2 minutes, maintaining a bright green color and slight crunch. Immediately remove asparagus and shock it in a bowl of ice water. Reserve.
Coat medium size skillet with cooking spray. Crack two Eggland's Best eggs into pan and cook over medium heat until the whites set and the edges of the eggs are cooked.
Place asparagus on plate, making an even layer. Remove eggs from the pan using a slotted spatula and place on top of asparagus. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs or red peppers, if desired. Can also be served on two pieces of whole wheat toast.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 135; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 86 mg; Cholesterol: 176 mg; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g
VEGGIE PATCH SOUP
Yield: 10 servings
Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"
Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/89.shtml
Ingredients
6 cups water
2 medium-sized white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 large tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium-sized green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a soup pot, combine all the ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 84, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 383 mg, Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Wednesday Recipes
Hope your week is going well...and that the rest of the week is better. In the meantime, since we still have to eat, here are today's recipes. Enjoy!
THAI GREEN CURRY
This recipes comes from the March 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, and starts off, “Some Thai green curry pastes contain shrimp paste, so look for vegetarian versions in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 shallots, minced
2 tsp. Thai green curry paste
1 14-oz. can low-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup whole basil leaves
2 Tbs. grated lime zest
1 15-oz. can sliced bamboo shoots, packed in water
3/4 lb. frozen precut green beans
1/2 lb. white round or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 carrots, shredded
1 8-oz. pkg. Thai-flavored baked tofu, cut into strips
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry paste; stir-fry 1 minute.
Blend coconut milk with 1?4 cup basil and lime zest in blender or food processor; add mixture to pot. Add bamboo shoots with their water, green beans, potatoes, carrots and salt to taste. Stir, and cook uncovered 10 minutes.
Add tofu and soy sauce. Cook 5 minutes, until green beans are just tender.
Add remaining basil and serve.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 257; Protein: 13 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Sodium: 494 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA
Yield: 4 servings.
Serving Size: about 4 ounces
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/537.shtml
Ingredients
Fruit Salsa:
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro
1 Tbsp minced red pepper
Grilled Chicken:
2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each)
2 tsp olive oil
Garnish:
Kiwi slices
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil. Grill or broil the chicken about 7 minutes per side or until no pink remains.
To serve: Place fruit salsa on a plate using a few spoonfuls per person. Top with a cooked chicken breast. Garnish with kiwi slice.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 305; Calories from Fat: 54 ; Protein: 32 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 79 mg; Cholesterol: 85 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 25 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fruit; 1 Fat
STRAWBERRY LIMEADE CUPCAKES
This comes from Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com's Homecooking expert. She writes, “These colorful cupcakes are rich with the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries and the tangy zing of limes. They are perfect for a family picnic, potluck dinner dessert, bake sale, or birthday party treat. Although they look quite gourmet, these little gems are so easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser for any occasion. You will need to keep them cool until serving time so the rich, buttery frosting stays firm. Be prepared to share the recipe with your adoring fans.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes; Yield: 24 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
2-3/4 cups cake flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1-2/3 cups, plus 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar, divided use
6 large egg whites
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 cup fresh line juice
Frosting:
1 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' powdered sugar, divided
2/3 cup chopped strawberries
2 teaspoons lime zest
Preparation
To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake liners in 24 muffin cups.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, using a mixer on low speed, beat together the oil and 1-2/3 cups of sugar. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla, and then slowly mix in the flour mixture. Add the strawberries, mixing just until they are incorporated and the batter is pale pink.
Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each three-fourths full. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the cupcakes are baking, heat the lime juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Once the cupcakes have finished baking, remove them to a wire rack, and use a toothpick to prick several holes in the tops of the cakes while they are still warm. Spoon the lime syrup over the top of each cupcake, and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
For the frosting, place the butter in a large bowl, and add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to cream the mixture. Add the remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once all of the sugar has been added, stir in the strawberries and lime zest. Frost the cupcakes once they have cooled.
Tip: Keep these cupcakes in a cooler (or refrigerate) until you are ready to serve them so that the frosting will stay firm.
VEGAN REUBEN BURGERS
Who doesn't love Reubens - especially if you grew up in the Northeast. This recipe comes from New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Hannah Sentenac, who wrote this for their online site, starts off, "I was putting ketchup on some breakfast potatoes the other day when I noticed an intriguing recipe staring at me from the back of the Heinz bottle: Reuben Burgers. Needless to say, they weren't vegan. Nor were they healthy. Nonetheless, I was inspired to veganize them, and the end result was magically delicious. So delicious, in fact, that I knew I had to share. Don't judge till you've tasted them. Recipe after the jump."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sauerkraut
2 slices of rye bread (toasted)
2 slices Creamy Original Field Roast Chao Cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)
1/3 package Trader Joe's Beefless Ground Beef (or meatless crumbles of choice)
2 TBS Tofutti Sour Cream
2 TBS Heinz ketchup
Instructions:
Heat up the beefless beef in a skillet over medium heat for two or three minutes. Add the Tofutti Sour Cream and the Heinz Ketchup and stir until mixed.
Remove from heat and spoon mixture over pre-toasted slice of rye bread.
Top with Chao cheese and allow to melt (you can also pop it in the microwave for a few seconds -- Chao cheese is super melty). Then, spoon sauerkraut on top.
Top with remaining slice of rye bread. Cut in half. Eat. NOM NOM NOM.
BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
I'm really not sure where this recipe came from. But it's yummy.
Ingredients:
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (8 oz. Pkg) shredded 2% cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
Sliced green onions (optional)
Directions:
Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 2 1/2 – to 3-quart casserole dish.
Return potatoes to saucepan, add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and half of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining bacon and green onions. Bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA
I had something similar to this at a restaurant several times, and decided to try making it. A hint for making this: wait until all the veggies have been cut up, then start the water boiling for the angel hair pasta. The veggies should be cooked for 2-4 minutes, and the pasta cooked for 2 minutes before the pasta is drained and then allowed to finish cooking for another 2 minutes with the veggies. Timing is important—unless you like disgustingly soggy pasta.
1/4 C water
3 medium to large tomatoes
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 T oregano
1 lb. angel hair pasta
Cut up veggies while heating the pasta water. DO NOT PUT PASTA INTO WATER UNTIL THE VEGGIES BEGIN COOKING. (There. I said it.)
In veggie pot, heat 1/4 C water & balsamic vinegar until it begins to bubble; add onion, garlic, pepper & oregano and stir once or twice. NOW ADD PASTA TO POT OF BOILING PASTA WATER. (Boy, what a bossy broad.)
Simmer veggies on low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes, covered. Cook pasta for only 2 minutes, then drain in colander. As soon as pasta is drained, remove cover from veggies, dump pasta into veggie pot, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring several times. Remove from heat. DIG IN!!! (Now, isn’t that good?)
THAI GREEN CURRY
This recipes comes from the March 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, and starts off, “Some Thai green curry pastes contain shrimp paste, so look for vegetarian versions in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 shallots, minced
2 tsp. Thai green curry paste
1 14-oz. can low-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup whole basil leaves
2 Tbs. grated lime zest
1 15-oz. can sliced bamboo shoots, packed in water
3/4 lb. frozen precut green beans
1/2 lb. white round or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 carrots, shredded
1 8-oz. pkg. Thai-flavored baked tofu, cut into strips
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry paste; stir-fry 1 minute.
Blend coconut milk with 1?4 cup basil and lime zest in blender or food processor; add mixture to pot. Add bamboo shoots with their water, green beans, potatoes, carrots and salt to taste. Stir, and cook uncovered 10 minutes.
Add tofu and soy sauce. Cook 5 minutes, until green beans are just tender.
Add remaining basil and serve.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 257; Protein: 13 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Sodium: 494 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA
Yield: 4 servings.
Serving Size: about 4 ounces
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/11.shtml
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/537.shtml
Ingredients
Fruit Salsa:
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro
1 Tbsp minced red pepper
Grilled Chicken:
2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each)
2 tsp olive oil
Garnish:
Kiwi slices
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil. Grill or broil the chicken about 7 minutes per side or until no pink remains.
To serve: Place fruit salsa on a plate using a few spoonfuls per person. Top with a cooked chicken breast. Garnish with kiwi slice.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 305; Calories from Fat: 54 ; Protein: 32 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 79 mg; Cholesterol: 85 mg; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 25 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fruit; 1 Fat
STRAWBERRY LIMEADE CUPCAKES
This comes from Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com's Homecooking expert. She writes, “These colorful cupcakes are rich with the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries and the tangy zing of limes. They are perfect for a family picnic, potluck dinner dessert, bake sale, or birthday party treat. Although they look quite gourmet, these little gems are so easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser for any occasion. You will need to keep them cool until serving time so the rich, buttery frosting stays firm. Be prepared to share the recipe with your adoring fans.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes; Yield: 24 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
2-3/4 cups cake flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1-2/3 cups, plus 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar, divided use
6 large egg whites
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 cup fresh line juice
Frosting:
1 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' powdered sugar, divided
2/3 cup chopped strawberries
2 teaspoons lime zest
Preparation
To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake liners in 24 muffin cups.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, using a mixer on low speed, beat together the oil and 1-2/3 cups of sugar. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla, and then slowly mix in the flour mixture. Add the strawberries, mixing just until they are incorporated and the batter is pale pink.
Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each three-fourths full. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the cupcakes are baking, heat the lime juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Once the cupcakes have finished baking, remove them to a wire rack, and use a toothpick to prick several holes in the tops of the cakes while they are still warm. Spoon the lime syrup over the top of each cupcake, and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
For the frosting, place the butter in a large bowl, and add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to cream the mixture. Add the remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once all of the sugar has been added, stir in the strawberries and lime zest. Frost the cupcakes once they have cooled.
Tip: Keep these cupcakes in a cooler (or refrigerate) until you are ready to serve them so that the frosting will stay firm.
VEGAN REUBEN BURGERS
Who doesn't love Reubens - especially if you grew up in the Northeast. This recipe comes from New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Hannah Sentenac, who wrote this for their online site, starts off, "I was putting ketchup on some breakfast potatoes the other day when I noticed an intriguing recipe staring at me from the back of the Heinz bottle: Reuben Burgers. Needless to say, they weren't vegan. Nor were they healthy. Nonetheless, I was inspired to veganize them, and the end result was magically delicious. So delicious, in fact, that I knew I had to share. Don't judge till you've tasted them. Recipe after the jump."
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sauerkraut
2 slices of rye bread (toasted)
2 slices Creamy Original Field Roast Chao Cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)
1/3 package Trader Joe's Beefless Ground Beef (or meatless crumbles of choice)
2 TBS Tofutti Sour Cream
2 TBS Heinz ketchup
Instructions:
Heat up the beefless beef in a skillet over medium heat for two or three minutes. Add the Tofutti Sour Cream and the Heinz Ketchup and stir until mixed.
Remove from heat and spoon mixture over pre-toasted slice of rye bread.
Top with Chao cheese and allow to melt (you can also pop it in the microwave for a few seconds -- Chao cheese is super melty). Then, spoon sauerkraut on top.
Top with remaining slice of rye bread. Cut in half. Eat. NOM NOM NOM.
BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
I'm really not sure where this recipe came from. But it's yummy.
Ingredients:
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (8 oz. Pkg) shredded 2% cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
Sliced green onions (optional)
Directions:
Place potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 2 1/2 – to 3-quart casserole dish.
Return potatoes to saucepan, add evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and half of bacon. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, remaining bacon and green onions. Bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA
I had something similar to this at a restaurant several times, and decided to try making it. A hint for making this: wait until all the veggies have been cut up, then start the water boiling for the angel hair pasta. The veggies should be cooked for 2-4 minutes, and the pasta cooked for 2 minutes before the pasta is drained and then allowed to finish cooking for another 2 minutes with the veggies. Timing is important—unless you like disgustingly soggy pasta.
1/4 C water
3 medium to large tomatoes
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 T oregano
1 lb. angel hair pasta
Cut up veggies while heating the pasta water. DO NOT PUT PASTA INTO WATER UNTIL THE VEGGIES BEGIN COOKING. (There. I said it.)
In veggie pot, heat 1/4 C water & balsamic vinegar until it begins to bubble; add onion, garlic, pepper & oregano and stir once or twice. NOW ADD PASTA TO POT OF BOILING PASTA WATER. (Boy, what a bossy broad.)
Simmer veggies on low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes, covered. Cook pasta for only 2 minutes, then drain in colander. As soon as pasta is drained, remove cover from veggies, dump pasta into veggie pot, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring several times. Remove from heat. DIG IN!!! (Now, isn’t that good?)
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Week Night Recipes
I'm running a little late today, but here's Tuesday's recipes. Enjoy!
BRAIDED NUTELLA PASTRY
This comes from The Baker Chick. If you haven't checked out her site, I recommend it. This yields about 16 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups flour plus more for sprinkling
3/4 cup whole milk
2 egg yolks (save the egg whites for brushing)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons of butter
1/3 of sugar
pinch of salt
about 1 cup of nutella
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter, until just simmering (you don't want it to scorch.)
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir until combined.
Add the egg yolks and milk/butter mixture. And mix until a dough forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 5-7 minutes or until a soft, smooth dough is formed that springs back lightly when pressed.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let it proof in a warm place for about 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 4 equal sections. Cover the ones you aren't using, and work with one at a time.
Shape the dough into a circle and roll out to a 10-inch circle. Spread a layer of nutella onto the dough, avoiding the very outer edge.
Repeat 2 more times with the remaining dough/nutella, rolling each section out, placing it on top, and spreading the nutella on. Top with the final dough round.
Use a plate to create one perfect circle, lightly tracing with a sharp knife and then trimming the dough away.
Divide the dough into 16 sections, leaving a 3 inch circle in the middle. Use a sharp knife to cut the sections.
Twist each section and then press the edges together two at a time. (See pictures below to make this more clear.)
Brush pastry with egg whites. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden. Serve warm or room temperature.
SOY-SESAME BOK CHOY ROLLS
This comes from the June 2013 issue off Vegetarin Times, page 37. It starts off, “If you can’t find large, firm bok choy leaves to use as wrappers for this recipe, use smaller ones as “cups,” and serve the filling alongside. Choose a bold-flavored prepared teriyaki sauce or add sriracha or chile-garlic sauce for extra kick.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
16 large bok choy leaves (about 12 oz.)
7 1/2 oz. sprouted tofu, drained and cut into small cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. low-sodium teriyaki sauce
Trim stems from bok choy leaves. Finely chop stems, and toss in bowl with tofu cubes, carrots, green onions, and teriyaki sauce.
Place 1 bok choy leaf on work surface with stem end closest to you. Spoon 2 Tbs. tofu mixture in “cup” of leaf near tip end. Roll leaf around filling like a burrito, folding in sides. Secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
nutritional information Per Serving (4 rolls): Calories: 95; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 477 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
RICE PUDDING
This comes from Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com's Desserts/Baking expert. She writes, “Here is an old fashioned dessert recipe for rice pudding.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 75 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruits
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot cooked rice
ground nutmeg
Preparation
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat eggs in ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Stir in sugar, raisins, milk, vanilla, salt and hot rice. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test doneness with knife; if clean remove from oven. Serve warm or cold. Best served with cream. Refrigerate any leftovers.
TWO BEAN CHILI
Yield: Makes about 7 cups (7 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/509.shtml
Ingredients
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons canola, corn, or olive oil
One 14-15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice
1 can or bottle beer (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or 1 tablespoon hot salsa or picante sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
Directions
Saute the onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, the beer, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt (if desired).
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and green pepper; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 173; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 32 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable
NO PEEK CHICKEN
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Simple, easy, yummy...perfect!
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 package dry onion soup mix
1 cup milk or water
3/4 cup rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a baking dish. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients together. Pour mixture over chicken breasts. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, remembering not to peek!
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 10 servings
Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"
Ingredients
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach, washed, dried and trimmed
1 pint fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced lengthwise to 1/4-inch thickness
1/2 of a small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
Directions
Place the spinach in a large salad bowl; add the strawberries.
In a small bowl, combine the onion, sugar, water, vinegar, mustard, and oil. Whisk until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 79, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 23 mg, Carbohydrate: 6 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 1 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
BRAIDED NUTELLA PASTRY
This comes from The Baker Chick. If you haven't checked out her site, I recommend it. This yields about 16 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups flour plus more for sprinkling
3/4 cup whole milk
2 egg yolks (save the egg whites for brushing)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons of butter
1/3 of sugar
pinch of salt
about 1 cup of nutella
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter, until just simmering (you don't want it to scorch.)
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir until combined.
Add the egg yolks and milk/butter mixture. And mix until a dough forms. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 5-7 minutes or until a soft, smooth dough is formed that springs back lightly when pressed.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let it proof in a warm place for about 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 4 equal sections. Cover the ones you aren't using, and work with one at a time.
Shape the dough into a circle and roll out to a 10-inch circle. Spread a layer of nutella onto the dough, avoiding the very outer edge.
Repeat 2 more times with the remaining dough/nutella, rolling each section out, placing it on top, and spreading the nutella on. Top with the final dough round.
Use a plate to create one perfect circle, lightly tracing with a sharp knife and then trimming the dough away.
Divide the dough into 16 sections, leaving a 3 inch circle in the middle. Use a sharp knife to cut the sections.
Twist each section and then press the edges together two at a time. (See pictures below to make this more clear.)
Brush pastry with egg whites. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden. Serve warm or room temperature.
SOY-SESAME BOK CHOY ROLLS
This comes from the June 2013 issue off Vegetarin Times, page 37. It starts off, “If you can’t find large, firm bok choy leaves to use as wrappers for this recipe, use smaller ones as “cups,” and serve the filling alongside. Choose a bold-flavored prepared teriyaki sauce or add sriracha or chile-garlic sauce for extra kick.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
16 large bok choy leaves (about 12 oz.)
7 1/2 oz. sprouted tofu, drained and cut into small cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. low-sodium teriyaki sauce
Trim stems from bok choy leaves. Finely chop stems, and toss in bowl with tofu cubes, carrots, green onions, and teriyaki sauce.
Place 1 bok choy leaf on work surface with stem end closest to you. Spoon 2 Tbs. tofu mixture in “cup” of leaf near tip end. Roll leaf around filling like a burrito, folding in sides. Secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
nutritional information Per Serving (4 rolls): Calories: 95; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 477 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
RICE PUDDING
This comes from Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com's Desserts/Baking expert. She writes, “Here is an old fashioned dessert recipe for rice pudding.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 75 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruits
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot cooked rice
ground nutmeg
Preparation
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat eggs in ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Stir in sugar, raisins, milk, vanilla, salt and hot rice. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test doneness with knife; if clean remove from oven. Serve warm or cold. Best served with cream. Refrigerate any leftovers.
TWO BEAN CHILI
Yield: Makes about 7 cups (7 servings)
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/509.shtml
Ingredients
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons canola, corn, or olive oil
One 14-15 ounce can stewed tomatoes with juice
1 can or bottle beer (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or 1 tablespoon hot salsa or picante sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
Directions
Saute the onions and garlic in oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, the beer, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt (if desired).
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and green pepper; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 173; Protein: 9 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 238 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 32 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable
NO PEEK CHICKEN
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Simple, easy, yummy...perfect!
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 package dry onion soup mix
1 cup milk or water
3/4 cup rice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a baking dish. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients together. Pour mixture over chicken breasts. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, remembering not to peek!
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
Yield: 10 servings
Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"
Ingredients
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach, washed, dried and trimmed
1 pint fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced lengthwise to 1/4-inch thickness
1/2 of a small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
Directions
Place the spinach in a large salad bowl; add the strawberries.
In a small bowl, combine the onion, sugar, water, vinegar, mustard, and oil. Whisk until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 79, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 23 mg, Carbohydrate: 6 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 1 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat
Monday, May 11, 2015
Meatless Monday
Monday...just in time for more vegetarian meals! Enjoy!
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
From the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 46. It starts off, “Trust us, no one will miss the flour (or the meat!) in this gluten-free indulgence.” Serves 8 in 30 minutes or less.
Biscuits
1 cup white rice flour, plus more for dusting work surface
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 oz. (1/2 stick) butter or trans-fat-free margarine, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
Gravy
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 Tbs. butter or trans-fat-free margarine
1/4 cup potato starch
1/4 cup chickpea flour
4 cups fat-free milk, warmed
To make Biscuits: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk together rice flour, chickpea flour, potato starch, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or two knives until no large pieces remain. Stir in buttermilk.
Pat dough into flat 1-inch-thick disk on rice flour–dusted work surface. Cut dough into 16 rounds with 2-inch cutter, and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top.
To make Gravy: Pulse chickpeas, paprika, poultry seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in food processor 8 times, or until crumbly.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpea mixture, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until fragrant and crisp. Transfer to plate.
Add butter to skillet, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in potato starch and chickpea flour, and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, whisking constantly. Stir in chickpea mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To serve: Place 2 Biscuits on each plate. Ladle 1/4 cup Gravy over top.
Nutritional information Per Serving (2 biscuits plus 1/4 cup gravy): Calories: 397; Protein: 11 g; Total Fat: 17 g; Saturated Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 54 g; Cholesterol: 33 mg; Sodium: 721 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 12 g; Gluten-Free
LEMONY MINTED ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON RICE
From April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 30. It begins, "With fresh mint and lemon zest accenting asparagus spears, this stir-fry captures the brightness of spring. If you can’t find toasted sliced almonds, toast your own for 3 to 5 minutes in a 300°F oven." Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
This can be viewed online here.
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pinch saffron threads
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
9 green onions, sliced into
1/4-inch lengths (2/3 cup)
1–2 small fresh red chiles, thinly sliced (1 Tbs.)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lb. asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup sliced mint leaves
2 lemons, cut into wedges, for garnish
Combine rice and broth in large saucepan, and crumble in saffron threads. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat wok over high heat, until water droplets evaporate within 1 second. Add oil, swirl to coat pan, then add green onions, chiles, and garlic; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until onions turn bright green and soften. Add asparagus, and stir-fry 2 minutes more, or until asparagus is bright green and tender. Remove from heat, stir in almonds and mint, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Fluff rice, and spoon onto serving plate. Top with asparagus mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges.
nutritional information Per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 276; Protein: 7 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 47 g;Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 81 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free.
BAKED ZITI
This was originally posted on April 2, 2010. Great for a yummy, easy meal.
What to fix when you've just gotten home from work and you want something good, hot and with a minimum amount of effort? Baked Ziti fits the bill on all three counts. And if you're like me, chances are you have all the makings in your cupboard and fridge.
Here's what it takes:
16 ounce box of ziti
26 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
1 jar-full of water
2 C shredded cheese
Okay, I can hear you asking, "What brand of spaghetti sauce? What type of sauce? And the cheese...Cheddar? Mozzarella? Can it be the stuff already shredded and in a bag or does it have to be a block of cheese that I grate and measure?" Here's the good part: Use what you have.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Dump the dried ziti into the pan. (No, no, do NOT cook the ziti first. Dump the ziti uncooked straight from the box.) Pour the spaghetti sauce into the pan and add one jar-full of water into the pan. Stir to mix. Add most of the shredded cheese, reserving 1/4-1/2 cup of cheese. Stir to mix. Bake in pre-heated oven for 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes for a total time of 40 minutes.
Serve with a salad and possibly garlic bread.
See? Simple, hot, good and with at minimum amount of energy. What could be better for an after-work dinner?
BLACK BEAN-QUINOA BURGERS
This comes from the July/August 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 60. By the way, Vegetarian Times has an emailing list you can subscribe to for fantastic vegetarian recipes. I highly recommend it.
This recipe serves 8, and begins, “Here's a delicious veggie burger you can whip up from scratch. Any steak seasoning (which is just a combination of herbs and spices) will work to give the patties a rich, hearty flavor. Stash a few in the freezer for busy weeknight meals. For super-easy cookouts, bake the patties ahead, then reheat them on the grill. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.”
1/2 cup quinoa
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. dried steak seasoning
8 whole-grain hamburger buns
Stir together quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water in small saucepan, and season with salt, if desired. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. (You should have 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa.)
Meanwhile, place onion and sun-dried tomatoes in medium nonstick skillet, and cook over medium heat. (The oil left on the tomatoes should be enough to sauté the onion.) Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion has softened. Stir in 3/4 cup black beans, garlic, steak seasoning, and 1 1/2 cups water. Simmer 9 to 11 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Transfer bean-onion mixture to food processor, add 3/4 cup cooked quinoa, and process until smooth. Transfer to bowl, and stir in remaining 3/4 cup quinoa and remaining 3/4 cup black beans. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F, and generously coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape bean mixture into 8 patties (1/2 cup each), and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until patties are crisp on top. Flip patties with spatula, and bake 10 minutes more, or until both sides are crisp and brown. Serve on buns.
nutritional information Per Burger: Calories: 215; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 40 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 438 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
BAKED TOFU WITH ASIAN GLAZE
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food guide, writes, “A simple vegetarian and vegan baked tofu recipe suitable for an appetizer, or to add to cooked noodles or vegetable stir-fry. Tofu is marinated and then baked in a sweet and sour miso-based Asian barbecue sauce with maple syrup, sesame oil, black pepper and sherry. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe courtesy of the Soy Foods council.
Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) package extra–firm tofu, drained and well-pressed
1 tablespoon miso
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoon sherry
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
Cut the tofu into chunks and place in a wide shallow dish or bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the miso and remaining ingredients and whisk well until combined. Pour over tofu and gently mix to ensure that the tofu is coated well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours and up to 8 hours.
When you're ready to bake the tofu, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Drain the tofu, reserving the extra marinade. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the extra sauce, until tofu is lightly browned and lightly crisped.
Serve your Asian-glazed tofu over noodles for an entree, with toothpicks as an appetizer, or add it to your favorite vegetable stir-fry.
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories: 26; Total fat: 1 g; Protein: 39g; Carbs: 24.7g; Iron: 1.4mg; Calcium: 20mg
VEGAN PUMPKIN GRATIN
Ashley Adams is the Dairy Free Cooking guide for About.com. She writes, “Perfect for the autumn months when pumpkin is in season, this veganized pumpkin gratin is a healthier, yet delicious, take on the fall-time classic. (And if you happen to crave pumpkin during the rest of the year, you can just use canned pumpkin instead of fresh!) If you've never prepared your own homemade pumpkin puree before, read the Cook's Note at the bottom of the recipe to learn how! As always, feel free to add more tasty things to your gratin; pecans, pine nuts, coconut, dried cranberries, dried figs, and fresh apple pieces are all welcome additions to this dish.”
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4
Ingredients:
For the bread crumb topping:
3 slices white dairy-free bread (French bread, sourdough, or another white sandwich bread will do)
1/4 cup shredded dairy-free cheese, such as Daiya
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
For the Filling:
3 cups pumpkin puree (from either steamed or canned pumpkin)
1/4 cup dairy-free sour cream, such as Tofutti
2 T. white granulated sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. sage
1/2 t. marjoram
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (also known as green onions)
2 medium Bosc pears, cored and chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 T. softened dairy-free soy margarine, cut into small pieces
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Lightly grease a 1-quart gratin dish or casserole dish. Set aside.
Make the topping. In a food processor, process the bread crumbs, dairy-free cheese, salt and pepper, pulsing until the mixture resembles large crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Make the filling. Combine the pumpkin puree, dairy-free sour cream, sugar, salt, sage, and marjoram in a food processor, pulsing until well combined. Using a spoon, fold in the chopped scallions and pears. Transfer the pumpkin filling to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with the bread crumb topping, then dot with the dairy-free soy margarine. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown. Serve hot.
Cook's Notes:
For this recipe, I vastly prefer using Daiya Mozza Shreds over other varieties, but use whatever dairy-free cheese you're comfortable with.
For gratins and other pumpkin casseroles, making your own puree from fresh pumpkin is always better than using canned. (Again, canned will work, so if you don't have fresh pumpkins available or the time to make your own puree, it is fine to use the canned.
To prepare steamed pumpkin (for the pumpkin puree): Peel, seed, and cut a small to medium-sized pumpkin into 2-inch pieces. Place in a steamer basket set over a saucepan with 1-2 inches of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Puree the pumpkin and use in your pumpkin gratin or other pumpkin recipes!
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
From the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 46. It starts off, “Trust us, no one will miss the flour (or the meat!) in this gluten-free indulgence.” Serves 8 in 30 minutes or less.
Biscuits
1 cup white rice flour, plus more for dusting work surface
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 oz. (1/2 stick) butter or trans-fat-free margarine, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
Gravy
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 Tbs. butter or trans-fat-free margarine
1/4 cup potato starch
1/4 cup chickpea flour
4 cups fat-free milk, warmed
To make Biscuits: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk together rice flour, chickpea flour, potato starch, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or two knives until no large pieces remain. Stir in buttermilk.
Pat dough into flat 1-inch-thick disk on rice flour–dusted work surface. Cut dough into 16 rounds with 2-inch cutter, and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top.
To make Gravy: Pulse chickpeas, paprika, poultry seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in food processor 8 times, or until crumbly.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpea mixture, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until fragrant and crisp. Transfer to plate.
Add butter to skillet, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in potato starch and chickpea flour, and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, whisking constantly. Stir in chickpea mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To serve: Place 2 Biscuits on each plate. Ladle 1/4 cup Gravy over top.
Nutritional information Per Serving (2 biscuits plus 1/4 cup gravy): Calories: 397; Protein: 11 g; Total Fat: 17 g; Saturated Fat: 8 g; Carbohydrates: 54 g; Cholesterol: 33 mg; Sodium: 721 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 12 g; Gluten-Free
LEMONY MINTED ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON RICE
From April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 30. It begins, "With fresh mint and lemon zest accenting asparagus spears, this stir-fry captures the brightness of spring. If you can’t find toasted sliced almonds, toast your own for 3 to 5 minutes in a 300°F oven." Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
This can be viewed online here.
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pinch saffron threads
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
9 green onions, sliced into
1/4-inch lengths (2/3 cup)
1–2 small fresh red chiles, thinly sliced (1 Tbs.)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lb. asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup sliced mint leaves
2 lemons, cut into wedges, for garnish
Combine rice and broth in large saucepan, and crumble in saffron threads. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat wok over high heat, until water droplets evaporate within 1 second. Add oil, swirl to coat pan, then add green onions, chiles, and garlic; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until onions turn bright green and soften. Add asparagus, and stir-fry 2 minutes more, or until asparagus is bright green and tender. Remove from heat, stir in almonds and mint, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Fluff rice, and spoon onto serving plate. Top with asparagus mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges.
nutritional information Per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 276; Protein: 7 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 47 g;Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 81 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free.
BAKED ZITI
This was originally posted on April 2, 2010. Great for a yummy, easy meal.
What to fix when you've just gotten home from work and you want something good, hot and with a minimum amount of effort? Baked Ziti fits the bill on all three counts. And if you're like me, chances are you have all the makings in your cupboard and fridge.
Here's what it takes:
16 ounce box of ziti
26 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
1 jar-full of water
2 C shredded cheese
Okay, I can hear you asking, "What brand of spaghetti sauce? What type of sauce? And the cheese...Cheddar? Mozzarella? Can it be the stuff already shredded and in a bag or does it have to be a block of cheese that I grate and measure?" Here's the good part: Use what you have.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Dump the dried ziti into the pan. (No, no, do NOT cook the ziti first. Dump the ziti uncooked straight from the box.) Pour the spaghetti sauce into the pan and add one jar-full of water into the pan. Stir to mix. Add most of the shredded cheese, reserving 1/4-1/2 cup of cheese. Stir to mix. Bake in pre-heated oven for 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes for a total time of 40 minutes.
Serve with a salad and possibly garlic bread.
See? Simple, hot, good and with at minimum amount of energy. What could be better for an after-work dinner?
BLACK BEAN-QUINOA BURGERS
This comes from the July/August 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 60. By the way, Vegetarian Times has an emailing list you can subscribe to for fantastic vegetarian recipes. I highly recommend it.
This recipe serves 8, and begins, “Here's a delicious veggie burger you can whip up from scratch. Any steak seasoning (which is just a combination of herbs and spices) will work to give the patties a rich, hearty flavor. Stash a few in the freezer for busy weeknight meals. For super-easy cookouts, bake the patties ahead, then reheat them on the grill. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.”
1/2 cup quinoa
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. dried steak seasoning
8 whole-grain hamburger buns
Stir together quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water in small saucepan, and season with salt, if desired. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. (You should have 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa.)
Meanwhile, place onion and sun-dried tomatoes in medium nonstick skillet, and cook over medium heat. (The oil left on the tomatoes should be enough to sauté the onion.) Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion has softened. Stir in 3/4 cup black beans, garlic, steak seasoning, and 1 1/2 cups water. Simmer 9 to 11 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Transfer bean-onion mixture to food processor, add 3/4 cup cooked quinoa, and process until smooth. Transfer to bowl, and stir in remaining 3/4 cup quinoa and remaining 3/4 cup black beans. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F, and generously coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape bean mixture into 8 patties (1/2 cup each), and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until patties are crisp on top. Flip patties with spatula, and bake 10 minutes more, or until both sides are crisp and brown. Serve on buns.
nutritional information Per Burger: Calories: 215; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 40 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 438 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
BAKED TOFU WITH ASIAN GLAZE
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food guide, writes, “A simple vegetarian and vegan baked tofu recipe suitable for an appetizer, or to add to cooked noodles or vegetable stir-fry. Tofu is marinated and then baked in a sweet and sour miso-based Asian barbecue sauce with maple syrup, sesame oil, black pepper and sherry. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe courtesy of the Soy Foods council.
Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) package extra–firm tofu, drained and well-pressed
1 tablespoon miso
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoon sherry
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
Cut the tofu into chunks and place in a wide shallow dish or bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the miso and remaining ingredients and whisk well until combined. Pour over tofu and gently mix to ensure that the tofu is coated well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours and up to 8 hours.
When you're ready to bake the tofu, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Drain the tofu, reserving the extra marinade. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the extra sauce, until tofu is lightly browned and lightly crisped.
Serve your Asian-glazed tofu over noodles for an entree, with toothpicks as an appetizer, or add it to your favorite vegetable stir-fry.
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories: 26; Total fat: 1 g; Protein: 39g; Carbs: 24.7g; Iron: 1.4mg; Calcium: 20mg
VEGAN PUMPKIN GRATIN
Ashley Adams is the Dairy Free Cooking guide for About.com. She writes, “Perfect for the autumn months when pumpkin is in season, this veganized pumpkin gratin is a healthier, yet delicious, take on the fall-time classic. (And if you happen to crave pumpkin during the rest of the year, you can just use canned pumpkin instead of fresh!) If you've never prepared your own homemade pumpkin puree before, read the Cook's Note at the bottom of the recipe to learn how! As always, feel free to add more tasty things to your gratin; pecans, pine nuts, coconut, dried cranberries, dried figs, and fresh apple pieces are all welcome additions to this dish.”
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4
Ingredients:
For the bread crumb topping:
3 slices white dairy-free bread (French bread, sourdough, or another white sandwich bread will do)
1/4 cup shredded dairy-free cheese, such as Daiya
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
For the Filling:
3 cups pumpkin puree (from either steamed or canned pumpkin)
1/4 cup dairy-free sour cream, such as Tofutti
2 T. white granulated sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. sage
1/2 t. marjoram
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (also known as green onions)
2 medium Bosc pears, cored and chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 T. softened dairy-free soy margarine, cut into small pieces
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Lightly grease a 1-quart gratin dish or casserole dish. Set aside.
Make the topping. In a food processor, process the bread crumbs, dairy-free cheese, salt and pepper, pulsing until the mixture resembles large crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Make the filling. Combine the pumpkin puree, dairy-free sour cream, sugar, salt, sage, and marjoram in a food processor, pulsing until well combined. Using a spoon, fold in the chopped scallions and pears. Transfer the pumpkin filling to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with the bread crumb topping, then dot with the dairy-free soy margarine. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown. Serve hot.
Cook's Notes:
For this recipe, I vastly prefer using Daiya Mozza Shreds over other varieties, but use whatever dairy-free cheese you're comfortable with.
For gratins and other pumpkin casseroles, making your own puree from fresh pumpkin is always better than using canned. (Again, canned will work, so if you don't have fresh pumpkins available or the time to make your own puree, it is fine to use the canned.
To prepare steamed pumpkin (for the pumpkin puree): Peel, seed, and cut a small to medium-sized pumpkin into 2-inch pieces. Place in a steamer basket set over a saucepan with 1-2 inches of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Puree the pumpkin and use in your pumpkin gratin or other pumpkin recipes!
Friday, May 8, 2015
Weekend Recipes
No matter what you have planned for your weekend - from jam-packed days to simply vegging-out - you still need to eat. Here are some yummy recipes to try over the next few days. Enjoy!
OATMEAL COOKIES
This recipe comes from Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com's Desserts/Baking expert. She writes, “I knew it was a special day when I came home from school and Mother had just baked a batch of these Oatmeal Cookies.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 8 minutes; Total Time: 29 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans*, lightly toasted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine first set of dry ingredients in a large bowl with a wire whisk. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Combine completely. Slowly add flour mixture until combined. Hand stir-in oats and nuts*.
For Drop Cookies:
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until done. Take from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely before storing them.
For Bar Cookies:
13 x 9-inch pan - In a greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on rack before cutting.
15 x 10-inch pan - (Jelly roll pan) In a greased panbake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Also cool in pan.
Carroll adds, “*I prefer to make these with nuts, but they are typically made with 1/2 raisins and 1/2 nuts or all raisins. Other dried fruits like cranberries may be used. Chocolate chips or coconut would also be a nice addition. Just be sure to not add anymore than 1 total cup of any of the above.”
ITALIANO SANDWICH
This is from one Seattle's Macrina Bakery. If I ever get to do a road trip, this has got to be one of the places I stop at. Makes 4 generous servings or 16 appetizer-size servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions:
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 1/2 medium yellow or Walla Walla sweet onions, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce Verte:
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chives
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup pure olive oil
For the Sandwiches:
*2 slices Macrina Bakery Pizza Bianca
**12 ounces Fra’ Mani Rosemary Ham, thinly sliced 8 ounces fromage blanc or goat cheese
*Available in our cafés.
**Available at DeLaurenti Food & Wine.
***If you don't have access to either of these places, you could either consult with them online about possibly ordering them (?) or make do with local equivalents
Preparation
Preparing the Caramelized Onions:
Warm olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the onions for about 10 minutes, stirring often to brown evenly.
Add the fresh thyme and 1 tablespoon vinegar to the onions and cook for another 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the last teaspoon of vinegar. Remove the onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce Verte:
In a blender, combine the parsley, chives, yolk and lemon juice and pulse to purée.
With the blender on low speed, remove the cap on the blender top and slowly add the salt and olive oil to bring the sauce together. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and chill in refrigerator until needed.
Preparing the Sandwiches:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice each piece of Pizza Bianca in half to create two squares, and then slice the two squares horizontally to create thin top and bottom halves. Place the bread pieces cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
Spread sauce verte on each cut-side piece of bread. Divide the cheese among the four bottom pieces of bread, layering it over the sauce verte. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 2 to 4 minutes just to warm the bread through. Remove the bread from the oven.
Divide the ham and onions among the four bottom pieces of bread, layering them over the cheese. Add the top pieces of bread to each of the four sandwiches.
Slice each sandwich diagonally for ease of eating. If you wish to serve the sandwiches as an appetizer, place 2 toothpicks into each sandwich half and slice the halves in half again to create smaller triangle pieces. Otherwise, enjoy the whole sandwich as a meal.
MISO ONION SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/515.shtml
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
3 peeled red (Spanish) onions, halved and thinly-sliced
1 tsp. sugar or equivalent sugar-substitute
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp. dried thyme
3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium beef broth
5 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 1-inch thick slices whole-wheat Italian bread
1/4 cup red or brown rice miso
1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Heat half the oil in large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, stirring to coat them with oil. Cover tightly, reduce heat to medium low and cook until onions are wilted, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and stir in. Increase heat and saute until onions are well browned, about 12 minutes, stirring often.
Remove the pot from heat and scrape it to loosen all the browned bits on the bottom. Stir in mustard, thyme, broth and water. Return to high heat and cook until liquid comes to a boil. Reduce the heat, partially cover the pot and simmer until the onions are very soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush bread on both sides with remaining oil. Grill or toast bread in 400 degree oven. Set aside to cool. Cut into rough cubes with a sharp, serrated knife.
Place the miso in a small bowl. Gradually stir in about 1/4 cup of the soup, mixing until well blended. Stir the mixture into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into deep bowls. Sprinkle top with toasted bread cubes. Sprinkle 1 scant tablespoon cheese on top (optional).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 102; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 608 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Less than 1 g saturated fat, 3 g dietary fiber; Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH POLENTA AND BABY GREENS
This comes from Publix's March, 2006 GreenWise Magazine. Makes 6 servings.
6 C cut-up vegetables, such as asparagus, red or green pepper wedges, zucchini slices, quartered mushrooms. and/or red onion slices
1/4 C organic olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs organic olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 C milk
2 C water
1 C cornmeal
1/2 C finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs snipped fresh basil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Organic baby greens
In shallow roasting pan, combine veggies, 1/4 C olive oil & 1/4 tsp kosher salt; toss to coat veggies. Roast, uncovered, in 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, cook garlic in 1 Tbs olive oil over medium heat. Stir in crushed red pepper. Stir in milk & 1 C water. Bring just to boiling. In small bowl, stir together cornmeal with remaining 1 C water. Slowly add cornmeal mixture to hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered for 5-10 minutes more or until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, basil, & 1/2 tsp salt.
To serve, spoon polenta mixture onto individual plates or into shallow bowls. Place roasted veggies on top of polenta. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese & crown with greens. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving: 272 cal; 16 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 11mg cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 26 g carbo., 4 g fiber, 9 g protein.
EGGPLANT-RICOTTA BAKE
This comes from a long-since-forgotten cooking show on the local PBS station (Tampa's WEDU).
1 eggplant
1 C parmesan grated cheese
15 oz ricotta cheese
3 eggs
16 oz marinara sauce
Cut eggplant into 1-inch slices. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through & wilted. Take out of oven.
Mix ricotta, half the parmesan & eggs. In 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 inch pan layer as follows: 4 pieces of eggplant in a square, half the marinara sauce, 4 pieces of eggplant, half the ricotta mix; repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
BENECOL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
I'm not sure where I found this recipe; possibly on the Benecol website. Makes 4 servings; 1 serving = 1 cup
2 tbsp. Benecol® Regular spread
4 to 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups skim milk
3 tbsp flour
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine noodles (about 1/2 pound uncooked)
Heat Benecol and garlic slowly over low heat, 5 to 7 minutes, allowing full flavor of garlic to be released into the Benecol.
Meanwhile, combine milk, flour, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in blender; then puree until smooth.
Add pureed mixture to Benecol® and garlic. Increase heat to medium-low and whisk continuously until mixture has thickened. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss with fettuccine noodles
Nutrient analysis (per serving): Total Calories 356; Protein 18 g; Carbohydrates 50 g; Fat 9 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Cholesterol 14 mg; Sodium 371 mg; Fiber 2 g; 1 cup fettuccine alfredo provides a 1/2 serving of Benecol®
OATMEAL COOKIES
This recipe comes from Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com's Desserts/Baking expert. She writes, “I knew it was a special day when I came home from school and Mother had just baked a batch of these Oatmeal Cookies.” Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 8 minutes; Total Time: 29 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans*, lightly toasted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine first set of dry ingredients in a large bowl with a wire whisk. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Combine completely. Slowly add flour mixture until combined. Hand stir-in oats and nuts*.
For Drop Cookies:
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until done. Take from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely before storing them.
For Bar Cookies:
13 x 9-inch pan - In a greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on rack before cutting.
15 x 10-inch pan - (Jelly roll pan) In a greased panbake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Also cool in pan.
Carroll adds, “*I prefer to make these with nuts, but they are typically made with 1/2 raisins and 1/2 nuts or all raisins. Other dried fruits like cranberries may be used. Chocolate chips or coconut would also be a nice addition. Just be sure to not add anymore than 1 total cup of any of the above.”
ITALIANO SANDWICH
This is from one Seattle's Macrina Bakery. If I ever get to do a road trip, this has got to be one of the places I stop at. Makes 4 generous servings or 16 appetizer-size servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions:
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 1/2 medium yellow or Walla Walla sweet onions, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce Verte:
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chives
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup pure olive oil
For the Sandwiches:
*2 slices Macrina Bakery Pizza Bianca
**12 ounces Fra’ Mani Rosemary Ham, thinly sliced 8 ounces fromage blanc or goat cheese
*Available in our cafés.
**Available at DeLaurenti Food & Wine.
***If you don't have access to either of these places, you could either consult with them online about possibly ordering them (?) or make do with local equivalents
Preparation
Preparing the Caramelized Onions:
Warm olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the onions for about 10 minutes, stirring often to brown evenly.
Add the fresh thyme and 1 tablespoon vinegar to the onions and cook for another 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the last teaspoon of vinegar. Remove the onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce Verte:
In a blender, combine the parsley, chives, yolk and lemon juice and pulse to purée.
With the blender on low speed, remove the cap on the blender top and slowly add the salt and olive oil to bring the sauce together. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and chill in refrigerator until needed.
Preparing the Sandwiches:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice each piece of Pizza Bianca in half to create two squares, and then slice the two squares horizontally to create thin top and bottom halves. Place the bread pieces cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
Spread sauce verte on each cut-side piece of bread. Divide the cheese among the four bottom pieces of bread, layering it over the sauce verte. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 2 to 4 minutes just to warm the bread through. Remove the bread from the oven.
Divide the ham and onions among the four bottom pieces of bread, layering them over the cheese. Add the top pieces of bread to each of the four sandwiches.
Slice each sandwich diagonally for ease of eating. If you wish to serve the sandwiches as an appetizer, place 2 toothpicks into each sandwich half and slice the halves in half again to create smaller triangle pieces. Otherwise, enjoy the whole sandwich as a meal.
MISO ONION SOUP
Yield: 8 servings
View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/515.shtml
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
3 peeled red (Spanish) onions, halved and thinly-sliced
1 tsp. sugar or equivalent sugar-substitute
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 tsp. dried thyme
3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium beef broth
5 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 1-inch thick slices whole-wheat Italian bread
1/4 cup red or brown rice miso
1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Heat half the oil in large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, stirring to coat them with oil. Cover tightly, reduce heat to medium low and cook until onions are wilted, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and stir in. Increase heat and saute until onions are well browned, about 12 minutes, stirring often.
Remove the pot from heat and scrape it to loosen all the browned bits on the bottom. Stir in mustard, thyme, broth and water. Return to high heat and cook until liquid comes to a boil. Reduce the heat, partially cover the pot and simmer until the onions are very soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush bread on both sides with remaining oil. Grill or toast bread in 400 degree oven. Set aside to cool. Cut into rough cubes with a sharp, serrated knife.
Place the miso in a small bowl. Gradually stir in about 1/4 cup of the soup, mixing until well blended. Stir the mixture into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into deep bowls. Sprinkle top with toasted bread cubes. Sprinkle 1 scant tablespoon cheese on top (optional).
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 102; Protein: 5 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 608 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g; Less than 1 g saturated fat, 3 g dietary fiber; Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH POLENTA AND BABY GREENS
This comes from Publix's March, 2006 GreenWise Magazine. Makes 6 servings.
6 C cut-up vegetables, such as asparagus, red or green pepper wedges, zucchini slices, quartered mushrooms. and/or red onion slices
1/4 C organic olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs organic olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 C milk
2 C water
1 C cornmeal
1/2 C finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs snipped fresh basil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Organic baby greens
In shallow roasting pan, combine veggies, 1/4 C olive oil & 1/4 tsp kosher salt; toss to coat veggies. Roast, uncovered, in 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, cook garlic in 1 Tbs olive oil over medium heat. Stir in crushed red pepper. Stir in milk & 1 C water. Bring just to boiling. In small bowl, stir together cornmeal with remaining 1 C water. Slowly add cornmeal mixture to hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered for 5-10 minutes more or until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, basil, & 1/2 tsp salt.
To serve, spoon polenta mixture onto individual plates or into shallow bowls. Place roasted veggies on top of polenta. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese & crown with greens. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving: 272 cal; 16 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 11mg cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 26 g carbo., 4 g fiber, 9 g protein.
EGGPLANT-RICOTTA BAKE
This comes from a long-since-forgotten cooking show on the local PBS station (Tampa's WEDU).
1 eggplant
1 C parmesan grated cheese
15 oz ricotta cheese
3 eggs
16 oz marinara sauce
Cut eggplant into 1-inch slices. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through & wilted. Take out of oven.
Mix ricotta, half the parmesan & eggs. In 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 inch pan layer as follows: 4 pieces of eggplant in a square, half the marinara sauce, 4 pieces of eggplant, half the ricotta mix; repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
BENECOL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
I'm not sure where I found this recipe; possibly on the Benecol website. Makes 4 servings; 1 serving = 1 cup
2 tbsp. Benecol® Regular spread
4 to 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups skim milk
3 tbsp flour
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine noodles (about 1/2 pound uncooked)
Heat Benecol and garlic slowly over low heat, 5 to 7 minutes, allowing full flavor of garlic to be released into the Benecol.
Meanwhile, combine milk, flour, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in blender; then puree until smooth.
Add pureed mixture to Benecol® and garlic. Increase heat to medium-low and whisk continuously until mixture has thickened. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss with fettuccine noodles
Nutrient analysis (per serving): Total Calories 356; Protein 18 g; Carbohydrates 50 g; Fat 9 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Cholesterol 14 mg; Sodium 371 mg; Fiber 2 g; 1 cup fettuccine alfredo provides a 1/2 serving of Benecol®
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