Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024

Black Bean and Squash Tacos

NSTRUCTIONS 1 Make the squash salad Combine butternut squash, 2 tsp olive oil, just ¼ tsp chipotle morita powder, lime juice, sherry vinegar, sliced shallot, pumpkin seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper in large bowl and toss. (4-serving meal: use 4 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp chipotle morita). TIP: Add more chipotle morita powder if you prefer more spice. 2 Make the lime ranch Whisk together ranch, lime zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. 3 Cook the beans Heat 1½ tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced shallot and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add black beans, just 2 tsp Alamo blend chili seasoning, ½ cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use back of spoon to mash beans until few whole beans remain (they do not need to be smooth). (4-serving meal: use 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 tsp Alamo blend chili seasoning, 1 cup water). TIP: Add more Alamo blend chili seasoning if you prefer more spice. 4 Serve Wrap tortillas in clean dish towel and warm in microwave for 15 to 30 seconds to soften. Divide black beans between tortillas and top with chipotle squash salad and lime ranch. Serve any remaining salad and ranch on side. ¡Buen apetito! TIP: You can also wrap tortillas in foil and place in a 400°F oven until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes.

Southwest Cheesy Mac

Wasn't good, not bothering with recipe. Did like the roasted red peppers and roasted jalapenos added to it though

Carrot soup

This was actually quite yummu. Not sure its worth it when I'm getting the ingredients--but very yummy INGREDIENTS 6 oz organic chickpeas 2 tbsp white sesame seeds 4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped 4 tsp vegetable broth concentrate 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1 oz candied ginger, chopped 2 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp red miso paste 1 lemon, juiced 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided) 0.25 oz parsley, leaves and tender stems chopped 3 tbsp olive oil* Salt* Pepper* Allergens: sesame, soy Tools: Large pot with lid, Blender, Baking sheet Cook Time 2 Servings | 35 min 4 Servings | 45 min Nutrition (per serving) CALORIES680 FAT25g CARBOHYDRATES102g PROTEIN19g View Full Nutrition Label Share this Recipe: X Get Recipes Delivered INSTRUCTIONS 1 Make the crispy chickpeas Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine chickpeas, 1 tbsp olive oil, sesame seeds, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper on baking sheet and toss. Roast until browned and crispy in places, 14 to 16 minutes. Set aside. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp olive oil) 2 Cook the soup Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and ½ tsp salt and cook until beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth concentrate and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (4-servings: use ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 5 cups water) (TIP: For 4-serving meal, increase cook time by about 3 minutes.) 3 Make the ginger-apricot chutney Stir together apricot preserves, candied ginger, 1 tbsp warm water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp water) 4 Blend the soup Carefully transfer soup to blender and add tahini, miso, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Purée until very smooth, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt. (TIPS: Vent blender (by removing plastic center of lid) and begin blending on low and finish on high to avoid splashing. For 4-serving meal, blend in batches.) 5 Serve Divide sesame carrot soup between bowls. Top with ginger-apricot chutney, crispy chickpeas, and parsley. Soup's on!

Monday, October 14, 2024

Cheeseburger Salad

2 Actual Veggies® Black Burgers 4 oz mixed greens 2 oz dill pickle chips, roughly chopped 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 Roma tomato, diced 1 red onion, peeled, half diced and half reserved for your own use (divided) 1/4 cup burger sauce 1 tbsp tuxedo sesame seeds 1 tbsp vegetable oil* -I did the crumbles in the microwave, which is weird but also eaasy and not terrible -thousand island dressing is amazing -used th pickled onions overall it's mediocre, but its also easy and mostly with ingredients that I'd have on hand and a bit different

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Sweet potato wraps.. I did not like this

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-sweet-potato-wraps-with-caramelized-onions-and-pesto-167367

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Carrot Ginger Soup -Delicious

https://downshiftology.com/recipes/carrot-ginger-soup-crispy-shallots/#wprm-recipe-container-33184 This was delicious and easy. I would make the ginger smaller next time.