Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
3 cups organic low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground chipotle
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, etc.
Few jalapenos rings
Juice from 1 lime
Salt/pepper
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add tomato paste, and the bowl of flour and spices.
4. Cook 1 minute, whisking continuously.
5. Whisk in broth, increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
6. Add jalapeno rings and lime juice
7. Reduce to simmer. Cook about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally.
8. Salt/pepper to taste.
9. Puree with immersion blender or stand blender
Serve with
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Sometimes my avocados don't ripen in time for the recipe I bought them for and 3-4 days later they need to be used. That's when I break out this recipe. It's creamy goodness with just the barest hint of heat.
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Posted in /Cooking/Soups on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (2 cans)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Rinse lentils.
2. Place all ingredients except the pepper into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for at least 12 hours, or high for at least 5 hours.
4. Season with pepper and remove the bay leaves before serving.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
My students made this on a weekly basis, the recipe has been perfected by students so you know it will work well. The picture below is how it was sold to teachers, staff and students for $2.75. There are also a few variations below that we tried and loved but did not get pictures of.
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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
1 large English cucumber
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves minced garlic
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
1. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds in the middle.
2. Using a grater, finely grate the cucumber into a mesh strainer over a bowl.
3. Once you've grated all the cucumber sprinkle some salt on the cucumber and squeeze out some of the moisture using your hands.
4. Allow the grated cucumber to sit in the strainer for 25-30 minutes to drain any extra moisture away.
5. Discard the water that acumulated in the bowl from the cucumber.
6. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
7. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before using in order for the flavors to develop more fully.
8. Serve with Pita Bread & Chicken Kebabs
Yield: 2 cups sauce