Month: February 2022

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Barley Broccoli Recipes Salad Vegan Vegetarian

Roasted Broccoli and Barley Salad

Roasted Broccoli and Barley Salad is wholesome, delicious and full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley, cooked
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, roasted, diced
  • ½ cup onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Italian dressing

Directions

  1. Cook barley per package directions.
  2. Drizzle the broccoli florets with a little olive oil and broil for 10 minutes. Dice into small pieces.
  3. Slice the onions thinly. Add a table spoon of lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix the barley, diced broccoli, diced tomatoes and onions. Toss with Italian dressing.
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Potatoes Recipes

3-Ingredient Creole Fries

Try these easy and healthy 3-Ingredient Creole Fries that are baked not fried!

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes, sliced length-wise
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. creole seasoning

Directions

  1. Place the sliced russet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle creole seasoning on top.
  3. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, flip over the potatoes to prevent sticking and broil for 5 minutes.
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Avocado Recipes

Easy Guacamole

Easy Guacamole can be made ahead of time and used as a spread or dip. It is both healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 medium avocados, pitted, diced
  • 1 plum tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup onions, diced
  • 1 tsp jalapenos, seeded, chopped
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. pickle juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits (do not discard). Scoop out the insides and dice. Place the cut avocados and pits into a bowl.
  2. Remove the seeds from the tomatoes, dice and add to the avocados.
  3. Dice about ½ an onion, pout the pickle juice over it and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add it to the avocado mixture.
  4. Finally add salt, pepper and lemon juice and mix well.
  5. Refrigerate in an air tight container till it is served. Take the pits out just before serving.

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Asian Chick Peas Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Kung Pao Chick Peas

Kung Pao Chick Peas blend Asian flavors and go well on their own or served over rice!

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. can chick peas, washed and drained
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ¼ onions, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger, grated
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, grated
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts (optional)
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ cup vegetable broth/water
  • FOR THE SAUCE:
    • 2 Tbsps. soy sauce/tamari
    • 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp olive/sesame oil
    • 2 tsps. corn starch

Directions

  1. Sauté the onions, ginger, and garlic for about a minute until the onions are soft. Add red bell peppers, celery, red pepper flakes, chick peas and vegetable broth/water and cook for about 3 minutes.
  2. Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce till there are no lumps and pour it over the vegetable mixture. Heat till the sauce thickens and mix well.
  3. Top with roasted peanuts (optional). Serve by itself or over rice.