Dressing:
2 Tbsp rice bran oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp white miso paste
1 Tbsp shoyu soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp raw honey
½ tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp ginger, minced
Salad:
Julienned vegetables such as
- savoy cabbage
- broccoli florets
- red and yellow capsicums
- courgettes
- carrots
- mung beans
Make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a blender or an airtight jar and mixing well.
Place in the bottom of a salad bowl, add the salad ingredients and toss well. Leave for at least 20-30 minutes to marinate.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Salsa Ranchos
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ tsp sea-salt
½ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
¼ red onion, finely diced
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large yellow or red capsicum, seeded and diced
1 large courgette, grated
1 large carrot, grated
Mix the first five ingredients together in a bowl, then add the vegetables and stir well. Leave for at least 20 minutes to marinade.
Roll up in large cos/romaine leaves, use it to stuff avocados, serve with soft scrambled eggs or tofu, or just eat it out of the bowl.
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ tsp sea-salt
½ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
¼ red onion, finely diced
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large yellow or red capsicum, seeded and diced
1 large courgette, grated
1 large carrot, grated
Mix the first five ingredients together in a bowl, then add the vegetables and stir well. Leave for at least 20 minutes to marinade.
Roll up in large cos/romaine leaves, use it to stuff avocados, serve with soft scrambled eggs or tofu, or just eat it out of the bowl.
Yet another Bliss Ball Recipe
This is probably the simplest bliss ball recipe I make. Super yummy, with a fudgy texture. Plus, very very easy.
2 cups brazil nuts (or use any nuts you wish)
1/2 cup pitted dates, soaked
2 Tbsp melted cacao butter
2 Tbsp melted coconut butter
1 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon or 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Shape into balls. Put in fridge until set.
2 cups brazil nuts (or use any nuts you wish)
1/2 cup pitted dates, soaked
2 Tbsp melted cacao butter
2 Tbsp melted coconut butter
1 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon or 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Shape into balls. Put in fridge until set.
Bliss Balls Again .. the posh version
Bliss balls for company
5 dried apricots (soaked)
4 fresh, pitted dates
6 walnuts
2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup tablespoon of dried cherries or cranberries (soaked)
1 tablespoon of raw cacao nibs
Desiccated coconut or cocoa for rolling
Place all ingredients apart from the coconut in a food processor and pulse until it forms a paste. Roll into balls and then roll in coconut or cocoa. Store in fridge.
5 dried apricots (soaked)
4 fresh, pitted dates
6 walnuts
2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup tablespoon of dried cherries or cranberries (soaked)
1 tablespoon of raw cacao nibs
Desiccated coconut or cocoa for rolling
Place all ingredients apart from the coconut in a food processor and pulse until it forms a paste. Roll into balls and then roll in coconut or cocoa. Store in fridge.
Chocolate Bliss Balls
Heaven in a little ball ....
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pitted dates, unsoaked
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
tiny pinch of sea salt
Extra cocoa or coconut for rolling
Process walnut and dates in a food processor until well combined. Add oil, cocoa powder, sea salt and vanilla. Roll into small balls, and coat in cocoa or coconut. Keep in fridge.
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pitted dates, unsoaked
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
tiny pinch of sea salt
Extra cocoa or coconut for rolling
Process walnut and dates in a food processor until well combined. Add oil, cocoa powder, sea salt and vanilla. Roll into small balls, and coat in cocoa or coconut. Keep in fridge.
Greek Tomato Salad
Greek Tomato Salad
Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 Tbsp each fresh basil & mint
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Place all ingredients in an air-tight jar and shake well to combine. This dressing will keep in an air- tight jar in the fridge for over a week.
Salad
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped, or a handful of cherry tomatoes halved
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 Tbsp olives
1/2 small red onion, sliced in rings
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn
In a bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion and parsley and then drizzle and toss with the dressing. Arrange the torn lettuce evenly on plates, and top evenly with the tomato mixture.
Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 Tbsp each fresh basil & mint
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Place all ingredients in an air-tight jar and shake well to combine. This dressing will keep in an air- tight jar in the fridge for over a week.
Salad
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped, or a handful of cherry tomatoes halved
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 Tbsp olives
1/2 small red onion, sliced in rings
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn
In a bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion and parsley and then drizzle and toss with the dressing. Arrange the torn lettuce evenly on plates, and top evenly with the tomato mixture.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Tiny Meals
I was hoping to have a new recipe today ... for some tofu and bean patties I tried. They were something of a flop and not worth sharing sadly. Will try again.
But on a far more cheerful note, I have been really inspired by this blog 'Tiny Simplicity'. The latest post is about 'Tiny Meals' and its got me thinking.
If any of you read my other blog, you'll know that I strive for simplicity. While it has always been something I have strived for, lately inspired by some fabulous bloggers I have been going hardcore when it comes to decluttering and simplifying.
I love the idea of a 'tiny meal'. While Chris doesn't give us any examples, I have been thinking about what a tiny meal would look like for me.
A 'tiny meal' would have just a few ingredients, and little or no cooking. It would be fresh, health-ful and balanced. Of course, it would also be delicious.
- a half avocado with some grainy bread and sliced tomato
- quinoa with chickpeas, fresh herbs and diced capsicums, with some lemon juice and olive oil
- an omelette (with organic, ethically sourced eggs) with mushrooms
- marinated tempeh on grainy bread with veganaise, tomatoe, avocado and salad greens
- wholemeal pita breads with hummus and salad greens
- boiled potatoes, hard boiled eggs, salad greens and veganaise
- baked beans in a tortilla with quacamole and lettuce
Sometimes, a more substantial 'tiny meal' could be easily pulled out from the freezer and heated in a saucepan. In this case, I think a 'one pot rule' should apply if a meal can be considered 'tiny'.
- some good vegetable soup (recipes to come)
- lentil and brown rice bake
- vegan lasagne
But on a far more cheerful note, I have been really inspired by this blog 'Tiny Simplicity'. The latest post is about 'Tiny Meals' and its got me thinking.
If any of you read my other blog, you'll know that I strive for simplicity. While it has always been something I have strived for, lately inspired by some fabulous bloggers I have been going hardcore when it comes to decluttering and simplifying.
I love the idea of a 'tiny meal'. While Chris doesn't give us any examples, I have been thinking about what a tiny meal would look like for me.
A 'tiny meal' would have just a few ingredients, and little or no cooking. It would be fresh, health-ful and balanced. Of course, it would also be delicious.
- a half avocado with some grainy bread and sliced tomato
- quinoa with chickpeas, fresh herbs and diced capsicums, with some lemon juice and olive oil
- an omelette (with organic, ethically sourced eggs) with mushrooms
- marinated tempeh on grainy bread with veganaise, tomatoe, avocado and salad greens
- wholemeal pita breads with hummus and salad greens
- boiled potatoes, hard boiled eggs, salad greens and veganaise
- baked beans in a tortilla with quacamole and lettuce
Sometimes, a more substantial 'tiny meal' could be easily pulled out from the freezer and heated in a saucepan. In this case, I think a 'one pot rule' should apply if a meal can be considered 'tiny'.
- some good vegetable soup (recipes to come)
- lentil and brown rice bake
- vegan lasagne
I would love to know if you have any thoughts about tiny meals. Do you seek to simplify your meals? I can see this approach would really make my time in the kitchen much more peaceful.
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