Honey-Lime Oat and Black Bean Salad

If you can't find oat groats, substitute wheat berries, whole spelt, brown rice or any whole grain.

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat groats
• 1 cup drained rinsed canned black bean
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 1/2 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon choppedf fresh cilantro

Honey-Lime Vinaigrette:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 

Method

In large saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil; add groats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tender and no water remains, about 45 minutes.

Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again.

Honey-Lime Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, chili powder, salt and pepper.

In large bowl, combine groats, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper and onion. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)

To serve, stir in avocado and sprinkle with cilantro.
Source:  Canada Living

Black Bean Stew (Feijoada)

Ingredients

For:  8 servings

• 1 pound dried black beans, or 4-14 ounce cans, drained
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 cup bell pepper, (red or green, I used red)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups vegetable broth, or water (optional)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 

Instructions

1. If you are using dried beans, sort beans to remove debris. Rinse beans and soak overnight in cold water at least 3 inches above. If using canned beans go to number 4 of recipe instructions.
2. The following day, drain and rinse beans. Place beans in a large pot with cold water.
3. Bring to boil on medium-high, cover and reduce heat to simmer until beans are tender, about one hour. Set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat, add onion and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. and cook for another minute.
6. Stir in beans (along with remaining liquid if using cooked beans). If using canned beans add water or vegetable broth
7. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally for flavors to blend. Using the back of a ladle mash some of the beans to help to make a creamy thick sauce. Add extra liquid if needed.
8. Stir in cilantro, cayenne pepper and salt to season.

Source:  Healthier Steps

Thai pork & peanut curry********

 The above was a variation on the below.  Used what was available and affordable.  Baby corn here was $40.00 a kilo, so I used sweet potato (found in another recipe) instead; could not find lime, so used lemon.  The mix was double to make it more economical over a week, without wastage.

Turned out yummy...

Ingredients

    1 tbsp peanut oil
    bunch spring onions, sliced
    small bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves picked
    400g pork tenderloin, sliced
    4 tbsp Thai red curry paste
    4 tbsp peanut butter
    1 tbsp soft brown sugar
    1 tbsp soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    400ml can light coconut milk
    175g pack baby corn
    juice 1 lime
    Lime

    steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Method

    Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the spring onions and coriander stalks and cook for 1 min. Add the pork slices and cook for 5 mins until starting to brown.

    Stir in the curry paste and peanut butter. After 30 secs, add the sugar, soy and coconut milk, plus ½ can of water. Mix well, put a lid on and leave to simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.

    Remove the lid, add the baby corn and increase the heat. Bubble for 3 mins until the corn is cooked and the sauce has thickened a little. Stir in the lime juice and check the seasoning. Can now be frozen for up to 2 months. To cook from frozen: thoroughly defrost, then heat in a pan on the hob until curry is hot all the way through. Serve scattered with the coriander leaves and rice.

Source:  Goodfood

Shakshuka

 North African eggs with optional extras.  You can add anything to this including eggplant or minced meat.

Serves:  6.  Cooking time: 30mins

Ingredients:-

    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced
    3-4 clove garlic, minced
    1 medium green and 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans (400g each) diced tomatoes
    2 tbsp tomato paste
    1 tsp chill powder (mild)
    1 tsp cumin
    1/2 tsp coriander
    1 tsp paprika
    Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste spicy!)
    Pinch of sugar (options, to taste)
    300 - 500g raw chorizo sausages, cut in thirds and pricked.  (or browned minced meat of choice)
    3/4 Salt and 1/4 pepper to taste
    5-6 eggs
    150g  (1.25 cups) Fetta Cheese crumbled (Optional).
    1/2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Method:-

1.  Heat oil on medium in a deep skillet or targine.

2.  Saute chopped onion until it softens and not browned.

3.  Add garlic and continue saute until fragrant.

4.  Add Capsicum and saute 5-7 minutes until softened.  The secret is in cooking the capsicum well.

5.  Add tomatoes and paste to pan and mix well.

6.  Add spices and sugar, mix.

7.  Add the chorizo and submerge them below the sauce and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until mixture thickens.  Beware of drying out or sticking.  For runny yolks, simmer for an extra 2-5 minutes.

8.  Season to taste and adjust spices (Sugar, Cayenne etc) if required.

9.  Make wells for each egg and crack eggs evenly spaced, into mixture.  Sprinkle fetta cheese over top.  Cover pan and simmer 10-15 minutes.  For runny yolks, simmer for 2 -5 minutes less.  Can be baked if preferred at 180deg.


10.  Garnish with parsley or cilantro. 

Inspiration:-  BBC goodfood
                      From James to Jamie

Chickpea, Pumpkin & Prawn Thai Red Curry

Yield  Serves 4;  Active Time 10 minutes;  Total Time 45 minutes

 
Ingredients

        1 small butternut squash (about 1kg/2 pounds)
        2 tablespoons peanut oil
        1/3 cup Thai red curry paste
        One 420g/15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
        Kosher salt
        One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
        1/3 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
        500g/1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)

Preparation

        1. Peel the squash, cut it lengthwise in half, and scoop out the seeds. Cut off the top where it meets the bulbous bottom. Cut the bulb end into 3/4- inch-wide wedges. Cut the neck end into 1/2- inch-thick half-moons.
        2. Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil, then add the curry paste and stir for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the squash and stir to coat with the curry paste. Stir in the chickpeas and season with salt. Add the coconut milk and 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until the squash just begins to soften.
        3. Stir in the cilantro and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender but not falling apart and the sauce has reduced slightly. Season to taste with salt.
        4. Divide the curry among four soup bowls, top with cilantro, and serve.
        5. Add prawn to the curry during the last few minutes of cooking.

Quinoa Masala Burgers

Food Babe’s Quinoa Masala Burgers

 

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Prep time: 15 mins  Cook time:  30 mins  Total time:  45 mins   Serves: 4

 

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup quinoa dry (cooked to package instructions)
• 1 baked sweet potato with skin removed
• 1 egg slightly beaten or 1 tbsp flax seed mixed with 2 tbsp water
• a few springs of fresh cilantro diced
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 inch piece of ginger minced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp curry powder
• ¼ tsp mustard seed
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• melted coconut oil for brushing burgers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Combine all ingredients and mix in a large bowl
3. Form mixture into 8 patties
4. Place patties on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper
5. Brush top of burgers with a small amount of coconut oil
6. Bake for 15 mins, then flip burgers and coat with coconut oil again
7. Bake for another 15 mins or until golden brown

Southwestern Chopped Salad

Southwestern Chopped Salad
(use organic ingredients)

Large head of Romaine 15 oz.
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
Optional: avocado

Dressing

1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt or Greek yogurt)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), more to taste
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

Making the dressing: puree all ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Making the salad: Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.Toss with desired dressing.

Source:  The Garden Grazer

Sri Lankan Dhal

Sri Lankan Dhal with Flatbread

27/05/2015 , 7:37 AM by Brad McCahon

Recipe supplied by Marg Johnson.

The defining feature of any dhal is the 'Taka' or finishing flavours which are added at the end and  gives a good dhal its character. Just use whatever you have on hand and it will still be wonderful! Serve with warm flatbread.

Serves 4

Ingredients
 
1 cup red lentils
2 cups water
1 cup coconut milk or cream
1 red chilli, spilt or half tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt

Taka or finishing oil

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tsp garlic, crushed
2 tsp ginger, grated
1 red chilli, chopped or to your taste - though we want it hot here
1 branch curry leaves, optional but good
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds, ground
1 small cinnamon bark section
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tomatoes, cut into slender wedges
1/2cup coriander leaves, very roughly chopped

Method

Simmer the lentils with the water, coconut milk, chilli and salt until tender and thick.
Then in a pan heat the oil and add the ingredients from the onion down to and including the mustard seeds.
When all is sizzling add the tomato sections and season well. Toss around for a minute and then add to the lentil mix along with the coriander leaves.

Avocado, Chick Pea and Green Been Salad **********

Back in my vegetarian days I used to cook a lot of Hare Krishna meals.  Kurma Das produced many western style meals based on ISKCON culinary philosophy.  One of my all time favorites and still is, is this refreshing salad.  I still prepare it for most Xmas dinners.

My original Kurma Das cook book (right) is frayed and soiled from over use, so I thought I would digitize it for prosperity.

Avocados combine well with cheese and beans. Dressed and served in lettuce leaves, this salad is substantial and tasty.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes    YIELD:  8 persons    RATED: 10/10

 Ingredients

2 teaspoons (10 ml) chopped fresh coriander leaves
¹/₂ teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1 large Iceberg, Cos, or Mignonette lettuce
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and cut into 1¹/₂ cm (³/₄-inch) cubes
1 cup (250 ml) cooked and chilled green beans chopped into 2¹/₂ cm (1-inch) sections
1 cup (250 ml) cooked and chilled kidney beans
1 cup (250 ml) cooked and chilled chickpeas
1 cup (250 ml) cubed cheddar cheese
¹/₂ cup (125 ml) chopped green pepper
¹/₄ cup (60 ml) chopped pimiento (baby red peppers in brine or oil)
²/₃ cup (165 ml) olive oil
²/₃ cup (165 ml) fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons (60 ml) honey
2 teaspoons (10 ml) chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Combine the avocados, beans, chickpeas, cheese, green pepper, and pimientos in a bowl.
2. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, half the parsley, coriander, black pepper, and salt.
3. Fold the dressing carefully into the bean and avocado mixture. Serve individual portions of salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with the remaining chopped parsley.

Source:  Great Vegetarian Dishes 

Variations on a theme:  Avocado and Bean Salad in Lettuce Baskets  (Kid Freindly)