Saturday, March 8, 2014

Chia Seed Pudding


Ingredients:


  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Chia Seeds
  • 2 Tbsp Carob Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Agave Nectar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Apples Sliced for Pairing
Directions:
  • Mix All Ingredients Excluding Apple Slices in a Bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at Least 6 Hours.
  • Serve With Apple Slices.

Roasted Vegetables + Quinoa Enchilada Bake

This tasted a lot better than it looks, trust me.  Will most certainly make again.

Ingredients:

For Casserole:
  • 1 Head Garlic, Diced
  • 5 Jalapenos, Diced
  • 1 Bag Pre-Chopped Vegetables from Sams Club - includes cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots (chop some more). 
    • Can use 1 head broccoli + 1 head cauliflower + 2 cups baby carrots (chopped)
  • 6 Peppers (Sliced, I Used 2 Red, 2 Orange, 2 Yellow)
  • 1 Bag Frozen Corn
  • 2 Cans Black Beans
  • 1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 2 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1/2 Jar Salsa (optional)
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar
For Enchilada Sauce:
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Can Hot Jalapenos
  • 1 Can Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (Chopped)
  • 1 Can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Broth
Directions:
1 - Combine Broccoli, Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Peppers, Corn, Jalapenos, 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, Cumin, and Cayanne Powder in a Roasting Pan.  Mix.  Top Mixutre with Garlic - Roast for about 30 Minutes @ 400. 
2 - Prepare Quinoa According to Packages Directions.  
3- For Enchilada Sauce - Saute Garlic, add remaining ingredients.  Simmer for 10 minutes and Remove from heat.
4 - Once Vegetables are Roasted - Combine Vegetables + Quinoa + Enchilada Sauce + Salsa if using in a Casserole Dish.  Top With Cheese.
5 - Place Dish in Oven @ 350 for 15-20 minutes covered with tin foil.  Remove Tin Foil and Cook for another 5-10 Minutes.  Enjoy with "No Fried Refried"!



Sunday, March 2, 2014

Banana Chips


Ingredients:

  • Just Ripe Bananas, halved + sliced
Directions:
  • Place bananas in dehydrator @ 135 for 8-10 hours

Dehydrated Beets


Ingredients:

  • 6 Beets, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/4 C. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 C. Water
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Directions:
  • Mix Vinegar, Water, and Olive Oil together
  • Pour over beet slices, toss with hands
  • Allow mix to sit for 10 minutes
  • Dehydrate @ 145 for 1 hour
  • Decrease temp to 125, dehydrate for another 4-6 hours