Showing posts with label beans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beans. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Hearty Turkey Chilli
Surprisingly, this is my first time making chilli. Ever. I'm just not a chilli kind of girl really. But I needed a recipe that I could easily prep ahead of time and easily assemble on a weeknight with friends coming over for dinner. A one-pot dish was the answer, and with the blustery winter days upon us, I thought that a big pot of chilli would make for a casual, comforting weeknight dinner.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Kale, Broccoli, Chickpea and Avocado Salad
I'm back on another round of detox, which means bye-bye to all meats and animal products, caffeine, dairy, alcohol, gluten and sugar. It may seem a little insane, as most people often ask me, "So, what are you eating?" Lots of vegetables, legumes, and grains. Which I actually love so giving up the meat isn't a problem for me. I usually have a much harder time giving up the caffeine (I love my morning coffees) and sugar (insatiable sweet tooth).
As you can probably tell from some of my previous posts, I'm a big fan of salads. Because salads don't have to be boring with plain old lettuce. Have fun with it. Customize it. Put your favourite things on your salad to make it more exciting for you.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Meatless Monday: Braised Beans, Kale and Golden Onions with Tomato
As I've mentioned before, I've been eating a lot of beans during my detox, all of which have been cooked from the dried stuff. It's so convenient and easy to reach into your pantry for a can of beans, but there is still a small amount of additives that go into the cans to help aid in a longer shelf life.
Cooking dried beans is honestly not hard. The thing to remember is to soak your beans the night before you want to use them. Once you have that done, it gets easy. Just add the drained, rehydrated beans to a pot of salted boiling water, along with any other aromatics you may wish to use (garlic, herbs, bay leaf, or just plain) and simmer for at least an hour, or until tender. Drain, rinse and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Meatless Monday: Warm Spiced Chickpea and Mushroom Salad
For the past week, I've been on a detox. Which means giving up on all the good stuff in life: meat, dairy, alcohol, caffeine, wheat... Why on earth would I do such a thing, right?
I often compare it to an oil change for your car. After a certain mileage, your car needs its oil changed to function properly. Lately, my body has been telling me that it has not been feeling great and I knew it was time for another round of detox to rid the body of toxins it has consumed in the past few months. It was time for my body's own "oil change" in order to run properly again.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Meatless Monday: Chickpea, Pumpkin and Spinach Curry
There's something very satisfying about a good curry, especially around this time of year when the weather is transitioning and the cold is starting to settle in. The warmth and spice of curry really does warm you up. This curry made with chickpeas, pumpkin and spinach is quick and easy, and a great meal for the weekday.
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