Food

I was reminded that I was, at one point, going to start posting more recipes. I am not good at this, even when I commit it deep down in my heart. But I don't know, I am kind of liking blogging more and we will go with that until I get distracted with something else, maybe this will be a fun topic. Because I don't have a binder of recipes or any real "go to" place with all of my recipes. I am going to start with a few things I have eaten in a day. This will help simplify. Here are a couple of things from yesterday. Today we went to costco,so my meals consisted of samples, very non-vegan and not that healthy. About my recipes. If ever there is a question about what something is or the best place to buy it or so on, please let me know. I remember when I was getting into eating this way. I spent half the time figuring out the ingredients. I asked and still ask a ton of questions!

Quinoa and spinach.

So simple and my two year old licks the bowl clean.

1/2 c. quinoa
1 1/4 C. veggie broth
handfuls of spinach

Put quinoa and broth in a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach, let wilt to desired consistency. Serve.

I was going to add pecans to this, but was out, hence the trip to costco.



Here is a sandwich that I could eat for almost every meal.


White Bean Hummus with Fresh Thyme and Basil

Recipe from eat, drink & be vegan.

MAKES 6–7 SERVINGS (ABOUT 2½ CUPS). WHEAT-FREE

2 cups cooked cannellini (white kidney) beans (drained and rinsed if using canned beans)
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 small to medium clove garlic, sliced
1 – 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (see note)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (see note)
½ tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp sea salt
2½ - 3 tsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh basil, torn or roughly chopped
1-2 tbsp water (may not need, just to thin dip as desired)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a food processor, combine all ingredients except water, thyme, and basil. Purée until smooth, gradually adding water as desired to thin dip and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add thyme and basil and purée briefly to incorporate ingredients.

I spread this pretty thick on a piece of Wasa bread and then put grated carrots on it. I love hummus and think this type of sandwich is the perfect quick picnic food.
Also, I use Great Northern Beans because I usually have those on hand. I make the tahini from scratch for all my hummus recipes. The taste, in my opinion, is so much better and it is more cost efficient.