Roasting is such a delicious way to create a high protein, high fiber snack from legumes. I recently roasted chickpeas for the first time and was hooked. So now I'm experimenting with other types. This time I tried edamame (young soybeans) and peas, because I had both in the freezer. I didn't cook them before … Continue reading Roasted Edamame and Peas
Quick and Easy Peanut Udon Noodle Salad
Udon is a satisfyingly chewy Asian wheat noodle with a neutral flavor that pairs nicely with any sauce, and tastes great hot or cold. I adore the thick chewy udon that you find in Japanese soups, but the kind of udon I made below were thinner so they cooked in just 4 minutes. I had extra … Continue reading Quick and Easy Peanut Udon Noodle Salad
Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili
I know some people pride themselves on avoiding processed stuff and using only foods in their most natural and whole state. I wish I could be like that but I'm not, at least not yet. Maybe when I've retired, have my dream kitchen built and have a flourishing garden in the backyard. Sure there are … Continue reading Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili
Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Have you checked out the whole grains section of your supermarket? No more will you only see brown or white rice, but quinoa, millet, farro, freekeh and even black rice. My Asian parents have mentioned black rice but never cooked with it because of the higher cost. This black-purplish rice is also called "forbidden rice" … Continue reading Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Quick and Easy Granola Bars
If I can take any kind of shortcut with cooking, I will find it! So when I say these bars are quick and easy, you can trust they are. This recipe has four ingredients and needs only a saucepan and baking dish. Goes into the oven for about 20 minutes. I eat a packaged granola … Continue reading Quick and Easy Granola Bars
Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
I've fallen in love with this broccoli salad dish that incorporates honey toasted walnuts. I heat some olive oil and honey in a pan on medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, stirring the mixture until the sauce thickens and the walnuts brown. I then toss some broccoli florets into boiling water for a … Continue reading Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
