September 8th, 2012
This post is also available in: French
Lately, there has been news of a number of blog to book projects that left us absolutely thrilled (La Tartine Gourmande, Cannelle et Vanille, GKS, Roost), and the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook is the latest release in that field. Being huge fans of Sara and Hugh Forte, we could hardly wait to receive our pre-ordered copy in the mail.
The book is full of Sara’s wholesome, approachable recipes beautifully illustrated by Hugh’s virtuoso photography. After devouring it cover to cover and being very inspired to get cooking, I decided to start with these quinoa collard green wraps complete with a carrot-miso spread, beets, sprouts, and avocado. My minor adjustment was sprouting the quinoa instead of cooking it, as suggested in the original recipe, but whichever method you prefer, the result is sure to be delicious. These wraps are full of clean, vibrant flavours, accompanied by a nice, healthy crunch. Next on my list are the Edamame Dumplings and Brussel Leaf Baby Spinach Saute, yum!
Check out the book for much more serious sprouted goodness.
Quinoa Collard Wraps
(makes 4 wraps)
8 large collard greens leaves – washed and dried
2 cups quinoa – sprouted or cooked
1 tablespoon sesame tahini
freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup roughly chopped carrots
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 small shallot – chopped
1 tablespoon of miso paste (I used unpasteurized chickpea miso from South River)
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil (decreased from the original 3 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups of grated raw beets
1 avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced
1 cup sprouts or microgreens
Cut the end stems off each collard leaf and shave down the stalk, making it the same thickness as the rest of the leaf.
Mix tahini and a bit of lemon juice into the quinoa, set aside.
Combine carrots, ginger, shallot, miso paste, honey and vinegar in a food processor until smooth, adding sesame oil and salt at the end.
Using 2 leaves at a time, overlap them halfway to create a bigger wrapping surface. Place an even amount of carrot spread in each wrap. Top with quinoa, followed by beets, avocado and sprouts. Fold the collard sides over and roll tightly like a burrito. You can serve it immediately or store in the fridge, wrapped, for about 2 days.
Tags: beets, book review, carrots, collard greens, miso, quinoa, raw, recipe, salad, savoury, vegan, wraps
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August 15th, 2012
This post is also available in: French
I want to tell you about these flatbreads that we’ve been loving very much lately. They’re quick, gluten-free, and a bit addictive.
I’ve been making them in the form of tiles, cutting a rolled out sheet of dough into squares and adorning them with summer veggies, herbs, spices, and olives.
Can we stop and talk about summer tomatoes for a minute? We cannot get enough of them. There is just nothing better than a veggie in season, at its very best.
My oohs and ahhs aside – I’ve been packing these flatbreads into Paloma’s lunchbox. Officially four years old as of Monday, she is becoming a pickier eater, but not with the tiles. She can eat an impressive amount of them, actually.
August in Florida is tough, and I’ve been dreaming about fall a whole lot. Trying to take summer for what it is, though, and things like these tomatoes are helping out a lot with enjoying the moment.
Tile Flatbreads
2 cups gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans – ground in a food processor into tiny pieces
1/3 cup chia or flax seeds
pinch of salt
1 cup boiling purified water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 375F.
Combine the oats, nuts, chia, and salt in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over it. Mix with a wooden spoon, and let sit for about five minutes. Add the olive oil and knead the dough with your hands to combine. Roll onto parchment paper to make a cracker about 1/4 inch in thickness. Score into shapes of choice.
You can add the topping in two different ways. Lightly press veggie slices, herbs, and spices of choice into the dough and bake at 375F for 30 minutes or more if needed until golden in colour. Watch it periodically and cover with foil or parchment paper if veggies start to burn. Alternatively, add toppings at the last ten minutes of baking like to a pizza.
Tags: flat bread, gluten free, recipe, savoury, tomato, vegan
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August 1st, 2012
This post is available in: French
I’ve been wanting to try kohlrabi for a while now, aware of its pretty presence in the produce isle. I finally got around to it this week. No searching required, it was right there in front of me at the store, waiting.
For those who have never tried it, kohlrabi is a mild tasting crunchy vegetable, a sort of cross between a cabbage and turnip in taste. I’ve also been on the lookout for purple kohlrabi, which is amazing in its colour, but no luck so far. It works well raw in salads or roasted/steamed for a side dish. Very low in calories and rich in nutrients, a perfect gift of nature.
Look for smaller kohlrabi, about apple sized – they tend to be the juiciest. Don’t throw away the leaves, utilize them – chopped and quickly roasted with garlic, sauteed, or added raw to your salad, morning juice or green smoothie.
In this salad, the crunch of kohlrabi, apple, and summer root veggies combines nicely with the creaminess of avocado and the sunny taste of citrus dressing. It would work well both as a side dish or a light meal, if adjusted to a bigger portion.
Kohlrabi Avocado Salad
(serves 4)
2 small to medium kohlrabi – peeled
4 radishes
1 small carrot – peeled
1 medium apple
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons walnut oil (optional, can substitute with olive oil)
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1- 2 ripe avocados
handful of chopped walnuts
chives or dill for garnishing
Thinly slice the kohlrabi, radishes, carrot, and apple using a mandolin or sharp knife. Alternatively, shred everything and place into a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine lime and orange juices with the oils, salt, and pepper and pour the dressing over vegetables. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature. Serve with avocado slices, sprinkled with walnuts and garnished with herbs.
Tags: avocado, carrots, kohlrabi, radish, raw, recipe, salad, savoury, vegan
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