Monday, April 11, 2022

Blueberry or Cherry Jello salad from Laura-Jane

 6 oz pkg. Jello (large box) (cherry or grape)

2 c hot water

20 oz can crushed pineapple

1 can cherry or blueberry pie filling

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz sour cream

1/2 c sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract


Dissolve Jello in hot water. Stir in pineapple and pie filling. spread in dish and let congeal.

Topping: Mix rest with mixer and spread over congealed salad. Refrigerate.

Sweet Potato Chili from Vicki

 1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 c red or green pepper, diced

1 c sliced carrots

2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

1-1/2 c vegetable broth

28 oz undrained tomatoes

11 oz mild salsa

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and 1" cubes

15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed

15 os can black beans, rinsed

15 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed

1 c frozen corn

1 medium zucchini. diced


Cook sweet potatoes and carrots in a small amount of water until tender. Sauté' onions and pepper until tender. 

Combine all and cook 45 minutes on low simmer. 


Budda Bowl (Grain Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Edamame) Washington Post newspaper (serves 4-6)

 2 large sweet potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and 1" cubes

5 Tb oil

1 tsp Kosher salt

1 c frozen shelled edamame

1/2 c tahini

1/4 c fresh lemon juice

1/4 c maple syrup

3 TB low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 TB minced fresh ginger

4 garlic cloves chopped

6 c cooked quinoa

dried figs, sliced

1/2 c roasted pumpkin seeds

1/4 c microgreens or sprouts

spinach


Toss sweet potatoes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 Tb oil then roast @350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

Cook edamame by microwaving in a small bowl on high for 2-3 minutes. Then cool, and peel. 

In a small bowl whisk, 4 TB oil, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt.

Divide quinoa between 4-6 bowls, top with sweet potatoes, spinach, fig, edamame. Drizzle with dressing and top with microgreens and pumpkin seeds.


Based on 6 servings and half the dressing used:

480 calories    17 grams total fat    25 grams saturated fat    0 cholesterol    340 mg sodium

71 grams carbohydrates    11 grams fiber    14 grams sugar    15 grams protein