IF you like potatoes and guacamole (probably%u00a0even if you think you don’t like potatoes or guacamole)%u00a0then%u00a0oh boy, do I have a treat for you.%u00a0
Guacamole Potato%u00a0Salad.. Only the best potatoes salad you will ever put in your mouth. %u00a0
I tried to make this a few weeks back and ended up not getting to my potatoes in time to use, so I had to put the salad on hold. But this weekend I was ready. The grill was prepped, the corn was husked, and the poatoes were boiled. Then it happened, I made the best potato salad ever. It changed the way I feel about potato salad. (I have never really been a huge fan)%u00a0Sure, I love potatoes, but in the past I have experiences to many%u00a0overly dressed, really heavy, and overall,%u00a0some pretty crappy paotao salads. This salad, well it is%u00a0the exact opposite.%u00a0This salad is all summer. Bright and light, so full of flavor, but not overly heavy and gross. I mean, its potatoes covered in guacamole%u2026 How can that not be amazing.%u00a0I am now a potato salad fan (for life!).%u00a0
So my suggestion for you. Have a cook out, invite your friends, grill up some veggies or whatever%u00a0and make a humongous batch (you will need a humongous batch) of this potato salad. Sit back and watch (while you are eating) and see peoples faces light up with joy and happiness. You will be number one. The hostess%u00a0with thte mostest. People will fall at your feet%u2026%u00a0
or not. (But probably)
So here, take a look, and make.. Your day, week,%u00a0life will be better for this.
The stuff; Potatoes, avocados, mini onions, and tomatoes. Pickled Jalape%u00f1os (with juice) garlic, and the juice from a%u00a0lemon And lastly,a%u00a0big bunch of cilantro, and salt.%u00a0
First things first,%u00a0boil the potatoes. Stick in a pot of cold water with a palmful of salt. Bring to a boil then turn down to a medium heat and stick a lid on the pot. Cook until fork%u00a0pierces easily through %u00a0then strain from water and let cool. When%u00a0cooled, but still slightly warm, dice them up into mouth sized pieced. Place potatoes back into pot and drizzle a few glugs of the pickled jalape%u00f1o juice over them. Place in fridge to complete cool.
While the potatoes are cooling down, mix up the quad dressing.%u00a0In a large bowl, take the avoado fruit and mash and%u00a0smoosh %u00a0until relatively smooth and mix in minced garlic , lemon juice,%u00a0and a sprinkle of salt.%u00a0
Dice up the onion, jalape%u00f1os, tomatoes and add to the mashed avocado and mix that%u00a0all up%u2026and try not to eat it all before the potatoes get in.
add in lots of chopped up cilantro
Nothing compares..%u00a0
Have a great day and get to planning you next cookout!
Later!
-C
3 lb. of potatoes of a small waxy variety (like red%u00a0or new potatoes)
1 1/2- 2 whole avocados
2 small Roma tomatoes or q large
2 mini onions with greens or 1 regular white onion
handful (or more) of pickled jalape%u00f1os and the juice
juice of 1 lemon
a bunch of fresh cilantro%u00a0
3 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
Wash potatoes and stick in a big pot with cold water and a good palmful of salt.%u00a0%u00a0Bring to a boil then turn heat downy to a a medium heat, stick a lid on it%u00a0%u00a0and cook potatoes until a fork can pierce through.%u00a0%u00a0Strain from water and let cool enough to handle. Once cooled, cut potatoes into mouth sized pieces, place back into bowl, and drizzle with a few teaspoons of pickled jalape%u00f1o juice. Stick the potatoes in the fridge and let completely cool.%u00a0
While those are getting cold, make the guacamole dressing. In a big bowl, place the avocados (pits and rind removed of course) and smash and smoosh until a smooth constancy. Add in a pinch of salt, mince the garlic and toss that in, %u00a0and add%u00a0the juice of the lemon. Now dice up the garlic, onion, tomatoes and jalapenos and gentile fold it all in to the avocado mash.
Once the potatoes are cool, roughly chop the cilantro and%u00a0%u00a0add %u00a0that and the potatoes into the guacamole and mix around until everthig is all coated. Top with some more cilantro.
Eat as a side, a meal, a snack, or dessert
a fork pierced nicely but a large wooden spoon works too.
Lasts for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Guess what guys %u2026.I got myself a sick vintage waffle/ griddle iron. I couldn’t be more thrilled!!!%u00a0I found this thing at the local recycled goods store the other day, along with a very beautiful old white pyrex mixing bowl. It was one of my best thrift store scores! (Checking out the inventory and the condition of all the old things that day, I would say an old lady had just died and all her perfectly keep, mint condition kitchen stuff had just been donated. %u00a0But it’s cool, cause I get the feeling that she was at least 90, with a big loving family, and was happy until the day she died. And I am sure she would be pleased that I have taken over the waffle maker. Thanks old lady!)
%u00a0And now I am pretty sure that %u00a0everything I make for the next week will be cooked on said waffle/griddle. I am serious, I already have a list of things to try and cook on it; cookies, biscuits, granola bars, potatoes, fruit, some type of pasta situations%u2026. the list of possibilities is endless and I bet that at least 1/2 of these things will be totally awesome and amazing.
But first thing first. I need to make dinner.
So waffles for dinner!!%u00a0
Note. These waffles are completely 100% fantastic for any meal you want to make them for. They consist of nothing more then beans, a shit ton of veggies, and just a bit of cornmeal. But don’t let that fool you because they are super packed full of so much flavor, have a really soft tender inside, with a nice crispy outside and are so super pretty. They are wonderful!%u00a0The stuff. First, we got a big old pile of shredded up veggies which include; carrot, beet, sweet potato, onion, parsnip, celeriac, and a little bit of kale. %u00a0A we got a bowl of rinsed and strained white beans, a little bit of cornmeal and salt, pepper, and garlic powder.%u00a0
The makings of something amazing!Before you do anything. get your waffle iron out and preheat it.%u00a0
While thats going on, take you beans, %u00a0add 3/4 cup water and puree until smooth with whatever blending device want to like to use. (I used my hand blender%u2026less to clean)Now collect all the shredded veggies and dump into a big bowl with the bean puree, the spices and the cornmeal. Mix until combined. The batter should be thick, but not dry. If its seems to wet, add more corn meal, or too dry, add a little more water.
Note how my batter turned a magical pink%u2026 I love beets, they make everything pretty! And check out that bowl!When your waffle iron is preheated, oil it if needed (if your not sure, add a little oil just to really make sure your waffles don’t stick) and take appropriate size spoonfuls of the batter and stick on iron. Close it and wait%u2026..My iron has a little light that turns on when the waffles are done cooking, so I waited patiently (ok iI did open it a few time) until light tuned on and removed the perfectly cooked waffles.
Did I mention how awesome my new/old vintage iron is?
SO AWESOME!!
I made a little gaucamole and gave the mister and little bowl of plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice, but feel free to top, drizzle, or dump whatever you want onto these beauties%u2026%u00a0
Happy waffle Wednesday!!!
-C
Veggie Bean Wonder Waffles
Makes 8-10 waffles (in my iron) feeds 2-3 peeps
1 small carrot shredded
1 small parsnip shredded
1/2 a small celeriac root
1 small beet shredded
2 kale leaves chopped into tiny bits
1/2 an onion, shredded
1/2 a small sweet potato shredded
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 cups(or 1 can) cooked, rinsed and strained white beans
2 teaspoons garlic powder
teaspoon each salt and pepper
oil for iron(if needed)
Note on veggies%u2026 I used what I had in the fridge and shredded, it came to about 3 cups. If you don’t have these specific veggies or only want to use a few.. go for it. Just make sure to have 3 cups of whatever veggies you use.
Take you beans and blend them up with whatever device you would like to use. Once creamy, add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Stir until combined.
Once the waffle iron is preheated, oil it( if needed) and place the recommended amount of batter right on it there. Close and cook until golden brown and waffly.
Serve on a plate with topping of your choice, A few suggestions.. Guacamole, salsa, hummus, mustard, greek yogurt%u2026 anything that tastes good to you.
Eat as breakfast, lunch or dinner…
Fork into face
Whenever my little sister comes over for dinner, I always end up making lentils in some form or another because she, like me, is awesome and loves a good lentil. It makes me so happy that she has such great taste in food and wants to eat what I make. %u00a0It’s validation from a teenage girl which is the best kind of validation.%u00a0
So last night when she came over after school for dinner and trash talk (she likes to verbally abuse Nick) %u00a0we decided %u00a0to make both of our favorites %u2026 Lentils AND sweet potatoes. How can you go wrong with that combo? Well I am telling you that you can’t. The rich creamy soft and slightly sweet sweet potato mixed up with the hearty, earthy, oh so fantastically tasty lentil. Add in a bit of kale and cheese if you wish and serve with salsa and guac… Whoa, it’s the best!!!
Such a great evening, I get to the cooking, the sister gets to the verbal abuse and the mister, begin the champ that he is, takes it and dishes it right back.%u00a0
I am the greatest(coolest)%u00a0sister.%u00a0
Baked sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, chopped up kale and monetary jack cheese (Cheese is optional.. and make it vegan cheese if you want) And you don’t need then, but salsa and guacamole are the best toppings.. So you have them.%u00a0
Cut the cooked potato in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh out into a bowl. With a fork, smooth%u00a0the potato , sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix in lentils and kale.
Stuff the mixture back into the skins of the potato.
And add some cheese (The mister and the sister wanted lots of cheese, no cheese for me) and stick the potatoes into the oven and let bake for another 5 or so minutes or until the cheese is all melty or the top is nice and crispy.%u00a0
Remove and plate%u2026 Serve with salsa and guacamole and maybe some corn chips. %u00a0
I am the greatest sister
-C
Makes 2 serving
1 Large Sweet Potato
1 cup Prepared Lentils
1 cup Chopped Kale
1/2 cup Grated Monetary Jack Cheese (Vegan style or not)%u00a0
Salsa (optional)
Guacamole(optional)
Place potato in oven at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until soft a baked throughout.
While potato is baking, prepare lentils. %u00a02 cups water to 1 cup lentils. Add water and lentil to pot, bring to a boil, add a sprinkle of salt, and reduce to simmer until lentils are tender.%u00a0
When potato is cooked, remove potato %u00a0and let cool for a few minutes.%u00a0Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh out of the skins and place into a big bowl. WIth a fork, mash the potato a bit %u00a0Add in the lentils and the kale, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Stuff the mixture back into the skins of the potatoes and top with cheese. (if using ) Place potatoes back into oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melty and bubbly or the top of the potato is a bit crispy. Remove from oven and serve on a plate with salsa and guacamole.
Eat and be happy.%u00a0
I was informed yesterday that if I was going to make tortilla chips, that I better make some sweet ass dips to go with them. %u00a0I kind of agree%u2026 tortilla chips need dip%u2026 or better yet, two dips. Queso and guacamole. It’s what needed to be done, and so I did it.
Guacamole is amazing%u2026 anything avocado is amazing%u2026this guacamole is amazing. White bean guacamole is amazing. And not that we really care, but this guac is half the fat then straight up guacamole. %u00a0Plus it’s packed full of protein making it a kind of super duper, must eat all of it, kind of dip. %u00a0And sweet potato anything will make me happy. %u00a0Making queso dip with sweet potato and cauliflower is probably one of my best food combos so far. (after eating a butt load, I felt like I was a genius and made an amazing discovery) Again, not that we need it to be, but this is also a fat-free, vegan, gluten-free, super healthy, packed full of B12,%u00a0%u00a0fiber and nutrients, dip for all kind of dip.%u2026. just another reason why you cannot feel bad when you finish off half a batch before you get a chance to stick it in a serving bowl. (I might have done that)
%u00a0Here is what you need for a good time:
%u2212These tortilla chips%u00a0%u2026.Check.
%u2212Some %u00a0Chopped Veggies (I want the veggies)%u2026..Check
%u2212Cauliflower Sweet Potato Queso.%u2026Check.
%u2212White Bean Guacamole%u2026Check.%u00a0
You are now ready for it. It being this party, that party, the Super Bowl, or a Wednesday afternoon. %u00a0
%u00a0%u00a0 %u00a0 %u00a0%u00a0
To the left we have the makings for the cauliflower sweet potato queso.. Steamed cauliflower, a baked sweet potato, nutritional yeast, garlic, and chopped up red onion, red bell pepper and jalape%u00f1o. To make all you need to do it take the chopped peppers, onion, and garlic and saut%u00e9 for a few minutes just to slightly soften and bring out flavors. While that’s going on, take the steamed cauliflower and sweet potato(skin off..but eat it, or save it for soup or feed it to the dog) and puree together with a blender or food processor. Add in nutritional yeast, about a tablespoon or two of hot water and, salt and pepper to taste. Blend for about 5 minutes until super creamy smooth. Add in saut%u00e9ed stuff and pulse just enough to incorporated the veggies but not complete blend in. %u00a0Stick in a bowl.
To the right we have white bean guacamole stuff. %u00a0Two cups (or one can) rinsed white beans, one ripe avocado, a lime, a few cloves of garlic,(I also added a bit of garlic powered%u2026I like my garlic) and some chopped up red onion and tomato. %u00a0Place beans, garlic, avocado and lime juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt to taste and toss in the chopped tomato and onion. Blend for sec to mix that in%u2026Stick in a bowl%u00a0
Perfect…
To think that both of these dips took about 10 minutes total to make. (I had pre baked the cauliflower and sweet potato) %u00a0And for real, I would spend much more time if I had too because both of these dips are so freaking good, I%u00a0definitely will be making these on the regular.
So there , dips for those sweet ass chips or whatever you want to dip or them spread them on.%u00a0
And he guys%u2026It’s FRIDAY! Have a fantastic day!
-C
White Bean Guacamole%u00a0
2 cups white beans (or 1 can) rinsed and drained
1 ripe avocado
3 cloves garlic
1 lime
1/4 %u00a0small red onion
1 small tomato
1-2 teaspoons salt
Finley chop onion and tomato. Set aside. Place the beans, avocado, garlic, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and the juice from one lime into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to help keep things moving. Taste and add more salt if needed. When smooth, add %u00a0the onion and tomato and pulse a few times to mix in. Scoop into a serving dish and finish with a squeeze of lime and a bit of chopped onion and tomato.%u00a0
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Queso
1 1/2 cups pre cooked steamed or roasted cauliflower
1 medium pre baked sweet potato
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1-2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 a small red pepper
1/4 small red onion
1 jalape%u00f1o
3 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
Finely dice the red pepper, jalape%u00f1o, onion and garlic and saut%u00e9 in a skillet for a few minutes until slightly soften and fragrant. Take the pre-cooked cauliflower, sweet potato (skin removed), and nutritional yeast and place in a blender or food processor. Blend for about 5 minutes until creamy and smooth. Add in a tablespoon %u00a0of water %u00a0to keep things moving. When completely smooth, add in saut%u00e9ed veggies and pulse a few times to combine. Scoop into a serving dish. If your feeling it, %u00a0top with scallions and cracked pepper.
Serve dips with chips, veggies or anything you want. Also make great spreads for sandwiches and crackers too!
Pomeamole!! %u00a0That’s what I want to call it, so that’s what it is. Guacamole with the addition of tiny little pearls of sweet and tangy juice.. I mean, come one, it can’t get much better. This is what happens when avocados are on super sale, I buy a lot%u2026and then eat a lot%u2026.and then eat some more. %u00a0I start to get a little crafty and, wa la.. add pomegranate seeds. I also inflict anyone eating around me with avocado, even if they believe that they don’t like it because that’s not possible. I know this because there was a time where I believed that I didn’t like avocados%u2026 and that’s just crazy. I remember the very moment I realized I was wrong. It was the first food Nick ever made for me. I was working at a pottery studio and wasn’t able to leave because of a raku firing %u00a0and I was starving. My love saved me with a sandwich, and it was the best I had ever eaten. %u00a0A sandwich that contained hummus, greens, sun-dried tomatoes, and yup, big slices of avocado. That sandwich change my life. I knew from that moment on%u2026. %u00a0I loved avocados%u2026%u2026oh and that I loved Nick too. I know, we are so cute that you want to barf. Well go ahead, just do it before you eat the pomeamole.
It’s all pretty simple…One very tasty ripe avocado, about 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds, %u00a0a little chopped onion, a bit of chopped tomato, %u00a0a lemon, a few cloves of garlic and a pinch of salt. %u00a0It’s what dreams are made of.
Mash it all together minus the pomegranate seeds%u2026 As smooth or as chunky as you like it%u2026.
Fold in 1/2 the seeds
And top with the rest! And another squeeze of lemon%u2026 just like that. You can eat this magic with anything you want; %u00a0chippers, rice cakes, tacos, toast, or even top a kale salad with a big scoop. %u2026..we at it with carrots and broccoli. SO GOOD!
Pomeamole! (Pomegranate Guacamole)
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
1/2 a small red or sweet onion
1/2 a small tomato
2-3 cloves of garlic
salt
%u00a0a lemon or lime
Pit and scoop avocado into a medium bowl and smash until desired consistency. Finely chop onion, garlic and tomato and mix together with avocado and half the juice of the lemon. Fold in most the pomegranate seed. Top with the rest and the squeeze the other half of lemon on top.
THE LOVELY CRAZY
October 15, 2019 by maximios • Blog
IF you like potatoes and guacamole (probably%u00a0even if you think you don’t like potatoes or guacamole)%u00a0then%u00a0oh boy, do I have a treat for you.%u00a0
Guacamole Potato%u00a0Salad.. Only the best potatoes salad you will ever put in your mouth. %u00a0
I tried to make this a few weeks back and ended up not getting to my potatoes in time to use, so I had to put the salad on hold. But this weekend I was ready. The grill was prepped, the corn was husked, and the poatoes were boiled. Then it happened, I made the best potato salad ever. It changed the way I feel about potato salad. (I have never really been a huge fan)%u00a0Sure, I love potatoes, but in the past I have experiences to many%u00a0overly dressed, really heavy, and overall,%u00a0some pretty crappy paotao salads. This salad, well it is%u00a0the exact opposite.%u00a0This salad is all summer. Bright and light, so full of flavor, but not overly heavy and gross. I mean, its potatoes covered in guacamole%u2026 How can that not be amazing.%u00a0I am now a potato salad fan (for life!).%u00a0
So my suggestion for you. Have a cook out, invite your friends, grill up some veggies or whatever%u00a0and make a humongous batch (you will need a humongous batch) of this potato salad. Sit back and watch (while you are eating) and see peoples faces light up with joy and happiness. You will be number one. The hostess%u00a0with thte mostest. People will fall at your feet%u2026%u00a0
or not. (But probably)
So here, take a look, and make.. Your day, week,%u00a0life will be better for this.
The stuff; Potatoes, avocados, mini onions, and tomatoes. Pickled Jalape%u00f1os (with juice) garlic, and the juice from a%u00a0lemon And lastly,a%u00a0big bunch of cilantro, and salt.%u00a0
First things first,%u00a0boil the potatoes. Stick in a pot of cold water with a palmful of salt. Bring to a boil then turn down to a medium heat and stick a lid on the pot. Cook until fork%u00a0pierces easily through %u00a0then strain from water and let cool. When%u00a0cooled, but still slightly warm, dice them up into mouth sized pieced. Place potatoes back into pot and drizzle a few glugs of the pickled jalape%u00f1o juice over them. Place in fridge to complete cool.
While the potatoes are cooling down, mix up the quad dressing.%u00a0In a large bowl, take the avoado fruit and mash and%u00a0smoosh %u00a0until relatively smooth and mix in minced garlic , lemon juice,%u00a0and a sprinkle of salt.%u00a0
Dice up the onion, jalape%u00f1os, tomatoes and add to the mashed avocado and mix that%u00a0all up%u2026and try not to eat it all before the potatoes get in.
add in lots of chopped up cilantro
Nothing compares..%u00a0
Have a great day and get to planning you next cookout!
Later!
-C
Wash potatoes and stick in a big pot with cold water and a good palmful of salt.%u00a0%u00a0Bring to a boil then turn heat downy to a a medium heat, stick a lid on it%u00a0%u00a0and cook potatoes until a fork can pierce through.%u00a0%u00a0Strain from water and let cool enough to handle. Once cooled, cut potatoes into mouth sized pieces, place back into bowl, and drizzle with a few teaspoons of pickled jalape%u00f1o juice. Stick the potatoes in the fridge and let completely cool.%u00a0
While those are getting cold, make the guacamole dressing. In a big bowl, place the avocados (pits and rind removed of course) and smash and smoosh until a smooth constancy. Add in a pinch of salt, mince the garlic and toss that in, %u00a0and add%u00a0the juice of the lemon. Now dice up the garlic, onion, tomatoes and jalapenos and gentile fold it all in to the avocado mash.
Once the potatoes are cool, roughly chop the cilantro and%u00a0%u00a0add %u00a0that and the potatoes into the guacamole and mix around until everthig is all coated. Top with some more cilantro.
Eat as a side, a meal, a snack, or dessert
a fork pierced nicely but a large wooden spoon works too.
Lasts for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Guess what guys %u2026.I got myself a sick vintage waffle/ griddle iron. I couldn’t be more thrilled!!!%u00a0I found this thing at the local recycled goods store the other day, along with a very beautiful old white pyrex mixing bowl. It was one of my best thrift store scores! (Checking out the inventory and the condition of all the old things that day, I would say an old lady had just died and all her perfectly keep, mint condition kitchen stuff had just been donated. %u00a0But it’s cool, cause I get the feeling that she was at least 90, with a big loving family, and was happy until the day she died. And I am sure she would be pleased that I have taken over the waffle maker. Thanks old lady!)
%u00a0And now I am pretty sure that %u00a0everything I make for the next week will be cooked on said waffle/griddle. I am serious, I already have a list of things to try and cook on it; cookies, biscuits, granola bars, potatoes, fruit, some type of pasta situations%u2026. the list of possibilities is endless and I bet that at least 1/2 of these things will be totally awesome and amazing.
But first thing first. I need to make dinner.
So waffles for dinner!!%u00a0
Note. These waffles are completely 100% fantastic for any meal you want to make them for. They consist of nothing more then beans, a shit ton of veggies, and just a bit of cornmeal. But don’t let that fool you because they are super packed full of so much flavor, have a really soft tender inside, with a nice crispy outside and are so super pretty. They are wonderful!%u00a0The stuff. First, we got a big old pile of shredded up veggies which include; carrot, beet, sweet potato, onion, parsnip, celeriac, and a little bit of kale. %u00a0A we got a bowl of rinsed and strained white beans, a little bit of cornmeal and salt, pepper, and garlic powder.%u00a0
The makings of something amazing!Before you do anything. get your waffle iron out and preheat it.%u00a0
While thats going on, take you beans, %u00a0add 3/4 cup water and puree until smooth with whatever blending device want to like to use. (I used my hand blender%u2026less to clean)Now collect all the shredded veggies and dump into a big bowl with the bean puree, the spices and the cornmeal. Mix until combined. The batter should be thick, but not dry. If its seems to wet, add more corn meal, or too dry, add a little more water.
Note how my batter turned a magical pink%u2026 I love beets, they make everything pretty! And check out that bowl!When your waffle iron is preheated, oil it if needed (if your not sure, add a little oil just to really make sure your waffles don’t stick) and take appropriate size spoonfuls of the batter and stick on iron. Close it and wait%u2026..My iron has a little light that turns on when the waffles are done cooking, so I waited patiently (ok iI did open it a few time) until light tuned on and removed the perfectly cooked waffles.
Did I mention how awesome my new/old vintage iron is?
SO AWESOME!!
I made a little gaucamole and gave the mister and little bowl of plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice, but feel free to top, drizzle, or dump whatever you want onto these beauties%u2026%u00a0
Happy waffle Wednesday!!!
-C
Veggie Bean Wonder Waffles
Makes 8-10 waffles (in my iron) feeds 2-3 peeps
Note on veggies%u2026 I used what I had in the fridge and shredded, it came to about 3 cups. If you don’t have these specific veggies or only want to use a few.. go for it. Just make sure to have 3 cups of whatever veggies you use.
Take you beans and blend them up with whatever device you would like to use. Once creamy, add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Stir until combined.
Once the waffle iron is preheated, oil it( if needed) and place the recommended amount of batter right on it there. Close and cook until golden brown and waffly.
Serve on a plate with topping of your choice, A few suggestions.. Guacamole, salsa, hummus, mustard, greek yogurt%u2026 anything that tastes good to you.
Eat as breakfast, lunch or dinner…
Fork into face
Whenever my little sister comes over for dinner, I always end up making lentils in some form or another because she, like me, is awesome and loves a good lentil. It makes me so happy that she has such great taste in food and wants to eat what I make. %u00a0It’s validation from a teenage girl which is the best kind of validation.%u00a0
So last night when she came over after school for dinner and trash talk (she likes to verbally abuse Nick) %u00a0we decided %u00a0to make both of our favorites %u2026 Lentils AND sweet potatoes. How can you go wrong with that combo? Well I am telling you that you can’t. The rich creamy soft and slightly sweet sweet potato mixed up with the hearty, earthy, oh so fantastically tasty lentil. Add in a bit of kale and cheese if you wish and serve with salsa and guac… Whoa, it’s the best!!!
Such a great evening, I get to the cooking, the sister gets to the verbal abuse and the mister, begin the champ that he is, takes it and dishes it right back.%u00a0
I am the greatest(coolest)%u00a0sister.%u00a0
Baked sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, chopped up kale and monetary jack cheese (Cheese is optional.. and make it vegan cheese if you want) And you don’t need then, but salsa and guacamole are the best toppings.. So you have them.%u00a0
Cut the cooked potato in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh out into a bowl. With a fork, smooth%u00a0the potato , sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix in lentils and kale.
Stuff the mixture back into the skins of the potato.
And add some cheese (The mister and the sister wanted lots of cheese, no cheese for me) and stick the potatoes into the oven and let bake for another 5 or so minutes or until the cheese is all melty or the top is nice and crispy.%u00a0
Remove and plate%u2026 Serve with salsa and guacamole and maybe some corn chips. %u00a0
I am the greatest sister
-C
Makes 2 serving
Place potato in oven at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until soft a baked throughout.
While potato is baking, prepare lentils. %u00a02 cups water to 1 cup lentils. Add water and lentil to pot, bring to a boil, add a sprinkle of salt, and reduce to simmer until lentils are tender.%u00a0
When potato is cooked, remove potato %u00a0and let cool for a few minutes.%u00a0Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh out of the skins and place into a big bowl. WIth a fork, mash the potato a bit %u00a0Add in the lentils and the kale, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Stuff the mixture back into the skins of the potatoes and top with cheese. (if using ) Place potatoes back into oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melty and bubbly or the top of the potato is a bit crispy. Remove from oven and serve on a plate with salsa and guacamole.
Eat and be happy.%u00a0
Guacamole is amazing%u2026 anything avocado is amazing%u2026this guacamole is amazing. White bean guacamole is amazing. And not that we really care, but this guac is half the fat then straight up guacamole. %u00a0Plus it’s packed full of protein making it a kind of super duper, must eat all of it, kind of dip. %u00a0And sweet potato anything will make me happy. %u00a0Making queso dip with sweet potato and cauliflower is probably one of my best food combos so far. (after eating a butt load, I felt like I was a genius and made an amazing discovery) Again, not that we need it to be, but this is also a fat-free, vegan, gluten-free, super healthy, packed full of B12,%u00a0%u00a0fiber and nutrients, dip for all kind of dip.%u2026. just another reason why you cannot feel bad when you finish off half a batch before you get a chance to stick it in a serving bowl. (I might have done that)
%u00a0Here is what you need for a good time:
%u2212These tortilla chips%u00a0%u2026.Check.
%u2212Some %u00a0Chopped Veggies (I want the veggies)%u2026..Check
%u2212Cauliflower Sweet Potato Queso.%u2026Check.
%u2212White Bean Guacamole%u2026Check.%u00a0
You are now ready for it. It being this party, that party, the Super Bowl, or a Wednesday afternoon. %u00a0
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To the left we have the makings for the cauliflower sweet potato queso.. Steamed cauliflower, a baked sweet potato, nutritional yeast, garlic, and chopped up red onion, red bell pepper and jalape%u00f1o. To make all you need to do it take the chopped peppers, onion, and garlic and saut%u00e9 for a few minutes just to slightly soften and bring out flavors. While that’s going on, take the steamed cauliflower and sweet potato(skin off..but eat it, or save it for soup or feed it to the dog) and puree together with a blender or food processor. Add in nutritional yeast, about a tablespoon or two of hot water and, salt and pepper to taste. Blend for about 5 minutes until super creamy smooth. Add in saut%u00e9ed stuff and pulse just enough to incorporated the veggies but not complete blend in. %u00a0Stick in a bowl.
To the right we have white bean guacamole stuff. %u00a0Two cups (or one can) rinsed white beans, one ripe avocado, a lime, a few cloves of garlic,(I also added a bit of garlic powered%u2026I like my garlic) and some chopped up red onion and tomato. %u00a0Place beans, garlic, avocado and lime juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt to taste and toss in the chopped tomato and onion. Blend for sec to mix that in%u2026Stick in a bowl%u00a0
So there , dips for those sweet ass chips or whatever you want to dip or them spread them on.%u00a0
And he guys%u2026It’s FRIDAY! Have a fantastic day!
-C
White Bean Guacamole%u00a0
Finley chop onion and tomato. Set aside. Place the beans, avocado, garlic, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and the juice from one lime into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to help keep things moving. Taste and add more salt if needed. When smooth, add %u00a0the onion and tomato and pulse a few times to mix in. Scoop into a serving dish and finish with a squeeze of lime and a bit of chopped onion and tomato.%u00a0
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Queso
Finely dice the red pepper, jalape%u00f1o, onion and garlic and saut%u00e9 in a skillet for a few minutes until slightly soften and fragrant. Take the pre-cooked cauliflower, sweet potato (skin removed), and nutritional yeast and place in a blender or food processor. Blend for about 5 minutes until creamy and smooth. Add in a tablespoon %u00a0of water %u00a0to keep things moving. When completely smooth, add in saut%u00e9ed veggies and pulse a few times to combine. Scoop into a serving dish. If your feeling it, %u00a0top with scallions and cracked pepper.
Serve dips with chips, veggies or anything you want. Also make great spreads for sandwiches and crackers too!
Pomeamole! (Pomegranate Guacamole)
Ingredients
Pit and scoop avocado into a medium bowl and smash until desired consistency. Finely chop onion, garlic and tomato and mix together with avocado and half the juice of the lemon. Fold in most the pomegranate seed. Top with the rest and the squeeze the other half of lemon on top.
Serve with food, or just eat with a spoon.
Hooray for on-sale avocados!!%u00a0
-C