Sun-Dried Tomato and Pine Nut Pesto

Difficulty: Super Easy
Speed: Super Fast



INGREDIENTS:

1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 c pine nuts
1 T vegetable oil
2 T minced garlic (~ 4 cloves)
1/4 c fresh basil
1/4 c fresh parsley
garlic powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste



1. Blend all ingredients in food processor. Spread on a sandwich or serve with crackers.

2. Add more oil or even a roasted red pepper to thin if desired.



Serves 6 (serving size: ~ 2 T)



NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving):
70 calories (47 calories from fat)
5.2 g fat
105 mg sodium
0.25 g protein

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Difficulty: Super Easy
Speed: Super Fast



INGREDIENTS:

2 cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 roasted red bell pepper, from a jar or roasted yourself
3 T tahini
3 T olive oil
1 t lemon juice
minced garlic to taste
salt to taste
coriander to taste
paprika to taste
cayenne to taste
cumin to taste
garlic powder to taste

1/4 c pine nuts, toasted (optional)



1. Blend garbanzo beans, roasted red pepper, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cumin and garlic powder in food processor. Add water, vegetable broth or more olive oil if hummus is too thick for your tastes.

2. Let stand in fridge at least until cooled. Remember that flavors, particularly garlic, will intensify as the hummus cures -- it's one of those dishes that will always, ALWAYS be better the next day. A newly-prepared, slightly bland hummus will be absolutely perfect after a night in the fridge.

3. Serve with vegetables, pita bread, pretzels, or as a spread.



Serves 10 (serving size ~ 1/4 c)

NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving):
123 calories (44 calories from fat)
5 g fat
300 mg sodium
4 g protein

Vegan Tacos with Homemade Guacamole and Raw Spicy Walnut Taco "Meat"

The walnut taco "meat" portion inspired by Gone Raw's Spicy Walnut Taco Meat. Guacamole recipe shamlessly stolen from Parker.

Difficulty: Super Easy
Speed: Super Fast



Taco "Meat"

INGREDIENTS:

1-3/4 c walnuts, soaked
1/2 onion
1-1/2 t lemon juice
2 t soy sauce
minced garlic to taste
cumin to taste
coriander to taste
cayenne to taste
sesame seeds



1. Soak walnuts in water for at least half an hour (up to three hours). Drain.

2. Mix walnuts, onion, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne and sesame seeds in food processor and let stand in fridge for before serving. Serve on warm corn tortillas or romaine leaves with salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, greens, and homemade guacamole (recipe below).



Serves 4 (serving size ~ 1/2 c)



Guacamole

INGREDIENTS:

3 to 4 ripe avocados
1/3 - 1/2 onion, diced
minced garlic to taste
garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
cayenne to taste



1. Mash avocados until fairly smooth with medium-sized chunks.

2. Stir onion, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne until it tastes right on a chip. If the guacamole seems like it's "missing something", that something is probably more salt. I use much less salt than the average person, but not when it comes to guacamole. Salt is the magic ingredient in this recipe.

3. SALT!



Serves 4 (serving size ~ 1/2 c)



NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving) -- TACO "MEAT":
103 calories (84 calories from fat)
15 g fat
4 mg sodium
4 g protein

NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving) -- GUACAMOLE:
129 calories (99 calories from fat)
11 g fat
878 mg sodium
2 g protein