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Spinach Almond Pesto
I love love love fresh pestos- they taste fresher and are much healthier than store bought versions. You all probably know about my love for pesto given my previous Kale & Cashew pesto recipe. This recipe is similar, but has a slightly richer flavor given the almonds. It is also a beautiful, bright color which is fun! Ingredients: 2 C spinach (uncooked) 2 T olive oil 1/3 C sliced almonds 1 t salt 3 cloves garlic 4-5 basil leaves (to brighten up the flavor- can be omitted) 2 T water (room temp) Recipe: 1. Combine everything in a magic bullet or food processor thoroughly and enjoy! Serve with bread, pasta,…
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Tofu Masala Patties
I absolutely love the vegetarian masala burgers from trader joes. They are easy (because the come frozen) and totally delicious. However, they’re super high in sodium which I want to try to avoid when possible. I decided to try and come up with a healthier version that allowed me to use ingredients I keep at home regularly. I haven’t tried freezing them yet (but will update this post when I test that out!) Make sure to cut up all the veggies small so that the patties stick together well and don’t hesitate to be creative with the ingredients! Ingredients: 1.5 T minced garlic 1 T minced ginger 3 T finely…
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Mocha Mousse Tart (gluten free!)
My lovely friend Rebecca just turned 26 and I wanted to make her something delicious and sweet. This tart is gluten-free (though it doesn’t have to be) and not overly sweet. Plus it’s a pretty quick and easy dessert to make. Ingredients: 2/3 C melted butter + extra to grease pans 2 C graham crackers 2/3 C + 4 T cocoa 5 T warm water 1 t vanilla 4 ounces bitter sweet or dark chocolate 2 C cold heavy cream 3 T sugar 1/2 t. salt 6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels 1/4 C black coffee Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Combine graham crackers, 2/3 C cocoa…
