Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Spiced Summer Squash Salad with Chickpeas



This Spiced Summer Squash Salad with Chickpeas is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer meal. The spiced roasted squash and chickpeas add a burst of flavor, while the fresh mint and feta cheese provide a cooling contrast. It's a healthy and satisfying salad that's sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 400F 200C

Put the chickpeas and sliced summer squash in a large bowl

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper

Give it a good stir

Place the chickpeas and seasoned squash in a single layer on a baking sheet

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the squash is soft and slightly caramelized

While roasting, stir every so often

Set the dressing aside while you roast the squash and chickpeas

Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Put away

After roasting the squash and chickpeas, take them out of the oven and let them cool down a bit

Put the roasted chickpeas and squash in a large serving bowl

Add the mixed greens and chopped mint leaves

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it all together

Toast some pine nuts and crumble some feta cheese on top

Spiced Summer Squash Salad with Chickpeas is ready to eat right away


Sunday, November 3, 2024

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge



Indulge guilt-free with this rich and creamy vegan chocolate peanut butter fudge. Made with wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Put parchment paper around the edges of a small baking dish

Peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt should all be mixed together in a bowl

Mix until it's smooth

Spread the mixture out evenly with a spatula after pouring it into the baking dish that has been prepared

Freeze the dish for one to two hours, or until the fudge sets

If it's not frozen yet, take it out and cut it into squares

Keep the fudge in the fridge in a container that won't let air in


Spiced Summer Squash Salad with Chickpeas

This Spiced Summer Squash Salad with Chickpeas is a delicious and refreshing dish that's ...