Foods For A Diet: Almond

Monday, June 17, 2013

Almond Pate

by Hugh
(Fairfax, CA)

This is a great recipe for adding to veggie wraps, spreading on celery or cucumber slices, or simply topping a large dinner salad. This yummy pate travels well for lunches or a potluck and will keep in the fridge for several days if need be. The pate is shown here with Persian cucumbers, which are much easier to eat and digest because of their tender nature.

Pulse all ingredients in the food processor with the “S” blade until you have the desired consistency. If you don't have a food processor then carrots could be shredded and everything chopped and diced finely. Recipe is for one or two people.

1/3 cup raw unpasteurized almonds (soaked overnight, drained and rinsed)

2 carrots cut into chunks

1 small zucchini cut into chunks

1 stalk of celery cut into chunks

1-2 tablespoons green onion (optional)

1/4 cup dulse (soaked for 20 minutes)

1/2" piece of fresh ginger root (optional)

juice of 1/4 lemon

You could add a little hot pepper and cilantro to give it a southwest flair.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Recipe: Asparagus with Lemon and Almond

asparagus A beautiful side dish with a small ingredient list that packs great flavor.

Type of dish: Side Dish
Equipment: Pot with steamer basket and lid, sauté pan
Servings: Makes 4 servings.

2 to 2 1/2 pounds asparagus, washed, tough bottom parts broken off, and sliced into one-inch pieces1 TB traditional fat of choice5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1/2 cup almonds, sliced or roughly choppedjuice of one lemonsalt to tasteSteam asparagus in covered pot with steamer basket, with one to two” of boiling water, until bright green, about 5 minutes.Remove asparagus from heat and drain any excess water.In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring.Add the almonds and toast lightly, stirring for about another minute.Remove pot from heat and add in the steamed asparagus. Stir well.Finally squeeze in the juice of the lemon and salt to taste. Serve.

Enjoy!