Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Corn and Black Bean Salad

From Adam Hart's The Power of Food

The Recipe (makes 3 cups)

Combine the following ingredients in a bowl 
   1.5 c. cooked black beans
   1.5 c. cooked corn kernels
   1 c. diced cherry tomatoes
  1/4 c. cilantro - chopped
  1/4 c. lemon juice
  1/4 c. olive oil
  1/2 onion - diced
   1 T. balsamic vinegar
   1/2 tsp salt
   1/2 tsp pepper
   1 avocado (chopped) - optional

The Review

Simple, tasty, satisfying, hassle free, loaded with protein, and perfect for hot summer days.

Macho Man Loaf

From Adam Hart's The Power of Food

The Recipe (makes one 9 x 5 inch loaf)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a food processor, blend the following till smooth: 
   1 red pepper (chopped)
   1 small onion (chopped)
   2 garlic cloves (minced)
  1/4 c. oregano and basil and sage- chopped
   1 egg
   1/2 c. ketchup
   1/2 c. olive oil
   1 tsp. salt
   1 tsp. pepper

In a separate bowl combine the above with: 
  1 c. of cooked brown rice
  1/2 c. of sesame seeds
  1/2 c. ground sesame seeds
  1/4 c. ground flax seeds
  
Place the mixture in a loaf pan
  
 Bake  45 minutes.

The Review

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