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Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites

July 18, 2021 by Sarah Baade Leave a Comment

Food Trends

Some people may think food trends are a recent experience created by social media but they really have a much longer history than that. In my grandmother’s old recipe box, I have recipes for jello molds that included shrimp. Yes, you read that right, shrimp jello. I honestly can’t think of very many foods that would gross me out more than shrimp jello. But let me tell you something, my grandmother wasn’t a strange woman, this was a trend back in the 1950’s. I have no idea if she actually made those recipes or not but I can tell you with certainty that I have no intention of ever making shrimp jello myself. In fact, I generally avoid food trends on here altogether. I know that you already have access to dalgona coffee or whatever other trend you want on TikTok and Instagram. However, I recently went down the rabbit hole of energy bites and created my own Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites. Once you try these, I know you’ll understand why I’ve added this trendy snack to this site.

Red bowl sitting on a white plate with energy bites.

The Exception

And yet, that general rule is being broken today. I’m actually quite late to this energy bite food trend. I initially looked at it as something to avoid on here – like shrimp jello. But here’s the thing I’ve learned, some food trends are around because they are fun to make or because they look interesting. Other food trends exist because they are legit worth the recipe. So, these Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites are my exception to the rule of avoiding trends in this space. I’ve been snacking on dates and peanut butter for a while – its a simple and healthy snack option. But adding in a few extra ingredients and blending it together in a food processor makes this snack even more delicious.

Crumbled ingredients in a food processor.
Crumbled ingredients in a food processor.

A Couple of Tips

Yes, this is an incredibly easy recipe. However, I do want to give you a couple of tips to make it as easy as possible for you. First, do yourself a favor and buy dates that are already pitted – this will save you the time of pitting them yourself. I recommend pulsing the dates in the food processor before adding the rest of the ingredients in. If your ingredients start to clump together into a large ball, break them up and then keep pulsing until you get a crumbly consistency. From there, you are ready to scoop and form those crumbles into a bite sized ball.

Red bowl sitting on a white plate with energy bites.

Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites

Sarah Baade
These energy bites are naturally sweetened by dates, naturally gluten free and dairy free, and absolutely delicious.
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Course Snack
Servings 20 energy bites

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pitted medjool dates
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground flax
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place dates in a food processor and pulse until broken into small pieces.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blend until crumbly. Scrape sides and break large clumps apart as needed.
  • Scoop crumbles into your hand and form into 1" balls.

Notes

Energy bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Keyword Dairy Free, Dates, Energy Bites, GFCF, Gluten Free, Healthy Snack, No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites, Vegan, Vegetarian

Looking for more peanut butter treats?

Peanut Butter Bliss No Churn Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies

Filed Under: Healthy Option, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dairy Free, Dairy Free Recipe, Easy Recipe, Energy Bites, GFCF, GFCF Recipe, GFCF Snack, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Recipe, Peanut Butter Date Energy Bites, Snack, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe

SHEET PAN VEGGIE TACOS

March 10, 2020 by Sarah Baade 1 Comment

My first year of graduate school, I was blessed with a roommate who also loved spending time in the kitchen. We often weren’t home at the same time which left little room for cooking together. Instead, I might come home from class and find his homemade bread sitting on the counter. Or, he would come home to a slice of homemade cheesecake. Baking was truly the passion of the household. However, we also had a routine of taco night once a week. This was our favorite meal to share with friends and we had an entire speech that we would serve up with the food. The ingredients were routine but ample – ground beef, shredded cheese, avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, etc… The speech we gave encouraged our friends to make their taco experience their own. Add what you want, skip the toppings that aren’t your favorite. Taco night never disappointed.

Fast forward a few years and taco night has become a national trend. Hello, #tacotuesday! Over the years, I have also expanded on my taco repertoire. In particular, I love changing up the fillings. Lately, I’ve been making lots of veggie tacos. This is basically a sheet pan dinner – who doesn’t love an easy sheet pan dinner?! You’ll get your veggies plus protein from chickpeas all flavored in what you’ll recognize as classic taco seasoning.

Sheet Pan Veggie Tacos

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Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 12 Tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 2 cups red cabbage, chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, then cut in half length wise
  • 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 420°F.
  • Place squash, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, and jalapeno in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil and all spices until vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Spread vegetable mixture out on a sheet pan and bake for 20minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • While vegetables are cooking, wrap tortillas in foil then place in oven for the last 10 minutes of vegetable cook time.
  • Fill tortillas with vegetable mixture and toppings as desired.

Notes

Alternative methods for warming tortillas:
  • Heat tortillas, one at a time, in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds then flip and heat for another 30 seconds. Repeat this for each tortilla.
  • If you have a gas stovetop, you can heat tortillas, one at a time, directly over the flame, flip with tongs after 15 seconds. You might need to flip them a few times in order to get them slightly toasted. ***Keep flame low and watch the tortillas closely so you don’t catch them on fire.***
Keyword Sheet Pan Dinner, Veggie Taco Recipe, Veggie Tacos

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Uncategorized Tagged With: Easy Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe, Easy Recipe, Sheep Pan Veggie Tacos, Sheet Pan Dinner, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe, Veggie Taco Recipe

THREE BEAN PITA SANDWICH

August 25, 2019 by Sarah Baade Leave a Comment

The great thing about food blogging is that inspiration comes three times per day, at a minimum. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Any time we go out to eat or have a meal at a friend’s house, I am surrounded by inspiration. My husband recently requested a bean based sandwich. My brain instantly went to the three bean salad available at the Jason’s Deli salad bar. Why not make something similar and pop it into a pita?

I love a dish that can be served more than one way. This is that kind of dish. You can easily serve this up as a pita sandwich (as described in the recipe) but you could just as easily eat it as a salad. Alternatively, I think it could also make a great topping on a baked sweet potato. Main dish or side dish. Either way, I call it delicious. I always keep chickpeas and black beans in my pantry. This recipe is a perfect example of why they are staples.

Tips

  • You can eat this right away if you want to. However, you will get better flavor if you let the bean mixture marinate in the dressing for 30 minutes before eating it.
  • If you are packing this for lunch, I recommend packing the bean mixture and the pita bread separately so the bread doesn’t get soggy.

Three Bean Pita Sandwich

This three bean pita sandwich turns pantry staples into a delicious meal.
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Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 small cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 4 6" whole wheat pita breads, cut in half

For the dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons tamari sauce or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the beans, vegetables and fresh herbs. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • When ready to eat, use a slotted spoon to scoop bean salad into pita halves.
Keyword Beans, Pita, Sandwich, Three Bean, Three Bean Pita Sandwich

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also be interested in my curried chickpea salad sandwich or my veggie wrap with homemade jalapeno hummus.

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Lunch, Side Dish, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beans, Dairy Free, Dairy Free Recipe, Lunch, Lunch Recipe, Pita, Pita Sandwich, Recipe, Sandwich, Sandwich Recipe, Side Dish, Three Bean Pita Sandwich, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe

ROASTED VEGETABLE BISQUE

December 9, 2018 by Sarah Baade 2 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Bisque - Slice Of Honey Blog

Lately I’ve been realizing just how busy my weekdays are. A typical day means I’m up at 5:45am to get ready and help our daughter get ready for the day. After working a full day at the office, I pick our daughter up from school then head home. We have just a little time to play before needing to get dinner going. Soon after dinner, we put our daughter to bed and then I rush out the door to get a workout in. Around 8:00pm I am finally able to relax and catch up with my husband on how our day was. I know my schedule isn’t all that unusual, lots of families have a similar (or crazier) routine. To be honest, I also have TONS of help from my husband, he is my ultimate teammate in life! However, reflecting on my schedule has emphasized the importance of easy meals in our household. I do prefer to cook homemade meals but I definitely have days when those chicken nuggets in the freezer are all I can muster. On the days when I am cooking, I try to fix healthy meals and expose my daughter to a variety of foods and flavors (with an emphasis on vegetables).

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My daughter has been really eager to help in the kitchen lately which provides an opportunity to share a wider variety of foods with her. She might not end up eating what we fix (she is only two years old, after all, and I’m realistic) but the exposure is still there. If she sees us prepping and eating healthy foods, those options won’t be strange to her as she gets older. This bisque recipe is actually a perfect one for her to help with. I chop vegetables and then let her put them into a bowl, season them and pour them out onto a sheet pan for roasting. We have also been finding ways to incorporate other lessons into our cooking routines. “How many eggs did we put in the bowl?” “What colors do you see on the pan?” Not to mention she is learning how to follow directions. All of this learning is happening while helping to get dinner on the table. This is what we call a Win-Win situation, my friends!

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Tips:

  • You can absolutely roast these vegetables the night before you plan to serve the bisque and then blend everything together when you’re ready to eat it. Store those veggies in a sealed container in the fridge. However, since the vegetables will be cold rather than hot from the oven, you might need to pour the blended bisque into a pot and warm it over the stovetop or in a crockpot before serving it.
  • If you’re making this for a bigger crowd, double the ingredients. You can still roast all the vegetables at the same time but it won’t all fit in the blender at once. Blend what you can then pour it into a large pot and repeat this until everything is in the pot. Stir it all together with a large spoon or whisk until fully incorporated.

ROASTED VEGETABLE BISQUE

The perfect dish to warm you up on a cold evening.
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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Raw cashews
  • 1 large head Cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 4 cloves Garlic, unpeeled
  • 2 Medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 Medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 Large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into large pieces
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons Red miso paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth (more if you want to thin the bisque out a bit)
  • Croutons & chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place cashews in a bowl of water and let soak. While cashews are soaking, put cauliflower, garlic and carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle bowl of vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated then spread evenly on a sheet pan. Place onion and peppers in the bowl used for vegetables then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated then spread evenly on a second sheet pan. Place both sheet pans in the oven and roast vegetables 20-30 minutes or until they are tender and edges start to brown. Note that the onion and peppers are likely to be done earlier than the other vegetables.
    Drain and rinse cashews then place them in a high-powered blender. Peel roasted garlic cloves add them to the blender along with all of the vegetables. Add miso, cumin, sriracha and vegetable broth to blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Garnish with croutons and parsley.

Roasted Vegetable Bisque - Slice Of Honey Blog

Filed Under: Entree, Soup, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bisque, Dinner, Entree, Gluten Free, Homemade Soup, roasted vegetables, Soup, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe

POMEGRANATE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

November 24, 2018 by Sarah Baade 1 Comment

Pomegranate Blueberry Smoothie - Slice Of Honey Blog

I went, I ate, and I ate some more. I swear I tried to take small portions so as to have room to try every side dish. I didn’t succeed. The problem (truly the ONLY problem) with spending Thanksgiving with friends who love to cook is that you can’t possibly eat as much as you would like to. Every single dish was delicious. I walked away with a happy heart, a full belly, and arms full of leftovers to take home. Now that our leftovers are dwindling, I need a break from the comfort food. Did I really just say that?!? I love those traditional holiday dishes but moderation is a must.

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In order to give my body a day or two of recovery, I’m trying to keep things lighter and healthier. I’m also embracing pomegranate season for this delicious smoothie.  Pomegranate has become one of my favorite smoothie ingredients. Part of the allure could be that fresh pomegranates are hard to come by through most of the year – you want what you can’t have. But I actually really do love the flavor and find that they add a natural sweetness without the tartness that some other fruits can bring to a smoothie.

Pomegranate Blueberry Smoothie - Slice Of Honey Blog

Tips:

  • You can portion out the fruit and spinach ahead of time, place them in a bag in the freezer. When you’re ready to make your smoothie, empty the contents of the bag into your blender and add the almond milk, flax seed and chia seeds.
  • See video below for my method of removing seeds from pomegranate.

POMEGRANATE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthy option.
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Servings 2 smoothies

Ingredients
  

  • seeds from 1 large pomegranate
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 2 cups spinach (loosely packed)
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a high-power blender and blend on high until smooth. 

Filed Under: breakfast, Drinks, Entree, Fruit, Healthy Option, Recipe, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Blueberry, breakfast, eat healthy, Fruit, Healthy Food, Pomegranate, Smoothie, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe

VEGAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH DARK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

September 20, 2018 by Sarah Baade 15 Comments

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Deep down, I’m a competitive person. Candy Land as a little kid, cheer competitions in high school, Scrabble in grad school. It doesn’t really matter the age or the activity, I don’t like to lose. As an adult though, I’ve learned how to internalize the competitive nature and focus on challenging myself rather than competing against others. The benefit of this is that the sky is the limit and I am always working to improve myself in some way or another.

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Last month I was inspired by one of my favorite food bloggers and his recipe for a vegan lemon meringue pie. I have several friends who follow a vegan diet and making a delicious dessert that they can enjoy with everyone else is such a gift. Then came the opportunity to create my own vegan dessert recipe along with several other bloggers. Yes! Count me in! After contemplating several ideas, I decided to go with a classic shortbread cookie. Such an easy to make and easy to share treat that is made with easy to find ingredients.

Vegan Shortbread Cookies With Dark Chocolate Drizzle - Slice Of Honey Blog

 

Tips:                                                                                           

  • I used vegan butter for this recipe in order to give it a more traditional buttery flavor. However, you can sub out for an equal amount of coconut oil if you prefer.
  • As I developed this recipe, I noticed that the amount of flour needed varied slightly based on the amount of moisture in the air – a rainy day meant I needed more flour to reach that slightly crumbly state you want. If you don’t reach that crumbly state, the cookies will still taste delicious but the cookie consistency will be more like a soft sugar cookie.

Vegan Shortbread Cookies With Dark Chocolate Drizzle - Slice Of Honey Blog

 

VEGAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH DARK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE 

For the cookies:

½ cup cold vegan butter, cut into 1” pieces

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup aquafaba (juice from canned chickpeas)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon almond extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (add more as needed, see tip above)

 

Cookie Directions:

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until it starts to become fluffy. If mixture starts sticks to sides of bowl, scrape down with a spatula. Add aquafaba, salt and almond extract, mix until ingredients start to blend.

With mixer speed set to low and add flour a ½ cup at a time, beat until fully incorporated. Dough may be slightly crumbly.

Place dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and form dough into a log shape. Fold plastic wrap over dough then roll log on the counter to help smooth it out. Log should be approximately 2” in diameter. Place dough log in freezer for 30 minutes to slightly firm it up.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Remove dough log from freezer and peel off plastic wrap. Using a sharp knife, slice log into ¼” thick rounds. Place rounds on a parchment covered baking sheet, ½”-1” apart. (Cookies won’t spread much so you can fit more onto a sheet than you could with other cookies.)  Bake cookies 10-12 minutes or until bottom edges just begin to turn golden brown. Let cookies cool completely before adding chocolate drizzle.

 

For the chocolate drizzle:

3oz vegan dark chocolate bar, broken into 1” pieces

½ teaspoon coconut oil

 

Chocolate Drizzle Directions:

Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring at each interval, until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth and shiny. Using a spoon or a small zip-lock bag with the tip of one corner cut off, drizzle chocolate over the cooled cookies.

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VEGAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH DARK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE
 
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Easy to make vegan cookies that anyone will enjoy.
: Slice Of Honey
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
  • For the cookies:
  • ½ cup cold vegan butter, cut into 1” pieces
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup aquafaba (juice from canned chickpeas)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (add more as needed, see tip above)
  • For the chocolate drizzle:
  • 3oz vegan dark chocolate bar, broken into 1” pieces
  • ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until it starts to become fluffy. If mixture starts sticks to sides of bowl, scrape down with a spatula. Add aquafaba, salt and almond extract, mix until ingredients start to blend.
  2. With mixer speed set to low and add flour a ½ cup at a time, beat until fully incorporated. Dough may be slightly crumbly.
  3. Place dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and form dough into a log shape. Fold plastic wrap over dough then roll log on the counter to help smooth it out. Log should be approximately 2” in diameter. Place dough log in freezer for 30 minutes to slightly firm it up.
  4. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  5. Remove dough log from freezer and peel off plastic wrap. Using a sharp knife, slice log into ¼” thick rounds. Place rounds on a parchment covered baking sheet, ½”-1” apart. (Cookies won’t spread much so you can fit more onto a sheet than you could with other cookies.) Bake cookies 10-12 minutes or until bottom edges just begin to turn golden brown. Let cookies cool completely before adding chocolate drizzle.
  6. Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring at each interval, until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth and shiny. Using a spoon or a small zip-lock bag with the tip of one corner cut off, drizzle chocolate over the cooled cookies.
Notes
I used vegan butter for this recipe in order to give it a more traditional buttery flavor. However, you can sub out for an equal amount of coconut oil if you prefer.

As I developed this recipe, I noticed that the amount of flour needed varied slightly based on the amount of moisture in the air – a rainy day meant I needed more flour to reach that slightly crumbly state you want. If you don’t reach that crumbly state, the cookies will still taste delicious but the cookie consistency will be more like a soft sugar cookie.
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As I mentioned above, this post was part of a collaboration with eleven other bloggers. Each of us created a unique vegan dessert. Please check them all out – there is quite a variety!
Coconut-Lime Vegan Tart
Coconut Lime Vegan Tart
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Tart
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Tart
Vegan Ginger Coconut Pear Cake
Vegan Ginger Coconut Pear Cake
Beetroot Brownie
Vegan-beetroot-brownie
Vegan Lemon Coconut Frangipane Tart
Lemon-Coconut-Frangipane-Tart
Vegan Banoffee Pies
Vegan Banoffee Pies
Blackberry Pie with Walnut Crumble Topping (Vegan)
Vegan Blackberry Pie with Walnut Cardamom Crumble
Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie
Vegan-Lemon-Meringue-Pie
Berry & Brie Vegan Strudel
Berry & Brie Vegan Strudel
No Bake Vegan Chocolate Salami
No Bake Vegan Chocolate Salami
Vegan Biscoff Tiffin
Vegan Biscoff Tiffin

 
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Veggie Wrap With Homemade Jalapeño Hummus

September 9, 2018 by Sarah Baade 1 Comment

Veggie Wrap with Homemade Jalapeño Hummus - Slice Of Honey Blog

I have to say that I’m fortunate to have a cafeteria available to me at work. It really is convenient when I don’t have any leftovers to bring in for lunch. However, the meatless options in the cafeteria aren’t stellar. I often default to the veggie wrap but it seems like half of the filling options typically aren’t available for one reason or another. This can result in a lettuce and tomato wrap with a little bit of hummus and/or cheese. Not filling. Not flavorful.

Veggie Wrap with Homemade Jalapeño Hummus - Slice Of Honey Blog

With just a little bit of meal prep at the beginning of the week, I’m sure I can provide myself with a better wrap for lunch. My plan is to chop and slice all of the vegetables then place them into individual bags that I can quickly grab out of the fridge as I head out the door for work. By assembling the wraps at work, the wrap/tortilla won’t get soggy. This homemade jalapeño hummus provides so much flavor and can easily be used for dipping veggies, crackers, etc. as a side dish or snack.

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Jalapeño Hummus

Sarah Baade
A healthy snack with a kick.
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Course Condiments, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh Jalapeño, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides of the processor partway through in order to fully incorporate the ingredients.
  • Enjoy as a spread for a sandwich or wrap as seen in next recipe. Or enjoy as a dip for veggies, pretzels, pita chips, etc.

Notes

  • If you want to add more spice to your hummus, add more jalapeño. If you prefer a milder level of heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before chopping and adding it to the hummus.
  • To avoid getting the jalapeño oils on your hands (and potentially in your eyes if you rub them) wear plastic gloves while chopping it.
Keyword Hummus, Jalapeño, Jalapeño Hummus

 

Veggie Wrap

Sarah Baade
A color wrap that offers great flavor.
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Course Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large tortilla or wrap of choice
  • ¼ cup jalapeño hummus
  • 1 handful kale, rinsed and stemmed
  • 1 handful red cabbage, chopped
  • 4 slices cucumber
  • 4 rings sliced red onion
  • 3 slices tomato of choice
  • 1 handful zucchini noodles
  • 3 slices bell pepper of choice

Instructions
 

  • Spread hummus on 1/3 - 1/2 of the wrap. On top of thehummus, layer the kale, cabbage, cucumber, onion, tomato, zucchini noodles andbell pepper. Fold the wrap around the vegetables and enjoy.
Keyword Vegan Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian Recipe, Veggie Wrap

Veggie Wrap with Homemade Jalapeño Hummus

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Filed Under: Entree, Uncategorized Tagged With: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Hummus, Jalapeno Hummus, Lunch, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegan Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipe

Cherry Limeade Popsicles

June 22, 2018 by Sarah Baade 5 Comments

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It is now officially SUMMER!!! And I am celebrating with popsicles. We have been reaching 90’s and even into triple digit temperatures for a few weeks already. I can’t even think about how hot it will be by mid-summer. Over Memorial Day weekend we were visiting family and the kids were all hanging out on the back porch sharing popsicles. Sticky hands and faces, bright red/purple/blue lips, and huge smiles all around. I love how such a simple treat can bring pure joy.

 

I’ve been trying out a few different popsicle recipes ever since my parents gifted me a nice set of molds. I think their goal was for me to recreate a sangria popsicle we had a while back at a restaurant. I’m sure I’ll get to that before too long but right now I’m focused on non-alcoholic popsicles so my little one can partake. This cherry-lime-aide is my favorite flavor so far. I’m sure this could easily incorporate some wine on the next go-round. (Mom, Dad – I’ve got you covered.)

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Tips:

  • I’m going to be honest, I used frozen cherries for this one because they were already pitted – I’m all about less work when it can still create a delicious result!
  • If the popsicles are sticking to the molds, briefly run them under cold water, they should loosen right up without actually melting.

  

Cherry Limeade Popsicles

Makes 6 popsicles

 

1 cup sweet red cherries, pitted

1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup water

 

Directions:

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together all four ingredients. Continue stirring until all sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and pour fruit mixture into a blender. Blend on high until all ingredients are liquefied. Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

 

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Filed Under: Recipe, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cherry, Cherry Limeade, Dessert, Fruit, Lime, Popsicles, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian

Wild Rice Bowl With Tahini Sauce

January 29, 2018 by Sarah Baade Leave a Comment


Meatless Monday has developed into a meatless few months for me. To be honest, I’m still deciding if this will be a permanent change or not but I am enjoying the challenge of cooking differently. It would be all too easy to just dive into lots of pasta or cheese but I don’t think my stomach would appreciate that. Instead, I’m trying to focus on new flavors to complement a vegetable based menu.

Roasting is such an easy way to cook vegetables that I tend to return to that method again and again. This time I added wild rice for a more interesting texture and slightly nutty flavor. Lastly, I’ve started to explore making sauces as an easy but incredibly effective way to change up the flavor profile. I hope you enjoy my first attempt at a rice bowl!

Wild Rice Bowl With Tahini Sauce - Slice of Honey Blog

Tips:

  • If your family is picky about vegetables, season each type of vegetable individually and organize them on your pan by vegetable. It will be easier for everyone to choose more of their favorite or less of their less favorite vegetable.
  • I realize wild rice can be an acquired taste, feel free to sub out for another type of rice or quinoa if you prefer.

Wild Rice Bowl With Tahini Sauce - Slice of Honey BlogWild Rice Bowl With Tahini Sauce - Slice of Honey Blog

Wild Rice Bowl with Tahini Sauce

Serves 4

 

Bowl Ingredients

8oz uncooked cups wild rice

2 sweet potatoes

1 lb Brussels sprouts

1 lb white mushrooms

3 teaspoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Sauce:

2 Tablespoons tahini

¼ cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Pinch of salt

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425*F. Cook rice according to package. While rice is cooking, cut sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Cut Brussels sprouts in half and cut mushrooms into quarters. Place all vegetables in a large bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated. Transfer vegetables to a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender and vegetables are starting to brown in spots.

For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Serve vegetables over rice and drizzle sauce over bowl as desired.

Wild Rice Bowl With Tahini Sauce - Slice of Honey Blog

Filed Under: Dinner, Healthy Option, Recipe, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Brussels Sprouts, Dinner, Gluten Free, Meatless Monday, Mushrooms, Rice, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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