French Lentil Salad

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Saag Shrimp:

I used 2 x 254 g bags of spinach and blanched it. I blended it in the blender before adding to pan. I would add a whole green chilli next time. I used some coconut milk to enhance the creaminess but don’t think it needed it.

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Red Rice and Wild Rice pilaf

Recipe:
1 c red rice. 2.5 c water to 1 c rice. Cook for 50 min. Let stand for 10. Fluff
1/2 c wild rice. Cook like pasta for 35 min. Drain then add back to saucepan. Leave on heat covered until all residual liquid is gone.

1 butternut squash cut into large cubes.
Season with olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, ginger. Za’atar, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, allspice and a touch of cinnamon . Roast in oven for approx 40 min. Stir occasionally to ensure no burning.

1 green onion, minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme. Remove leaves from stem
1 sprig tarragon. Remove leaves from stem. Chop.
Handful of cilantro, chopped
Apple Cider vinegar
Pomegranate seeds, approx 1/2 c
3 cloves garlic, minced

Combine two rices. Add olive oil to create lubricity. Splash in the cider vinegar to taste.

Fold in green onions and garlic.
Add fresh herbs.
Fold in pomegranate seeds.
Add butternut squash.
Salt and pepper to taste

Carrot halwa

I substituted coconut oil for vegan butter and coconut milk for almond milk.

I also added minced ginger, nutmeg and some cinnamon. Upon finish, I added a drop of rose water. This was my first attempt. I will continue to work on this.

https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-carrot-halwa-gajar-halwa-recipe/

by ZookeepergameWest975

2 Comments

  1. ZookeepergameWest975

    ^^^there’s cashews in the red rice pilaf. I would prob add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds next time.
    Also, would consider added a small amount of kale.