Tag: Tahini

Desserts, RECIPES

Matcha Treats !

Cristina Carlos-Supino

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup of tahini
3 tbsp of maple syrup
1/3 cup of melted coconut oil
3 tsp of matcha (Buy the culinary matcha for beverages and baking)

Blend the above 5 ingredients until creamy

Pour into a lined loaf tin and place in the freezer to set for 4 hours.

Topping: 100 gr of 56 % baking chocolate

Remove the matcha blend from freezer and pour the melted chocolate over entire surface. Let it set in the fridge for another hour.

Cut into little squares or rectangles and enjoy !!!

Cristina for Peas & Peace


Dips, RECIPES

Hummus

Cristina Carlos-Supino

Hummus can be a spread, a dip or a topping when making a bowl. It requires few ingredients and is extremely simple and quick to make. Hummus is also high in protein and high in fiber.

This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups and keeps in the refrigerator for 5 days

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of dry chick peas (Soak overnight, healthier and better than canned)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
4 tbsp tahini
Salt (Optional)

Put cooked chickpeas and other ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth purée, adding some of the cooking liquid until you get that consistancy.

I then drizzled some olive oil, sprinkled with paprika and served with some crudités, pita wedges and crackers

Cristina for Peas & Peace

Mains, RECIPES

Wild Rice

Cristina Carlos-Supino

Here is a comfort food full of nutrients !

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Don’t be intimidated by wild rice,  approach it in the same way as with other types of rice. 1 cup of rice for 2 cups of water (I add to the water 1 teaspoon of powder bouillon), Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and let it absorb all the water, simple !. You  can then top it with any of your favorite grilled or sautéed vegetables. I then drizzled a little of my Tahini Sauce (1 tbsp of Tahini, 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, half a tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne) you can tweak it to your liking depending on if you prefer it more lemony, and if you want it a little more liquid just add water.

The only difference with wild rice is that it has not been stripped of its vitamins and minerals

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy423 kJ (101 kcal)
21.34 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g
0.34 g
3.99 g
VitaminsQuantity%DV†
Vitamin A equiv.
64 μg
Thiamine (B1)
5%

0.052 mg

Riboflavin (B2)
7%

0.087 mg

Niacin (B3)
9%

1.287 mg

Vitamin B6
10%

0.135 mg

Folate (B9)
7%

26 μg

Vitamin C
0%

0 mg

Vitamin E
2%

0.24 mg

MineralsQuantity%DV†
Calcium
0%

3 mg

Copper
6%

0.121 mg

Iron
5%

0.6 mg

Magnesium
9%

32 mg

Manganese
13%

0.282 mg

Phosphorus
12%

82 mg

Potassium
2%

101 mg

Sodium
0%

3 mg

Zinc
14%

1.34 mg

  • Source: USDA

I often get asked where I get my protein, vitamins and minerals. Here is a perfect example

Enjoy !

Cristina for Peas and Peace