23.9.11

healthy avocado salad

This is truly delicious and truly healthy.
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 3-4 Tbsp slivered almonds
  • salt and pepper
Dice the avocado and tomato. Combine all ingredients and devour. It is my new snack go-to.

22.9.11

Chickpea Lemon Soup

  • Sautee half an onion with two garlic cloves in some olive oil
  • When the onion and cloves are softened, add 1 carton of chicken stock (approximately 4 cups)
  • Bring to a boil
  • Add 1/4 box of angel hair pasta
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Once the angel hair is nearly cooked, add 1 can of chickpeas
  • Sprinkle in dried basil and dried oregano (1/2 tsp each)
  • Add the juice of half a lemon
  • Simmer
Enjoy the heartwarming, comforting wonder. Yum!

1.9.11

Asparagus Soup

asparagus soup

Asparagus Soup
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a stock pot
  • Sautee 1/2 cup diced onions until soft
  • Add 1 can vegetable broth (2 cups) and 1/2 cup water
  • Bring it to a simmer
  • Remove bottom of the asparagus (1 lb)
  • Break asparagus into 1 inch pieces
  • Add asparagus to simmering broth
  • Cook for 2-5 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender
  • Add 2 Tbsp cream cheese
  • Blend with immersion blender or in a food processor