Red Curry Lentils & Chickpeas

• 1 Can lentils (drained)
• 1 Can chickpeas (drained)
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 14 oz can tomato puree
• 1 can coconut milk
• cilantro 

1. Heat oil and saute diced onion until tender.  
2. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 30 secs.  
3. Add in honey and red curry.  Stir until combined. 
4. Add spices, tomato paste and coconut milk.  Stir until all combined.  
5. Add in lentils and chickpeas.  Simmer for 5-10 mins so that all the flavors can develop.
6. Serve over brown rice, quinoa or with naan bread.  Garnish with cilantro

Recipe modified from http://pinchofyum.com/red-curry-lentils

Healthy Deep DIsh Cookie Pie

I will be honest, the only reason I tried this recipe was because I was skeptical.  You read the ingredients...you might be skeptical too!


But on a week when I was cutting out gluten, this was a welcome treat!  I tried it and was surprised at how good it was.  I even fed it to my parents and to guests that came for dinner the night after.  Everyone had a good report.  Here is my disclaimer...ITS SWEET!  Take a small piece and enjoy vanilla ice cream or a glass of milk with it.

2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed) (500g total)
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 T canola oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar (I might try 1/4 cup less next time)
1 cup chocolate chips


Blend everything (except the chips) very well in a good food processor (not a blender). Mix in chips, and pour into an oiled pan (I used a 10-inch springform pan, but you can use a smaller pan if you want a really deep-dish pie.) Cook at 350F for around 35-40 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

- About 200 calories per serving

Recipe found on chocolatecoveredkatie.com

Chickpea Potato Curry

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
One 14 1/2-ounce can fire-roasted or stewed tomatoes with chiles (If you can't find canned tomatoes with chiles you can add half a 4-ounce can of diced green chiles to a 14.5 ounce can of tomatoes.)
6 baby (new) Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 ounces), cut in bite sized pieces
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
1. In a large pot, combine all the ingredients. Stir to mix and nestle the potatoes into the liquid.

2. Set the pot, uncovered, over medium heat. Simmer vigorously for about 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Add more salt to taste. Serve the curry in bowls over Jasmine rice or with Naan bread.