Adzuki, Mint & Broccoli

A friend of mine from Shanghai recently told me how to make a couple of different bean porridges, and I’m giving the first one a shot today! It’s simple, but must be made ahead! I recommend making large batches.

• 1/4 c. barley
• 1/2 c. adzuki beans
• 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1-2 T maple syrup
• 1 T ground flaxseed

Instructions:

1. soak beans & barley together for 4-5 hours
2. boil together for 2-3 hours (depending on how mushy you want it)
3. at the end, mix in raisins, walnuts, and maple syrup & flaxseed

Checklist items: 2 beans, 1 other fruits, flaxseed, nuts, 1 whole grains (6 out of 18 servings)

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One of my favorite summer dishes, and practically the only thing I ate while I was doing my Master’s thesis: Lebanese tabbouleh! The abundance of fresh herbs make this dish wonderful.

• 1/2 c. cooked bulgur (prepare as instructed on package)
• 1 1/2 T aquafaba (the liquid in your can or jar of garbanzos)
• 1 c.fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 3 bunches)
• 1/4 c. fresh mint
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/3 cucumber
• 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Get ready!

1. to get 1/2 c. cooked bulgur, you should use a/b 1/4 c. raw
2. finely chop the herbs & tomato
3. peel, core & finely dice the cucumber
4. mix all the ingredients together and let stand in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour to develop flavor
5. YUM!!

Checklist items: 2 other vegetables, spices, 1 whole grains (4 out of 18 servings)

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Gotta get them berries in sometime! It may as well be now. I’m going out to the garden to grab some raspberries.

 

• 1/2 c. raspberries
• 2 c. papaya

Checklist items: berries, 2 other fruits (3 out of 18 servings)

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Have you noticed yet that I have a page dedicated to recipes? You’ll find my favorite Hummus recipe there, as well as the recipe for Nasturtium Pesto.

• 1/2 c. broccoli
• 1/4 c. hummus
• 1 c. cooked whole wheat pasta
• nasturtium pesto
• 2 c. salad greens
• Chef AJ’s House dressing

This is a 3-dish meal!

1. mix the pasta & pesto, serve
2. mix the greens & dressing, serve
3. dip the broccoli in the hummus

Checklist items: 1 beans, cruciferous, 2 greens, 2 whole grains (6 out of 18 servings)

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Taking account of the day:

19 servings in total.

We got at least the minimum recommended servings of everything.

In addition, we had 1 extra serving of whole grains.