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[Amigoo]

Survival Peanut Butter

Super nutritious, crunchy, with good PB flavor!
Serve with cinnamon-dusted fresh apple slices.

Ingredients:

15oz jar natural peanut butter (creamy)
1 2/3 cups raw sunflower seeds
1 cup finely shredded carrots
virgin olive oil as needed
1 tbsp honey (optional)

Directions:

Pour off peanut butter oil,
then stir in virgin olive oil
until mixture flows slowly.

Stir in sunflower seeds, carrots,
and honey, then refrigerate.

Carrot moisture softens sunflower seeds,
so don't pre-mix if this crunch is preferred.


Rod

[Amigoo]

Survival Carrotymás (carrots and more)

Super nutritious, convenient, and versatile
legume/grain mixture. Use as base for soups,
stews, or even as snack or breakfast dish
(include cooked egg or breakfast meat).

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2/3 cup steel-cut oats, rinsed
1/2 cup enriched cornmeal
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup diced sweet onions

Directions:

In large sauce pan, simmer oats over lentils
until most water absorbed, then stir in
remaining ingredients, veggies last.

Remove pan from heat, let rest 20 min.
in covered pan, then stir briefly.
Add more water if desired.


Rod

[Amigoo]

Brown Sugar Chickpeas (first test)

A side dish or dessert, depending on topping.

Ingredients:

2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained
3 med. apples, chopped
3 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
apple juice as needed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F degrees;
lightly oil deep baking dish.

Combine remaining ingredients,
then stir in chickpeas. Include
apple juice or water for saucy.

Spoon evenly into baking dish;
bake 1 hr., stirring several times.

For savory/sweet, include
1 cup thinly sliced sweet onions.


Rod

[Amigoo]

PSG (new condiment)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/3 cup ground black sesame seeds
1 tbsp garlic powder

Directions:

Mix well, sprinkle as desired.


Rod

[Amigoo]

Honey Cream Chia

Sorta lika dessert; serve topped with
sliced almonds or chopped walnuts,
and/or fresh fruit pieces. Or just
sprinkle on cinnamon.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups warm whole milk
1/3 cup black chia seeds
2 tbsp honey

Directions:

Mix chia seeds and milk, stir frequently 5 min.,
then stir in honey and stir occasionally until
mixture thickens (about 10 min.).

Refrigerate to complete.


Rod

[Amigoo]

Carrotymás Casserole (spoon bread)

DD Carrotymás prepared as a casserole.
Serve with preferred salsa. Olé
Upscale with diced jalapeños.

Ingredients:

3 cups simmering water
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 cup water (add separately)
1 1/2 cups cornmeal mix*
2 tbsp dried cilantro (or parsley)
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup natural applesauce
2 xlg eggs + 1 white, whipped
3 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 lg sweet onion, diced

* enriched cornmeal : oat bran
in 1 cup: 3/4 cup proportions.

Directions

Lightly oil 9" x 13" casserole dish;
pre-heat oven to 375F degrees.

In large sauce pan, simmer lentils
until most water absorbed (10-15 min.),
stir in extra water, remaining ingredients
as listed; fold in veggies last.

Spoon evenly into baking dish,
reduce oven to 350F degrees
and bake 1 hr. 10 min.

Note: Water separated to observe
when lentils are properly cooked.


Rod

[Amigoo]

EZ Salsa Sauce (no cook)

Spaghetti sauce with mild salsa flavors.
Upscale with sautéed diced onions
and jalapeño peppers. Olé

Ingredients:

16oz jar chunky mild salsa
6oz can tomato paste
1 1/2 cans water
15oz can diced tomatoes
3 tbsp dried cilantro (or parsley)
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Mix well then refrigerate
overnight for flavors to blend.
Serve hot, cold, or Goldilocks.


Rod