Sunday, November 18, 2012

crockpot sweet potato chili

One word. Crockpot. 
Any meal that has the ability to be created in one pot is kinda like magic. See, the thing about me, is I like love, cooking. However, I dislike doing dishes. A lot. 
This sweet potato chili is spicy, sweet, savory, and simple. SWEET! 


Ingredients:


  • 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped  
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 4 chopped carrots 
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon and one lime 
  • 1 28-can diced tomatoes
  • 4 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 6 cups freshly cooked)
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbs cumin
  • 1 tbs crushed red pepper 
  • 1 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried 
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • fresh diced grape tomato (topping) 
  • chopped avocado (topping) 


Method: 

Turn Crockpot on high, drizzle olive oil over the bottom of the crockpot, add both onions and sauté for at least 5 minutes. Add all ingredients except for lime wedges, tomato and avocado. 
Allow all ingredients to cook on high for at least 5 hours. (add more water if it begins to look dry) 
No one likes a dry chili. 
When ready to serve top with diced tomato and avocado and spoon that shit into your mouth. 



Made with love, 
Emily 


Saturday, November 10, 2012

almond butter and fig snack

Are you hungry? if not, you will be after you look at these photos. Good news, this is a healthy snack. So go ahead! 
If I am looking for a well balanced snack that will satisfy me without leaving making me feel overly full, this is my go to. Perfect to eat before a yoga class or a run. Or really anytime you I am short on time. 
Ingredients: 
  • 1 Slice toasted sesame bread (ezekiel)
  • Heaping smear of Almond butter 
  • Adriatic fig spread 
  • Fresh figs 
Essentially this is a gourmet version of an open faced peanut butter and jelly. You could substitute any nut butter and any fruit spread or jam topped with fresh fruit. Have fun with it. Whoever said 'dont play with your food' has no idea what they are talking about! 






Made with love, 
Emily