One-Pot Noodles with Veggies, Egg & Chicken

There is nothing special about this pot of udon noodles. Though prepared with quite the basic everyday ingredients that you find in a working kitchen, this simple homecooked one-pot noodles is still very flavorful and satisfying that you slurp till the very last strand of noodle.<br /><br />It does not have to be special. It just have to be pure comfort. A bowl of noodles with tender-cooked vegetables in light fragrant broth is absolutely warm comfort in the chilly months of winter.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/14171174186_89f0e7f2ed_z.jpg" /><br /><br />With some "help" from advanced meal prep. e.g. dicing the carrots and celery, choosing the "easier" onion i.e. green onions to slice, this pot of noodle can be put together very quickly, start to finish in one same pot!<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0009U5OSO&asins=B0009U5OSO&linkId=4G3GMWNR7J6RKJX2&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;">  </iframe><b>One-Pot Udon Noodles with Vegetables, Chicken, Egg</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: <br />1 green onion, bottom white portion and top green portion finely chopped but keep the white and green separated <br />2 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />2 tbsp organic ground chicken (optional, or omit if making vegetarian)<br />2 tbsp thinly sliced organic carrots<br />Half celery, thinly sliced<br />Some enoki mushrooms, slice to match-sticks length<br />1 egg, lightly whisked <br />Handful (1-2 bowls/servings) leafy greens, blanched/steamed and then chop/slice the stems and leaves (I have used <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/leaf-mustard.html"><i>Gai Choy</i></a> - <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-preserved-leaf-mustard-with-tofu.html">Chinese Mustard Greens</a>; option to replace with <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/05/shanghai-vegetable-rice.html"><i>Bok Choy</i></a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html"><i>Gai Lan</i></a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2007/06/vegetables-bok-choyzen-choytagu-choy.html"><i>Yu Choy</i></a>)<br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>1 pack frozen udon, prepare and cook according to package instructions (use the same pot of water that was used to blanch the vegetable, to cook the noodles. Set the noodles aside after cooked, and discard the water - do not re-use the water)<br />Sea salt and ground white pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Heat a little oil in the pot, fry the ground meat, breaking them up to smaller bits in the process of frying. After almost cooked, dish out, set aside (omit this step if vegetarian).<br /><br />There will be some oil left in the pot, add the chopped bottom white parts of green onions, carrots and celery, garlic and fry for 2-3minutes, add the enoki mushrooms, cooked meat (optional), cooked vegetables, mix well.<br /><br />Add some water and allow the entire mixture to come to light simmer (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: This is not an entirely soupy dish but also not totally dry like fried noodles. Therefore, not a lot of water is added. You can refer to the images and notice that the noodles are sitting in a small quantity of (very flavorsome) soup/broth. If you want it to be noodles soup, add more water however remember to adjust the seasonings appropriately). Gently and slowly stir in the egg. When the egg slowly cooks, add the cooked noodles, mix well, salt and ground pepper to taste, and when it comes to a light simmer again, garnish with greens of the green onions, turn off heat. Drizzle few drops of sesame oil if you prefer. Cover the pot and let it stand for about a minute.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14171171586_8b71df82e1_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/noodles+soup" rel="tag">noodles soup</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

One-Pot Noodles with Veggies, Egg & Chicken

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Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato Vegetable Tian

Tian.<br /><br />Does saying it in French makes it more sophisticated? Simply, it is traditional oven-roasted vegetables layers in an earthenware.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7327/27236081174_14c172c682_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Here, a not-so-traditional approach has been adopted for the vegetable tian; or more accurately, it should not be even called a tian since I did not use any earthenware. Instead, a roasting tray with parchment paper is used so that there is no tray or dish to wash after cooking: fuss-free, mess-free. Call it vegetables tian catered to the (lazy) home-cooks.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7322/27772389861_f56fa0d633.jpg" /><br /><br />The only similar action done to mimic the vegetable tian is to prepare and slice the vegetables pretty and layer them pretty. Tian and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/01/oven-style-ratatouille-roast.html">ratatouille</a> might share similarities in their origin being Provencal French, and both being centered around vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onions; but tian is a layered roast while <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/01/oven-style-ratatouille-roast.html">ratatouille</a> is a diced-up stew.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetable Tian</b><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/972054/vegetable-tian">Martha Stewart</a></span></i><br /><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 small zucchini, thinly sliced<br />1 long Chinese eggplant, thinly sliced (option to use other eggplant variety)<br />2 Roma tomatoes, thiny sliced<br />1/2 onions, thinly sliced<br />Handful of cilantro (or any fresh herbs), roughly chopped<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Brush organic canola oil on the parchment paper. Start layering the vegetables. Dash of salt and black pepper over the vegetables, then sprinkle half of fresh herbs on to the vegetable then roast for about 40-50mins. When cooked, sprinkle remaining fresh herbs to the roast, then add 1-2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil across the roast. More salt and black pepper to taste if required.<br /><br />Serve as side-dish to roasted fish (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/11/herb-roasted-trout-en-papillote.html">Herb-Roasted Whole Trout</a>) or chicken (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/09/rosemary-thyme-garlic-roast-chicken.html">Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken</a>).<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7629/27236081444_6c9744be99_z.jpg" /><br /><br />I have made <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/ratatouille-inspired-roasted-vegetables.html">ratatouille-inspired vegetable roast</a> previously, and today, this tian-inspired vegetable roast. In addition to the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/garlic-steamed-broccoli.html">steaming-method</a>, these roast options can also load up a lot of vegetables at one-go of cooking.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+tian" rel="tag">vegetables tian</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+roast" rel="tag">vegetables roast</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Kabocha Squash Pumpkin Mushroom Rice

With its bright orange flesh, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/10/kabocha-squash-okra-green-beans-stew.html">kabocha squash</a> is an excellent source of beta-carotene that can be converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for healthy white blood cells, good immunity and for vibrant, healthy eyes, skin and hair. To boost fiber content, you can cook them with their edible green skins. I bought a whole <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/12/kabocha-squash-millet-congee.html">kabocha squash</a> (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/11/stir-fry-kabocha-squash.html">Japanese pumpkin</a>) with a plan to cook Pumpkin Rice 南瓜饭.<br /><br />This Pumpkin Rice a pumped-up version of this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/garlic-kabocha-squash-pumpkin-rice.html">Garlic Pumpkin Rice</a> and fits a one-pot one-dish meal perfectly.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/14392087416_e8c336f1f6_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>There is more proportion of ingredients (mushrooms, vegetables) used instead of rice. Therefore, the dish was cooked over the stove instead of in the rice cooker, to allow better control of cooking.<br /><br />For more fiber intake, cook the kabocha squash skin-on. This also saves the effort of slicing off the skin which means cutting down prep. time. However, the skin was sliced off in this recipe for the dish's texture to be consistent with the fluffy rice.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14228622110_6cfafbde66_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Kabocha Squash/Pumpkin Mushroom Rice 日本小南瓜饭</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 shallot, thinly sliced<br />3 cloves garlic, minced<br />1tbsp dried krill/shrimp (omit if vegetarian)<br />4-5 fresh small-medium cap-size shiitake mushrooms<br />1/4 squash, slice to 4 wedges, then diced to cubes, remove skin<br />1/4 wedge of small head cabbage, sliced to bite-size<br />2tsps soy sauce<br />Salt and pepper<br /><br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute the shallots, then add krill or dried shrimps to make it fragrant, followed by garlic. Then add the mushrooms, a little soy sauce and saute till mushrooms are slightly tender. Add the pumpkin, then cabbage, a few tbsp of water to moisten the mixture, cover the pot, and simmer for about 5-8 minutes till flavors are married. Add in rice, give it a good stir, then add water just enough to submerge the entire mixture. Cover the pot, and cook the rice at medium-high heat. When the mixture starts to boil, turn down to low-medium heat and simmer till the rice is cooked. Anytime you find that the water has completely been absorbed by the rice, just sprinkle in some water to keep it moisten and continue to cook the rice. As the vegetables will release moisture in the process, adding too much water will yield over-soggy rice.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14414049404_d0925d6896_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pumpkin+mushroom+rice" rel="tag">pumpkin mushroom rice</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Kabocha Squash Pumpkin Mushroom Rice

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Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

If there is any fancy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pumpkin%2Fsquash">pumpkin squash</a> to try this pumpkin season, let it be the <i>Delicata</i>. It is also a budget-friendly produce item to add to your autumn/fall grocery list.<br /><br />Thinned-skin, <i>Delicata</i> Squash is also much easier to handle and slice, and cooks relatively quickly (compared to the other bigger thicker-skin pumpkins), in about 20 minutes roasting time.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/37649669152_f23b77d254_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Yellow and Purple Cauliflower, Cooked Beets, Roasted Squash, Shredded Chicken</span></i><br /><br />During autumn/fall season, this pumpkin squash has become the fiber-boosting, nutrient-dense "carb" in place of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">sweet potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">corn on the cob</a> in these healthy and nutritious salad <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4464/37584072251_92d7127467.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b><i>Delicata </i>Squash Salad Bowls</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 <i>Delicata</i> squash, sliced 3/4 -inch thick<br />About 3 servings of mixed vegetables of your choice e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, snow or snap peas, beets<br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>:<br />Preheat oven to 400F. Toss squash slices with olive oil, dried oregano, salt and ground black pepper. Arrange on baking sheet and roast about 25mins until fork tender. Halfway roasting the squash, start steaming the vegetables - steam with garlic for about 5mins. Layer the base of the salad bowls with colorful steamed vegetables and topped with roasted pumpkin squash.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4508/37914442831_c13d93feda_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Mutli-Colored Cauliflower, Snap Peas and Zucchini with Roasted Squash (Vegetarian) </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i>Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/delicata+squash" rel="tag">delicata squash</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

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Edible Chrysanthemum Steamed Snapper

There is only one assurance for the lack of inspiration to put together entirely-new-and-creative dishes: the opportunity to revisit and redo some of my <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/04/garland-chrysanthemum-tong-ho-steamed.html">older recipes</a>, and perhaps give them new life.<br /><br />Today, the tofu (plant or vegetarian protein) in this recipe <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/04/garland-chrysanthemum-tong-ho-steamed.html">Edible Chrysanthemum Greens Steamed Tofu</a> is replaced by snapper fillet. Not only an easy dish to prepare, this dish is also healthy and nutritious. Do not expect strong and robust flavors; but if you are into the light and fresh flavors of steamed fish complemented by the flowery scent of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Chrysanthemum">Edible Chrysanthemum (<i>Shungiku</i>)</a>, this is it.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/16240824991_14d0fa446f_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b><i>Shungiku </i>Edible Chrysanthemum Greens Steamed Snapper Fillet</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 medium-size fresh snapper fillet<br />[<i>Season/marinate the fish</i>] 1tbsp sake/cooking wine+ 1 tsp of organic light soy sauce +1/2 tsp of toasted sesame oil + 1tsp grated ginger, pinch of sea salt and ground white pepper<br />Handfuls of <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/garland-chrysanthemum-tong-ho-or.html">Edible Chrysanthemum Greens</a>, rinse to clean<br />1/2 tsp of toasted sesame oil drizzled over the fish before serving<br />1 green onions finely chopped, as garnish <br />Pinch of <a href="https://amzn.to/2M6w9Tz">Japanese <i>Togarashi </i>seven-spice powder</a> to taste <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Season the fish, set aside for 10 mins. Prepare the wok for steaming. Lay the greens on a wide-area plate. Place the lightly marinated fish on the greens. When wok is ready, steam the fish for about 12 mins (or longer, depending on thickness of fillet) till cooked through. Drizzle sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and pinch of <a href="https://amzn.to/2M6w9Tz">seven-spice powder</a> over the steamed fish, then serve immediately as it is best to enjoy the dish immediately after it is done.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Edible+Chrysanthemum+Greens" rel="tag">Edible Chrysanthemum Greens</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+snapper+fillet" rel="tag">steamed snapper fillet</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Chickpea-Tuna Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Remember this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/tuna-chickpeas-lettuce-endive-wraps.html">Chickpea-Tuna Lettuce Endive Wrap</a> ? Besides chicken, eggs, vegetarian <i>tempeh</i> and tofu, <b>Chickpea-Tuna Mix</b> has become one of the latest protein add-ons to my salad bowl meals (<i>a.k.</i>a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a>). Certainly, this grain bowl can be made vegetarian by omitting the tuna - simply use chickpeas or other legumes as meatless protein mix-in.<br /><br />This Chickpea-Tuna Mix is quick and easy to make - less than 30 minutes, no stove required; it is also a superb make-ahead dish that you can prepare on Sunday, and good for powering up healthy lunches for the week ahead.<br /><br />To prepare a healthy wholesome grain bowl, always start with a base of colorful vegetables and greens, for example a spring mix of green and red leaf lettuces, radicchio and arugula.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4379/35912388733_1be1282284_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To boost the nutrition and to have a forkful of textures and flavors, add more vegetables and fruits such as cucumbers, tomatoes, red cabbage, steamed asparagus, like this:<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4350/36021886193_b782a51f18_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>On top of the base of salad leafy greens, you can also do avocado, apples, cucumber, red cabbage, chickpea-tuna and cooked quinoa.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4345/35912391533_00c2847272_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Chickpea-Tuna Mix</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i><br />1 can 12.5 oz organic chickpeas, lightly rinsed and drained<br />1 can tuna (<a href="https://amzn.to/2AqnNEM">Safe Catch brand</a>, marketed as "<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Lowest Mercury Limit of any Brand</span></i>"). (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: leave out the tuna for vegetarians)<br />1/2 small red onion, finely diced<br />Juice from 1/2 lime or lemon<br />1tsp organic dried oregano<br />Ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Slightly mash up the canned tuna in a bowl, then add all other ingredients and mix it up thoroughly. Serve the chickpea-tuna mash as add-on to salads and store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge (up to 3-5 days for freshness)<br /><br />Look at the different grain or salad bowls that can be created:<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1726/42431345232_96abed103b_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chickpea+tuna" rel="tag">chickpea tuna</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+grain+bowl" rel="tag">salad grain bowl</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Chickpea-Tuna Veggie Quinoa Bowl

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Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad

Briny and crumbly feta cheese works magic in salads such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/apple-blueberry-bean-cucumber-salad.html">Apple Blueberry Cucumber Salad</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/06/watermelon-feta-cheese-pizza-salad.html">Watermelon Feta Salad</a>. Today, let us make another feta-worthy salad rightfully balanced with summer sweet tomatoes and refreshing cucumbers.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2825/34253132136_5287f64a83_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00CNHCDR6&asins=B00CNHCDR6&linkId=cebfcf400adf9874a80164c557849241&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Summer Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 organic cucumber, remove the center seed core, and cubed<br />1 small box of grape or cherry tomatoes<br />1/2-1 cup red onions, finely chopped<br />1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1-2tsp organic apple cider vinegar, 2-4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic finely minced, dash of dried herbs<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Mix all the ingredients except the cheese in a bowl. Before serving, sprinkle feta cheese on top and toss gently to mix.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/33452039804_171d5b8538_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/feta+cheese" rel="tag">feta cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+salad" rel="tag">tomato salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad

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Chicken Hot Dog Sausage Baguette

It's summer hot dog season, and there is always a "better" <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/07/chicken-hot-dogs-with-kale.html">hot dog</a> to work on. When I prepared <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/07/chicken-hot-dogs-with-kale.html">Chicken Hot Dogs with Sauteed Kale</a> last time, I made it a point to use "better" sausages (best is to make your own), "better" hot dog buns (best to bake your own), and "better" sauce (best to have NO sauce).<br /><br />Out of these, going without sauce was the easiest (to practice). I also chose just-a-few-ingredients baguette bread as the bun and minimal-ingredients-list, low-sodium sausages (<a href="http://www.truestoryfoods.com/products/organic-uncured-chicken-hot-dogs">True Story Foods Organic Organic Chicken Hot Dogs</a>)<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34487056420_750396de88_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Besides, these brightly colored vegetables of arugula, red bell peppers, red onions, and purple cabbage balance out the guilt in making this hot dog healthier and more nutritious.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br />I would not want to eat a hot dog as a main meal if there is only meat and bread (meat+ bread, for a snack, perhaps?).<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4243/34030165914_c17cc17898_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe style="width:120px;padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" align="left" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon®ion=US&placement=B00QNUBM12&asins=B00QNUBM12&linkId=2c0c104bc6d4650f4e6811679a490bdc&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe><b>Chicken, Red Cabbage, Arugula Hot Dog Baguette </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />True Story Foods Organic Organic Chicken Hot Dogs<br />Organic Baguette Bread from Trader Joes<br />Sliced organic bell peppers, red onions, purple cabbage<br />Handful of organic arugula<br />(<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: <i>The quantities of ingredients will depend on how much you like to squeeze into the bun</i>.)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil the hot dogs for 8-10mins (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: You can roast in the oven or grill them, but I like to use boiling as a way to reduce the salt in the hot dog). Allow hot dogs to cool a little. Then assemble as shown.<br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/34487055330_93dffb7602_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/chicken+hot+dog" rel="tag">chicken hot dog</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage Quinoa Salad

Protein and fiber packed, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/quinoa">quinoa</a> is a super versatile whole grain with endless possibilities -  <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/01/fried-rice-quinoa.html">healthy fried "rice"</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/04/biryani-inspired-spiced-quinoa-pilaf.html">exotic "rice" pilaf</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-wrapped-quinoa-sushi.html">creative sushi</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/01/black-red-cream-quinoa-for-congee.html">comforting porridge/congee</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/02/savory-quinoa-patties-or-cakes.html">savory snack-size patties</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/peas-bell-peppers-zucchini-with-quinoa.html">colorful salads</a>, and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/05/quinoa-pilaf-rice-plate.html">wholesome plate meals</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">bowl</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">meals</a>.<br /><br />With broccoli, zucchini, green beans and red cabbage, you can easily turn this light <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salad</a> to quick supper. Alternatively, if you are making a seafood entree like this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/06/seafood-in-bag-en-papillote.html">Seafood in a Bag</a>, this salad will be your perfect side-accompaniment. <br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34460942822_f713a4120c_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables (Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage) & Quinoa Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cups of organic broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, finger-length green beans, and thinly sliced red cabbage<br />2-3 cloves of garlic<br />1 serving of cooked quinoa<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the vegetables with garlic for 5 mins. Toss and mix gently with cooked quinoa. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4193/34581650206_c058a0d3a2_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/quinoa+salad" rel="tag">quinoa salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/quinoa+vegetables+salad" rel="tag">quinoa vegetables salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+grain+bowl" rel="tag">salad grain bowl</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts

Similar to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/05/bean-sprouts-with-green-onions.html">mung bean sprouts</a> (germinated mung beans), soy bean sprouts (germinated soy beans) provide important B Vitamins e.g.thiamin, riboflavin, niacin; and minerals e.g. folate and zinc.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/15701560617_ce1460800b_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Keeping it simple (and not over-cooking) is the key when it comes to cooking bean sprouts. Personally, mung bean sprouts often have a stronger raw taste, so I usually prefer to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/03/mung-bean-soybean-sprouts-stir-fry.html">stir-fry/saute</a> them quickly as the heat/oil helps in removing its raw taste. On the other hand, soy bean bean retains its crunchy texture much better when blanched in boiling water. Using blanched soy bean sprouts, an easy <b>Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts</b> salad side-dish takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, and pairs well with rice e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/easy-healthy-korean-bibimbap.html">Easy Healthy Korean<i> Bibimbap</i></a>, or noodles e.g <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/10/kimchi-noodles-with-bean-sprouts.html"><i>Kimchi</i> Noodles</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/15701285609_dc11dde4a6.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00005B8K5&asins=B00005B8K5&linkId=VEXPAFMVKZPHC2ZA&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 pack (3-4 big handfuls of raw soy bean sprouts), blanched quickly in boiling water, set aside to cool, squeeze out excess water of the blanched sprouts when cooled<br />Homemade spicy <i>gochujang</i> dressing (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/korean-spicy-tofu.html">recipe </a>here)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Mix blanched bean sprouts (already cooled to room temperature) with homemade spicy dressing.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/spicy+soybean+sprouts" rel="tag">spicy soybean sprouts</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts

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Stir-Fry/ Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

We are pretty much adventurous in the mushroom world. Not that we have tried the most exotic mushrooms but having tried fresh <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/pink-oyster-mushrooms-broccoli-stir-fry.html">pink oyster mushrooms</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/stir-fry-maitake-mushrooms.html">maitake mushrooms</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/pan-fried-lion-mane-mushrooms.html">lion-mane mushrooms</a>, adding wild morels surely makes the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/mushrooms">mushrooms-list</a> more complete.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7087/27423680645_805b6f3ed3.jpg" /><br /><br />Wild morels is the mushroom of Spring season, isn't it? I bought mine from Costco (these mushrooms are seasonal and not always available) while braving the cold produce room where I usually get my box of organic baby spinach.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7314/26816727733_ac8bb40865_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Adopting a similar approach as this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/stir-fry-maitake-mushrooms.html">Stir-Fry Maitake Mushrooms</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/10/maitake-mushrooms-with-garlic.html">Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic</a>, less is more and simple is best. So goes the morels in a pan, followed by some shallots/onions, garlic and finished off with some butter. That's it. So easy, delicious, earthy and full of <i>umami </i>goodness.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/morel+mushrooms" rel="tag">morel mushrooms</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Stir-Fry/ Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

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Chicken Broccoli Salad Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato

My new-found favorite store-bought rotisserie chicken is the perfectly plain roasted variety from Whole Foods Market. By perfectly plain roasted, it means chicken, and no other seasonings. However, that does not mean no flavor. The chicken is still naturally flavorful, moist and tender.<br /><br />Besides being wallet-friendly, a pre-cooked whole chicken saves time in the kitchen, so that a salad-bowl meal such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">Broccoli, Cauliflower Chicken Quinoa Bowl</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">Asparagus Cauliflower Chicken Quinoa Bowl</a> or this <b>Vegetables and Rotisserie Chicken Bowl with Corn and Sweet Potato </b>can be ready and steady in no time.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34177776600_bbfa72ca25_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the kind of wholesome, healthy and delicious meal treat that I look forward to, after a good morning workout. Check these <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> (pre- or post-workout) that were prepared with mindful eating and balanced nutrition in mind.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables and Rotisserie Chicken Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 drumstick and 1 chicken wing from rotisserie chicken for each bowl (<span style="color: blue;"><b>Tip</b></span>: Save the leftover thigh and breast meat for other dishes)<br />2-3 cups of baby broccoli, prepared to bite-sizes<br />1/3-1/2 sweet corn<br />1-2 cups organic salad greens<br />1/2 sweet potato (mix of purple sweet potato and Japanese yellow-flesh sweet potato; you can use any variety of your choice), roasted at 400F about 40-45mins till cooked (<span style="color: blue;"><b>Cooking/Meal Prep. <span style="color: blue;">Tip</span></b></span>: As part of meal prep., roasting can be done a few hours in advance before the actual meal. I usually roast the sweet potatoes in the morning. then set it aside before I head out. An auto-off oven that does not constantly beep will be perfect unless you are at home to turn off the oven (and stop the beeping)  When home at lunch time, all that is required is steam the veggies, and set up the salad bowl meal. In this way, from the time I am back home at noon, lunch can be ready in less than 15 mins)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the baby broccoli with garlic, and sweet corn for 5 minutes. Layer the salad bowl with steamed veggies, store-bought chicken, roasted sweet potato and serve with salad greens.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/34563509665_d7ba3cd3ed_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+meal" rel="tag">salad meal</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Chicken Broccoli Salad Bowl with Corn, Sweet Potato

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Red Leaf Amaranth Soup

Amaranth. Is it a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/amaranth">grain</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/amaranth">seed</a> or vegetable? While amaranth has been cultivated as a grain that is a good source of trace minerals and vitamins, the amaranth leaf vegetable is equally nutritious, particularly high in iron content. I hardly buy them till I saw the young tender Red Strip Leaf Amaranth (large green leaves with red stripes in the center) at the farmers market. <br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/702/20045108393_9cc97a63f6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />At the same time, after watching a cooking segment about how amaranth and gojiberries support healthy vision (or for myopic like myself - to slow down vision deterioration), I was inspired to go searching for amaranth leaf vegetable so that I can try cooking it at home. In the cooking segment, the chef made a clear soup of amaranth vegetable in homemade chicken stock. However, I am adapting it to a clear soup of amaranth vegetable and fresh <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/11/whitebait-shirasu-egg-fritters.html">tiny (Japanese) anchovy</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/754/20639782446_0514b0f46d_z.jpg  " /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>A word of caution though, is that amaranth vegetable is also high in oxalic acid which inhibits absorption of calcium when oxalic acid and calcium combine to form oxalates.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5808/20672750461_df1ed947cf_z.jpg " /> <br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Red Leaf Amaranth Soup</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 knob thumb-sized ginger, slightly crushed<br />1/4 cup tiny <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/whitebait-shirasu-egg-fritters-omelette.html">fresh anchovy</a> (optional)<br />1/4 cup gojiberries, re-hydrated in Japanese sake<br />1 bunch of amaranth leaves and tender stems<br />Water or chicken/vegetable stock<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil water/stock with ginger, then add the fresh anchovy and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add the gojiberries and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the vegetables, and allow it to wilt down - taking about 5 minutes or less.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5826/20656832942_16c078878b_z.jpg " /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Amaranth+soup" rel="tag">Amaranth soup</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Red Leaf Amaranth Soup

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Healthy Rainbow Veggies/ Vegetables Wrap

A vegetables or veggies <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">wrap</a> is a great way to consume vegetables on the go. The "bread" becomes an edible "container" that houses the brightly-colored vegetable salad.<br /><br />It is not easy to load up on veggies in a sandwich (see <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/perilla-leaf-egg-cucumber-sandwich.html">Perilla Leaf, Egg Cucumber Sandwich</a>), due to the usable "real estate" on two slices of bread (technically, it is just the area of one slice). I mean, how much (and how high) can you go, to make it easy to eat?<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/886/40460416284_202bc22596_z.jpg" /><br /><br />However, a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">wrap</a> is somewhat different. First, the surface area is bigger. Second, the "bread" used (be it tortilla, or lavash bread) is pliable enough to roll. This way, more veggies get loaded in, yet still less of a mess to eat.<br /><br />That is my personal experience of a sandwich vs a wrap. Do you have your experiences to share, when it comes to making a vegetable sandwich vs a wrap?<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/875/27299432358_159079d06d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Some easy and healthy veggie wrap ideas I wish to share with you today:<br /><br />The above, a <b>Rainbow Veggie Wrap</b> using lavash bread with layers of colorful veggies - <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/collard%20greens">collard greens</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/beets">beets</a>, bell peppers, Casper kale, peppercress.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><b>Salad Greens, Tahini, Sliced Almonds Wrap</b><br />A veggie wrap idea that incorporates protein from <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/okra-with-tahini-sauce-dressing.html">tahini</a> - a sesame paste/sauce made from 100% ground sesame, and sliced almonds. Instead of tahini as protein source, you can dollop hummus or slather peanut butter on the bread. Then, layer organic salad greens, sliced almonds on the bread, and start rolling. This is a quick healthy snack to prepare, convenient to bring along on-the-go, and easy to bite into.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/883/27634099208_b22cf14a16_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Another protein option is eggs - hard-boiled (chopped up or sliced to wedges), scrambled or veggie omelet e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/moringa-egg-omelet.html">Moringa Egg Omelet</a>. Add a veggie omelet and make this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/04/sweet-potato-vegetable-omelette-wrap.html">Avocado, Sweet Potato Veggie Omelet Wrap</a>.<br /><br /><b>Chicken and Veggie Wrap</b><br />A non-vegetarian wrap by incorporating shredded chicken (from leftover rotisserie chicken) into a veggie based of lettuce, beets, bell peppers, cucumber, salad greens.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/925/27634099298_f04dba9250_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/veggie+wrap" rel="tag">veggie wrap</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetble+wrap" rel="tag">vegetable wrap</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine bean-powered pasta</a> is not only great in taste and texture; it also provides a good amount of protein and fiber per serving. Their <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/edamame-spaghetti.html">Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a> and <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/black-bean-spaghetti.html">Organic Black Bean Spaghetti </a>contain 24 g of protein per 2 oz serving - almost three times more than regular pasta and twice that of chickpea or lentil.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4782/38869441520_586b01242e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To enjoy the best of both worlds, I used two different spaghetti - Edamame Spaghetti and Black Bean Spaghetti, to create this dish - <b>Edamame and Black Bean Spaghetti with Steamed Vegetables in <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Vegetarian Tofu Green Curry</a></b><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4793/26811572778_16e6659c3e_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Edamame, Black Bean Spaghetti with Vegetables and Tofu Green Curry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1 serving of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">vegetarian tofu green curry</a> (try this easy and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry</a>)<br />1 cup finely shredded kale, red cabbage<br />1 cup thinly sliced zucchini<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the kale, cabbage, and zucchini for 5 minutes. Set aside with the cooked spaghetti, and mix them. Ladle green curry over the vegetables and spaghetti.<br /><br />Unlike traditional pastas, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pastas</a>* are made from 100% organic beans and are loaded with plant-based protein (25 grams per serving!), iron and fiber. Explore Cuisine pastas are all certified gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, making them the perfect option for everyone at the dinner table.<br /><br />Other recipes made with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta</a>:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4795/39969786474_04b2523123.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

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Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Broccoli Stir-Fry

The reward of visiting the local farmers market is having the family enjoy easy and delicious dishes e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">Baby Shiitake Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/spring-peas-chinese-broccoli-stir-fry.html">Spring Peas, Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a> that are prepared from fresh and local produce.<br /><br />As part of the oyster mushroom family, I was amused by the vivid pink of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurotus_djamor">pink oyster mushrooms</a> when I saw them at Far West Fungi, Saratoga Farmers Market. Some also call it flamingo oyster mushroom because it is as pink as the flamingo. Oyster mushrooms live up to their name; they look like oyster shells and have a mild seafood taste.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8658/16616733145_5b216eb225_z.jpg" /> <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8571/16429722380_4c9667542b_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FUF5K8W&asins=B00FUF5K8W&linkId=IITWXTBNMC4Y4CIP&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Pink Oyster Mushrooms and Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 small punnet pink oyster mushrooms (from Far West Fungi at Saratoga Farmers Market)<br />1 bunch of Chinese broccoli or <i>Kailan </i>, separate stems and leaves<br />Salt and ground white pepper , to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute mushrooms and garlic for a few minutes till mushrooms are slightly tender. Add vegetables stems, mix with mushrooms and garlic, cover the pan, steam for 3-5mins. Then add leaves, mix well, cover pan and steam 2-3 mins. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16430937579_80083b3d00_z.jpg" />  <br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pink+oyster+mushrooms" rel="tag">pink oyster mushrooms</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves

I never knew I could prepare radishes this way. I should have known earlier. What vegetables can't be steamed? Perhaps red radishes passes off too easily as raw or roasted in salads; and steaming just slipped my mind. Personally, I prefer steamed radishes much much better than <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">roasted ones</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">Roasted Radish and Fennel</a>.<br /><br />Steamed radishes is also very easy to prepare. Skin-on, steamed whole, for about 12-15 minutes.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/31903374423_8f0ff0436d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Raw radishes add a peppery, satisfying crunch to salads while steamed radishes with skin-on actually taste sweet, with no traces of the sharp and peppery flavors even when the radishes are skin-on. I can eat eight to ten whole steamed radishes at one go! It is harder to consume that amount when used raw in salads.<br /><br />Radishes are a good source of vitamin C and contains powerful antioxidant flavonoids - zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene. Radishes are usually sold with the nutritious greens still attached at the tops. These leaves tops have a characteristic peppery, yet somewhat pungent flavor, similar to radishes. What is good about this dish is using up the entire bunch of radish with the greens at the same time. Isn't that the best case scenario in which fresh produce can be used as quickly as possible?<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/532/32336906680_8ea932a3e0.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 bunch of red radishes with greens, separate the greens and roots and rinse them clean<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1-2 cloves garlic minced, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1tsp organic apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Blanch the greens in boiling water for 1min, set aside. Steam the radishes for about 12-15mins till tender. While steaming, make the dressing. Place the steamed radishes on the greens, and drizzle garlic-oil dressing over.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/32716341875_5d7c2d9f1c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+radish" rel="tag">steamed radish</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves

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Spring Peas Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry

Welcome, Spring! When the days get longer, I always look forward to visiting our favorite <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">Saratoga farmers market</a> for fresh local produce then make healthy and delicious dishes out of it.<br /><br />This dish today is similar to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">Snap and Snow Peas Stir-Fry</a>. The snap peas and snow peas are still the "star" here while the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">broccoli and shiitake mushrooms</a> have been switched to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html">Chinese broccoli</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/03/baby-bok-choy-with-oyster-mushrooms.html">oyster mushrooms</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1486/26513094655_98b3336735_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br />The <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">preparation method for snap peas</a> is also similar to the last time - finely julienned to thin short strands. Not only the thin slices of snap peas cook faster and the flavors infuse more thoroughly with most of the vegetables that are prepared of similar sizes; the slicing also breaks down the tough "strings" (fibers) often found along the edges of the snap peas. Best of all, when the cooking of uniform pieces/size of vegetables is well-controlled, the crisp texture of the snap peas is maintained in a stir-fry.<br /><br />If you are planning a one-dish noodle meal, this stir-fry can mix in very harmoniously with thin noodles strands. Imagine every mouthful is a perfect balance of textures and fresh delicious flavors of vegetables and noodles.<br /><br />That is just too much effort prepping and slicing the snap peas? There is always a simpler version <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/snap-peas-hijiki-seaweed-stir-fry.html">Snap Pea and Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1542/26487156706_eb51613a13_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Spring Peas and Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3-4 cloves garlic, minced<br />2 green onions, sliced<br />1 red chili, thinly sliced<br />1/2 cup thinly sliced organic carrots<br />1 standard punnet of yellow oyster mushrooms (or any other variety you prefer)<br />About 15-20 snow peas/snap peas, remove though "strings" along the edge, thinly sliced<br />1 bunch of young tender <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/mushrooms-with-gai-lan-chinese-broccoli.html">Chinese broccoli</a>, stems and leaves separated, thinly sliced<br />1/2 cup organic corn kernels<br />1-2 tsp soy sauce<br />Salt and ground white pepper to taste<br />1 tsp of sesame oil<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Heat some oil in the pan. Fry the garlic, green onions, red chili, carrots for 2-3mins, then add mushrooms and fry till slightly tender. When mushrooms reduced in volume and cooked, add in kailan stems, then leaves then the snap peasm then corn kernels, soy sauce and give it a good mix/stir-fry. When the mixture is cooked, add ground white pepper and salt to taste. Finish it off with sesame oil and turn off the stove.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1464/26513094455_177f25dcde_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/snow+peas" rel="tag">snow peas</a>,<a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/snap+peas" rel="tag">snap peas</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Spring Peas Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles - 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面

The weather has been erratic. Cold and rainy two weeks ago, hot in the 80s last week, and the forecast is for some rain bringing us back to the 60s this week. This does not make it easier for those who want to prepare and enjoy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salads</a> on warm and dry days, and cozy up on <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/soup%20and%20stew">stews</a> when it is cool and rainy.<br /><br />Sometime ago, my friend gave me a few packets of <i>Ramen</i> noodles and told me "<i>if you do not know what to cook any one day, cook this</i>". She was definitely not referring to the weather indirectly, when she said this. When we say - we do not know what to cook, it actually means - we do not want to cook. All those excuses - no time, no energy, lack of urge or inspiration, or simply, just feeling lazy.<br /><br />But yet, we want to stay home (takeout option is out then!) and have something homecooked like this super easy, quick and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/07/mushrooms-spinach-saute-with-noodles.html">Noodles with Stir-Fry Spinach, Mushrooms and Fried Egg</a>.<br /><br />Now, get someone else to cook, if we can find that "someone". Else, fall back on my friend's words.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8091/29382924146_0c52dbfccf_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>This <i>Ramen</i> noodles cooks fast in three-four minutes, and comes with instant broth flavoring. Too bad I can't read Japanese, so I do not know the ingredients that make up the broth. I know it can't be really healthy and the next best I could do is to use some fresh ingredients, mainly vegetables, to balance "unhealthy" with "healthy and nutritious".<br /><br />Get creative on the ingredients and toppings you want to add to the <i>Ramen</i> noodles. For today's bowl, we have not-your-conventional-<i>Ramen</i>-noodle-toppings such as cauliflower florets, baby kale, brown beech mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, leftover chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs. Based on the listed ingredients, there is no need for cutting/chopping/slicing. Less a kitchen chore means a faster way to a complete meal.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7547/28793165694_5cb882ccb5_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 cup cauliflower florets, blanched or steamed, set aside<br />2 cups baby kale, blanched, set aside<br />1-2 cups mushrooms, remove the bottom and break the mushrooms into smaller pieces using your fingers (I used fresh brown beech mushrooms and woodear mushrooms. Woodear ear mushrooms are optional - I am using them since there are pre-sliced leftovers in the fridge)<br />1 cup canned chickpeas (I had leftovers, and decided to add them as toppings)<br />3-5 cherry tomatoes, as toppings<br />1 hard-boiled egg, as topping<br />1 packet instant <i>Ramen </i>noodle pack, cook according to directions on packet<br />Water<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Boil a pot of water. Add the noodles, and boil for 3mins, reduce heat, dish out noodles to set aside. Add mushrooms and woodear mushrooms to cook in the simmering water for about 5mins, then dish out and set aside with the noodles. In the same pot of water, add in the instant broth seasoning, and allow it to come to boil. Once it boils, turn off the heat. Top the noodles with cooked vegetables, chickpeas, tomatoes and egg. Before serving, ladle the piping hot broth over the noodles and vegetables.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8056/28793165164_08c9409fbb_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+noodle+soup" rel="tag">vegetables noodle soup</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Vegetables, Chickpeas, Mushrooms Noodles - 蔬菜香菇木耳拉面

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