Aloo Matar

I love flavorful dishes that can be made in a jiffy!

 

 

This one uses many ingredients that we normally have on hand.

 Serve it with rice, millet, sorghum, or a flatbread (gluten free in my home). 

Ingredients:

• 2-4 potatoes (diced)... I used 4 organic potatoes that were between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball
• 1 cup frozen peas
• just enough olive oil so nothing sticks to the pan
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 tseapoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 can of tomatoes (I used a can of tomatoes w/ green chilies)
• 1 inch of ginger
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup onion (diced)
• 1/2 to 1  cup water (if you wish to thin out...can be omitted)
  

Instructions:

• Add potatoes and oil to a pan. Saute potatoes for about 5 minutes then transfer potatoes to a bowl
• Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until translucent
• Add spices, stir, and heat for about 1-2 minutes
• Add tomatoes and stir to combine
• Return potatoes to the pan and add peas
• Let cook for a few minutes to warm the peas and soften the potatoes. 
• Add water in 1/4 cup increments if you wish to add moisture
  

 

Mint and Vegetable Chia Pasta

I am always on the hunt for new recipes and new products that will help me lead a healthy and active lifestyle. I believe that I can stay healthier through the foods I eat and the exercise I am able to get.

 

Try Seeds of Wellness Chia Pasta

I was introduced to chia seeds years ago and have used them in recipes for years. Recently I learned about Seeds of Wellness and Chia Pasta. I enjoy chia pasta! I started by swapping 1/2 of the pasta I prepared with Chia Pasta and have progressed to preparing pasta dishes that are entirely Chia Pasta. 

 

The images shown in this post depict a 1/2 Chia Pasta to 1/2 another brand of gluten free pasta. 

Why Choose Chia Pasta

Chia is an ancient grain that provides antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Chia also contains Omega-3 fatty acids which are not plentiful in many people's daily diets. 

 

Mint and Vegetable Chia Pasta

Ingredients (serves 2)

• Olive Ol or Chia Oil (just enough so nothing sticks to the pan)
• 2 large cloves of garlic (crushed and diced)
• 1/4 cup of onion diced
• 2 cups frozen peas 1/4 cup vegetable broth 
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  
• 1 tsp ground pepper
  
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup mint leaves diced 
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Vegan alternative
• 1 cup dry pasta (gluten free pasta or pasta of your choice)
• 1 cup Seeds of Wellness Chia Pasta

NOTE: I like to keep "shape" of pasta similar for visual continuity

 

Instructions:

• Sautee onion and garlic in a pan until translucent
• Add peas
• Once peas begin to soften add 1/2 of the mint and broth
• While the peas are cooking until the water is reduced, boil water for the pasta
• When the water is almost gone, add the pasta with 95% of the water drained
• Stir the pasta into the peas and reduce the liquid
• Add the cheese, pepper, and the rest of the mint. Stir to combine
• Serve ... add a wedge of gluten free bread if you wish. Sprinkle Chia Oil as a finishing touch if you wish.