Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Grits and Split Peas | Swirls and Spice

Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

Sage-accented eggs blend together with grits, mushrooms, celery, onions, and mild yellow or green split peas in this breakfast casserole fit for a vegetarian feast. I love being challenged to include a certain ingredient in new recipes I develop. So far this month I’ve been working to create dishes with split peas. The arancini and the peanut butter smoothie were definite winners, so I continued to experiment … Continue reading Vegetarian Egg Casserole with Grits and Split Peas

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 20168 Comments

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Peanut Butter Pulse Protein Smoothie

I’ve found the perfect breakfast and post-workout smoothie! No expensive whey protein or other powder is required, thanks to the yellow split peas contained within. Yellow split peas are a mild-tasting type of pulse that helps boost the protein and fiber in a super healthy way. This week’s Pulse Pledge challenge is to include pulses for breakfast. And this smoothie is such an easy, delicious way to … Continue reading Peanut Butter Pulse Protein Smoothie

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 201611 Comments

Arancini with Yellow Split Lentils | Swirls and Spice

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Gluten Free Arancini with Yellow Split Lentils

Arancini are a more recent discovery for me. I first came across them in a cookbook I won, and subsequently tried them at an Italian restaurant near us. But with the Pulse Pledge challenge this week, I decided to make arancini for the first time, with yellow split peas. Known for their golden hue, arancini, or risotto fritters, pair well with yellow split peas. The mild taste of … Continue reading Gluten Free Arancini with Yellow Split Lentils

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 201627 Comments

Avocado and Bacon Fresh Cabbage Wraps | Swirls and Spice

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Avocado and Bacon Cabbage Wraps

Combining crisp, salty bacon and creamy avocado is always a good idea. Add tangy pickle slices, wrap everything in a healthy cabbage leaf, and you’ve got a new go-to lunch, appetizer or anytime snack. Last week I obliterated a craving for a standard BLT sandwich with these savory bacon wraps. And today I took out my cabbage to make more wraps because they are so addictively satisfying! Though there are many … Continue reading Avocado and Bacon Cabbage Wraps

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 20163 Comments

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Tricolor Gelatin Parfaits with Pineapple and Blueberry

Gelled desserts deserve to make a comeback. Fabulous with fruit, gelatin is also good for joint health and aids digestion. So you can celebrate naturally with lime, blueberry, and pineapple in this refreshing mini dessert. Three Kings Day or Epiphany is celebrated this week, and hidden in one of the cups is a pistachio instead of a baby. Make these as a healthier alternative to a King Cake. The colors … Continue reading Tricolor Gelatin Parfaits with Pineapple and Blueberry

aiming4simpleJanuary 2016January 20164 Comments

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Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pilaf

A traditional way to welcome the New Year, black-eyed peas get a boost of flavor from the bold Persian spice cardamom. With just five ingredients, this quick and easy basmati rice pilaf does double duty as either a side dish or vegetarian main dish. This pilaf is also very forgiving and can be made with other kinds of rice, like jasmine rice. The black-eyed peas, … Continue reading Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pilaf

aiming4simpleDecember 2015December 20152 Comments