Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Weekly Recipe #127: Lime Dressed Slaw

by Leah Gramlow. Leah is a dietitian and volunteer at Open Arms for various client related projects. She is looking forward to beginning the Oregon State University’s MPH program for Health Promotion and Health Behavior this fall.

This salad is the perfect crunchy side to any meal. On top of that, it is really easy to prepare. It pairs beautifully with rice and black beans, chicken or fish tacos. If you end up with leftovers, use it up for breakfast the next day by sautéing a single portion for 3 minutes and serve with eggs cooked to your preference. I always choose sunny side up served right on top, so I can break the yolk and mix it in.

In addition, red cabbage is a good source of anthocyanins- a compound that can play a preventative and therapeutic role in inflammation and disease management.


Lime Dressed Slaw
4 servings

½ small red cabbage
3 large carrots
3 scallions
½ jalapeño
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
zest and juice of 2 limes
2 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

To prepare:
Wash all produce under plenty of cold running water. Finely chop cabbage lengthwise to make ribbons, and place in a large mixing bowl. Grate or julienne carrots, whichever you prefer, then add to the bowl. Thinly slice scallions crosswise, discarding or composting the thicker, dark green part. Add sliced scallions to the bowl. Finely mince jalapeno and cilantro and mix into the bowl, until all ingredients are evenly distributed. In a separate bowl whisk together lime zest, juice, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix in well.


Monday, August 5, 2013

Weekly Recipe #126: Quick Snack Energy Cookies




Over the coming weeks, the recipes come from Ashley Majer, a nutrition student at St. Catherine University. Ashley became involved with Open Arms last fall when her Food Service Management class participated each week in our morning pack-out. Since then, she's continued volunteering in the kitchen, at the farm and by submitting some of her favorite recipes, like the one below.

This recipe is a favorite of hers when she's busy with work and school. 


QUICK SNACK ENERGY COOKIES

Ingredients:

· 3/4 cup wheat germ
· ¾ cup whole wheat flour
· 1 cup rolled oats
· ½ cup non fat dry milk
· ½ cup butter
· 1 egg
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 1 cup honey
· ¼ cup apple juice
· 1/2 cup craisins
· ½ cup coconut meat, shredded
· 1 cup carob chips
· 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
· 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350’F and use oil to cover cookie sheet. In a medium bowl stir together the wheat germ, whole wheat flour and non fat dry milk. In a large bowl mix together the butter, egg, vanilla, honey, apple juice and slowly add mixture from other bowl mixing completely.

Mix in oats, carob chips, sunflower seeds and coconut shreds. With slightly damp hands roll dough into one inch balls and place on cookie sheet leaving three inches of cooking space between. Cook for 16 minutes or until golden brown and let cool.