Posts Tagged ‘side dish’

Curried Green Peas with Summer Squash

1 cup – split green peas
1/2 – summer squash
3 cups water
2 teaspoons (4 cloves) garlic
1 – fresh lemon, juiced
3 tsp. curry powder
2 tsp. ground paprika
1/4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

A nice treat, or a meal.

  1. Juice the lemon, reserve liquid.
  2. Add split peas to water in a medium pot.
  3. Add garlic and stir.
  4. Add spices and simmer. 20 minutes for peas, 10 for squash (so, add in these in stages)

I imagine that bacon, more oil, a crip a/o crusty garnish, or even a little butter could work well here. Actually crisp, seasoned toasts of bread would work amazingly (crostini, for example). I’m avoiding indulgence and sticking to the basic recipe, however.

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Beyond Bland – Bolding Red Beans

I’ve been working with the lowly (but protein-rich and low-fat) red bean. You know, the red bean of “red beans and rice” fame. Out of the can they’re fine, but a little on the bland side. I came up with some decent ideas, but tonight’s seems to be right on track. Very easy to prepare and in no way dull. Works as a main, or an intriguing side.

Bold Red Beans

1 can 16 oz Red Beans (the basic no sauce no fat low calorie treat)
3 Large Jalapeños, 1/4″ diced
3 Green onions, diced
1 teaspoon Tarragon
Juice of one large lemon
Juice of one small lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
A few dashes ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

After your prep work, it couldn’t be any simpler. Add to a small pot and simmer over medium heat until your jalapeños are slightly under-done. I like the faint crunch.

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