Curry Hummus

 

Ingredients

1 14 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbs tahini
2 cloves garlic
about 3 tbs vegetable stock/water
1/2 tbs olive oil
yellow curry paste

(or 2-4 tsp curry powder, 1 pinch cumin, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 1 pinch turmeric, a bit more oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper).

How to make Curry Hummus

This is so delicious and so easy to make.  It is perfect for bringing to a party or to keep in the fridge for a healthy snack.

In a tall container, combine all ingredients and puree with an immersion blender.  If you do not have an immersion blender, go buy one, but in the mean time, you can use a food processor.  (It will not be as creamy though).  Just be sure to add the oil slowly after all of the ingredients are pureed.

Garnish with some cayenne, cabbage, green onion, or whatever else you like!

Serve with pita chips, veggies, and breads.  Enjoy!

Kale and Barley Soup

 

Ingredients

2 tbs butter
1 white onion
1 shallot
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tbs curry powder
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
3/4-1 cup pearl barley
3 bay leaves
1 tbs vegetarian worcestershire sauce
2 carrots
1 stalk celery
3 leaves of chopped kale
1 green bell pepper
2 tsp celery salt
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp dried Italian seasonings
pepper to taste

How to make Kale and Barley Soup

This is a healthy and rich recipe that can be modified for any vegetable tastes.  I often add cannellini beans for some extra protein.

In a large dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat.  Add diced onion and shallots and saute for about 4 minutes.  Then add the garlic and curry powder and saute for a few minutes more.  Then add the tomatoes in juice, vegetable stock, water, worcestershire sauce, Italian seasonings, bay leaves, celery salt, garlic salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.  Add the barley and reduce to a simmer.  The barley takes a while to cook, so I wait a while to add my vegetables so they don't get soggy.

After about 20 minutes, add the carrot and celery.  Cook until barley is nearly tender.  Then add the bell pepper and kale and cook until all ingredients are thoroughly cooked.

Enjoy!