Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Hummus

1 can chickpeas, partially drained
1 T. tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 T. lemon juice
1 T. olive oil
1/2 t. salt
2-3 cloves smashed garlic (I use a couple more)

Blend up ingredients in food processor (I use my immersion blender). Drizzle with olive oil, if you like, and dust with paprika.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Quick Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes

Quick Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes (from Healthy Cooking)

Notes from mom: I used the buttermilk powder from the bulk food store, and that worked good. I also reduced the fat count because I forgot to put the egg and oil in after the oats soaked in the buttermilk, and they were still really good pancakes!

2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup raisins

In a small bowl, combine oats and buttermilk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg subtitute and oil; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the wet ingredients just until moistened; add raisens.

Pour batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown.

Makes 12 pancakes. Serving size 2 pancakes = 7 grams fat.