Hummus (mashed chickpeas)
Preparation time : 30 minutesCooking time : 120 minutes
Ingredients ( 6/8 ) :
- 500 g chickpeas
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 lemons
- Very fruity olive oil or sesame oil
- paprika
- Chilli powder
- Black olives
Preparation of the recipe:The night before, soak the chickpeas in cold water .
Put the bay leaf and 1 clove garlic in 2 liters of cold water, boil and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.Add Salt and pepper halfway .
Drain the chickpeas, keep the cooking water .
blend the chickpeas , put in a saucepan and heat gently .Incorporate 10 cl of warm oil while whipping, add in a little cooking juice and lemon juice .
Crush the garlic in a mortar with 2 tablespoons of oil , add it to the saucepan off the heat, sprinkle 1 pinch of pepper .
Serve sprinkled with paprika, garnished with black olives and accompanied by lemon quarters.Not to mention the toast or Lebanese bread !
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
And another great recipe for everybody^^
Sliced fennel with tuna
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients (6 persons):
- 5 fennel bulbs
- 600 g of tuna in oil
- 150 g of olives
- 4-5 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 9 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped chives and onions (or spring onions)
- Salt and pepper
Preparation of the recipe:
Finely chop the fennel and mix in flaked tuna and olives.
Emulsify the oil with vinegar, salt, pepper and chives.
Sprinkle the salad with the vinaigrette and let marinate for 15 minutes before serving.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients (6 persons):
- 5 fennel bulbs
- 600 g of tuna in oil
- 150 g of olives
- 4-5 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 9 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped chives and onions (or spring onions)
- Salt and pepper
Preparation of the recipe:
Finely chop the fennel and mix in flaked tuna and olives.
Emulsify the oil with vinegar, salt, pepper and chives.
Sprinkle the salad with the vinaigrette and let marinate for 15 minutes before serving.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
recipes for diabetics and others too^^
Recipes suitable for diabeticsDiabetes is a disease that requires a specific and restrictive diet . It needs heavy discipline in food choices and sometimes hinders the
culinary imagination as diabetic recipes always seem unsavory orhard to execute.Thus, I selected 6 recipes
that have been adapted for people with diabetes so that you can continue
to enjoy your favorite recipes (which does not have changed that
much , do not worry !) .But before we get into the nitty-gritty , here are some essential knowledge to eat better with diabetes tips :- Eat legumes who have a low glycemic index and are high in fiber (lentils,red beans, peas , chickpeas ...) .
- Add oats or wheat in your preparations.
- Try new foods (quinoa, bulgur , Jerusalem artichokes , sweet potatoes ...) .
- Make soup a complete meal by adding red beans , whole pasta, fish or chicken .
- Season without fat : orange juice , lemon juice , mustard, vinegar , white cheese 0% , stirred yoghurt , tomato sauce , garlic, basil , parmesan , parsley, shallot ...
Tomato and avocadot tartare
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Ingredients (4 personnes):
- 6 round tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- Some pine
- 1 onion
- Parmesan
- Pesto Sauce
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Half lemon
Preparation of the recipe:
Cut 2 avocados into small cubes and mix them with lemon juice.
Scald the tomatoes, peel and cut into small cubes. Put the cubes tomatoes away in a strainer, sprinkle with salt and let drain for 15 min.
Mix the avocado cubes, tomatoes, pine nuts and onion in a bowl. Season with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
Divide among 4 glasses or ramekins and refrigerate.
When ready to serve, unmold on the plates, garnish with parmesan and a drizzle of pesto sauce and voila!!!
- Add oats or wheat in your preparations.
- Try new foods (quinoa, bulgur , Jerusalem artichokes , sweet potatoes ...) .
- Make soup a complete meal by adding red beans , whole pasta, fish or chicken .
- Season without fat : orange juice , lemon juice , mustard, vinegar , white cheese 0% , stirred yoghurt , tomato sauce , garlic, basil , parmesan , parsley, shallot ...
Tomato and avocadot tartare
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Ingredients (4 personnes):
- 6 round tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- Some pine
- 1 onion
- Parmesan
- Pesto Sauce
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Half lemon
Preparation of the recipe:
Cut 2 avocados into small cubes and mix them with lemon juice.
Scald the tomatoes, peel and cut into small cubes. Put the cubes tomatoes away in a strainer, sprinkle with salt and let drain for 15 min.
Mix the avocado cubes, tomatoes, pine nuts and onion in a bowl. Season with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
Divide among 4 glasses or ramekins and refrigerate.
When ready to serve, unmold on the plates, garnish with parmesan and a drizzle of pesto sauce and voila!!!
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