2 Ingredient Mango Sorbet

Hello Miami!

What better to eat in Miami than fresh mango sorbet?

This is so easy and sooooo satisfying. :)

Ingredients:

3 fresh mangos-peeled and seed taken out (or 2 1/2 cups frozen mango, thawed)
2 Tbl lemon juice

Process: Put mango and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Place in a flat freezer safe container. Freeze until ready to eat. Take out and let thaw for about 2 minutes and scoop out.

I topped mine with a little cayenne pepper. Super delicious mix of sweet and spicy.

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Jalapeno, Cilantro Hummus with a Hint of Lemon

Mmm hummus... Need I say more?

This is slightly spicy, so adjust the jalapeno to your taste! :) 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (I use cooked from dry but canned work as well, drain if canned)
1/2 medium sized jalapeno
1 bunch cilantro (leaves only)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
Fresh cracked salt and pepper to taste


Process:
Throw it all in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve with fresh cut veggies or wholesome crackers.
This hummus would also make an awesome topping to a summer sandwich!

Enjoy!

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Spicy, Creamy, Coconut Curry

Someone in my building makes authentic smelling Thai food... YUM! Today the delicious smell was just too overwhelming, so I had to make my own!  This only took me as long as it took for the rice to cook, so 25 mins, start to finish!

Ingredients:

For serving:
1 1/2 cups brown rice (cooked)
3 cups steamed veggies (I used broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and peas)

Curry:
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1 TBL sriracha
2 TBL curry powder (I use yellow)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 handful cilantro


Optional Toppings:
1 bunch cilantro chopped
sprinkle of cashews


Process:
Start your rice and veggies cooking. While they are cooking, add the coconut oil and garlic to a saucepan. Once the garlic becomes golden, reduce heat to medium-low and add coconut milk. Stir. Add lemon juice, sriracha, curry powder, turmeric  cumin, pepper, and cilantro. Stir and let heat. Taste test. Add whatever more spices you think it needs! Let the curry simmer over low until the rice is done cooking.

To serve, pile veggies over rice and ladle curry over top. Top with cilantro, cashews, and cracked salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4, or me and leftovers. ;)  ENJOY!

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Spicy Peanut Stir Fry

I am in LOVE with Thai food. I am in LOVE with peanuts. I am in LOVE with spice. I am in LOVE with Noodles and Company's take on spicy peanutty Thai food. I just love it all. 

Here is my homemade take - minus all the extra calories and fillers!

Spicy Peanut Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg rice noodles (I like that brands that are just rice flour and water)
2 bell peppers (cut into strips)
3 carrots (diced or sliced)
1 pkg mushrooms (sliced)
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli

Spicy Peanut Sauce:
1 cup raw peanuts
1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
1 Tbl tamari (gluten free soy sauce - regular soy sauce will work if you aren't gluten intolerant)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sriracha (or 1/2 tsp more red pepper flakes if you don't have sriracha)
1 tsp minced garlic

PROCESS:

Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile throw all of the vegetables into a skillet and steam or saute until tender. I added a little coconut oil, YUM! While those are getting all soft and delicious, Throw all of the sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy. Once the noodles are done, remove from heat and toss noodles with the sauce to coat. Serve with veggies on top. I LOVE to add cilantro to this (who would have guess, right?) but unfortunately I didn't have any in the house today! Still incredibly delicious!! Enjoy!

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