The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 2 cups raw brown rice, cooked (about 4 2/3 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped Sauce:1 tomato, peeled and seeded1 can (4 ounces) California green chilies,… Continue reading Rice with Green Chili Sauce (Diet for a Small Planet)
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Steamed Greens with Sesame Topping and Orange Slices (Diet for a Small Planet)
The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 1 ½ pounds trimmed greens, sliced (turnip or mustard greens, collards, etc.)1/3 cup toasted sesame seed, ground to meal in the blender1 orange, sliced Steam the greens until barely wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seed meal,… Continue reading Steamed Greens with Sesame Topping and Orange Slices (Diet for a Small Planet)
Mom’s Potato Salad
My update of her salad uses drained yogurt instead of a second cup of mayo. 5 pounds new or red potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup drained yogurt (link to instructions) 1 cup mayonnaise juice of one or two lemons 1 small onion, chopped 1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped fine In a large pot of… Continue reading Mom’s Potato Salad
Drained Yogurt
Line a strainer with a large round coffee filter. Place 2 cups plain (not Greek-style) yogurt in filter. Set the strainer over a bowl, deep enough to allow the liquid (whey) to drain. Keep in fridge overnight. You will wind up with yogurt having almost the consistency of cream cheese. Have some in a bowl… Continue reading Drained Yogurt
Recipes out of the Blond Box 