Sunday, November 20, 2011

Carrot Date Muffins | WholeFoodsMarket.com

 Carrot Date Muffins | WholeFoodsMarket.com

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup melted virgin coconut or high-heat sunflower oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3/4 cup amaranth flour or millet flour
3/4 cup ground almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Method

Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or oil with natural cooking spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place carrots and dates in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse and then blend until finely chopped. Add walnuts and pulse to finely chop. Transfer to a bowl; add oil, eggs and maple syrup, stir to combine completely. In a separate bowl, combine all remaining dry ingredients. Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Per serving: 240 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat , 1.5g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 29g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 6g protein

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

FIG CAKE RECIPES


24 dried figs
24 pitted dates
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Grind figs and dates to a sticky paste in the food processor
Place in bowl and mix in the rest of the ingredients

Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Serve at room temperature
Yield: about 2½ cups

Charoset

Source: "Canadian Living" (Caroline Parry) http://www.canadianliving.com/
Yield: 2 cups



1¼ Cups Raisins
½ Cup Chopped pitted dates
½ Cup Chopped figs
1 Cup Boiling water
1 Teaspoon Grated lemon rind
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice, (approx)
¼ Cup Chopped pecans

In bowl, combine raisins, dates and figs. Pour in water; let stand for 1 hour or until softened

In food processor or blender, and in batches, chop coarsely
In small heavy saucepan, combine chopped fruit mixture with lemon rind and juice
Simmer over low heat, uncovered, stirring often, until charoset tastes rich and fruity, about 15 minutes
Add more lemon juice if desired
Let cool; sprinkle pecans on top

NOTE: Here is a traditional accompaniment to matzo
The lemony flavor is balanced by the sweetness of the dried fruit

Jerusalem Charoset


½ cup dates, chopped
1 cup chopped apples
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped almonds
¼ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons sweet red wine

Combine and refrigerate

Date Haroset



½ pound chopped dates
1 cup golden raisins
½ cup red wine
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup confectioners' sugar



Place the chopped dates and golden raisins in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit thickens to a soft paste. Cool.
Stir nuts and cinnamon into the cooled fruit mixture.
Form paste into small, bite-size balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar.