Apps&Snacks (New)- Pt.2/9

Ingredients 6 tbsp. ground flax seeds ½ cup warm water 2 cups cane sugar (or light brown sugar) ½ cup oil ½ cup applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 2 to 2½ cups grated zucchini (~3 medium-sized ones) 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp. cinnamon 2 tsp nutmeg (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins, optional Directions 1. Grease two loaf pans. 2. Mix together flax seeds and warm water. 3. Add sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla; beat well. 4. Add grated zucchini; stir until combined. 5. In a separate...

Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 4 Portobello mushroom caps (about 5 inches in diameter), stems removed 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 cups) 1 red onion, chopped (about 3⁄4 cup) 2 garlic cloves or 1 tsp minced garlic 1⁄2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1⁄2 cup Italian plum tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil 1 oz. fresh spinach leaves, stems removed (about 3⁄4 cup) 1⁄3 cup blue cheese, crumbled (Gorgonzola recommended) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Spray both sides of mushrooms with non-stick cooking...

Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4  Ingredients:Rice Filling 1 cup (250ml) rice (brown or white) 3 cups (750ml) water 20-30 large grape leaves (see note) 3-4 tbsp. (45-60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup (125ml) raisins Zest of 1 lemon Salt to taste 1 tbsp. (15ml) fresh flat-leaf parsley Sauce Juice of 2 lemons 2 tsp of agave 6 tbsp. of olive oil Garlic 1 1/2 cups of vegetable stock 1/4 cup of flour (to thicken) Directions: Filling 1. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover the...