Mint Citrus Snap Peas with Pistachios Print 6 LikeDislike By Melissa Joulwan The pick-your-own garden at our CSA Sunrise Farm is twisted with beautiful pea vines right now! Both snow peas and snap peas are on the menu, and I’m delighted to see both of them. They’re two of the three legumes—green beans/wax beans are the other one—that are paleo-friendly (because they’re more pod than pea… YAY!).Snow peas, a.k.a, Chinese pea pods, are the flat ones with the teeny-tiny peas inside. Snap peas, a.k.a., sugar snap peas, are actually a cross between snow peas and garden peas. I love the crunchy texture of snap peas with those plump pearls of sweetness inside.Although both types of edible-pod peas usually show up in recipes for Asian stir-fries, between us friends, I usually just eat my snap peas au natural because they’re so tasty just as they are. But that’s hardly a recipe.Ingredients: snap peas Directions: Wash and eat.So here’s something with a bit more inspiration, something you can share with guests or use to turn a regular dinner into something special. This recipe tastes like summer sunshine: crisp, light, and lemony.It’s also got a kick of mint! There is a gorgeous patch of vibrant green mint growing under the tree behind the barn at the farm, and I found it irresistible. Fresh mint simultaneously reminds me of my dad and my Lebanese great-grandmother, two of the best people to ever walk (and cook) on this plant. And since everything tastes better when nuts are involved, I added crunchy pistachios to the mix, although you can certainly leave them out, or replace them with walnuts or hazelnuts, if pistachios aren’t your thing.
The BEST Roasted CarrotsBy Dana MonseesAs far as vegetables go, roasting them is THE BEST. And these are THE BEST roasted carrots. ever. When I work with clients as a health coach, they’re always looking for new delicious ways to get more vegetables in their life – whether they actual...
Dairy Free High Protein BrowniesBy Megan DensmoreI am a chocoholic. I also am gluten intolerant and very hypoglycemic. I try to be aware of my sugar and dessert intake while in prep for my kettlebell sport competitions. If I am building muscle as an athlete I want to make sure the food I take in ...
Matcha LatteMatcha lattes are popping up on coffee and tea menus everywhere. While the presentation is often so fancy, in reality matcha lattes are easy to make. Just mix matcha with hot water and whisk well. Then add heated milk and sweetener of your choice an...
Sugar Free Spiced Cinnamon Turmeric Apple CiderBy Further FoodWhen it’s a cold afternoon and you’re relaxing by the fire, there is nothing more appealing than having a hot, delicate drink. So try our Spiced Cinnamon Turmeric Apple Cider with Protein Boost, which combines the soothing qualities of apple cide...
No-Cook Vegan Creamy Tomato and Basil SoupBy Christine RoseberryThis month my husband has put himself up to the challenge of a 30 day plant-based diet. At least half of that he is trying to eat raw foods. I have to say I am really impressed with his efforts, he has been doing really well. Mind you, this is coming...
