THE VOLUPTUOUS VEGETARIAN: giant lima beans

Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

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Sunday, 6 October 2013

Creamy Leeks and Limas with Sweet potato

2 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup finely diced cabbage
4 cups giant lima beans, soaked
1 bunch leaks, finely sliced (wash well, use only the tender parts. Save the tough parts for making soup broth or stock
4 cups sweet potatoes, diced

1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp marjoram
1/2 cup coconut butter
2 cups water

Thursday, 7 March 2013

Giant Lima Beans with Cabbage and Sweet Potato -- mellow rich crock pot

Another decadent crockpot. Yum!!!!

2 tbsp finely minced garlic
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
4 cups giant limas
500 g frozen green peas

6 cups finely chopped green cabbage
6 cups diced sweet potato

1/2 cup coconut butter
1/2 cup almond butter
4 cups hot water

4 tsp sea salt
black pepper
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder

at the end add 2 tbsp lime juice

directions:

1. layer the ingredients
2. combine the almond butter, coconut butter, water, sea salt, chili powder, cumin, pepper and pour over the ingredients, sprinkle with rosemary
3. cook on high for 6 hours
4. add the lime juice and stir in

Friday, 21 December 2012

Crockpot Stew -- giant lima beans in the pink

You are probably sick of me going on about the goings on in my crockpot. But let me tell you that this one is too good to miss. Imagine the satisfying toothsome texture of giant limas simmered in a stew of veggies, tomato sauce, and coconut milk. The coconut milk mellows the bite of the tomato sauce, and the veggies all add sweetness and texture. Truly a delicious combination. Yo, vegans!!

ingredients:

3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil

3 cloves of garlic, very finely minced

1 large onion, very finely chopped

500 g frozen green peas

4 cups giant lima beans soaked but not cooked (bring to a boil in plenty of water for 2 minutes then turn off heat and soak for 1 hour. Rinse well)

2 cups diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups diced sweet potato

3 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp herbe de provence

4 cups tomato sauce (either make it using tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, or take some out of your freezer)

400 ml coconut milk

1. layer the ingredients in the order listed
2. cook for 4-6 hours on high in your crockpot

THE VOLUPTUOUS VEGETARIAN