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macho.
How is it that some folks “skip” lunch? Or any meal for that matter? Are people really that busy? Too bad. For me, I go brain dead as soon as hunger sets in so no food is not an option. When it comes to a mid day meal Im usually looking for something not only fast but filling- tasty and fresh but also substantial and easy to come by. Salads can (and usually do) do the trick but it takes a pretty macho salad to make me feel fed. This particular protein heavy salad is deliciously hearty and always leaves me super satisfied, plus its quick to throw together. Win win. This is another Vegan Yum Yum recipe but I did tweek it just a little by fiddling with the measurements as well as adding raisins. Its better with the raisins I think- the sweetness really compliments the tartness of the lemon.
2 Tbsp oil
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained
5 to 7 artichoke hearts, drained and sliced lengthwise
1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup raisins
1. Heat 1 Tbsp in skillet. Add the chickpeas and cook on medium high for 10 minutes, stirring only occasionally to prevent burning, until the chickpeas are golden brown all over. When done, put them into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Add rest of oil to pan and cook sliced artichoke hearts until browned. Add them to the bowl of chickpeas.
3. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet and then grind them in a food processor. Add the almonds to the artichokes & chickpeas. Next add the raisins. Season the salad with lemon juice and salt. Stir in the chopped parsley and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Posted on November 4, 2010 ()
Seattle is home.
Im a yoga teacher.
My time is spent... horseback riding, writing and reading too much.
Some of my favorite books- Welcome to the Machine (Derrick Jensen), I Know This Much Is True (Wally Lamb), East of the Mountains (David Guterson), Whores and Other Feminists (Jill Nagle), Cunt (Inga Muscio).
I am drawn to...
The Southwestern portion of the US- cacti and desolate dry sprawling earth.
Photography- pictures of people mainly, black and white.
Music- Mostly country. And anything that I can dance to.
Foods that I never tire of- blueberries, figs, squash, tempeh, radicchio, avocado, red grapes, heirloom tomatoes, tahini, olives, walnuts, asparagus, eggplant, cherries, kale, apple butter, pears, mango, mushrooms, melon, brussels sprouts, collard greens, peaches...
I abhor factory farming. To know my food is of utmost importance-where its been, how it was raised...I respect the earth and myself too much to plead ignorance. The family farm is collapsing under the weight of big business. I want to take responsibility for my food and I feel our current system fails to do that. I fully applaud those folks that are still living off the land and providing for their families. Having worked on small farms in the past and seen firsthand what sustainable farming (animal & vegetable) looks like- its apparent that our current conditions are far removed from the original respectable idea. It shows in our tasteless food, our declining health, our damaged environment.
I'm a fan of spicy foods- Indian and Thai cuisine.
My drinks- red wine, dark beer and a good gin neat.
Dessert- nice dark chocolate in small amounts, a fresh piece of fruit. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
Coffee- good ol' fashioned drip, an espresso or an americano...always black.
Cooking, eating, interviews, road trips and photographs- I share my adventures here. I feel fortunate as hell and immensely grateful for the opportunity to visit farms, sample restaurants and meet the truly lovely folks behind it all.
Questions/comments? Email me at: cherie@cheriepicked.com
