Day 323 Sugar Glazed Walnuts

Sugar Glazed Walnuts

1/2 Cup Earth Balance, melted
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
4 Cups Walnut Pieces

Ingredients

In a glass dish, combine Earth Balance, sugar and cinnamon.  Microwave 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.  Add the nuts and mix to coat. Microwave for 3 minutes.  Spread on parchment paper and cool.  Store in an airtight container.

Glaze

Goes well with fruit salad.

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Day 145 Green Lentil, Walnut and Arugula Salad

Green Lentil, Walnut and Arugula Salad

1 Cup Green Lentils, cooked
1 Carrot, peeled and cut into ribbons
1/4 Cup Walnut Pieces
4 Cups Arugula, or less depending how big you want your salad
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Toss all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy.

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Did not take a photo of the actual salad.

Day 85 Walnut and Potato Pizza

Walnut and Potato Pizza

1 Cornmeal Dough Pizza Crust, rolled out (Day 84)
1/2 recipe Parsley Pesto (Day 83)
1/2  Cup Walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 Onion, sliced
1/2 Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Russet Potato, baked or microwaved and cubed

Pesto covered and crust crimped

1. Preheat oven and pizza stone to 500F for at least 30 minutes.  Placed rolled dough a pizza peel.  You can use parchment paper for easier transition to the oven.

Ready to bake

2.  Spread the sauce over the dough. Slightly crimp the dough around the border.  Add the toppings.  Cook 15 -20 minutes.  Dough will the browned.  Remove from oven and slice.

Pairs well with Perelada Cava

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