Showing posts with label arugula. Show all posts
Showing posts with label arugula. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Day 197 Potato Arugula Soup


Potato Arugula Soup

5 Tablespoons Earth Balance
7 Cups Water
3 Leeks, white parts only and slice
6 Ounces Arugula
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 Pounds New Potatoes, coarsely chopped
Pepper to taste
1/4 Cup Chives, sliced
Vegan Sour Cream to garnish
Mixed New Potatoes

1.  Melt the Earth Balance in a pot with 1/2 cup of the water. Add the leeks, arugula and salt ans stew covered for minutes over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook 10 minutes.  Pour the rest of the water in the pot gradually and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Add the chives.

2.  Taste soup and add more salt if necessary. Serve the soup with a grinding of black pepper and a dollop of sour cream.

Pairs well with  Albanian White Wine

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

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.