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Fall Harvest Salad - Video

Hey, did you guys notice the new box over in the top right hand corner of the page?? 

The one that is titiled "Food Focus"??  Let me tell you all about it... cause I'm really excited!

Basically, here's the deal:

Every month I am going to chose a nutritious ingredient (this month it is the sweet potato) but it could be anything; a fruit, a veggie, a grain... whatever.

Then I'll shoot a "101 Video" breaking down the basics of the ingredient; what it is, what to look for when you buy it and most importantly, what the heck to do with it! AND then, I'll shoot another video using the ingredient of the month to make a "QuickBite".

I'll use the entire month to play with different recipe ideas and tips using the chosen ingredient which I'll then post as written recipes as they develop. And ofcourse I'll pull up any recipes from the archives that use the ingredient as well!!!

The "Food Focus" Box in the upper right hand corner will be where I show case it all; the videos, recipes, and articles that refer to the "ingredient of the month".

How cool is that??

I'm really excited because I think this will be a great way to really get to know different nutritious ingredients and lots of ways to incorporate them into your everyday kitchens... and if you guys want, you can share whatever ideas, recipes, tips, etc. that you have using the ingredient as well!! This way we all get to learn as we go... including me!

SO, what do you think?? Tell me, tell me, tell me.... I want to know!!

(On another note, this recipe is from the archives...it's the perfect example of cook once, eat twice.)

Fall Harvest Salad - Video

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup dried, toasted and chopped pecans
2 cups pre-cooked barley
1 diced and roasted sweet potato
1 tsp ground cumin
A couple tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Pre heat oven to 450. 

Clean and cut sweet potato into one inch cubes. Spread on a baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil or cooking spray, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl combine garlic, red bell pepper, peas, pecans, barley and sweet potatoes.  Season with salt, pepper, cumin and a little extra virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and enjoy!

Serves 6.

 


Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 185; Total Fat: 7.5g; Saturated Fat: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 14mg; Carbohydrate: 28.1g; Dietary Fiber: 5.2; Sugars: 6; Protein: 3.8g

Other recipes you may enjoy:
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Butternut Squash Chili w/ Kale
Black Bean and Quinoa Pita Pockets (video)
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Quick Veggie Brown Rice

Comments

Anonymous :

Dani,
I absolutely LOVED this dish! Very easy and quick to throw together, and absolutely delicious! The cumin and olive oil brought it all nicely together. Keep more vegetarian dishes coming!!

posted on December 5, 2006 8:14 PM

Marcia :

Dani, I made this last night and it was great! I made it with some grilled chicken and added some red grapes as another side and it was so good, and very healthy! Thanks again

posted on October 24, 2007 6:25 AM

Dani :

Marcia - Yum...grilled chicken and red grapes sound like a great way to round this salad out...I haven't made this in a while, but I think I'm gonna have to make it this weekend;).

posted on October 24, 2007 6:45 AM

Karen :

I think your idea is great, and sounds like a good way to serve your readers with good information and inspiration.

Plus, I personally love sweet potatoes. (who doesn't?!)

posted on December 13, 2007 7:17 AM

Dani Spies :

Karen - Thanks...that's the goal! And I here ya on the sweet potatoes, they're too good!

posted on December 13, 2007 7:36 AM

Kaman :

This looks SO delicious. I think I will microwave mine for lunch though, because it's really cold in Michigan right now! I need something that will warm my tummy. :)

posted on December 13, 2007 11:18 AM

Karina :

Sweet potatoes = love 'em. Very n-i-i-i-c-e!

posted on December 15, 2007 1:11 PM

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posted on January 28, 2008 6:25 AM

Kay :

Sounds and looks wonderful. Our vegetarian daughter is moving back home and I'm looking for recipes that everyone will love and I think this is one to add to my list. Thanks! Keep 'em coming :D
BTW, find a Pampered Chef person near you and purchase an "oil mister". It's one of my fav kitchen utensils. I fill it with EVOO and it sprays a fine mist over veggies that I want to roast. That way all the veggies get an even spray without a heavy dosing. (just my fyi for you)

posted on October 6, 2008 3:03 PM

Dani :

Kay - You know, I've been wanting to buy one of those forever... now that you've brought it out I am definitely going to get one this week!

posted on October 6, 2008 6:40 PM

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