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Red Velvet Beet Smoothie Bowl
This vibrant smoothie bowl is perfect for breakfast or a snack and looks beautiful!
Ingredients:
-1 cup red beets
-1 cup strawberries
-1/2 cup almond milk
-3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
-1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut the beets into small cubes and place them in a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly.
4. In a food processor, combine the beets, strawberries, almond milk, white chocolate chips, ground flaxseeds, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Chickpea Blondies
These easy-to-make blondies are made with chickpeas, making them a healthy alternative to traditional brownies.
Ingredients:
-1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
-1/4 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
-2 ounces white chocolate, chopped
-1 tablespoon coffee liqueur or espresso powder
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until they are a thick paste.
- Transfer the chickpea mixture to a bowl.
- Add in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix well.
- With wet hands, mix in the butter until it is fully incorporated.
- Stir in the white chocolate, coffee liqueur, or espresso powder and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
Vegan Spring Rolls
These vegan spring rolls are a great appetizer or side dish to any romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.
Ingredients:
-1 package of vegan spring roll pastry (or homemade)
-2 cups cooked jasmine rice
-1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
-3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
-1/2 cup grated carrots
-1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
-1/4 cup soy sauce
-1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the jasmine rice. Cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the green onions, sesame seeds, carrots, and mushrooms to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the soy sauce and rice vinegar and season with salt if desired. Remove the skillet from heat and let cool completely before assembly.
4. Place the spring roll pastry on a work surface and spoon 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling into each wrapper. Roll up tightly, tucking in sides as you go.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Shallow fry spring rolls until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Crab And Asparagus Pappardelle
This flavorful seafood pasta dish is sure to make a romantic dinner for two.
Ingredients:
-1/2 pound fresh or dried pappardelle noodles
-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
-1 medium onion, finely chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-3/4 pound crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
-1 1/2 cups asparagus tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the pappardelle noodles for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and stir in the crabmeat, asparagus tips, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
3. Toss the cooked pasta with the seafood mixture and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Impressing Your Date With These Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes Is Too Easy!
In conclusion, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your love for someone special by cooking them something delicious. From vegan spring rolls and pappardelle pasta to brownies and truffles, plenty of healthy recipes will swoon your date! So show them how much you care this Valentine’s Day with these tasty treats. Bon Appétit!
