Toasted Maple Walnut and Pear Salad
Thursday, 15 September 2016
| Prep Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
servings |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts halves or pieces
- 2 tbsp maple syrup pure
- 1 Bosc Pear large, cored and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 150 gr Baby Spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In dry frying pan set over medium-high heat, cook walnuts for 5 minutes, stirring often, or until golden and fragrant. Add maple syrup and pear pieces to frying pan; continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently, or until pears are tender. Transfer mixture to bowl to cool completely.
- Place vinegar in another bowl. Whisk in oil, salt and pepper. Add spinach and cooled pear mixture; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
220 Calories
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Healthy (ish) Brownies
Thursday, 01 September 2016
| Prep Time | 25 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Passive Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
servings |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup confectioners (icing) sugar
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, eggs, applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
- Cut into 16 slices and enjoy just one!
Recipe Notes
115 Calories
Maple Salmon
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Passive Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
people |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 pound salmon
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.
Recipe Notes
265 Calories
Footnote:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
