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Peach Cucumber and Crab Parfait with Easy Garlic Aioli

August 26, 2017 By Donna Leave a Comment

cucumber mango parfait

Treat youself this summer by trying a savory parfait. Yes, I am serious. Savory parfaits are delicious, and a fabulous way to do a no-cook dinner.

This parfait has a delightful combo of chunks of mango, crab, avocado and peaches. But wait. The deliciousness does not end there. Then, you make an easy garlic aioli to spoon between the layers. Now that is an easy summer dinner at its finest.

You could try other summer veggies from your garden as well. I like the idea of tomatoes and cucumbers in the mix. And maybe some sweet red bell peppers? Let your imagination run wild, I say.

You could also throw in cubes of bread to make this more like a trifle texture. Good thing summer is not over yet!

EASY GARLIC AIOLI

1 large egg
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients except oil in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender on high, slowly stream in the olive oil, and continue to blend until the aioli is thick.  Chill before using. Stores in fridge for one month.

Peach Cucumber and Crab Parfait with Garlic Aioli
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Author: Donna
Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except oil in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender on high, slowly stream in the olive oil, and continue to blend until the aioli is thick.  Chill before using. Stores in fridge for one month.
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Other bloggers do savory parfaits:

Savoury Yoghurt Parfaits, Archana’s Kitchen
Chicken Salad Parfaits, Take a Megabite
Minty Chickpea Parfaits, Passionate About Baking

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Filed Under: Entrees, Salads Tagged With: crab parfait, peach parfait, savory parfait

Almond Butter Sweet Potato Stew (Vegan) (Whole 30)

September 29, 2015 By Donna Leave a Comment

Almond Butter Sweet Potato Stew

 

Almond butter is one of my favorite ingredients – not just for slathering on toast, but to add healthy richness to so many dishes. This vegan stew is so hearty and the flavors and textures just scream FALL!

Oh sure, I have made plenty of veggie soups before using vegetable stock. I love using veggie stock, when you’re in a time crunch and you need to buy stock at the store, it is so much more flavorful than your average purchased chicken stock. I have even made a frugal veggie stock using vegetable scraps and corn cobs. No, I am not making that up.

I had never added a dollop of almond butter – upping the flavor and richness dramatically. This hearty stew is so delicious that once you try it, it  will become a fall favorite in your kitchen. Perfect for a Meatless Monday supper! Guaranteed.

Almond Butter Sweet Potato Stew (Vegan) (Whole 30)
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
Author: Donna
Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 6 to 8 small red bliss potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 32 ounces vegetable stock
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot over medium high heat, saute shallot in oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add cumin, sweet potatoes and red potatoes and saute until soft but still firm. Add in kale and cook another few minutes until kale is softened.
  2. Whisk together the vegetable stock, almond butter, hot sauce and coconut milk. Stir into stew. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Other sweet potato stews:

Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Naturally Ella
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew, Perfect Pantry
Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Stew, Mother Rimmy

 

Filed Under: Paleo, Soups and Stews, Whole 30 Tagged With: fall soup, sweet potato soup, sweet potato stew, vegan soup, Vegan stew, whole 30 soup, whole 30 stew

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