Sunday, February 13, 2011

Day 6: Storage

Storage
Food Saver: Vacuum sealer
Green bags: foods stay fresher and last a little longer
Freezer bags
Canisters
Glass/Plastic containers:
If you use plastic, look for the code on the bottom. The lower the number, the safer it is. 
Veggies best not stored in the fridge:
Tomatoes
Onions
Avocados (unless you want to stop the ripening process)
Potatoes

Today's Recipe
Hummus
Inspired by Everyday Wholesome Eating, by Kim Wilson

Ingredients
1 can chick peas (drained)
1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon (1/4 cup)

Directions

1. Puree all indredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add liquid from canned beans if mixture is too thick.
3. Before serving you may drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil over top
and sprinkle with paprika in a serving dish (optional).

A great dip for pita bread, tortilla chips and vegetables.