(DRY ROASTED) TAMARI PARTY MIX! 🎉 / February 28, 2019 by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

(DRY ROASTED) TAMARI PARTY MIX! | dolly and oatmeal

i made this party muix the other day on a whim. all i really wanted to do was attempt dry-roasting nuts. for whatever reason, i had it stuck in my head that a dry roast required some sort of fancy machinery. when in fact is really just involves an oven, or a hot skillet and a flame.

there are these little bags of dry roasted tamari almonds that i buy at the store that cost way too much for the teeny portion you pay for. so for curiosity’s sake, and to save a few dollars, i decided to dry-roast my own almonds at home. and i actually liked them better. the store-bought variety lacks consistency. the tamari doesn’t seem to cover each and every almond (first world problems, i know). i then thought how delicious this would be in party mix form. it took a couple of iterations to find which nuts to use and whether to roast the preztels or not. and what i discovered was: don’t use walnuts. maybe it’s a personal preference, but walnuts and tamari isn’t my thing. and roasting the pretzels isn’t necessary at all.

but really, the best part about this party mix? each and every nut and pretzel is coated with an even amount of tamari. that wonderful umami flavor shines through with every bite, as well as the lovely flavor that roasting nuts offers. it’s really the perfect little snack to bring along wherever you’re going, full of healthy fats that keep you full and thriving. plus, who doesn’t love a party mix!? ;)

happy end of february, loves! xo

(dry roasted) tamari party mix | gf & v

you could use any nuts you prefer here, but as i noted above, i tried a mix that involved walnuts and really didn’t like how the walnuts and tamari tasted together. i think next time i’ll try a version that add cereal too, i think it would just add to the “party” vibe, and be perhaps be more kid-friendly ;)

| makes roughly 5 cups |

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw pecans
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup gluten-free pretzels (or pretzels of choice)
5 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

method

preheat oven to 300°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
spread the almonds, cashews, peanuts and pecans evenly into 1 of the baking sheets. toast in the oven for 10 minutes. remove the nuts from the oven and use a spatula to turn them over. place them back in the oven for another 7-8 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant (if you’re using a convection oven the cook time will likely be shorter; check the nuts after about 4-5 minutes on the second go round).
remove the nuts from the oven, and turn oven off.
place the nuts in a large bowl. add the pretzels and pour in the tamari sauce. use a rubber spatula to mix evenly, until everything is lightly coated, and only a small amount of tamari remains at the bottom of the bowl.
divide the party mix evenly between the two baking sheets and place back in the warm oven to dry for 10 minutes. remove and flip party mix over; place back in the oven to dry for another 8-10 minutes.
once completely dry, remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing, about 1 hour.
store the party mix in air tight containers at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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KABOCHA SQUASH TAHINI / February 7, 2019 by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

(BEAN-LESS) KABOCHA SQUASH HUMMUS | dolly and oatmeal

we’re coming in hot this week with this bean-less (!!) hummus! why bean-less? mostly because i can’t really do beans without severe stomach pains, but also because while i was on this bean-less hummus journey i found that a hummus without chickpeas can in fact taste like magic, AND have a similar whipped consistency to traditional hummus. hence, me sharing this recipe with you!

if you haven’t noticed around here, i loooove kabocha squash over all other winter squash. it’s slightly sweet and earthy, and has the most luscious texture, which lends itself so nicely to a fluffy, creamy hummus. all we did here was remove the chickpeas, and in its place, added roasted kabocha squash. all that’s added is a good bit of tahini (the more the merrier), lemon juice, garlic, some ground cumin, and some water to thin it all out some. it’s blended up in a food processor, and can stay in your fridge for up to 4 days. you can add just about any seasonings you like, whether that’s swapping in some smoked paprika for the cumin, maybe some roasted shallots for the garlic, or swapping the kabocha with another winter variety (although i do nudge you to give the kabocha squash a go if you can get your hands on one).

happy february, loves! xo

KABOCHA SQUASH TAHINI | v & gf

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kabocha squash is my preference here, but if you can’t easily access it, then using acorn, or butternut squash will be just as good. you could also use one medium-sized sweet potato as well.

| makes about 1 1/2 cups |

1/2 large kabocha squash, cut in half (or 1 small kabocha squash, cut in half

avocado or olive oil

1/3 cup tahini paste

1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

salt & pepper

water, to thin

toppings:

toasted pumpkin seeds

extra virgin olive oil

thyme sprigs

rosemary sprigs

method

preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. oil the cut sides of the squash, and place cut side down. cook for 45 minutes - 1 hour, until it’s tender when pricked with a sharp knife. remove from the oven and let cool completely.

once cool, scoop the seeds and the stringy bits from the center of the squash and discard. then scoop out the flesh and place it into the cup of food processor fitted with a metal “s” blade. add the tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt & pepper. blend, drizzle in the water through the spout, a little at a time, scarping down the sides as you go, until you get a smooth consistency. taste and add more lemon juice, salt, pepper, spices, if need be.

scoop hummus into a large lidded container. store in the fridge for up to 4 days. once ready to serve, let it sit out at room temp for roughly 30 minutes. give it a good stir, then plate your hummus and top with a drizzle of olive oil, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs. serve with crackers, fresh sliced veggies, or warm crusty bread :)

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AVOCADO-KALE PESTO PASTA (VEGAN) / January 31, 2019 by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

AVOCADO-KALE PESTO PASTA (VEGAN) | dolly and oatmeal

i used to love making dinner on a whim. looking inside my refrigerator for something that inspired me to make meal. i wish that were the case these days, sadly it’s not. if i’m honest, sometimes i mourn the simpler days where life wasn’t constantly feeling like a hustle, but i know that things will inevitably shift, and that perhaps i may look back on this period in some nostalgic way. i have a feeling a lot of you can relate. whether that’s because you have a family, a demanding job, or just don’t find cooking all that fun.

this is why this dinner recipe comes in clutch! i’ve made it countless times now, and i love its heartiness, you may be asking: what’s the difference between this pesto pasta versus any other pesto pasta. my resounding answer is: AVOCADO! i don’t know about you, but every time i eat pasta for dinner, i end up grabbing a snack about an hour later. i’ve been adding more healthy fats, protein, and fiber to my meals to help keep my blood sugar in check, and ever since doing so, i’m less likely to be likely to noshing on something i’m not even hungry for.

so let’s talk avocado-pesto. there’s an entire avocado mushed up in this recipe which adds richness, and also a good amount of healthy fat. you may be curious if this is just mushed up avocado flavored with basil, or if it even resembles pesto. in the traditional sense, no, this is not your grandmother’s pesto (but we’re rolling with the times, and building off classics to make new classics - amiright!?). we add a cup each of basil and kale, they’re blended up with toasted pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. we reserve some pasta water to thin it out a bit, which dilutes it a bit, but not too much that it doesn’t perfectly cover every strand of fettuccine. true love in the form of green pesto pasta sauce! i really hope you get the chance to make this one :)

big love! xo

avocado-kale pesto pasta | v & gf

there are so many ways to go about making pesto. if kale isn’t your thing or don’t have it on hand, add spinach, arugula, or more basil. you could even swap the toasted pine nuts for walnuts. there are a variety of ways you could go about making this pesto - just don’t skip the avo!

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| serves 2-4 |

pesto

1 ripe avocado
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1 cup torn kale (from about 3 big leaves), packed
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper

pesto pasta

1/2 cup avocado-kale pesto
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
1 package gluten-free pasta of choice (i personally love capello’s fettuccine)
1/4 cup baby arugula
handful toasted pine nuts

method

in a food processor fitted with a metal “s'“ blade, combine the avocado, basil, kale, pine nuts, lemon juice, and 2 garlic cloves. cover with the fitted lid, and blend; with the processor on, drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated. stop the machine and scrape down the sides, add salt and pepper to taste and blend again until smooth and creamy. taste and add more salt, pepper, and/or lemon juice if necessary.
cook pasta according to the instructions on the box until al dente (don’t forget to skim 1/4 cup of pasta water from the pot before you drain the pasta). drain the pasta and run it under cool water. while the pasta is draining, whisk together the 1/2 cup of pesto with the 1/4 cup of pasta water in a serving bowl until combined. add the pasta and toss until completely covered in the pesto.
taste and add more salt if necessary, top with arugula, and pine nuts, then serve while hot. (store leftover pesto in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 4 days.)