APRIL 24, 2024
HUMMUS MAKES A HEALTHY, EASY SNACK BY DONNA ERICKSON
SIMPLE, CONVENIENT SALADS
TO CELEBRATE SPRING FAMILY FEATURES Letting in a little fresh air with
fluffy grains of Minute Instant
beans, tuna and hard-boiled egg.
an open window or a screen door
Jasmine Rice, ready in just 5
is a sure sign of spring, allowing
minutes to keep your dinner
the natural sights and smells of the
schedule on track. Aromatic white
outdoors to accompany you at the
rice provides a distinct scent,
dinner table. Take that open-air
perfect texture and delicious taste
freshness to new heights this
that’s fast, fragrant, flavorful and
Pomegranate and Arugula Rice Salad
spring by pairing it with your own
fluffy. It’s simply precooked then
Prep time: 10 minutes
signature spins on salad season.
dried with nothing added but
Cook time: 5 minutes
convenience to help you get tasty
Servings: 8
For example, this Tuna and Rice
Tip: Serve salad over bed of mixed greens, if desired.
meals on the table quickly.
Nicoise Salad offers a new take on tuna salad with olive tapenade,
Requiring just 15 minutes to
It might not be a bad idea to include a globe or an atlas when you start pulling together the simple ingredients for making hummus with your kids and their friends. Cooking with an international twist is such a perfect opportunity to teach children about geography, history and current events. It’s also a chance to talk about the rich and varied traditions that exist all over the world. This recipe is simple to prepare, and your kids will love it. Just toss the ingredients into the blender and let it whirl. As the garlic cloves and chickpeas blend together, questions may abound, such as: “What is the Middle East in the middle of?” This is where your maps come into the mix. In the Middle East and here, hummus is eaten as a snack or a side dish. It is often served with pita bread, the kind with a little pocket inside. You can fill it with cheese, meat and tabouli salad at lunchtime or, as in this case, use it as a “dipper.” It’s kind of like chips and dip.
capers, tomatoes, green beans and
prepare, this salad is ready in an
cherry tomatoes. Its calling card:
instant and serves up to eight
swapping out potatoes in favor of
HUMMUS
people, making it a solution for
Minute Yellow Rice Cups, which
anything from family gatherings
cook up fast as a convenient and
to meal prepping for a busy
flavorful alternative that saves the
week ahead.
Makes about 2 cups 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste); look for it near the peanut butter aisle or the international foods section of your market 2-3 fresh garlic cloves 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 2 tablespoons of water or liquid from drained chickpeas 1 teaspoon salt
2
cups Minute Instant Jasmine Rice
chore of washing, peeling and
1/3 cup olive oil
boiling potatoes. Fully cooked and packaged in BPA-free cups, it features white rice lightly seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder
Find more spring salads and
3
tablespoons balsamic vinegar
other flavorful, convenient recipes
2
tablespoons minced red
by visiting MinuteRice.com.
and turmeric for a delightful taste
onion
Tuna and Rice Nicoise
ready in just 1 minute. As a perfect recipe for those who love veggies, this dish combines classic salad freshness
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
teaspoon honey
Salad
1/2 teaspoon salt
Prep time: 4 minutes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook time: 1 minute
1
bag (5 ounces) arugula
Servings: 1
1
cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
with olive tapenade for a briny bite in every mouthful. Canned tuna
1
cup Minute Yellow Rice Cups
mixes with bursts of capers, hard-
2
tablespoons balsamic
Prepare rice according to
dressing
package directions. Cool
sweet cherry tomatoes capped off
2
tablespoons olive tapenade
completely, about 10 minutes.
with tart balsamic dressing to
1
teaspoon capers, drained well
round out the dish.
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
boiled egg, crisp green beans and
In large bowl, whisk oil,
1/2 cup frozen green beans,
vinegar, red onion, mustard, honey,
thawed
If you love the taste of crisp, peppery arugula, this Pomegranate
1
salt and pepper.
can (3 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
and Arugula Rice Salad is 1
practically perfect. Your favorite green shines alongside a delicious
Add rice, arugula and
hard-boiled egg, cut into
pomegranate seeds to bowl; toss to
wedges
coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with almonds.
mix of sweet pomegranate seeds, Heat rice according to package
crisp almonds and tart balsamic dressing that’s ideal for a starter or
Tips: For added flavor, top
directions.
salad with crumbled goat or blue
side, or you can add a preferred In medium bowl, combine rice,
protein to turn it into a satisfying
cheese.
balsamic dressing, tapenade and
main course.
Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun.
capers. Mix well.
To cool rice quickly, spread
Incredibly colorful with a lively taste, bright flavors mingle with
Here’s the fun: Let your child roll the lemon back and forth on the counter to get the juices flowing. Cut it in half and squeeze it on a manual juicer. Pour 1/4 of a cup of the juice into a blender. Pour in the oil and add the tahini. It’s garlic time now. Pop out a nice big clove from the bulb. Press a spatula down hard on the clove and give it a major whack! Peel off the garlic skin, roughly chop the garlic and drop it into the blender. Add another clove or two according to taste. Toss in the drained chickpeas, water or liquid from the chickpeas, and salt; then give everything a spin until smooth. Serve with warm pita bread. Extra Tips: Use as a dip for crisp vegetables or as a spread on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise or butter. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cumin for a different flavor. ***
Top with cherry tomatoes, green
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evenly on parchment paper-lined
(c) 2024 Donna Erickson
baking sheet.
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