Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Summerfest Raw Bar Day 3

Lunch


Puttanesca Stuffed Peppers
Cantaloupe Rose Soup with Blueberry Cream
Raw Ravioli with Sundried Tomato Sauce
Hemp Energy Balls


Here's an alternate ravioli recipe using beets.

Golden Beet Ravioli with Sundried Tomato Filling


These colorful and versatile savory treats add a splash of color and depth of flavor to any meal, whether served as an appetizer, the main course or atop an amazing salad.  The rich mixture of sundried tomatoes and fresh basil is an unbeatable combination.
The Raviolis:
  • 3 to 4 medium sized golden beets
The Filling:
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked 2-4 hours
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked 4-6 hours
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pepper
Preparation:
  • Peel beets and slice horizontally to 1/10 of an inch thickness with a mandolin; set aside.
  • Process remaining ingredients in a food processor until for 30-45 seconds or thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of filling in the middle of a beet slice.  Now add another slice on top of similar size.  Firmly, but with care, press down on the center, spreading the filling.
  • Pinch the beets with thumb and forefinger, going around the ravioli in a circular motion.
  • Repeat as necessary until no filling remains.
  • Dehydrate for 5 hours at 110⁰, checking every 60 minutes to pinch the edges together as needed.




Dinner



Gazpacho
Taco Bar
Pad Thai
Brownie Balls

Here's a super simple, yet satisfying chocolate recipe.

Cashew Golden Raisin Brownie Balls

2 cups walnuts
2 cups dates, pitted
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup golden raisins
Pinch sea salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until a crumbly texture with no large chunks is formed.
2. Using a scoop, or hands, form mixture into balls and place in refrigerator/freezer to set.
3. Top with, or dunk in, optional chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Frosting
1 cup soaked dates
1/3 cup cashews
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
pinch vanilla

1/2 cup water, or more, as needed

1. After soaking the dates add all ingredients to a high speed blender, adding the water in slowly, as needed, and blend as necessary until creamy.

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