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5 Simple Recipes You Can Make With Dehydrated Refried Beans 0

Dehydrated refried beans are quick to prepare and only need 5-10 minutes to cook.  You don’t need to soak overnight. Just simply rehydrate them, and they are ready to cook right from the pack. How cool is that? Furthermore, you can eat them as a snack straight from the pack. The process of dehydrating removes water from refried beans but preserves the nutritional value.

Here are 5 delicious recipes that you can try out with our dehydrated refried beans.

Easy Refried Beans¹

Refried beans are so easy to make. This recipe is quick and gets ready in 25 minutes. They are healthy and perfect for everyone, including gluten intolerant people or vegan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of rehydrated refried beans
• ½ cup of water
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Juice of ½ lime

Method

1. Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onions and salt and cook while occasionally stirring until they soften.
2. Add the garlic, chili, and cumin powder. Cook as you stir for about 30 seconds. Add the beans and water, stir, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Lower the heat and continue to cook the beans. Stir every 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice or salt as per your preference. You can also add some water if the beans are too dry and combine. Cover the lid until you’re ready to serve.

Meat Free Quesadillas²

These meat-free quesadillas are easy and cheap to make. They only require 20 minutes to make.

Ingredients

• 2 cups refried beans mix
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• Sour cream
• A handful of coriander
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

Method

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
2. Add cumin seeds and cook for another minute.
3. Add the rehydrated beans, paprika, and water and cook.
4. Mash the beans with a potato masher to make a rough puree and season.
5. Spread the beans on four of the tortillas. Sprinkle some cheese and coriander on them. Spread some salsa on each then top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Wipe out pan with paper towel
6. Heat the cleaned frying pan once again. Cook each of the 4 quesadillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
7. Cut the tortillas into wedges. Add some extra salsa and use sour cream for dipping.

Baked Refried Beans³

Use precooked dehydrated refried beans to reduce the preparation time. You don’t want to soak your beans for 24 hours to cook them. This works perfectly for those spontaneous side dishes preparation.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rehydrated refried beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon canola/olive oil
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Cilantro or diced tomatoes for garnishing
• ½ cup shredded cheese

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with oil
2. Add oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Toss in onions and garlic and sauté them till soft for about 4 minutes.
3. Add the rehydrated beans to a mixing bowl. Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and onion powder and stir. Toss in the sautéed onions and garlic. You can add hot sauce or taco sauce if you wish.
4. Pour the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the dish with a foil.
5. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil, and then place it back to the oven for another 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with diced tomatoes or a few cilantro leaves. Enjoy

Tostada cups⁴

This recipe with dehydrated refried beans is easy to make. It takes about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 10 warm corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 cups refried beans
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup of salsa

Toppings

• Lettuce/ Sliced olives /sliced onions
• Chopped cilantro
• Low-fat sour cream/ additional salsa

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Press each tortilla into 10 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Spray some cooking spray on the tortillas
3. Bake for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix the chicken with salsa. Add a layer of beans, the chicken mixture, and cheese on each cup.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings with additional salsa or sour cream.

Burrito casserole⁵

This recipe is easy to make. It’s delicious and filling.

Ingredients

• 2 cups refried beans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 8 ounces crescent rolls
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Toppings: lettuce tomatoes, ripe olives

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. In a large pan, cook the beef over low heat till slightly brown. Add the refried beans and mix. Add onion and taco seasoning and stir.
3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll. Place it on a greased 13x9 baking dish and press it to the bottom.
4. Spread the beef and beans mixture over the roll. Sprinkle cheese and bake till golden brown for about 30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle your topping of choice. Enjoy

Try out these recipes with our dehydrated refried beans. They are gluten-free and non-GMO. Apart from being a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, they have a long shelf life with no added preservatives or additives.  They are a good solution during emergencies. You can stock up during this isolation period.

Grab your jar of dehydrated refried beans today from Mother Earth Products Today.

References

1. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220642/quick-and-easy-refried-beans/
2. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/refried-bean-quesadillas
3. https://momsdinner.net/refried-beans/
4. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-tostada-cups/
5. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/burrito-bake/

8 Amazing Banana Recipes You Should Try Today 0

Bananas are delicious, nutritious and versatile. You don’t need to panic when you have overripe bananas. You can turn them into fluffy pancakes, smoothies, or even make pudding. Here are eight banana recipes you can use to make healthy treats for you and your family.

Banana pancakes¹

Overripe bananas are perfect for making delicious pancakes. Sprinkle syrup and toasted pecan nuts to make a delightful treat.  It is easy and only takes about 15 minutes to create 12 pancakes.

For this banana recipe, you will need self-rising flour or alternative, ripe bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, baking powder, salt, and butter for frying. For serving, you need sliced bananas, chopped, and toasted pecan halves.

• 2 ½ cups self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 very ripe bananas
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• butter, for frying

To prepare, sieve the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mash the very ripe bananas in another bowl with a fork until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk them together to create a smooth batter.

Cook the batter in a nonstick pan on medium heat with butter or ghee. Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Stack the pancakes together on the plate and top with banana slices. Pour some maple syrup and top with the pecan nuts. Yummy!

Oatmeal and banana pancakes²

These oatmeal pancakes are great for people who prefer oatmeal to flour. Oatmeal is nutritious and has fiber. It has low sodium level as compared to regular pancakes.  Instead of using maple syrup, you can sprinkle some confectioners’ sugar or honey.  The total time required for preparation and cooking this banana recipe is 14 minutes.

You will need oatmeal flour, finely chopped ripe banana, and chopped walnuts.

• 2 cups complete whole wheat pancake mix
• 1 large firm banana, finely chopped
• ½ cup old-fashioned oats
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

To prepare, make whole wheat pancake batter according to instructions on box. Fold in oats, banana and walnuts. Cook ¼ cup of batter per pancake on a nonstick pan on medium heat. Flip when bubbles appear on surface. Cook on second side until golden brown.

Banana ice cream³

This quick banana ice cream recipe is low fat and super healthy.

You will need ripe bananas, cut into chunks, milk, toasted flaked almonds, and ready-made chocolate sauce or toffee.

• 4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
• 2 tbsp ready-made toffee or chocolate sauce

To prepare, place the banana chunks on a flat tray and cover. Freeze them for about 1 hour or until frozen. Put the frozen banana into a food processor and add milk. Process until they are smooth, creamy texture. Scoop into bowls or glasses. Top with the sauce and almonds.

Banana bread⁴

The pleasant aroma of banana bread is so good that your neighbors will stream in for a taste. This banana recipe makes moist bread, and it is tasty.

You will need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, mashed ripe bananas, buttermilk, canola oil, vanilla, chopped walnuts.

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
• ½ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Additional chopped walnuts, optional

To prepare, Preheat oven to 325 °. Stir together the dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine the eggs, bananas, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients mixture to the flour mixture and combine. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

Pour the batter to a greased loaf pan. You can sprinkle more walnuts if you desire. Bake for about 75 - 90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the bread on a wire rack. Enjoy.

Banana cake⁵

This banana recipe makes energizing, healthy treats for your friends and family

You will need whole wheat flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, an egg, butter, milk, bananas, white chocolate, and cinnamon.

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 medium egg
• ½ stick butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup 2% fat milk
• 2 small ripe bananas, 1 mashed, 1 sliced
• ¾ cup white chocolate, roughly chopped
• cinnamon, for sprinkling

To prepare, preheat the oven to 375°. Put about 8 cupcake liners in a muffin pan. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Beat the egg in a separate bowl; add the melted butter and milk. Add the mashed banana and beat the batter until all is mixed. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and combine. Add ½ cup of the white chocolate.

Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for about 20 minutes or when a skewer comes out clean. Cool them on a wire rack.

Melt the remaining chocolate. Allow it to cool then spread it on the cakes. Add some sliced bananas on each cupcake and sprinkle on cinnamon.

Banana chocolate cake⁶

Perfect when the chocolate craving is driving you nuts. This banana recipe is oil-free and is healthy as a snack or dessert. It incorporates healthy and nutritious whole grains and 1/3 cup less sugar than regular chocolate cakes recipes. It is easy to make in no time. Make this banana recipe a day before you eat it because the texture and rich chocolate flavor is better the next day.

You will need all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, mashed banana, nut butter or oil, vanilla, and chocolate chips. You can use an extra banana and remove the butter oil.

• 1 cup spelt, white, or gluten free All Purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Dutch or additional unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup overripe mashed banana
• 1/4 cup nut butter, oil, or additional banana
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional

To prepare, preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix in the remaining ingredients and combine them properly.  Pour the batter into an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, sprinkle chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 25 minutes and let completely cool. Cover overnight with a towel and eat the next day.

Mango and banana smoothie⁷

You have not made good use of bananas without making a smoothie. Treat yourself to this yummy banana, mango, and pineapple smoothie.

You will need pineapple juice, chopped mango slices, banana, yogurt, and honey.

• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 2 cups frozen chopped peeled mangoes
• 1/2 medium ripe banana
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey

To prepare, combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

Banana punch⁸

This refreshing banana recipe is a delicious and healthy treat out of the ordinary plain fruit juice. The orange and lemonade add that tropical flair. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare.

You will need medium ripe bananas, frozen orange juice, lemonade concentrate, warm water, sugar, chilled pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and orange slices to garnish.

• 6 medium ripe bananas
• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups warm water, divided
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
• 3 bottles (2 liters each) lemon-lime soda, chilled
• Orange slices, optional

To prepare, add the banana, orange juice, and lemonade to a blender and blend till smooth. Put aside half of the mixture. Add the warm water and sugar to the blender and mix till smooth. Pour into freezer safe container and place in the freezer. Do the same with the remaining banana mixture, add to a container, and freeze.

Remove from the freezer an hour before serving. Place frozen banana mixture into punch bowl . Add the pineapple juice and soda and stir until they blend. Garnish with orange slices.

Try out these eight delicious banana recipes with our freeze-dried bananas and share your feedback below. You can also incorporate our freeze dried banana into these banana recipe. To rehydrate 1 cup of banana slices, add 2 cups of water. Grab your pack today.

References

1. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-banana-pancakes
2. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/banana-oatmeal-pancakes/
3. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/quick-banana-ice-cream
4. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/best-ever-banana-bread/
5. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/banana-fairy-cakes
6. https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2020/02/20/chocolate-banana-cake-recipe/
7. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mango-smoothies/
8. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/banana-brunch-punch/

5 Valentine's Day Desserts That Are Sinfully Delicious 0

Fancy gifts and cheesy cards may be everywhere come February 14th, but we all know that the real star of Valentine's Day is good food. And yes, vegetable salads and entree soups are a must when it comes to swooning your S.O., but let's be honest: What we all look forward to the most on this day is dessert! So, if you want to cap off the night in the sweetest way possible (without spending the entire day in the kitchen), these five Valentine's Day desserts are bound to deliver.

1. Strawberry Mousse

Requiring just five ingredients, this Valentine's Day recipe can be a go-to for everyone who has very little time but still wants to impress their beau (or boo). Sometimes keeping it simple yields the best results.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups freeze dried strawberries
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/ tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

• In a bowl, add the strawberries and enough water to cover them. Let them hydrate for 15 minutes, remove excess liquid, and puree them using a fork.
• Next, add the sugar, lime juice, and strawberries to a saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook them, frequently stirring, until you are left with ¾ cup worth of mixture. Set aside to cool.
• Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to a bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in the strawberry mixture and serve it in small cups.

2. Cherry Brownies

Baking brownies may seem like an overkill (especially when you have to prep an entire three-course meal), but this one-and-done variation is literally a Godsend. Ready in almost 30 minutes, this Valentine's Day recipe spares you the hassle but makes no discounts flavor-wise. So, you and your sweetheart won't be disappointed. PS: To make things more exciting, you can make them look like hearts, Cupid's arrows, or your initials.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup coconut oil, melted
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup freeze dried cherries
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp hazelnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

• Add half a cup of water to a bowl and let the cherries soak in it for about 15 minutes. Then, squeeze away any excess liquid and set them aside.
• Next, preheat the oven to 300^oF and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add the coconut oil and eggs and blend with an electric mixer until frothy.
• Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix again.
• Now, add the flour, baking powder, and salt and blend once again until you form a batter.
• Fold in the hazelnuts, chocolate chips, and cherries, and spread the batter into the pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Once ready, remove from the oven, let cool, and cut into square pieces.
• (Optional) You could drizzle the brownies with red candy melts.

3. Chocolate Raspberry Panini

Serving paninis on such a special occasion may sound silly. But, between its fancy ingredients and intricate flavor combos, this adult-ish version tastes 10x better than the paninis we used to down as kids – so, it could make your V-Day one to remember.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf Ciabatta
• ¼ cup freeze dried raspberries
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ cup bittersweet chocolate, melted
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 2-3 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions:

• Fill a small bowl with lukewarm water and add the raspberries. Let them soak for 15 minutes or until they hydrate.
• Meanwhile, cut the loaf into four rectangles. Then, using your hands, open up each rectangle, creating some sort of bread pocket with each.
• In a bowl, add the almond butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and spread 2-3 tbsp of the mixture onto each rectangle.
• Top with the raspberries, brush each bread pocket with butter and pop them into the press.
• Grill for 2-3 minutes and serve. If you feel like it, you can drizzle them with more chocolate and crumbled freeze dried fruit.

4. Berry Flapjacks

When it comes to love, there are no rules – which is why Valentine's Day is the perfect day to serve breakfast for dinner. Your better half will never see that coming, and chances are he/she will remember it for a long time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ¾ cup Berry De-lite Blend
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

• Add 1 ½ cup of water to a bowl and soak the Berry De-lite berries for about 15 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt).
• Whisk in the egg, milk, and berries, one at a time.
• Heat a non-stick pan and melt the butter over medium heat.
• Pour one-third of the batter onto the pan and cook for a couple of minutes. Then, flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancake is cooked through.
• Repeat the last step with the remaining batter.
• Top with crumbled freeze dried fruit.
• Serve with maple/chocolate syrup or as is.

5. Chocolate-Covered Red Grape Truffles

Despite its fancy flair, this Valentine's Day recipe is, hands-down, one of the easiest things you'll ever have to make for your honey. And if you're having second thoughts about the red grapes (you know, because scoring some in the middle of February is almost impossible), note that our freeze dried red grapes are available all-year-round. So, problem solved!

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp freeze dried grapes
• ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted
• ½ cup almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

• Place the red grapes in a food processor and blend until they turn into a chunky powder.
• Then, add the dates and pulse again in long bursts until you form a thick paste. You may need to stop at times and scrape the sides with a spatula.
• Then, add the almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt and pulse until you have a smooth "dough."
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a spoon, scoop spoonfuls of the dough and place them on the baking sheet. Put them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
• Now, add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl and place it over a pot with simmering water (double boiler). Once melted, stir in the coconut oil.
• Remove the truffles from the freezer and, with the help of two forks, dunk each one in the chocolate and roll it around to make sure it's evenly coated.
• Place them on the baking sheet and freeze once again for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Which Valentine's Day recipes are you planning on cooking for your S.O.? Let us know in the comments down below!

References:

1. https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/strawberry-mousse/
2. https://www.natalieshealth.com/dark-chocolate-cherry-brownies/
3. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chocolate-raspberry-panini-with-mascarpone-359814
4. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/american-blueberry-pancakes

5 Easy Papaya Recipes for a Quick Nutrient Boost 0

So, we're already a month deep into 2020, and if science ⁽¹⁾ is to be trusted (of course, it is!), 19% of us are still working on the health and wellness goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. And for those moments when you feel like giving up, know that papaya is here to save the day!

The tropical fruit often takes a backseat to most fruit, but it's just as nutritious and filling as the rest of its clan (coconut, mango, pineapple), since it's rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and carotenoids. That's why experts recommend it as a natural way to prevent inflammation ⁽²⁾, cancer ⁽³⁾, and even Alzheimer's disease ⁽⁴⁾. So, if you want to reap its health benefits, here are five easy papaya recipes to nourish your body from within.

1. Papaya Lassi

Consisting of yogurt and fruit, lassi is the easiest (and tastiest) way to squeeze some much-needed protein and probiotics into your daily meals. And since this version relies on papaya and coconut sugar for that sweet zing, you know you're in for a treat minus the "empty" calories. So, everyone wins!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup freeze dried papayas
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• 3 tbsp coconut sugar (or more, depending on your taste)
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
• A handful of ice cubes

Directions:

• Add the milk and the papaya cubes to a bowl and let them hydrate for about 15 minutes.
• Once they do, toss them into a blender or food processor along with the rest of the ingredients and blend on high until the lassi is smooth and creamy.

2. Papaya Coconut Muffins

OK, muffins may not seem like the "cleanest" way to nourish your body. But, take out the pounds of refined sugar and butter (and sub with some papaya), and these fluffy handhelds can easily turn into a wholesome flavor-fest.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup freeze dried papayas
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup desiccated coconut
• Nuts or coconut flakes, for topping

Directions:

• In a bowl, add ½ cup of lukewarm water and the papaya and let it hydrate for 15 minutes. Then, squeeze away all liquid and transfer them to a food processor.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350^oF and line a muffin tin with paper muffin cups.
• Now, run on the food processor to puree the papaya and gradually add the maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut oil.
• Once they are combined, add the rest of the ingredients and process until a batter is formed.
• Fill the muffin cups with the batter ¾ of the way and top with crushed nuts or coconut flakes, i.e., walnuts or pecans.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

3. Chicken and Papaya Stir-Fry

It's easy to assume that such a gourmet combo would take hours to prep and assemble, but this chicken and papaya stir-fry is actually a one-skillet job. Plus, it's served with a bunch of delicious veggies on the side, so you're one step ahead of your healthy eating resolutions.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast meat, cut in bite-sized strips
• 1 cup freeze dried papayas
• 1 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large onion, peeled and grated
• ½ tsp dehydrated garlic
• ¼ cup of orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• ½ tsp cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Add the papaya and broccoli to a bowl along with two cups of lukewarm water and set aside to hydrate for about 15 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, pour the hoisin and soy sauces and stir in the chicken until all pieces are coated. Set aside to marinate.
• Once the papaya is hydrated, and the chicken is marinated, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the ginger, onion, and garlic.
• Then, stir in the chicken, its juices, and the rest of the ingredients one by one (except for the cornstarch).
• Bring them to a boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Then, add the cornstarch and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.

4. Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)

Despite its humble looks, Som Tam, Thailand's most feisty salad, was recently dubbed one of "the world's 50 most delicious foods^"(5) by CNN Travel. The dish consists of a flavorful papaya/greens combo soaked in a flavorful dressing and occasionally paired with dried shrimp. Could it get any better?

Ingredients:

• ½ cup freeze dried papayas
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2-3 leaves lettuce, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup string beans
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp salted peanuts
• 1 fresh chili pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• ½ tbs fish sauce
• ½ tbsp sugar
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp dried shrimp (optional)

Directions:

• In a bowl, add the papaya and one cup of water. Let it soak until it hydrates.
• Next, add all the ingredients (except for the tomatoes, lettuce, and string beans) to a food processor and blend on medium until you form a paste.
• Pour the paste into a bowl and then stir in the papaya, the tomatoes, the lettuce, and the string beans — season to your taste.

5. Cheesy Papaya Quesadilla

Pairing papaya with cheese may sound like an ill-fitting combo, but, in reality, the sweetness of the fruit pairs great with cheese's salty flavor. However, make sure you opt for mild-tasting varieties such as Queso Fresco and Feta cheese because strong flavors may throw this balance out of whack.

Ingredients:

• 6 whole-wheat tortillas
• 1 cup freeze dried papayas
• 1 ½ cup Chevre cheese, crumbled
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 tbsp canned corn (optional)
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

• Add the papaya and one cup of water to a bowl and let it soak until it hydrates (for about 15 minutes).
• Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and the bell pepper. Set aside.
• While he skillet is hot, soften the tortillas by placing them in there for about 5 seconds on each side.
• Distribute the papaya, Chevre, bell pepper, onion, and corn all across the tortillas, and fold.
• Brush them with the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and heat them in a skillet until they brown on both sides.
• Serve them with your favorite dip.

Which of these papaya recipes will you try ASAP? Let us know in the comments below!

References:

1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223679624_The_resolution_solution_Longitudinal_examination_of_New_Year's_change_attempts
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21520494
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24769427
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25944987
5. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-best-food-dishes/index.html
6. https://www.mycookingjourney.com/papaya-lassi-papaya-and-yogurt-smoothie/
7. http://www.happyandharried.com/2016/02/29/papaya-banana-coconut-muffins/
8. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-and-papaya-stir-fry
9. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jul/23/how-to-make-perfect-som-tam-thai-salad
10. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/brie-papaya-and-onion-quesadillas-4460

3 Homemade Soup Recipes That You Can Enjoy Any Time of the Day 0

Soup is an integral part of a meal, yet is often underrated. It takes a short time to prepare, and it is excellent as a starter. A bowl of soup in cold weather is as comforting as a warm hug or a long warm bath. Read on for these three homemade soup recipes that you can try out at home.

Cauliflower Soup¹

This cauliflower soup recipe takes a short time to prepare. It is perfect when you want a light and tasty meal. Top up with crispy chorizo and croutons.

Ingredients

• 1 cup freeze-dried cauliflower florets, rehydrated
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon double cream
• 1 chopped onion
• Chopped parsley
• 2 inch long chorizo
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 slice crusty bread
• 2 cups stock (beef, chicken or vegetable)

Method

1. Heat half the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and salt, cook until soft for about 5 minutes. Add in the cauliflower and half the garlic. Stir properly then add the stock. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
2. Peel and chop the chorizo into small pieces. Toast the crusty bread then cut it into crouton size pieces.
3. Heat the rest of the olive oil in a pan. Fry the chorizo until crisp. Add the croutons and the remaining half of the garlic. Cook for a minute until everything is coated in the chorizo oil. Then set aside.
4. Blitz the soup with the cream using a stick blender. Season to your taste, reheat if you need it, and then divide and pour into two bowls. Add parsley to the chorizo and croutons then top the soup generously.

Sweet Potato Soup²

Take a break from mashed sweet potato and enjoy this silky soup.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 3 cups freeze dried sweet potatoes
• 1 medium chopped red onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• A pinch of cayenne
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon salt

Method

1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Place in a paper towel and reserve 1 tablespoon of fat.
2. Cook onions in a pot until slightly soft. Add the garlic and cook for two minutes, then season with salt, pepper, and cayenne (optional).
3. Rehydrate the freeze-dried sweet potatoes then add to the mixture alongside the stock. Bring to a boil then simmer in low heat until the sweet potatoes are tender, for about 30 minutes.
4. Transfer to a blender in batches and blend till smooth. Stir in the lime juice. Serve while warm topped with chopped bacon.

Broccoli Soup³

This vegetable soup recipe serves well as a comforting meal just as well as a starter for your dinner party. It’s easy and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup of freeze fried broccoli, rehydrated
• 4 1/4 of broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoon rapeseed oil
• 1 sliced leek
• 1 medium-sized potato, diced
• 1-2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 sliced celery stick
• 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Method

1. Heat the rapeseed oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and cook on medium heat until soft.
2. Add celery, leek, potato, and butter. Mix until the butter melts. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the broth and broccoli. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4. Transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth. Add in the crumbled cheese and allow the crumbs to remain and serve.

Mother Earth Products Original Soup Mixes

According to Chef Brian Merbott, the culinary mastermind behind Mother Earth Product’s amazing recipes, food is the centerpiece of family gatherings. It is the glue that brings and holds people together, and it much more than just for the satisfaction of your hunger. He discovered endless possibilities of using freeze dried and dehydrated foods and calls them the food of the future. Because they have a longer shelf life, freeze dried fruits and vegetables can be used even when they are not in the season. With his help, we have been able to introduce three incredibly delicious and original soup mixes that you can enjoy every day.

Three Onion Soup/Dip Mix

Three Onion Soup Mix is a classic soup staple designed by chef Brian Meerbott. It is delicious and filling. It doubles up an onion dip that you can use when hosting your family and friends, whether for New Year’s or Thanksgiving. It is perfect for all gatherings.

The ingredients include: chopped white onion, white onion powder, leek flakes, garlic granules, parsley flakes, celery powder, carrot powder, chives, kosher salt, and black pepper. A serving of 1.6 Oz contains 150 calories, 7g protein, and 8g fiber but has 0 fat.

To prepare the soup, heat 2 cups of vegetable, chicken or beef stock to a simmer. Add ½ cup of soup mix. Simmer for 5 minutes, and it is ready to serve. For use as a dip, combine 1 pint of our cream and ½ cup of soup mix. Add two tablespoons of water. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but is recommended to refrigerate for an hour before you serve.

Herb and Vegetable Soup/Dip Mix

This soup recipe doubles as a soup and a dip that is perfect for all occasions. Perfect for cold nights as you can heat it for dinner or incorporate it into lunch to eat with your sandwich. It is easy to use as a dip for parties or when snacking on movie night or any gathering. 

The Herb and Vegetable Mix contains a blend of red and green bell peppers, spinach flakes, dill, garlic powder, white onion powder, salt, parsley flakes, and chervil flakes. One serving, which is 1.25 oz, contains 100 calories, 6g of dietary fiber, 7g of protein, and 0g of fat.

To prepare the soup, heat 2 cups of vegetable, chicken or beef stock and bring it to a simmer. Add ½ cup of soup mix, stir and let it simmer for about 5 minutes and serve.

To prepare the dip, combine 1 pint of sour cream, ½ cup of the mix, and two tablespoon water in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour before serving.

Tomato Basil Soup Mix

This incredible Tomato Basil Soup will wow your friends and family and keep you warm on a cold night.  But it is not just ideal for fall and winter; it is perfect anytime you get a craving for something savory and easy so that you can catch the craving before it is gone.

It contains a blend of tomato powder, whole basil, carrot powder, white onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. You can mix with water or milk to make soup. Serving size of 2.25 oz contains 200 calories, 8g of protein, 8g of dietary fiber, and 0g of fat.

To prepare this soup, heat 1½ -2 cups of milk or water depending on your preference to a simmer. Stir in ½ cup of soup mix until well incorporated. Simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently, and then serve.

Enjoy our soup mixes, which saves you the hassle of preparation, so that you can find more time to do the things you love doing. Buy your pack today.

References

1. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cauliflower-soup-fancy-chorizo-topping
2. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49758/baconsweet-potato-soup-recipe/
3. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/broccoli-stilton-soup

Introducing Mother Earth Products' Tomato Basil Soup Mix 0

Introducing Mother Earth Products' Tomato Basil Soup Mix from Mother Earth Products on Vimeo.

Our long awaited third soup is finally here! Our incredibly delicious Tomato Basil Soup is an exciting blend of tomato powder, whole basil, carrot powder, white onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. You can use water, milk, and alternative milks to this soup mix to wow your friends, feed your family, and warm your hands and belly on a cold night. This soup isn't just for the fall and winter; it's for whenever you get a craving to have something savory and easy. So easy that you can catch that craving before it's gone. Your belly and your party friends and family will thank you!