Hard Week

This week I had my initiations for school! I certainly didn’t think it would be so hard on my energy levels… I was in the Elvis team!

I just wasn’t able to do anything else when I came home and then I worked Saturday and Sunday. I finally was able to sleep enough today and I’m back on track… Fortunately since I begin school on Wednesday!

I still had to eat and I have two new amazing recipes to share with you!

First… pasta!

Adaptation of Avocado Pesto Pasta on Chef Chloe’s Blog

Ingredients:

• 170-200g whole wheat linguine
• 1 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, pealed and cut in big pieces
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt, pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds

Directions: Cook linguine according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, add basil, nuts, avocado, lime juice, garlic clove, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth.
Drain pasta and put in a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss well. Serve in two bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with basil leaves.

Makes 2-3 servings.

Second… Gnocchi!

Adaptation of Gnocchi with Rosemary-Butter Sauce on VeganPandamonium

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg gnocchi
• 1/4 cup Earth Balance Buttery Spread, or other butter-flavored non-hydrogenated margarine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp rosemary, grounded (I used a mortar and pestle)
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, or use Parmegianno
• Salt, pepper to taste

Directions: Cook the gnocchi according to package directions, following the method for cooking in boiling water. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the rosemary, salt and pepper and stir for about 30 sec. Add the Romano, stir to distribute. It won’t melt completely. Add the gnocchi, toss and serve.

Makes 2 servings.

This was really simple but it tasted incredible. I highly recommend this meal! The sauce was perfect for Gnocchi!

Now I have to do lots of housework. I’ll tell you about today… tonight!