Our Family

Our Family

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Corn and Black Bean Salad



Ingredients

1. 1 can of black beans

2. 1 avocado chopped

3. 1 red pepper chopped

4. 1 small can of corn

5. bunch of cilantro

6. 1/4 red onion finely chopped

7. 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

8. 3 Tbsp. lime juice ( I squeezed a whole lime in this dish)

9. 1 tsp cumin

10. 1 tsp dijon mustard

11. 1 clove of garlic, pressed

salt and pepper


Directions

Mix all ingredients together in a serving dish and chill for an hour.

Serve over tortilla chips, lettuce, fish, chicken or as is.

Enjoy!



***Side Note***

At our most recent visit in November 2012 to Sick Kids here in Toronto there have been changes to the galactosemia diet.
Our dietician said that Sick Kids is now allowing beans and lentils, in moderation.  I look forward to the literature on these new findings because these foods have been previously categorized as unsafe.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Homemade Granola


Homemade Granola..super delish!


Ingredients

* 2 cups rolled oats
*1/2 cup pecans or almonds (ground)
*1/2 cup sunflower seeds
*1/2 cup sesame seeds
*1/2 cup coconut
*1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
*1/4 cup oil (canola or extra virgin)
*1/4 cup honey

Directions

1. Heat both oils together in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat.  Bring to a boil for a minute and then remove.

2. Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl..

3. Serve with fruit or just milk or yogurt ...enjoy!

4. Store in the fridge.