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Minimalist Baker founder Dana Shulz shares recipes from her latest cookbook, including Thai Quinoa Meatballs, Beet + Green Apple Yogurt Smoothies and Cherry Chia Lassi Pops
Founder of the popular Minimalist Baker blog, Dana Shulz devotes her time by sharing easy cooking recipes that require 10 ingredients or less, one bowl or one pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare.
Taking her passion for simple food one step further, Dana has combined 101 vegan and gluten-free recipes into her latest cookbook titled Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking. Filled with striking photography and nutritional facts, this cookbook offers inspiring and practical meals that can be ready at the table in an instant.
Click through for Dana’s recipes for Thai Quinoa Meatballs, Beet + Green Apple Yogurt Smoothies and Cherry Chia Lassi Pops…
“These “meatballs” are jam-packed with Thai-inspired flavors and come in a bite-size portion. Serve atop carrot noodles with peanut sauce for a hearty meal that’s bursting with flavour.”
3⁄4-1 cup (105-140g) roasted salted peanuts, crushed, plus more for coating
For serving (optional)
*Cook quinoa in vegetable broth for extra flavour.**Method for peanut sauce can be found in the Resources section.
To freeze, arrange uncooked meatballs on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to one month. To cook, place on foil-lined baking sheet and spritz with oil to encourage browning. Bake for 20-30 minutes in 350 F oven, or until warmed through, gently tossing/flipping at the halfway point to ensure even cooking.
“Beets? In a smoothie? Yes! And I promise you will be surprised at how the yogurt and berries work together to mask the intense earthiness of this gorgeous root vegetable. Loaded with tons of vitamins and nutrients, this vibrant smoothie is an unexpected favourite among the breakfast selections.”
*If you’re beet-averse I would suggest swapping out the beet for an extra 1⁄2 cup (60g) berries.**If you can’t find dairy-free yogurt, omit it and sub one small frozen banana and 1⁄4 cup (60ml) more almond milk.
Yields: 2 glasses Prep time: 10 mins
“I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if I froze a cherry lassi. The results were delicious! These creamy, cherry-filled pops make the perfect summer dessert, and are a great recipe to prepare with kids!”
*Soy cherry yogurt is an ideal flavour, though vanilla soy or coconut work here, too.
Yields: ~10 lassi popsPrep time: 10 mins (not including freezing time)