It’s time for another What I ate Wednesday, with Jenn from Peas and Crayons!
Food: Rather than posting the usual collage, I’m going to highlight two of my favorite eats from yesterday:
Lil and I were going to make hummus, but ran out of chickpeas. Instead, we threw together this yummy combo, with black beans, tahini, lemon and salsa. And since we love adding spinach to our smoothies, why not throw it in our dip as well?
Black Bean Spinach Dip
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 c. prepared salsa
- 1 Tbsp tahini
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 c. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- dash of salt
Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Serve with fresh veggies or pita.
We had our veggies and dip with Honey-Ginger Salmon, couscous and corn on the cob for dinner. In the cooking process, I discovered a kitchen job for 2.5 year olds that is actually useful.
She can husk the corn one piece at a time, so this kept her busy for a solid ten minutes.
After dinner, she and daddy biked over to the Farmer’s market and I felt the need to re-visit these yummy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Kashi bars.
This time, instead of melting chocolate, I mixed up a quick “icing” from cocoa powder, agave nectar, peanut butter and almond milk.
I also re-wrote the original recipe, as the amounts listed were only accurate if none of the batter is eaten, and that’s nearly impossible.
Fitness: Late Monday night I offered to sub yesterday’s 6:30am spin class for a sick instructor. I am not a morning person, and woke up every hour for much of the night afraid I would oversleep. I was wide awake by 5am. Although I’m sleepy now, I’ll admit it was nice to get a workout in first thing in the morning.
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Oh the dip – great idea. I sometimes just take black beans and smash with salsa for a wrap – but this is even better!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Morning Run & Eggplant Mushroom Lentil Burgers
I love the black bean/salsa combo. And I’m picking up an eggplant to try your burgers over the weekend!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
great idea! i’m definitely adding spinach to my black bean guacamole next time!!
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Mmm, black bean guacamole sounds awesome. I was just thinking I should add avocado to this!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
I need to find a 2.5 year old to come take care of my corn for me. So cute!
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I’m happy to loan her out!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
That dip looks great! I’ll have to try it sometime!
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wow between your homemade spinach dip and bars (and everything else you post) you really are a true betty crocker. I’m hoping when I have a family of my own that it will motivate me to learn to be as creative as you are!
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Ha! Thanks, I think.
Yes- sometimes it’s just fun to create in the kitchen, especially with an eager helper.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Here we go again! I posted something similar to your bean dip except I used adzuki beans. Too funny!
Great quick frosting for the bars too!
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I saw that, too and forgot to say something! Let’s see if we keep it up.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
The bars and the dip sound amazing and such great nutrition in them both! Thanks for sharing.
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The dip and bars you made look awesome! Especially the bars. I need to make them!
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That dip sounds delicious! I’ve been all about the easy-to-pack and go meals lately since we seem to be picnicking for lunches and dinners outside so often! And I don’t even need to mention how good those bars look.
I love that you have your little kitchen helper shucking corn! So cute. And she looks like she is working so hard at it!
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She took that job so seriously. I am loving that we finally reached an age with a longer attention span!
Picnics are so fun! Unfortunately, summer is not the time here… fall and spring are much more comfortable.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Okay, one I am trying the black bean spinach dip tomorrow, 2ndly, you are a genius- corn husking, just brilliant. And third, I love working out in the morning. It is my favorite!!! Oh and your kasha bars are my all time yummy favorite!!
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She’s great at washing and tearing lettuce, too.
Hope you like the dip! I’m thinking adding avocado would be yummy, too…
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Ooooooh! That dip sounds amazing. I am going to have to try that sometime. I’ve been fairly absent lately in blogland, but I hope to be a little more present and look forward to catching up with you!
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I always enjoy catching up with you, too! With school-aged kids, I imagine summer is a tough time for blog land.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
OK, that dip sounds awesome! And where is this honey ginger salmon recipe? Yummmmmy!!!!!
It’s so easy and good! Just combine a few Tablespoons each of olive oil and honey, a little less of fresh lemon juice, clove or two of minced garlic and a tsp chopped ginger (or dried). Coat the fish and bake until done (15-20 minutes at 350).
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Great recipes – but I LOVE your daughter shucking the corn. When my kids were that age, I was so happy to find tasks that were safe in the kitchen and would keep them busy. Tough job.
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Yes, it’s so true! I am always thrilled when something “works” and captures her attention.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Oh wow, what an awesome dip! Can’t wait to give that one a try!!
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Both of those recipes look yummy! I especially like the frosting on the bars – I think I might start with that – seems very doable and easy to eat;-) I wish I had more time to create things, but most days it seems like I barely get dinner on the table! So I will enjoy reading about your delish concoctions!!:)
I have no idea how you even get dinner on the table with three little ones and balancing your running, etc. Yes- the frosting is a good place to start.
I’m not sure of exact measurements, but something like 2-3 tbsp pb, 1-2 tbsp agave nectar or sweetener, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and a dash of milk to get the consistency you want. Mine was a “dark” chocolate icing, you could also make it sweeter.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Mine like shucking corn too. Which means I have a lot of cornsilk to sweep after.
Actually, my daughter is finally setting the table, which is all kinds of helpful. It only took 6 years… My little guy helps us out by staying out of the kitchen.
I’m a morning person for sure. Married to a night owl. And raising two morning person munchkins.
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Morning person mom with morning person munchkins is a good combo. My husband and daughter are early risers… I’ve become one by default, but am more of a night owl.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
The dip sounds good, I love adding spinach to things
I used to be a night owl when I worked weird shifts but now that I work days and since O was born I love getting up early to have me time.
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Thanks, Jen! Yes- I’ve been a lot better about getting up early, but for me that’s like 6:30. Anything before 6am is rough. Left to my own devices, I definitely start staying up later and later and sleeping in a little longer.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Love, love, love black bean dip! Totally genius to throw spinach in there too. I’m all about getting in extra servings of veggies whenever I can.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Tamara! I love how easy it is to hide spinach. And that my daughter isn’t old enough to know that greens aren’t typically adding to all the things we add them to!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Oh yum! That dip looks amazing! Love the granola bars too! I am sort of a morning person, if you let me get up around 9 a.m.
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Ha! I hear you. My daughter usually wakes us all by 6:45 or 7am, so that’s become my happy wake up time. Anything earlier than that is not so fun.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Both of the recipes sound great. I can’t wait to try the topping for granola bars!
Farrah KabaritI recently posted..WIAW: Fuel for a long run
Thanks, Farrah! I wrote out the estimated amounts of each ingredient in a comment above, if you try it.
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
I love black beans, I have to try that.
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I wake up every hour during the night when I have something the next day too! I am always so nervous about oversleeping. The night before an early flight is always the worst for me!!
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Ugh- glad I’m not alone. I hate that!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
we made a very similar dip the other day but added avocado instead of spinach. We ate the entire can full between the 3 of us at lunch!
I was just thinking today that I should add avocado to it… yum. We’ve been making and eating a lot of the same foods lately!
Laura recently posted..Black Bean Spinach dip and a Larabar winner
Def trying the dip recipe! I am such a morning person. 4:00 a.m. is my favorite time of day.
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4am! I wish I could say that. I’m working on being cheerful at 6am.
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as usual, awesome food ideas! and I LOVE how little L helps! i always think of things willa can do (someday) – like shelling peas or removing herbs from their stems. right now i just have her bang spatulas on pots and pans or plastic bowls while i cook
and i just had to make the kashi bars again! those are the best. just wondering what peanut butter you use to get them to stay together. for some reason, my pb is kind of gooey and doesn’t hold so well. maybe it’s the weather..
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Hmm, I think I’ve used both creamy and a natural (thicker) pb, but it does take some muscles with the thicker stuff. I find it really helps to smash it into the pan (using some wax paper on your hand) and then it’s much more likely to stay together after frozen.
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those bars and the dip are must-trys for me! looks yummy and so nutritious! Mmmmm!
i’m going to read your previous post about your fall race schedule, might try to attempt a great, fall race too! been so hot lately, I’ve lacked running motivation, sad but true.
I’m seriously lacking motivation too, and actually decided to take a 2 week break anyway because of some weird calf/shin muscle. Let me know if you sign up for any of the same fall races and hopefully we could finally meet up!
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I used to be a nightowl but as I have gotten older I go to bed earlier!
Haha – great minds. I asked the same questions on my blog today. I’m a night owl who wishes she was a morning person.
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Me too! I really want to be a morning person… I keep trying… but it’s not working so well!
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That dip sounds lovely
I am much more of a morning person- I am wide awake as soon as I wake up, and much prefer to do things in the morning and relax in the evenings.
Also those bars look amazing
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I’m jealous… I really want to be wide awake when I wake up! My husband’s like that, too.
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Morning person all the way – love getting my workouts done first thing in the AM!!!
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That dip looks great! I do the same thing, take whatever bean I have handy and mix with some lemon and tahini and olive oil (and dill or cilantro etc) and voila! I usually end up eating the equivalent of a cup of beans though! It’s hard to stop!
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I know! I was thinking the same thing as we downed that dip (entire can of beans!)
Laura recently posted..Treadmill Interval Workouts
Dip sounds fantastic! Pinned it! Thanks
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Hmm I like me some black beans and I like spinach so I should really try this recipe! Thank you
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Spinach in black bean dip??? OMG you’re so smart! Love it!
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