Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

Curried Lentil Dip or Spread (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free)






IN MEDIUM POT, Bring to a boil:
*1 C. Red Lentils in
*2 1/2 C. Filtered Water
Turn it down to Low when it has boiled and simmer for about 20 minutes.

IN A SKILLET, SAUTE TOGETHER (for about 5 minutes):
*1 T. Coconut Oil
*1 C. diced Onions
*1 1/2 C. diced Apple (peeled and cored)
*3 Garlic Cloves, grated or minced
*dash of Celtic Sea Salt

ADD to the above:
*1/2 C. Raisins
*1 tsp. Curry Powder
and continue to cook for another 20 minutes on LOW.

ADD all of the above to a Food Processor and process with:
*1/4 C. Coconut Milk
*2 T. Fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice
*1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt (or to taste)

This is a delicious high protein, low fat vegan dip that will disappear almost as soon as you set it on the table at a Potluck.  Dip with multi-grain pita (or GF), fresh crudite (raw veggies), pineapple spears, mango chunks, ??

Adapted from the recipe for Curried Lentil Dip in the Moosewood Restaurant New Classics: 350 Recipes

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