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Better Bites: Healthy pies for 'Pi' Day

Better Bites: Healthy pies for 'Pi' Day.

Pi-Day Intact Whole Grains Quinoa Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup 100% Apple Juice
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 7/8 tsp Cinnamon-Ground
  • 1-1/2 TBSP Canola Oil
  • 7/8 tsp Vanilla Pure extract
  • 1/3 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 4-1/8 TBSP Brown Sugar, light
  • 5/8 cup Quinoa, Red or White Dry Grain
  • 2-2/3 cup Oats, rolled, dry
  • Pan release spray

Directions:

1. Mix together the apple juice, honey, cinnamon, oil, vanilla, salt, brown sugar in a heavy stock pot.

2. Heat 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Do NOT boil.

3. Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer. Strain well & add to a mixing bowl. Measure oats & add to quinoa.

4. Add brown sugar mixture to the grains, toss well to insure all are coated evenly.

5. Press firmly into a pie plate that has been well sprayed with release baking spray.

6. Bake at 350 degrees F for approx. 20 minutes. Remove & cool.

'Pi'led High Fresh Fruit Healthy Pie

Ingredients:

  • Watermelon-Fresh, Sliced 1" thick-circular, Rhine removed
  • Canteloupe-Fresh, Sliced 1/2" thickness, circular, Rhine Removed
  • 1 cup Blueberries, Fresh
  • 1 cup Raspberries
  • Fresh 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • Fresh 1/2 cup Kiwi, Fresh, skin removed & thick diced
  • 1/2 cup Non-Fat, Unflavored Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 of 1 Lemon-fresh, zested
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla-Pure
  • 3-Fresh Mint Sprigs-Washed & leaves removed

Directions:

1. Wash & air dry all fruits before assembly

2. Cut watermelon & cantaloupe to fit snugly into the cooled quinoa pie crust.

3. Assemble as listed: crust, watermelon, canteloupe, fresh berries-assorted, kiwi pieces.

4. Combine greek yogurt with lemon zest, honey, vanilla. Put into a squeeze bottle or pastry bag with a small tip.

5. Drizzle Citrus Yogurt across top of "Pi" .

6. Garnish with chiffonade of fresh Mint leaves, sprinkled across "Pi".

7. Cut into desired portions as a pie wedge and serve chilled.

Pi-Day Savory & Intact Whole Grains Quinoa/Millet Crust

  • 1/3 cup 100% Lime Juice
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 3/4 tsp Cumin-Ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon-Ground
  • 1 TBSP Canola Oil
  • 3/4 tsp Garlic-Dry, Granulated
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese-Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa, Red or White Dry Grain
  • 1/2 cup Millet, Dry
  • 1 cup Oats, rolled, dry
  • 2 TBSP AP Flour
  • Pan release spray

Directions:

1.Mix together the lime juice, honey, cumin, cinnamon, oil, garlic-dry, salt, chili powder in a heavy stock pot.

2.Heat over medium heat-4-5 minutes. Do NOT boil.

3.Rinse Quinoa & Millet in a fine mesh strainer. Strain well & add to a mixing bowl. Measure oats & add to Quinoa/Millet.

4.Add cooked mixture to the grains & cheddar cheese. Toss well to insure all are coated evenly.

5.Press firmly into a Cast Iron Skillet (or a pie plate) that has been well sprayed with release baking spray.

6.Bake at 400 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes. Remove & Cool.

7.Refrigerate until ready to use, take care to keep away from excessive moisture.

'Pi'led High Savory Black Bean & Jalapeño Hummus Pie

Ingredients:

Hummus:

  • 1 1/2 cups Black Beans, canned, rinsed, drained
  • 2 TBSP Jalapeño, Fresh, minced
  • 2 tsp Garlic Cloves, Fresh,
  • 1/2 cup Onion, Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, Fresh, Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes, Fresh, Campari
  • 1 TBSP Water, Cold
  • 1 tsp Cumin, Ground
  • 2 TBSP Lime Juice
  • 1 TBSP Lime Zest
  • 2 tsp Canola Oil

Black Bean & Corn Citrus Salsa

  • 1/2 cup Black Beans, canned, rinsed, drained
  • 1/2 cup Corn, Frozen, Thawed, Drained
  • 1/2 cup Bell Peppers, Fresh, Small Diced
  • 1/4 cup Scallions, washed & Small Diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, Fresh, Leaves Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes, Fresh Campari-Small diced
  • 2 TBSP Orange Juice
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Juice pinch-Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper-ground

Toppers

  • 1/2 cup Low Fat Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Minced Cilantro Leaves, chopped Corn Chips/Tortilla Chips

Directions:

1. Wash & air dry all vegetables before assembly

2. Add all Hummus ingredients into a food processor or blender & pulse until smooth: black beans (1st amount listed), Jalapeño, garlic, onion, cilantro, tomatoes, water, cumin, lime juice, lime zest & oil.

3. Hold cold (41 degrees F or lower) until ready to use.

4. Mix together all Black Bean & Corn Citrus Salsa ingredients. Chill & hold cold until ready to use.

5. Spread Jalapeño Hummus across crust, evenly.

6. Spread sour cream across hummus.

7. Top with Black Bean & Corn Citrus Salsa

8. Sprinkle evenly across 'pi': cheddar cheese & cilantro leaves.

9. Serve with your favorite chips to dip!

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