Simple Cardamom Recipes
Presented by Spartan Training®
Breakfast/Dessert: Cardamom Fruit Bake
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 firm ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss apple and pear slices with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix cornstarch and cardamom.
- Sprinkle over fruit; toss to coat well. Spoon into lightly greased 8- or 9-inch square baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until fruit is tender.
- Tip: Top with plain or vanilla greek yogurt https://maplehill.com/product/greek-plain/ and a low sugar granola to enjoy this like a traditional fruit crisp Makes 6 servings
Side: Cardamom Sweet Potato and Apples
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 large granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place sweet potatoes and apples in a large saucepan.
- Add cold water to cover 1 inch over sweet potatoes; bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain well and return to saucepan. Add softened butter, vanilla, cardamom, and salt; mash until well blended and smooth. Spoon into lightly greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish
- Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through
- Tip: This delicious side dish can also be served as breakfast or a dessert Granny smith apples hold up well and lend a slightly tart taste to what might otherwise be a very sweet dish Serves 8
Beverage: Chai Tea
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk Maple hill https://maplehill.com/product/2-reduced-fat-milk/
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Pinch white pepper
- 2 black tea bags
Directions
- Bring milk, water, honey, and spices to simmer in medium saucepan. Be sure not to heat the milk too fast or it will curdle. Stir frequently, then let simmer 1 minute
- Place tea bags in milk mixture. Remove from heat; cover. Let steep 5 minutes (this will help build a robust flavor). Remove tea bags. Serve hot. Or, refrigerate until chilled; serve over ice Makes 1 cup
Dressings: Chai Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Pinch ground white pepper
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended Tip: Pairs perfectly over a simple bed of greens with orange and strawberry slices
Dinner: Indian Style Chicken and vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado or Olive oil
- 4 chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienne strips (about 1 cup)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken; add onion. Cook and stir onions 3 to 4 minutes longer
- Stir in tomatoes, carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garam masala, garlic powder, sea salt and water, submerging carrot into cooking liquid. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken to serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm
- Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala into vegetable mixture. Bring to boil. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes to reduce liquid and thicken vegetable mixture. Spoon over chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with cooked rice, if desired
Beverage: Cardamom and Coffee
Ingredients
- Fresh coffee beans
- 1-2 green cardamom pods
Directions
- Add a pod or two of green cardamom to beans before grinding.
- Prepare coffee as usual.
Smoothie: Cardamom Pear Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- 8oz Maple Hill milk https://maplehill.com/product/2-reduced-fat-milk/ (more or less to desired
- thickness)
- ¼ cup yogurt Maple Hill https://maplehill.com/product/greek-plain/
- 2 tsp honey
Directions
- The night before you want to make your smoothie, peel and core pear and place in freezer.
- Add cardamom, frozen pear, milk, yogurt and honey to the blender and blend until smooth. The frozen pear will add a nice thickness, so be sure to add more or milk to your desired thickness.