My High protein and high fibre cereal turned out to be a bit disappointing in the satiety department! I was hungry after only 3 hours which is disappointing because the bowl was about 600 calories and packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats.
What gives, cereal? It did last me much, much longer than a normal bowl of cereal would, so I guess that is progress.
There was a possible confound in my study though! I worked out after breakfast for 45 minutes on the elliptical, which I am sure increased my appetite more than usual. In conclusion, replication of this study is required, but I don’t see myself relying on cereal too much!
By noon, I was more than ready for lunch.
I had a big salad composed of mixed Romaine greens, carrot, tomato, warm red lentils mixed with hummus, with a drizzle of my Better than bottled balsamic vinaigrette.
I loved this huge bowl and gobbled it up.
Along side of my salad, I tried something new…
Have you ever heard of a Verrine?
I hadn’t…until I saw it on Tartelette the other day!
According to Wiki, A Verrine is ‘a confection, originally from France, made by layering ingredients in a small glass. It can be either sweet or savoury, making a dessert or snack.’
Cool, huh? Reminds me of a parfait. I searched Verrine on google images and I was delighted to see soooo many Verrine pictures!
I can see myself having a lot of fun with these! As you know, layering is totally my soft spot. ;)
The first thing you do is roast the peppers for about 40 minutes. I used 2 red peppers and some chopped onion.
Cook the quinoa on the stove top and just before everything is ready, make the avocado cream sauce.
Layer and serve!
This Verrine was DELICIOUS! I think I’m in love. :)
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Light and Fresh Avocado Cream Verrines
Lightly adapted from Tartelette.
Yield: 2 servings
- 2 peppers, chopped with seeds removed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of Kosher salt & Black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1.5-2 cups vegetable broth (or water + couple pinches salt)
- 2 small avocados
- Juice of 2 limes (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Cilantro
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- kosher Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a pan with parchment or non-stick mat. In a bowl, mix together the EVOO, salt, pepper, onion, and red pepper. Scoop onto pan and roast for about 40 minutes just until they begin to blacken. Watch closely after 25-30 minutes.
2. In a medium sized pot, combine the quinoa and veggie broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa is light and fluffy. Add more water or broth if it begins to dry out. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. In a medium sized bowl, mash the avocado with the rest of the ingredients (lime juice, cilantro, onion, salt and pepper) until smooth with a fork. Layer the verrine with a layer of peppers, a layer of avocado cream, a layer of quinoa. Repeat once or twice. repeat. Makes 2 servings.
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Enjoy your Saturday!
Cereals always seem to fill me up as long as its a healthy bowl! Maybe cereals are not filling for you because its just the way your body works
This verrine looks delicious. What a great idea!
I saw Helene’s post and drooled over it! Her photography and recipes are just gorgeous, as are yours, of course!
Love this recipe and for the 411 on just what makes a verrines.
Sorry your cereal proved to be less than filling. Darn. Hate it when that happens!
I have seen layered dishes but never knew they had a name!!! Your looks amazing…those roasted red peppers are drool worthy!!!!
That looks like a great cute idea. Too bad about the cereal. I have been into buckwheat cereal. Not sure it would have that many cals in and hold you much longer though.
Oooh yum! I have heard of verrines (Epicure came out with some glasses/recipes last fall), but have yet to try them…..I want to now!
Mmmmmm. This looks delicious! Perfect for spring!
PS – I just made your Ultimate Vegan Walnut Lentil Loaf and it was amazing! My entire family loved it! Thanks! :-)
I saw so many sweet verrines on my trip to Paris! I had no idea that’s what they were called though! And I don’t think I’ve seen a savory one before…
ooooooh yummy…a verrine sounds fantastic! layering is the best :)
Fantastic recipe – makes me think it would be excellent in a little cup type container and taken along for lunch – would be so easy to store in the fridge – though I am not sure if avocado would be the right filling for making ahead.
I can’t remember if I have commented before but I have been enjoying reading this blog recently and have given you a Stylish Blogger award – http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/04/memes-are-due-thanks-are-due.html – pass on if you have the time or inclination or just take it as a sign of my enjoyment of your blog :-)
Layered food rocks! It looks beautiful as does that huge bowl of salad. I always look forward to reading your blog daily, it puts a smile on my face and encourages me to make good food and exercise choices throughout the day. Im trying to tone up for my wedding this year and already i have easily lost a small amount of weight in the two weeks i have been eating nearly all vegan meals and running again. I feel great and your right, you do glow from the inside out! many thanks.
Totally agree about cereal! I love the stuff, but I am starving within an hour or so of eating it. Those Verrines look like so much fun… you can play around with all kinds of different flavors and textures!
never ever heard of a verrine but hey- doesnt matter cuz i know that ill love this!!
Anything with avocado in it has got my attention!
Love the verrine. It would be great in a trifle bowl for a dinner party.
Karen
Layered things just taste better. I totally agree with you. I’ve never heard of these Verrines… but they sound intriguing. I guess now we have a name for all the layered things we create! I betcha a black bean layer would be pretty good in this too!
I’m not quite seeing the difference between the verrine and the parfait, but either way both tend to look absolutely delicious!
I can’t wait to make this!!!!!!!!
You’ve been making Verrines all along and never even knew it! Now you have an even fancier word to go along with your fancy eats. Love it!
like trying to say it with a French accent ;)
Hi Angela,
I’m a new reader to your blog!
I ablsolutely love all of your photos on your posts, and was wondering if you photoshop them yourself, or you have a certain type of camera that makes them all look as pretty as they do!
Xx Hannah
thanks! I used Lightroom (adobe) and I have a canon DSLR camera.
First time reading your blog, and I LOVE it! Your pictures are beautiful, and this recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing it!
Yum!! Your salad and the verrine look delicious! Now how will I ever choose what I’m going to have for dinner tonight — too many amazing meal ideas and just not enough time!
love it!!! I hope u will submit to www.FindingVegan.com ~kathy
Love the idea of savory verrines – so pretty too!
Wow. This looks divine! Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to try it out.
I just made this recipe. It was soooooooo good and so filling! Thank you for posting this recipe!
Hi Angela–
I’ve made these several times now since your post–they are a lovely and delicious meal!!! If I’ve got a family member over I’ve gotten comments like–what is that? It looks so gourment, wow! and WOW is right–a healthy and great side dish or double it and add more fresh veggies for a meal! thanks. also, LOVED your soaked oats and then the parfaits with them inside. Can’t wait to try your salds either. Thanks for your abundance!!!
that is great to hear!
PS–thank you as well for “Oh She Glows”…I have your sight saved as a “favorite” not only for your beautiful pictures and recipes, but because of your positive energy, outlook and love–I visit OSG because I know I will leave feeling inspired and with a little better (if not a lot) outlook on just about everything, than when I came. THANK YOU!
aww thank you so much!
The quinoa Verrine was a total dream for Earth Day-eve dinner. An easy pleaser to the eye – and even more to taste buds. Paired it with a dish of canteloupe for dessert and it was a complete meal. http://pho.to/1wEuZ
Reduced avocado by half and added steamed, minced broccoli for bulk. Also roasted fresh and sundried tomatoes with the red pepper and onions (only had one pepper on hand). Replaced cilantro (guest dislikes) with parsley and basil.
Will be making again – love the versatility. Planning to tweak for a mexican and for a peanut thai version as well!
tried it! loved it! Many thanks!
Angela,
I tried these today and they were delicious! As usual you nailed the recipe! I can’t wait till your new books come out. My entire family loves your recipes.
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Yonida! And thanks for your enthusiasm for the new cookbook – I hope you love it when it finally arrives!