While frantically shoving things in boxes this weekend, I found my copy of The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester. I got this book for Christmas and despite being excited about it, well, never used it. So I got thoroughly distracted from the real task at hand, cracked it open, flipped through, and found the amazing-sounding Sweet Potato and Chard Dal (the recipe is also available here on Kathy’s Healthy Slow Cooking blog). Instead of chard I used mustard greens. Because they were cheaper. Simple, easy and delicious.
I think this means I should use my cookbooks more often. Or move more often? Oh, I hope not…
Because the beauty of crockpots is no-muss no-fuss readiness…I’m sharing my recipe for a side that’s almost as easy. And on the opposite end of the time spectrum. I love yeasted bread. I make it maybe once a year. I like quick bread. I make it maybe once every other month. But really quick bread? I’ll make this daily.
Don’t expect a french baguette out of you microwave, but if you have a craving for bread, need a quick item to dunk with or spread dip on (for those who are too classy to eat hummus with a spoon), here’s your recipe!
Really Quick Bread
Bread for 1 in 3 minutes? Okay.
- 1/4c Buckwheat flour (I’m sure this would work with other flours)
- 1T Protein powder (use the powder that best matches the kind of bread you want–unsweetened/hemp-style for a savory bread to be dunked in soup, sweetened for a breakfast-type bread to be slathered with PB or jam)
- 1/2t-1t baking powder (I love the taste of bp, so I go 1t, but it works with 1/2 if you’re not a fan)
- Sprinkle of salt
- 1/4c almond milk
- 1T ground flax or chia (This can be omitted, you’ll just have a much crumblier end product that requires a fork rather than fingers)
Mix it all up in a microwavable bowl. Microwave 1.5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a fork, pop out your bread.
You might as well give it a try. You only have 1.5 minutes to lose.
And during that 1.5 minutes, you can add your (old or new) crockpot/slow-cooker posts to my and JamieAnne’s link up…
Crock pots are the best!! And microwaves for that matter, I’m such a lazy bum when it comes to cooking haha
Hope your moving continues to go well!
Haha, I clearly am too–so no judgment ;D Every once in awhile it’s fun to tackle a big cooking project. But the rest of the time? I want food NOW.
Yum!!! Microwave bread sounds very interesting.
Both dishes look great! Yum!
You’re so clever! Since I’m know around here at the Queen of Crockpots, (my best friend is in Florida and just got me another one!) I really should join in on Slow Cooker Monday! Duh! Soon, I promise!
You really should! You’re welcome to add some older posts to the link up too, if your schedule doesn’t quite match up with the every-other-Monday thing.
Delicious bread recipe and even yummier dal recipe! I’ve made something similar to that bread but with oats instead of buckwheat flour- works a treat!
Ohh, I’ll have to give this a try with oats, thanks for the idea!
I’m so glad you like the recipe. I always substitute what’s in season, cheaper, or just on hand. It’s nice to see you doing the same!
Your photo is great! I’d love it if you’d post it on Amazon and have it show with my book. http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Slow-Cooker-Intensely-Flavorful/dp/1592334644/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1299702196&sr=1-1
Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog! I can certainly do that for you.
Whaaaat? That is seriously quick bread. Thanks for sharing!
Isn’t it great? Even faster than driving to the grocery store to pick up a bread roll.
Amazing!! Thx so much for sharing this. Totally going to try this out NOW!!
Let me know how it goes!
Slowcookers are the best, and that dish looks extra good to me because it’s rainy and cold here today.
I’m so odd–I’ve been making all sorts of soups and stews…now that it’s sunny, warm and spring, haha. But I’m also cleaning out cabinets, and nothing uses up random leftovers as well as a stew, so I’m sure that’s a huge part of it.
With a title like “Really Quick Bread” you may have even convinced me to try it!
YUUUUM… your dinner looks amazing! I love finding cookbooks and new recipes
I need to try the “really quick bread” LOL!
I linked up a crock pot recipe for baked beans! I should try your quick bread, sounds good!
yum! looks freaking amazing.
It is amazing what we can find to do rather than pack! Have a super day
Anddddd even more reason I need a slow kicker! Looking good my friend!
Wait … baking powder has a taste??
Hmm, I’ve always thought it did–a little bit of a bitterish almost salty tang? Not strong, and I only notice if I use a bunch. I know I distinctly don’t like the taste of baking soda, usually omit that completely or use powder instead.
ha ha … I will have to test it out!