April 28, 2021 Issue, Page 15 of 16

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April 28, 2021 15 Easy, Satisfying Spring Recipes FAMILY FEATURES Tossed Bean Salad with W hether you enjoy your spring Lemon Vinaigrette meals al fresco or simply turn Prep time: 15 minutes to warm-weather dishes at the Servings: 4 comfort of your own dining table, the season brings with it a perfect 1 can (15 ounces) excuse to shake up your menu. READ 3 or 4 Lighter fare is often the way to go as Bean Salad temperatures climb, but that doesn’t mean 2 tablespoons lemon you have to settle for a regular sandwich juice or white or a boring salad. Instead, enhance these wine vinegar springtime classics by rethinking tradition 2 tablespoons olive oil in tasty (yet easy) ways. coarsely ground This Sabich recipe calls for a multitude of black pepper, to taste fresh flavors including Aunt Nellie’s Pickled 1 package (about Beets and Onions and hard-boiled eggs plus 10 ounces) mixed a variety of veggies, hummus and ethnic salad greens seasonings. Or, if a quick and easy salad with carrots calls your name for an outdoor meal, this 4 slices bacon (about Tossed Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 1/4 cup), cooked requires only READ Bean Salad, mixed crisp and crumbled greens and a handful of other ingredients. (optional) Find more easy springtime dishes at shaved Parmesan readsalads.com and auntnellies.com. or Asiago cheese (optional) Drain bean salad well; in small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup liquid. To make dressing: Whisk reserved bean liquid and lemon juice then whisk in oil. Add pepper, to taste. Place salad greens in bowl. Add bean salad and bacon. Add dressing, as desired. Toss gently to coat. Arrange on platter; top with shaved cheese, if desired. Variation: Top salad with sliced grilled chicken then top with cheese. Tossed Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Sabich 1/4 cup Amba pickled mango sauce (optional) Recipe courtesy of eazypeazymealz.com 1/4 cup tahini Prep time: 20 minutes Drain beets and onions; set aside. Servings: 4 Wash eggplant. Slice into 3/8-inch-thick pieces. Place slices on cooling rack. 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Pickled Beets and Onions Add 2 teaspoons salt to slices to draw out extra moisture. Let sit 10 minutes. Pat 1 medium eggplant extra moisture off. 2 teaspoons salt, plus additional, to taste, divided In large 14-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once oil is 1 cup vegetable oil hot, place eggplant slices in oil; fry until browned, about 3 minutes per side, in 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced batches of four pieces. Place on paper towel-lined plate to absorb additional oil. pepper, to taste Season hard-boiled egg slices with salt and pepper, to taste. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar, plus additional for serving, divided (optional) 1/2 teaspoon za’atar and sumac, if desired. Set aside. 1/2 teaspoon sumac, plus additional for serving, divided (optional) To make salad: In medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, 1 cucumber, diced lemon juice and remaining za’atar. Set aside. 3 Roma tomatoes, diced Gently slice one end of each pita and open pocket. In microwave on high, 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped heat pitas 10 seconds. Place equal amounts fried eggplant in each pita. Spread 1/2 lemon, juice only 2 tablespoons hummus in each pita. Gently layer one-fourth of egg slices, beets 4 whole-grain pita breads with pockets and onions, cabbage, Israeli salad and green peppers in each pita. 1/2 cup hummus Drizzle each sabich with about 1 tablespoon amba sauce, if desired, and 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1 tablespoon tahini. Season with additional salt and pepper or sumac and Sabich 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced Za’atar, if desired. Easy Spring Home Maintenance Tips Spring often means it’s time to deep clean your To welcome a new season, consider these seven home, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to tips from the experts at Carrier to create a safer, check some key maintenance tasks off your list to healthier home. Learn more at corporate.carrier. create healthier indoor spaces. com/healthyhomes. FARMERS UNION 720 SOUTH MAIN STREET ELK CITY, OK 73644 580-225-0191 www.elkcitycoop.com Spruce of up your hardwork through for spring with new furniture! and challenging yea and exciting things for affordable prices! TFS TERRY’S FURNITURE SHOWROOM 2001 SOUTH MAIN ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA (580) 225-4006 OR (800) 925-4006 • terrysfurnitureshowroom.com Cash or Check • 90 Day Lay-A-Way • Special Financing Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm