The Chia Seed Cookbook: Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight

by MySeeds Chia Test Kitchen

Overview

You may have heard of chia plants (or at least Chia Pets), but do you know just how good the plant’s tiny seeds are for you, and how versatile they are? The chia plant is a relative of the mint plant. It makes tiny, flavorless, gluten-free seeds that are chock full of antioxidants and fiber, and when combined with water, they can be used as a replacement for butter or oil in your favorite baked goods. In addition, the seeds contain an oil that naturally repels pests, making it easy for farmers to grow the seeds organically, without the use of pesticides. If that’s not enough to convince you to try them, consider that chia seeds help balance blood sugar, prevent diseases such as diverticulitis and diverticulosis, and contain the essential fatty acid omega-3, which lowers hypertension and benefits your heart.   It’s surprisingly easy to cook and bake with chia seeds, and because they take on the flavor of whatever ingredients they’re mixed with, they’ll only enhance your favorite dishes. Here’s a sampling of the nearly 100 recipes included:   

•  Sunny Sweet Potato and Chocolate Chip Chia Muffins 
•  Easy Chia Oat Squares 
•  Peanut Butter Chia Waffles 
•  Lemon Chia Cheesecake Pancakes 
•  Cranberry Chia Couscous 
•  Southwest Chia Bean Burgers 
•  Citrus Scallops and Veggie Stir Fry 
•  Fresh Chia Lime Soup 
•  Chia Triple Fruit Crisp 
•  Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies 
•  Sophisticated Chocolate Orange Cake 
•  Oh-So-Lemon Cupcakes 
•  Chia Lemon Hummus 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620874271
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	01/02/2013
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

MySeeds Chia Test Kitchen is dedicated to promoting the incredible health benefits of chia seeds. Their website, www.mychiaseeds.com, offers a wealth of information and sells the highest quality mixed black and white chia seeds. They are based in Dania Beach, Florida.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Metric and Imperial Conversions 11

Chia Seed Breakfasts 12

Super Simple Ways to Add Chia to Your Breakfast 15

Yogurt Berry Chia Parfaits 17

Easy Chia Eggs 19

Easy does it omelet 21

Breakfast Cookies! 23

Sunday Fruited French Toast 25

Almost Instant Chia Oatmeal 27

No Yolk Deviled Eggs: Sweet Potato and Avocado 29

Sunny Sweet Potato and Chocolate Chip Chia Muffins 31

Breakfast Chia Crumple 33

Easy Chia Oat Squares 35

Peanut Butter Chia Waffles 37

Lemon Chia Cheesecake Pancakes 39

3 Chia Smoothies for you! 41

Spicy Chia Sausage Patties 43

Quick and Versatile Chia Waffles 45

Banana Bran Chia Muffins 47

Chia Side Dishes, Sandwiches, and Burgers 48

Easy Creamy Pear Coleslaw 51

Portobello Mushroom and Chia Strawberry Salad 53

Cranberry Chia Couscous 55

Plum Chia Salad 57

Ginger Crisp Chia Salad 59

Faux Spinach Soufflé 61

Awesome Apple Chia Salad 63

Chia Tabbouleh Salad 65

Spicy Orzo and Veggie Chia Salad 67

Fun Melon Chia Salsa 69

Bow Tie Pasta Salad 71

Zesty Lime Chia Salsa 73

The Pizza Burger 75

Crispy Apple Chia Burger 77

Chia Garden Burgers 79

Southwest Chia Bean Burgers 81

Portobello Pepper Pita 83

Vegetarian Chia Lunch Wraps 85

Creamy Avocado Chia Wrap 87

Tuna Avocado Spread 89

Light 'n' Easy Chia Panini 91

Chia Dinners 92

Garden Chia Pasta 95

Grown-Up Macaroni and Cheese Dinner 97

Tropical Sunshine Shrimp Salad 99

New Waldorf Chia Salad 101

Chia Ravioli One Pot Dinner 103

Peach and Bulgur Chia Crunch Dinner 105

4-Can Speedy Chia Chili 107

Quick Chia Taco Salad 109

15 Minute Chia "Szechwan" Stir-Fry 111

Citrus Scallops and Veggie Stir-Fry 113

Almost Cuban Chia Picadillo 115

Chia Curry 117

Over-Stuffed Chia Potatoes 119

Presto Pesto and Chicken 121

Rice Goes Wild! 123

Ginger Pineapple Chia Crunch 125

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup 127

Spicy Chia Veggie Soup 129

Fresh Chia Lime Soup 131

Salad Dressings 133

Creamy Lemon and Lime Dressing 135

Apple Cider Vinegar & Oil Dressing 137

Lemon Vinaigrette 139

Creamy Raspberry Vinegar Dressing 141

Strawberry Chia Chef Salad Dressing 143

"French Dressing" 145

Creamy Yogurt Chia Dijon Dressing 147

"Just a Little Kick" Southwestern Chia Dressing 149

Honey Lime Chia Dressing 151

Chia Desserts 152

Chia Snickerdoodles 155

Frozen Raspberry Chia Pie 157

Marbleized Chiffon Cake 161

Ultra Chewy Chia Chocolate Chip Cookies 165

Chia Triple Fruit Crisp 167

Chia Super Strawberry Cake 169

Easiest Chia Carrot Cake 171

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies 173

Sophisticated Chocolate Orange Cake 175

Elegant Orange Sauce 177

Oh-So-Lemon Cupcakes 179

Not-so-Sweet Lemon Frosting 181

Chocolate Chia Banana Swirl Bars 183

Cocoa Chia Cheesecake 185

Apple Gingerbread 187

Diabetic Chia Fruit Parfaits 189

Light and Fluffy Chia Blueberry Cake 191

Appetizers and Snacks 192

Plum Tomato Chia Brochette 195

Easy Spinach Chia Pesto 197

Cranberry Pomegranate Zippy Chia Relish and Panini 199

Light Black Bean Dip 201

Warm Chicken and Spinach Dip 203

Easy Chia Lemon Hummus 205

Chocolate Prune Nibbles 207

Chia Watermelon Slice Popsicle 209

Chocolate Banana Fudgies 211

Raspberry Watermelon Popsicle 213

Chia Beverages 214

Chia Fresca 216

Green Tea With Mint, Lemon, and Chia 217

Chia Concentrate Beverages 219

Fruited Chia Teas 220

Hot Chia Beverages 221

Index 222