Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Yield: 1 8x8 pan

1 cup shredded zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)

2 eggs

1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup almond flour

3/4 cup oat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

2. Measure out 1 cup of shredded zucchini, then place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out all of the moisture/water.

3. In a large bowl, combine shredded zucchini, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk together until well combined.

4. Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix together until well combined.

5. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lemon-blueberry-zucchini-cake/

Shallot Vinaigrette

Yield: 1/3 cup

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

1 shallot, finely chopped

zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tsp dijon mustard

2 tsp honey

pinch red pepper flakes

salt and pepper

1. In a small skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When hot add the shallot and cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. In a small container with a lid, combine the rest of the olive oil with the remaining ingredients. Add the cooled shallots. Shake vigorously to combine.

3. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days.

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/corn-tomato-and-avocado-chickpea-salad/

Corn, Chickpea, and Avocado Salad

Yield: 2-3 servings

2-3 ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed (or 1-2 cups frozen corn)

1 14-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

zest of 1 lime

salt and pepper

2-3 cups lettuce (can be mixed greens, spinach, arugula, etc)

1/2 cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1-2 green onions, chopped

1 avocado, diced

optional: 1/4 cup feta, crumbled

optional: grilled chicken or fish

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the corn and chickpeas. Add the oil, spices, lime, and salt and pepper, and mix well. Spread over prepared baking sheet and roast until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, and any optional ingredients. Top with corn and chickpeas.

4. Add avocado and shallot vinaigrette just before serving.

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/corn-tomato-and-avocado-chickpea-salad/ https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/corn-and-chickpea-bowl-with-miso-jalapeno-tahini