Platteville Sunflower Oil

Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Pasta

5/14/2017

Now that asparagus is in season in southwest Wisconsin, why not try this fresh farmer's market Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Pasta? Yum!

Ingredients:
1 Cup Asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces
1/2 Pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lb Whole Wheat Spaghetti
1/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/3 Cup Platteville Sunflower Oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put chopped asparagus and tomatoes onto a cooking sheet and drizzle with Platteville Sunflower Oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Put in oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft and asparagus is browning on the edges. Meanwhile, put water on to boil for pasta and then cook as directed to al dente. In a small pan, put breadcrumbs and garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Then add in 1/3 cup sunflower oil and reduce heat to low. Let flavors meld while everything else cooks, stirring occasionally. Once pasta and vegetables are ready, toss everything together, including the sunflower oil sauce. Taste and then add salt and pepper to taste. You will probably need a generous helping of salt and pepper. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan. Enjoy!!

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Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus

5/4/2017

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Try this delicious Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus with Platteville Sunflower Oil for a nutty remix to your afternoon snack cravings!

Ingredients
1 Large Red Bell Pepper
6 Cloves Garlic
1 Tbsp Platteville Sunflower Oil
2 Cups Chickpeas
3 Tbsp Tahini
1 Lime, Juiced
1 tsp Paprika
Salt to Taste

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat the bell pepper and garlic in the olive oil, place on foil, and cook in the oven until the garlic peel is lightly browned and fragrant, and when the bell pepper has developed some black/brown spots, about 25 minutes. When cooked, remove the peel from the garlic cloves. Place all ingredients except the chickpeas in a food processor and blend on high until well combined, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Then add the chickpeas and blend again until a creamy consistency is achieved. Plate, garnish, and serve with crackers, cut up vegetables, or enjoy in a wrap or sandwich.

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Two Perfect Homemade Popcorn Recipes

3/27/2017

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Try these fun popcorn recipes with Platteville Sunflower Oil!

Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn

Ingredients
½ Cup Popcorn Kernels
¼ Cup Platteville Sunflower Oil
1 tsp Salt

Directions
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn. When the oil begins to sizzle, cover and shake the pan until the popping slows down, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss with the salt.

Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Ingredients
½ Cup Popcorn Kernels
¼ Cup Platteville Sunflower Oil
¼ Cup Sugar
1 tsp Salt

Directions
Repeat steps for Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn; however, add sugar with popcorn kernels.

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Extra Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

3/23/2017

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These extra crispy baked sweet potato fries make a great healthy snack or fun side dish. Try making them with Platteville Sunflower Oil for an unexpected nutty flavor!

Ingredients
3 Large Sweet Potatoes, Peeled and Cut into 1/4 inch wide sticks
3 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Platteville Sunflower Oil
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cut sweet potato fries in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch. Add sunflower oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Line the sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet. Try not to crowd them or else they won’t bake properly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

2/5/2017

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These brownies are gooey, fudgy, and super chocolatey…and they even have zucchini in them! Try this recipe with Platteville Sunflower Oil for an unexpected nutty flavor.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Platteville Sunflower Oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
3-5 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13" baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and stir. Fold in the zucchini. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes so the batter can absorb the moisture from the zucchini. Then, if your mixture is still very powdery, add up to 5 tablespoons water (start with 1 tablespoon and work up from there, stirring well after each addition). The batter will be very thick but shouldn't be powdery. Add walnuts, if desired. You may need to use your hands to work the water in instead of a spoon. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until the brownies spring back when gently touched.

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Kale Pesto with Sunflower Seeds and Pepitas

2/5/2017

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This pesto is packed with nutritious kale and toasted pepitas and sunflower seeds. Try it with Platteville Sunflower Oil for a fun pesto remix!

Ingredients
One bunch of kale, stems removed and rinsed {roughly 200g}
¼ cup pepitas
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp Platteville Sunflower Oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼- 1/2 tsp salt {to taste}

Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the kale, and simmer for one minute. Drain kale and run under cold water until cool. Leave in colander to drain while preparing other ingredients.
Heat pepitas and sunflower seeds in a small pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently until seeds are lightly browned and toasted.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend. You will need to scrape the sides several times and continue blending.

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Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Pasta

Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus

Two Perfect Homemade Popcorn Recipes

Extra Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Kale Pesto with Sunflower Seeds and Pepitas

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