Orange & Cranberry bread

I was craving something tangy and this definitely hit the spot
This cranberry bread is simple and delicious, thus it is loaded with flavor and moisture.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tblsp vegetable oil
hot water
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1/2 tblsp orange peel, grated
Ener-G Egg Replacer for 1 egg
1 cup cranberries (fresh, dried , or frozen)
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Preheat oven at 375 F.

Grease and flour loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, vegan sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda).

In a small bowl, add walnuts, cranberries and 1/2 cup of dry mixture to coat the nuts and berries.

In a measuring cup, add oil and top-up with hot water to make 3/4 cup.

In a medium bowl, mix oil/water mixture, orange juice, orange peel and Ener-G Egg Replacer.

Combine liquid mixture to dry mixture (don’t overmix!).

Fold in nuts and berries.

Bake for 1 hour.

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Orange Chickpea salad

Recipe Credits: I am sharing this recipe here from my blogger friend Susana @ Spanish Steps blog.

Sometimes simple things are those which give us greater comfort.

So is the case for this delicious salad perfect for a summer hot day. It is simple and satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove finely chopped garlic
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 small red onion (about 4 ounces), peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
• 3 cups romaine lettuce leaves, washed, dried, and torn

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper. Add chickpeas and onion. Toss well to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend. Toss again.

Divide lettuce among two salad plates. Spoon chickpeas mixture evenly over lettuce and serve at room temperature.

Serves:2

Enjoy!

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