Persian Barley Soup (Soup-e Jo) is a simple, vegan, 5-ingredient barley soup that will leave you warm and satisfied in the colder weather.
Persian Barley Soup – Soup e Jo or Ash e Jo
Hey my friends out there in the virtual realm, let me ask you a few questions… are you currently wearing a scarf, battling a sniffly nose or experiencing ‘hands so cold I have to place them between my legs’-syndrome? I have just what you need!
The most comforting soup you’ll ever have. Persian Barley Soup, or Soup-e Jo or Ash-e Jo, is one of the simplest dishes yet one of the most soul-nourishing ever. Start with a few simple ingredients and you’ll have what every Persian mom made for their kid when they were sick / sad / or just needed a little extra love in their bowl.
So from my kitchen to yours, here’s a little extra love. 🙂
Spiced cherry almond granola with dried cherries, almonds and coconut is spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. A healthy breakfast at a fraction of the cost!
Spiced Cherry Almond Granola
As the days get cooler and mornings darker, there’s nothing more satisfying than tucking into a nice bowl of $17 hipster made granola with a cup of fair-trade, drip coffee to power you through these transitional days…. right? Wrong. Hopefully you balk along with me at the price of granola, as well as some of the ingredients found in the store-bought variety… which can include foreign items like ‘soy lethicin’, ‘tocopherols’ and the catch-all ‘preservatives’.
Spiced Cherry Almond Granola
In comes my Spiced Cherry Almond Granola….. At about a 50-75% savings, and an exactly 297% increase in deliciousness, at 30 minutes this recipe is a no brainer. Make a big ole’ batch and use it for breakfast, snacks for the kiddos or even holiday gifts! Customize each batch with whatever fruit, nuts or spices you like best. This would also be delicious with combinations like dried apples and cinnamon, dried mango with a tiny bit of chili powder, pumpkin spice… the possibilities are endless!
Spiced Cherry Almond Granola – serve with milk like normal cereal!
Enjoy this granola with milk as a normal breakfast cereal, over yogurt or crumble on top of your baked goods!
Spiced Cherry Almond Granola – over oatmeal and jam!
Easy spiced granola made with dried cherries, slivered almonds and coconut scented with cinnamon and cardamom makes for a healthy, hearty breakfast at a fraction of the cost of store bought varieties.
Ingredients
1.5 cups oats
½ cup almonds
¼ cup dried coconut flakes
½ cup dried cherries
⅛ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300F.
Combine the oats, almonds and coconut into a large bowl.
Combine the oil and maple syrup or honey in a separate cup and mix.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with the cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
Spread the granola mixture over the baking sheet and bake for about 10-20 minutes - checking and stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Remove from oven when the granola is golden brown and let cool.
Things may seem a little quiet here sometimes (summer season, too hot to cook, too hot to photograph, too hot to think…) But that doesn’t mean I don’t miss connecting with you in my little corner of the internet! So while we wait for temps to go down (did I mention it’s 98 F in New York City today?) here is how to stay in touch.
Connect with me on Instagram @ahueats to see what I’m eating / drooling over / indulging in on a pretty regular basis. Here’s a little appetizer of what I’ve been sharing! A gorgeous summer pasta salad of rotini, tomato and pacmen heart cucumbers.
FYI those are hearts NOT pacmans!!! 😉
Or how about my morning coffee with love notes from my barista (thank you Piada) ….
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