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Ingredients

• 1 EGGPLANT, PEELED (APROX. 1 POUND)
• ½ CUP LOW SODIUM GLUTEN FREE TOMATOE JUICE
• ½ CUP ORIGINAL  ARZU
• 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
• 1 TSP CRUSHED BASIL LEAVES
• ½ TSP OREGANO
• FRESH CRACKED PEPPER
• 2 SMALL TOMATOES   CHOPPED
• 1 SMALL ONION SLICED
• ½  CUP SHREDDED LOW FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Directions

1. HEAT OVEN TO 350*
2. CUT EGGPLANT INTO ½ INCH SLICES AND PLACE ON PREPARED FOIL LINED COOKIE SHEET SPRAYED WITH COOKING OIL. SPRINKLE WITH BLACK PEPPER.
3. COMBINE TOMATOE JUICE,, GALIC, BASIL AND OREGINO. SPREAD EVENLY OVER EGGPLANT
4. SPOON DRY  ARZU ON EGGPLANT SLICES
5. TOP WITH CHOPPED TOMAOES AND SLICED ONIONS
6. SPRINKLE WITH MOZZORELLA CHEESE.
7. BAKE 35-40 MIN UNTIL EGGPLANT IS TENDER AND CHEESE MELTED
8. DUST WITH ADDITIONAL BASIL, OREGANO AND FRESH PEPPER

 MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Inspired by the bountiful harvest of a neighbor’s peach tree, Arzu Gluten Free Peach Cobbler was born.  I’m hoping he sends more peaches my way soon.

Filling Ingredients

• 5   Cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches
• 1   Teaspoon cinnamon (Optional)
• 3   Tablespoons lemon juice
• 4   Tablespoons agave nectar (May substitute with Honey)
• 1   Tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cool water

Directions

Mix all ingredients in an 11×7 pan. Mix well

Crisp Topping Ingredients

• 6  Tablespoons melted GFCF margarine (Such as Earth Balance) may substitute with butter
• 1  Cup Arzu Chai Flavor (May substitute with Arzu Original and 1
• 1   teaspoon cinnamon)
• ½ Cup Montina or Sorghum flour
• ¼  Cup Cornstarch or Tapioca
• ½  Cup brown sugar or turbinado sugar
• ¼   Cup orange or apple juice

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and “squish” together until all ingredients are crumbly. Pour crumble evenly over peaches in  baking dish.
2. Bake in Preheated 375* oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm.

Makes 12 servings

Nutritional information :  12 servings ( ½ cup ) Calories 190, Fat 6 g, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrates 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3g.

1/3 cup butter

¾ cups brown sugar

3-4 ripe bananas (over ripe bananas work best)

1  egg

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

1 ½  cup rice flour

½ cup ARZU Original ( 1 packet)

 

Preheat oven to 350*

Cream butter and brown sugar together.  Add mashed bananas and mix together.

Add egg and  mix well.

Add dry ingredients to above mixture starting with the baking soda , baking powder and salt.

Next add the rice flour then the ARZU.

Pour into greased muffin tin or paper lined muffin tin.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350*

Makes 1 1/2 dozen Muffins

These freeze well to make an easy, quick morning breakfast or snack.