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Mesquite

Mesquite, another little known superfood is actually a legume and grows well in desert areas from the southwestern United States to the Andean regions of South America. Traditionally, Native peoples in the Southwest depended on mesquite. It provided food, fuel, shelter, weapons, medicine, and cosmetics. As times changed, and as refined sugar and wheat flour became staples, the role of mesquite was diminished. Mesquite meal was once made by hand-grinding the plant's seeds and pods on stones. Modern milling techniques speed up the process, grinding the entire mesquite pod at once, including the..

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  • Crock Pot Pulled Pork



  • Source: Adapted from Food.com
    By T. Woolfe

    Ingredients:
    2 1/2-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder

    RUB
    3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
    2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 tablespoon cumin
    1 tablespoon paprika
    1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
    1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
    1/2 tablespoon mesquite powder
    1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
    1/2 cup cider vinegar

    Prep Time: 24 hrs
    Cook Time: 12 hrs
    Total Time:  36 hrs

    Directions:
    1. Combine the rub spices and coat the shoulder.
    2. Bag the rubbed shoulder overnight in the fridge.
    3. Put Apple juice and vinegar in crock pot and add the shoulder and the rub that\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s stuck on it.
    4. Start the pot on high, turn down to med after an hour and a half.
    5. Cook for 12 hours total, 10 hours if your pot has no medium setting.
    6. Remove the shoulder and let rest for at least half an hour.
    7. Pull shoulder apart with a couple of forks.
    8. Place the pork on a wheat bun with your favorite barbecue sauce and some slaw if you want to be traditional.

    Yield: 10-12 sammiches

     

  • Mesquite Coconut Date Kale Smoothie



  • Source: Jai-lifestyle.com

    Ingredients:
    3-4 cups organic apple juice
    2 heaping tblsp mesquite powder
    1 organic banana
    2-4 organic dates (take seeds out)
    handful of raw coconut pieces
    2-3 raw dinosaur kale leaves
    1 tblsp chia seed
    1 tblsp coconut oil

    Directions:
    Blend all the ingredients until smooth.

    Servings: 2

     

  • Fruity Mesquite Smoothie



  • Source: Adapted from goneraw.com
    By lorinotoole
     
    Ingredients:
    1 banana
    ½ mango
    ½ pear (I used Bosc)
    1 kiwi
    ½ tablespoon raw mesquite powder
    ice (handful or two)
    water (to desired consistency)
    agave syrup

    Directions:
    Put all ingredients in a blender. Add more water if desired. Enjoy!

    Servings: 1

     

  • Mesquite Sweet Potato Chips



  • Source: Adapted from navitasnaturals.com
    By: Julie Morris - JulieMorris.net 

    Ingredients:
    1 pound sweet potatoes (whole)
    2 Tbsp Yacon Syrup
    2 Tbsp Mesquite Powder
    ½ teaspoon sea salt
    ¼ teaspoon onion powder

    Directions:
    1. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potato into 1/8-inch slices (if no mandoline is available, slice carefully by hand).
    2. Place the slices in a large bowl.
    3. Drizzle the yacon syrup on top and sprinkle the mesquite, salt and onion powder on top.
    4. Use your hands to toss well, and separate any slices that may have clumped together.
    5. Transfer to several mesh dehydrator sheets, laying the slices down in a single, flat layer.
    6. Baste the tops with any additional marinade from the bottom of the bowl.
    7. Dehydrate at 115 degrees F (or desired temperature) until crispy, about 6-8 hours.
    8. Store in an airtight container to prevent the chips from getting soft.

    Oven Method:
    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Lay the slices on top of the parchment in a single flat layer, and bake for 90 -120 minutes, or until crispy, flipping over once halfway through.
    3. Watch the chips carefully at the end of their cooking time to prevent burning.

    Servings: 2-4