Home Recipe Ideas

CBD is integrated with almost all products, such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical products, and recently in meals. The article below delves into some common home recipe ideas that can be prepared using CBD isolate.

The culture of infusing cannabis products with meals has been around for a while. Cannabis is a gut-friendly herb that adds a dash of flavor and nutrition to meals. However, adding CBD isolate products into meals is somewhat new in the recipe arena. Making one's recipes using CBD isolates is quite easy, provided the CBD being used has undergone decarboxylation, a process that stimulates the psychoactive ingredients in cannabis. Individuals who start to cook recipes using CBD are advised to make their foods in smaller batches in case things go wrong.

CBD Isolate Guacamole

According to Chatterjee (2021), Mexican cuisines are one of the best meals due to their flavor and delicious add-ons. Over the years, guacamole has been used as a side dish and main dish for several meals since it is vegan-friendly and free of gluten, as explained by Hill (2018). According to Cortés-Rodríguez, Orrego-Vargas & Rodríguez-Sandoval (2019), guacamole is made of avocado, which is the main ingredient, among other ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 ml of CBD isolate oil
• Three ripe avocados
• Half chopped jalapeno pepper
• A tablespoon of lime juice
• One tablespoon of cilantro leaves
• Half a teaspoon of grounded cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne
• One garlic clove
• Two small tomatoes
• One onion

Instructions

• Put the avocados in a bowl and smash using a pestle or fork
• Pour salt, lime juice, cumin, onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and cayenne into the bowl.
• Pour the CBD isolate oil and stir so the mixture combines well.
• Shell the bowl using a clear foil or plastic wrap for about 2 hours.
• Serve as a side dish of choice.

Grilled Apricot, Arugula CBD Isolate Salad, and Watermelon

This recipe is ideal during the summer since it is the time of the year when most people crave fresh vegetables and fruits. Additionally, the recipe is easy to prepare, thus reducing the standing time in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• Two tablespoons of feta cheese
• 4 cups of arugula
• 2-3 small-sized apricots diced into six parts
• ¼ red onion, finely chopped
• A handful of finely chopped mint leaves
• CBD isolate powder
• ¼ cup of honey
• Himalayan pepper or salt to taste
• ¼ cup of cold-pressed virgin olive oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• Subject a pan to the source of heat
• Graze the apricots with the olive oil and grill them on the pan
• Cook the apricots on each side for about 5 minutes. Just enough to give them a caramel-like appearance and color.
• Remove the apricots from the pan and set them aside.
• Add the onions, mints, and watermelons to a bowl.
• Add vinegar, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and CBD isolate powder to a bowl. Season the mixture with pepper or salt to taste.
• add red onion, arugula, and mint to a salad bowl and toss for the ingredients to mix well.
• Pour the salad into plates and top it with the diced watermelon, grilled apricots, and feta cheese.
• Season the end product with pepper and salt, or either of the two, to taste.

CBD Isolate Pesto Pasta With Spicy Shrimp

This recipe is ideal for ardent fans of seafood and pasta. Additionally, it is stimulating, tantalizing, and healthy since it is infused with a ton of unsaturated fats, carbs, and grade A proteins.

Ingredients

CBD Isolate Raw Pesto

• Salt and black pepper
• Half a cup of organic parsley
• A tablespoon of pine nuts
• One and a half cups of cherry tomatoes
• Four teaspoons of CBD isolate oil
• Two garlic cloves

CBD Isolate Shrimp Pasta

• Salt and pepper
• A teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• A tablespoon of lemon juice
• Two tomatoes
• A tablespoon of red pepper flakes
• Two tablespoons of butter
• An lb of asparagus
• 8 oz raw penne pasta

Instructions

For the pesto

• Rinse the greens in clean water.
• Place the pesto ingredients in a food processor.
• The food processor will blend the pesto into a smooth sauce.
• Scoop the source with a spoon and pour it into a clean bowl.
• Cover with a clear foil or wrap and put in the refrigerator

For the shrimp pasta

• Boil water in medium heat and add the raw pasta.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan until they both melt.
• Dip the shrimp in black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and cayenne before placing it on the pan.
• Squeeze the lemon on both sides of the shrimp.
• Cook the shrimp till it turns pink on both sides.
• Cut the asparagus into two and add the pasta.
• Drain the pasta and asparagus and allow them to cool.
• Once the shrimp is ready, add the asparagus and pasta to the pan, sauté and remove from heat.
• Add about 6-8 tablespoons of pesto, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes.
• Top with the parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed CBD Isolate Meatballs

The following recipe is ideal for folks who are ardent meat lovers, thanks to its savory meat composition.

Ingredients

For the sauce

• ½ teaspoon of salt
• Two garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup of onion
• Two teaspoons of dried basil
• One teaspoon of dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon pepper

For the meatballs

• Four mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 lb lean beef
• Two eggs
• CBD isolate oil
• 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon of pepper
• 1/3 cup of onion
• One teaspoon of dried thyme
• One teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage

Instructions

• Put the sauce ingredients in a cooker and cover until the meatballs are ready.
• Mix the meatballs ingredients in a bowl and mix the ingredients using your hands.
• Pick a small piece of beef and stuff it with just enough mozzarella in the middle.
• Press the final product to ensure the mozzarella is secure inside the beef.
• Put the meatballs in a slow cooker, cover, and allow to cook for about 2 ½ hours.
• Serve while hot as a side dish or main dish.
• Graze the meatballs with CBD isolate to add to the flavor

Conclusion

CBD is now included in all items, including food and new medicinal and cosmetic products. There has long been a tradition of consuming cannabis-infused foods. Cannabis is a gastrointestinal-friendly herb that gives food a little extra flavor and nutrition. However, including CBD isolate products in recipes is a new phenomenon. If the CBD being used has undergone decarboxylation, a process that stimulates the psychoactive components in cannabis, one can easily create formulations using CBD isolates. Making food in smaller batches is encouraged for those who are just starting with CBD-infused dishes in case something goes wrong during the process.

References

Chatterjee, S. M. (2021). EFFECT OF AVOCADO ON CANCER CELL IMMUNOTHERAPY AND VITAMIN-B 17.

Cortés-Rodríguez, M., Orrego-Vargas, F. S., & Rodríguez-Sandoval, E. (2019). Optimization of guacamole formulation made with avocado powder and fresh avocado. Dyna, 86(209), 126-134.

Hill, M. A. (2018). Switching to a Vegan Lifestyle. MA Hill.