Sweet and lemony, packed with nutrients. Scrub sweet potato and prick with fork in multiple places. Bake at 400 for 1.5 hours until very soft. Cool, cut, and place in blender. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to blender. Add lemon juice, water, and spices. Blend until mixed. Add olive oil and blend until creamy,Continue reading “Sweet Potato Hummus”
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Tofu Lentil Balls
An amazing meatball replacement, packed with flavor and nutrients. Makes a large batch so you can freeze some for later. Soak lentils in cold water at least 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, then cover with 1″ of water in pot. Boil, then simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, press 2 tofu cakes under a heavy weight for atContinue reading “Tofu Lentil Balls”
Best Fish Tacos
Spray a large piece of foil with cooking oil. Place tilapia or other white fish on one side. Sprinkle with lime juice, salt and pepper. Spray again. Fold foil over fish, crimping tightly around edges. Grill 8 minutes per side. Then just assemble your tacos using the condiments below. A perfect meal at your fingertips!
Creamy Cilantro Sauce
A low-fat and super creamy dressing! Place all in blender and run until smooth and creamy, scraping sides often. For thinner consistency, just add a little bit of water. Video shows an option to make Cilantro Slaw by adding dressing to chopped vegetables (carrots, cabbage, and broccoli).
Pico de Gallo
Chop tomatoes and onion by hand. (A food processor will make soup!) Mince cilantro. Mix with all other ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Makes a great dip or topping for all your favorite foods!
Crunchy Melon Seeds
Crispy with salt and sesame. Great for snacking, salads, rollups… seeds from one melon 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce Scoop seeds, rinse and remove flash. Spread on cutting board to dry overnight. When dry, heat oven to 400F. Mix in oil and soy sauce. Spread on a cookie sheet or pie plateContinue reading “Crunchy Melon Seeds”
Roasted Tomato Dressing
Fantastic on pasta, salads, rollups, etc. 4 tomatoes (Roma are best) 1 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp crushed red pepper 2-4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle with a little of the oil and sprinkle with a littleContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Dressing”
BBQ Bean Salad
A real crowd pleaser. Perfect for summer potlucks! 1 chopped onion 4 minced garlic cloves 2 minced jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup molasses 6 tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp barbecue seasoning 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup apple cider vinegar 6 cups canned beans (any assortment) 1/3 c apple cider vinegar 2 TbspContinue reading “BBQ Bean Salad”
More than Oatmeal
3 Tbsp rolled oats 2 tsp currants (or any fruit) 1 tsp roasted buckwheat groats 2 tsp pumpkin seeds 2 tsp chia seeds 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup boiling water Mix all ingredients. Microwave 1 minute. Add honey or milk (sometimes I add a few spoonfuls of tea!). Heart healthy andContinue reading “More than Oatmeal”
Seaweed Salad
A nice variation on the salad, filled with minerals and nutrients. multiple types of dried seaweed (such as kelp, wakame, hijiki) chopped carrot, cucumber, cabbage sesame seeds 4 oz olive oil 4 oz red wine vinegar 2 oz sesame oil 2 oz rice vinegar 2 oz soy sauce 1 oz honey or agave 1/2 tspContinue reading “Seaweed Salad”
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