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Butternut Squash Chili and Quinoa
By vdub
Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft (about 7 minutes)
- 1 large onion , finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp mild chilli powder (Schwartz does a good one with added cumin, oregano and garlic)
- 1 butternut squash , about 1kg, peeled and cubed
- 100 g quinoa , soaked in cold water for 10 minutes (available from health food shops and some supermarkets)
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 400 g tin red kidney beans
- a small bunch coriander , chopped
Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Soup
By vdub
Soak the black eyes peas in a bowl of water overnight
- 2 cups Black Eyed Peas – soaked overnight
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Carrots
- 1 Onion
- 1 cup Greens, Kale or Collards – chopped
- lots of Chives – 1/4 cup to 1 cup
- 1/4 cup Parsley
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp Onion powder
- 2 Organic Vegetable Bouillion cubes
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 large Sage leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 tsp Rosemary, fresh is best, or dried
- 2 strands of Thyme, or 1 tsp
- 1/2 can of Coconut Milk, or 1 cup
Raw Pizza Crust
By vdub
August 31, 2012 at 9:44 pm # 1
- 1 1/2 c Almonds, ground
- 3 Carrots, ground
- 1 Zucchini – chopped
- 3/4 c Flax seeds, soaked in 1 c water for a few hours
- 1/2 c Pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 c Sunflower seeds
- 1/2 c Olive Oil
- 1/2 t Salt
Curried Cream of Celery Soup
By vdub
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 c sliced almonds
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 celery stalks, diced (3 1/2 cups)
- 1 large leek, white part halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced (2 cups)
- 1 Tbsp curry powder, such as Madras
- 14-oz can light coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp rice
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup coarsely-chopped celery leaves for garnish
Pad Thai (Raw)
By vdub
For the topping mix the chopped cashews with sesame oil and salt together in a small bowl and set aside until ready...
- Noodles and Vegetables:
- 1 pkg. Kelp Noodles – soaked in as hot water as possible to stay raw (under 115 degrees), for several hours to soften.
- 1 Green Zucchini – spiralized
- 1 Yellow Zucchini – spiralized
- 1 Carrot – angel hair spiralized
- 1/2 Red Pepper – julienned
- 6-8 leaves Nappa Cabbage – thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro leaves – chopped
- Sauce:
- 1 cup Cashews- soaked 1 to 2 hours to soften
- 2 Tbsp Almond butter
- 1 Tomato
- 1/4 cup Tamarind paste
- 3 Medjool Dates
- 2 Tbsp Nama Shoyu
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Lime – juiced
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek or 1 t Chili – seeds removed
- 1/4 tsp Coriander seed
- Topping and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup Cashews – coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil and Salt
- 2 Green Onions – sliced diagonally
- 2 Tbsp Red Pepper – diced small
Detox Soup
By vdub
Saute onion and garlic in sauce pan with a little water for a few minutes
- 1 large onion, chopped small
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 turnips or 1 sweet potato, peeled & chopped small
- 4 cups vegetable stock (from 1 vegetable stock cube)
- 1 " piece of ginger, minced
- 2 large zucchinis, chopped small
- 2 cups minced curly kale
- large handful of spinach, coarsely chopped
- juice of 1 lemon
- fresh chopped parsley, flax oil & black pepper (garnish)
Coconut lentil curry
By vdub
Directions: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp
- 6 slices bacon (optional)
- 1.5 cups diced onions
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 Tablespoon curry powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1.5 cups dry lentils
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry or cooking sherry
Italian Baked Beans and Greens
By vdub
Method: Combine beans and enough water to cover by several inches in a medium saucepan
- 1 1/2 cup dried white, red or black beans, rinsed and picked over
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 bunch kale, collards or other greens, tough stems discarded, leaves thinly sliced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
Sea Salt Baked Potatoes Recipe
By vdub
Preheat your oven to 400F / 200C degrees
- dressing:
- 2 large baking potatoes
- flaky sea salt
- butter or olive oil
- 2 large handfuls of arugula
- 1 tablespoon Champagne or tarragon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- a egg yolk
- a scant 1/2 cup / 100 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Quinoa with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomatoes
By vdub
Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in some hot water for 30 minutes or until soft
- 1/2 cup (packed) sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups (packed) chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 1 ⁄3 cup Vega EFA Antioxidant Oil
- 1 ⁄3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried wheatgrass powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups (packed) baby spinach, cut into chiffonade (aka extra thin)