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Thumbprint Cookies-Andrea McNinch
By SpartyGreenMom
If you are lazy like me and don't feel like cleaning out a food processor or high-speed blender, smash the coconut ...
- 1 cup organic *coconut cream (butter) (Vivapura or Tropical Traditions brands)
- 1 tablespoon organic Michigan maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Garnish: Seasonal berry of your choice
Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
By SpartyGreenMom
1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a medium baking sheet with a couple pieces of paper towel
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked)
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
Creamy Kale and Artichoke Dip With Homemade Chips
By SpartyGreenMom
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and place into a medium sized baking
- 1 bag of frozen artichoke hearts thawed and chopped
- 4 cups of finely chopped kale, spinach, swiss chard or collards
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 cup organic sour cream (or 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 greek yogurt)
- 3 tbsp organic mayo (optional - but really kicks this recipe into high gear)
- 3 tbs raw parmesan or manchego cheese, plus more for top
- coconut oil for greasing
Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing
By SpartyGreenMom
Rinse quinoa, and cook according to package directions
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 roma tomatoes
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
- 4 green onions
- {For the dressing}
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp. basil (or fresh if you have it)
Ice Cream- 4 Ingredient Strawberry
By SpartyGreenMom
Place frozen bananas and strawberries in food processor or blender and blend until the consistency if of soft serve...
- 2 frozen bananas, cut into 1 inch slices
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, sliced (or any other fruit you desire)
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Blueberry Muffins: Gluten, Nut, Dairy, Egg Free
By SpartyGreenMom
1. Blend the butter, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice with a hand beater until just combined
- 3/4 cup soft butter (if you are dairy free use soft lard or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup organic pure cane sugar or sucanat (honey could work I think)
- 2 eggs (if you are egg free use an egg replacer)
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour (sorghum flour would work too)
- 1 1/2 cup white rice flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1 tsp aluminum free baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole sour cream (if you are dairy free use whole coconut milk yogurt)
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh blueberries
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette
By SpartyGreenMom
Make the dressing: in a blender combine tomatoes, garlic, shallot, balsamic vinegar, and mustard
- 6 oz. baby spinach
- 8 oz. strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: clover/alfalfa sprouts, avocado, chickpeas, candied nuts
- {For the dressing}
- 2 large roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Parsnip Sticks
By SpartyGreenMom
Preheat the oven to 375 Slice parsnip like you would a carrot and trim the ends
- 4 peeled parsnips
- 3-4 tbsp coconut oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Easy Sesame Cauliflower
By SpartyGreenMom
In a small saucepan, add the tamari, veggie broth, toasted sesame oil, mirin, garlic, rice wine vinegar, ginger, ar...
- Serves 2
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/4 cup veggie broth
- 2 T toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 T mirin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 T minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp arrowroot
- 1 green onion sliced
- 2 T sesame seeds
Quinoa Salad Recipe with Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts and Peas
By SpartyGreenMom
I use a half-and-half mixture of millet and quinoa here, but you can use any proportion that you like, even going w...
- Makes about 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup millet
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cups quartered Brussels sprouts
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 cup petite green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar, to taste