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Zesty Lime Quinoa by Thyme & Love
By SpartyGreenMom
-In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 large white onion, chopped
- 1 serrano pepper minced, seeds removed for less heat
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Mexican oregano, leaves crushed with fingers
- Zest & juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4- 1/2 tsp salt, use less salt if your broth is already well seasoned
- Additional lime juice if needed
Chocolate Ice Cream
By SpartyGreenMom
Make sure your ice cream bowl has been in the freezer for at least 18 hours
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 T maple syrup
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)
Banana Muffins~No Sugar (with Chocolate Spread)
By SpartyGreenMom
What Else Makes My Healthy Muffins So Healthy? They are 100% whole grain
- For the No Sugar Added Chocolate Spread:
- Yields: 12 Muffins
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 8 pitted dates
- 3 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut milk
- 1/8 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
- For the Muffins:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 ripe bananas
- 12 pitted dates
- 2 organic, pastured eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Mexican Quinoa Salad
By SpartyGreenMom
Rinse and cook quinoa according to package directions
- Serves 6 or 12+ as a side dish
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
- 4 green onions
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- Optional: avocado for serving
- {For the dressing}
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice from 1 lime (more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Cashew Milk Recipe
By SpartyGreenMom
This cashew milk recipe is a wonderfully creamy dairy alternative and is extremely easy to prepare
- Yields about 5 cups
- 1 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours
- 3 cups filtered water
- 2 teaspoons honey, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Polenta Pizza Recipe with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs [Gluten Free & Vegetarian] | Organic Authority
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By SpartyGreenMom
Pizza need not be off-limits if you are living a gluten-free lifestyle
- Polenta Pizza Crust:
- Gluten-free medium-grind cornmeal (I like Bob’s Red Mill), 11/3 cups (7 oz/220 g)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil, 11/2 tablespoons, plus more as needed
- For the Polenta Pizza Toppings:
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/2 lb (250 g) coarsely grated
- Small cherry tomatoes or grapetomatoes, 11/3 cups (8 oz/250 g), halved
- Shallot, 2 tablespoons minced,or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil, 11/2 tablespoons, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup (11/2 oz/45 g) freshly grated
- Fresh basil, 1/4 cup (1/3 oz/10 g) sliced, or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
Gelatin "Flu Shots"- Immune Boosting Herbs in Finger Gelatin
By SpartyGreenMom
Common Sense Homesteading
- Possible fruit/herb combinations include:
- 4 envelopes (1 ounce) unflavored gelatin (That’s 3 tablespoons plus one teaspoon of bulk gelatin) Knox Gelatin is readily available at most grocery stores. Great Lakes Gelatin is certified Kosher. You could also substitute agar agar.
- 1 cup cold fruit juice*
- 3 cups fruit juice, heated with herbs or 2 cups hot fruit juice plus one cup tea*
- 2 tablespoons honey, optional
- Apple/Cinnamon/Ginger – 1 cup cold apple cider, 3 cups hot apple cider simmered with 2 cinnamon sticks and 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger root or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- Apple-Carrot/Echinacea – 1 cup cold apple cider, 2 cups carrot juice, 1 cup echinacea tea
- Apple-Carrot/Ginger – 1 cup cold apple cider, 2 cups carrot juice plus 1 cup apple cider, simmered with 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger root or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- Apple/Mint – 1 cup cold apple cider, 2 cups hot apple cider, 1 cup peppermint tea
- Pomegranate/Lemon Balm – 1 cup cold pomegranate juice, 2 cups hot pomegranate juice, 1 cup lemon balm tea
- Orange/Ginger – 1 cup cold orange (or carrot) juice, 3 cups hot orange juice simmered with 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger root or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad
By SpartyGreenMom
Cook the quinoa according to package directions
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 medium avocados
- 3 oz. baby spinach
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 3 green onions
- {For the dressing}
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (I use 2)
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Pumpkin Spiced Ice Cream
By SpartyGreenMom
Throw all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes
- 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 2 T maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Autumn Chiller
By SpartyGreenMom
Combine with ice in rock glass
- 1 oz OJ
- 2 oz chilled ginger ale
- 3 oz chilled apple cider
- 1 oz spirit of your choice (optional)
- Garnish with 3 frozen cranberries