Spicy Buckwheat Snack
1/2 cup buckwheat groats 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP lemon juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ginger powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Soak buckwheat groats for about 6 hours. Drain & rinse in a fine mesh strainer. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice & spices in a small bowl. Add buckwheat & let marinate 1 hour. Drain again, discarding the liquid (don’t rinse). Spread out buckwheat groats on large sheet, & dry either in a dehydrator (anywhere from 4 hours to overnight), or on low heat in the oven for an hour or two (the lowest bake temperature possible for your oven) until...
Read MoreSimple Quinoa & Millet Pilaf
1 cup quinoa 1 cup millet 1/2 tsp pure salt Rinse the grains well in a fine mesh strainer. Add the grains to a dry saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until all of the water (clinging to the grains from rinsing) has evaporated. Continue stirring until the grains emit a faint, roasted aroma. Add 4 cups water & the salt. Stir once to dislodge any grains that might have stuck to the bottom. Cover & bring to a boil. Lower the heat & simmer, covered, for about 10 mins, or until the water is absorbed. Let the pilaf sit, covered, for 5 mins before fluffing with a...
Read MoreIndian Spiced Basmati Rice
1 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 three-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half 2 whole cloves a good pinch of ground cardamom 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup white basmati rice* 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 tsp pure salt Heat oil or butter in a medium saucepan over high heat until almost smoking. Add cinnamon, cardamom & cloves & cook, stirring until cinnamon unfurls & cardamom & cloves pop, less than a minute. Add onion & cook, stirring until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water & salt; bring to...
Read MoreSpicy Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
1 cup brown rice (uncooked) 1 & 1/2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tsp dried basil 2 TBSP sunflower seeds several dashes of cayenne (optional) 4 large red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise & seeded Preheat oven to 350. Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute the onion, carrot & celery for a few mins, stirring regularly. Mix in spices and sunflower seeds, and cook another few mins. Add...
Read MoreMillet-Cauliflower Mash
1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup millet 2 cups cauliflower, chopped a few pinches of pure salt 3 cups water freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Rinse millet in a fine, mesh strainer. Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan & saute onions & garlic for 2 mins. Add remaining ingredients (except black pepper & parsley), cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low & simmer for 25 – 30 mins. Remove from heat, add pepper & mash with a potato masher. Garnish with parsley if...
Read MoreAcorn Squash w/ Wild Rice Stuffing
3 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 to 3 TBSP melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 medium garlic cloves (or shallots), finely chopped 4 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 TBSP minced fresh thyme leaves (or use 1 tsp dried dried) 2 cups cooked wild rice 2/3 cup pecans, toasted* and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup dried cranberries, (optional) 1 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350. Place squash cut side down, in a baking pan filled with 1/4 inch hot water. Bake 30 mins. Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the melted butter (or...
Read MoreSpicy Curried Millet w/ Peas
1 & 1/2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 3/4 cup millet, rinsed in mesh strainer 3/4 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBSP curry powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne (or less if you want it milder) 1 & 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional) In a small saucepan (1 & 1/2 quart pot works well), heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the millet; cook, stirring, until the millet crackles, about 2 mins. Add the onions & garlic; cook, stirring until veggies are softened, about 2 mins. Add the curry powder,...
Read MoreQuinoa w/ Brussels Sprouts, Tempeh & Toasted Almonds
For the Quinoa: 1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 & 1/2 cups quinoa For the Vegetables: 1/3 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional) 1 (8 oz) package soy tempeh, sliced into bite-sized pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed & cut lengthwise into thirds 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP mirin pure salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds (optional) lemon wedges for serving To Prepare the Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa well in a...
Read MoreSesame Millet
1 cup millet 3 cups water 1 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP toasted sesame seeds (more or less) Rinse millet in a mesh strainer & drain. Boil water, add salt & millet, cover & simmer on low heat for about 25 mins. Remove from heat & let stand for 5 – 10 mins, covered. While millet is standing, toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat for about 5 mins, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Mix seeds and olive oil into the millet & serve. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...
Read MoreRice Bean & Cilantro Salad
For the Rice 1 cup Lundberg wehani brown rice 2 cups of water 1 TBSP coconut oil or butter (optional) 1/2 tsp pure salt (optional) For the Vegetables 1 can black beans 1 & 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 scallion, diced LOTS of fresh cilantro! 1 garlic clove, minced juice of 1 lime (about 2 – 3 TBSP) 1 & 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp pure salt Combine rice, water, oil and salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 45 mins. Remove from heat (still covered) and let sit for 10 mins. Fluff with fork, then mix together with the rest of the...
Read MoreWheatberries w/ Pecans & Cranberries
12 oz hard wheatberries 1 medium onion, chopped 1 & 1/2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil 2 TBSP butter (can substitute extra oil if desired) 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground, black pepper 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (0ptional) dried cranberries (as much as you want) Cook wheatberries in 6 cups of boiling water (unsalted), uncovered, until tender – somewhere between 60 & 75 mins. All the water should be absorbed, if not, drain. While wheatberries are cooking, cook onion in butter & oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat,...
Read MoreQuinoa w/ Sauteed Veggies
1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/4 tsp pure salt coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 onion, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 eggplant, chopped fresh basil to taste, chopped or torn apart w/ fingers pure salt & freshly ground, black pepper to taste Rinse quinoa well in fine mesh strainer. Add to dry pot and stir for a few minutes until the quinoa is dry & slightly aromatic. Add water & 1/4 tsp salt and bring to boil Lower to a simmer, cover & let cook for 10 mins. Remove from heat & let sit for 5 mins before uncovering. Saute veggies in oil (cooking the onions...
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