Roasted Asparagus
(dairy free, egg free, gluten free, sugar free) 2 bunches of thick asparagus, tough ends removed 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp sea salt freshly ground black pepper lemon wedges for serving (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Arrange asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer (large pyrex works well). Sprinkle with the oil, garlic, salt & pepper & roll them to coat. Roast in the oven until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if using. SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Fresh Food Fast.” Pretty...
Read MorePole Beans w/ Caramelized Onions
coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 large onion, sliced thin 4 large garlic cloves cut into chunks 1 pound pole beans, ends trimmed pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Caramelize the onions by slowly & gently cooking them in the oil so they become translucent, then brown very slowly (this may take 15 – 20 mins). Once the onions look pretty good, add the garlic & saute just a few minutes more. Add the beans & continue cooking until tender crisp (5 – 10 mins depending on how you like them). Add salt & pepper to taste & serve....
Read MoreBalsamic Roasted Beets
4 large beets, peeled & cut into chunks 2 TBSP melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper balsamic vinegar (optional) Preheat oven to 400. Wash beets, cut them into chunks & place in large bowl. Add oil & toss to combine. Add salt & pepper & toss again. Spread out on baking sheet (9×13 pyrex works well) & bake for 40 mins (more or less, depending on what looks good to you). Drizzle with balsamic vinegar & serve. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This...
Read MoreRoasted Moroccan Garbanzos
2 cups DRY garbanzo beans (1 15 oz bag) 6 cups of water (room temp is best) 1 TBSP melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps moroccan spice mix 1/2 tsp sea salt To make the spice mix: 2 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp each of chili powder, paprika & cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp cayenne pinch of ground cloves Rinse beans in a colander. Add the beans to a bowl with the water & soak overnight for approx 12 hours. Drain beans and let them sit in the colander for 15 – 30 mins to let out the excess moisture. Preheat oven to 350. Transfer chick peas to...
Read MoreCoconut Sweet Potato Soup w/ Greens
You put de lime in de coconut,, you drink a bowl up…… 2 TBSP coconut oil (or oil of preference) 2 cups diced onion (about 2 medium onions) 1 tsp pure salt 4 cups 1-inch sweet potato chunks (about 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled) 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper with seeds, minced (optional) 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk 1 bunch of greens, (chard, kale, or collard), roughly chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional) In a large saucepan over medium...
Read MoreSweet Potato Homefries
coconut oil, butter or ghee sweet potatoes, peeled cinnamon (optional) Shred sweet potato and saute in oil for about 10 mins or until cooked to your liking. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I just love when simplicity is this good 🙂 ~ We enjoy this for breakfast along side eggs (instead of toast). It’s great plain (especially cooked in coconut oil), but when I’m in a cinnamon-y mood, I sprinkle some over the top & dig in. Of course, it can be a side dish for lunch or dinner as well. Feel free to fry up some onions and/or...
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