Acorn 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...
Read MoreSesame Mustard Tahini Dressing
1/2 cup water 1/2 cup tahini 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 small clove garlic, minced (or pressed) 1 & 1/2 TBSP honey (or approx 9 drops of liquid stevia) 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 tsp high-quality, dijon mustard 3 tsp toasted sesame oil 1/4 tsp pure salt (more or less) Whisk all ingredients together. Store any extras in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Vive le Vegan” – Our favorite salad dressing! ~ Salads are not much to speak of in & of themselves unless you’ve...
Read MoreZucchini Pancakes
1 pound green or yellow zucchini (about 2 medium) (no need to peel) 1/2 tsp pure salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 TBSP red onion, chopped (or 2 tsps dried minced onion) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs pinch of cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (optional) coconut oil or butter for frying pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Grate zucchini on the largest holes of a grater & combine well with salt. Let zucchini drain in a colander for about 30 mins. In the mean time, combine eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, cayenne, garlic powder, cheese (if using) & salt/pepper in a...
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 MoreParmesan Baked Kohlrabi
butter for greasing pan bread crumbs for dusting pan 3 cups, peeled, sliced kohlrabi (approx. 1/4 inch thick pieces) 1 TBSP butter, melted 2 TBSP grated parmesan 1 TBSP (or more) unflavored, whole grain bread crumbs 1/8 tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8 or 9 inch round pie dish with butter & dust w/ bread crumbs. Cook the kohlrabi in boiling water until just tender, about 7 – 10 mins, & drain. Toss with the melted butter. Place the kohlrabi in the prepared pan, then sprinkle with parmesan, 1 TBSP bread crumbs, & black pepper. Bake 1 hour or until topping...
Read MorePan-Seared Summer Squash w/ Garlic & Mint
2 pounds summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/2 inch thick 2 TBSP lemon juice 2 TBSP fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper Warm a large (dry) skillet or griddle over medium heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer & sear until speckled w/ brown & beginning to blacken, about 5 mins. Flip the squash & cook for 4 – 5 mins more. Repeat w/ remaining squash. In a serving bowl, combine the lemon juice, mint, garlic, salt & red pepper...
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 MoreCollard Greens w/ Tahini Sauce
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 bunch collard greens 3 TBSP tahini 6 TBSP water 1 TBSP ume plum vinegar drizzle of toasted sesame oil Rinse and chop greens & set aside. Heat coconut oil in saute pan, add onion and cook gently over medium low heat until translucent (approx 10 mins). Add greens and stir well. Cook until wilted & softened (approx 10 mins). In the mean time, make sauce by combining tahini, water & vinegar in a small bowl. When the greens are just about done, pour half of the sauce into the saute pan & mix thoroughly until greens are coated....
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 MoreSesame Asparagus & Noodles
2 TBSP sesame seeds, toasted 1 pound spaghetti or linguine For the Sauce: 2 TBSP toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP broth (veggie or chicken) 2 TBSP mirin a pinch of cayenne 1 TBSP natural sugar (optional) For the Asparagus: 1 TBSP coconut oil 2 garlic cloves minced 1/4 tsp ground ginger powder 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths 1/4 cup water 1 tsp tamari/soy sauce 2 scallions or chives thinly sliced (optional) Toast sesame seeds & pour them into a small bowl to cool. Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, water, mirin, cayenne & stevia in small bowl & set...
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(dairy free) Lightlife organic smoky tempeh strips (fakin’ bacon) lettuce tomato mayo your favorite bread You can make this gluten & sugar free if you marinate your own tempeh…. Slice it thinly, and marinate in a mixture of gluten free soy sauce, liquid smoke, and a little onion powder. (using gluten free bread) If interested in making homemade mayo, click HERE....
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