Rice 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...
Read MoreGreens Beans & Shells
butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil garlic (6 – 8 cloves), chopped crushed red pepper (optional) 11 oz spinach (more or less) 2 cans cannellini beans 32 oz vegetable broth pure salt & pepper 1 pound medium whole grain shells Cook pasta. Saute garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Shake in some crushed red pepper if using. Add spinach & saute until wilted (just a few mins). Add beans & vegetable broth & stir until heated through. Toss in cooked pasta & serve. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...
Read MoreLinguini w/ Broccoli & Garlic
butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil lots of garlic crushed red pepper (optional) 1 large head of broccoli 1 lb whole grain pasta pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Boil water for the pasta. In the mean time, chop broccoli into bite size pieces & set aside. Chop garlic into chunks & saute in butter or olive oil (in large saute pan) over medium heat for a few minutes. Shake in some crushed red pepper (if using). Add pasta to the boiling water with 1 TBSP of salt and cook until al dente. Add broccoli & continue sauteing for 3 – 5 minutes (may need to add...
Read MoreFettuccine w/ Pine Nut Sauce
1 cup pine nuts 1 TBSP sweet white miso 2 cloves garlic, quartered 2 tsps umeboshi vinegar 1 tsp brown rice syrup (or 1 or 2 drops of liquid stevia) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 TBSP (more or less) water 8 oz whole grain pasta While pasta is cooking, place nuts, miso & garlic in a food processor. With motor running, slowly add all the liquid ingredients, except water, and process until blended. Add water in small amounts to adjust the consistency, keeping the sauce fairly thick. Drain noodles (do not rinse) and toss immediately with sauce & serve. Makes 2 or 3 servings....
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