Easy Black Bean Chili
1/4 cup coconut oil 2 cups chopped onions (one medium to large onion) 2 medium red bell peppers 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 TBSP chili powder 2 tsp dried oregano 1 & 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 3 cans black beans, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce Optional Add-ins: chopped fresh cilantro sour cream grated monterey jack or cheddar cheese chopped green onions Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, and sauté until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and cook 2...
Read MoreCrispy Kale
1 bunch of kale coconut oil, melted pure salt Preheat oven to 375. Fold kale leaves in half (lengthwise) at the stem, and with one slice, cut the stem out & discard. Tear or cut the kale into bite sized pieces. Pour some oil into a large bowl, add the kale and toss well to combine. Spread the kale onto 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with salt Bake until crispy but not burnt (should take approx 10 to 15 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a really simple, yummy way to serve kale. Extremely kid friendly. To us,...
Read MoreSpicy Smothered Green Cabbage
2 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 tsps mustard seeds 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) 1 tsp natural sugar (or 2 drops liquid stevia) 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 small green cabbage (about 2 pounds) 5 TBSPs water Quarter, core, and thinly slice the cabbage. Heat butter (or oil) in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, sugar (or stevia), and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mustard seeds start to pop, about 2 mins. Immediately add the cabbage & saute, stirring occasionally, until it wilts, about 4 mins. Add the...
Read MoreEasy Curried Lentils
2 to 4 TBSPs butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 cup (dry) sprouted lentils (truRoots brand) salt & pepper Add lentils to 3 cups boiling water. Cook for 5 mins, turn off heat, cover w/ lid & let sit for 2 mins. Drain excess liquid. Melt butter in saute pan. Stir in curry & garlic powder until combined, then add drained lentils. Saute for about 5 mins, or until done to your liking. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serves 2 to 4 depending on the accompaniment....
Read MorePecan Butter
Shown above with mashed banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 3 cups pecans Process in food processor or Vitamix blender until creamy. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is so easy to make, and so unbelievably delicious. Since pecans are softer than almonds, this is something you can easily make in a food processor. You just have to be sure to have enough pecans in there to give the machine something to process. As far as using a blender – the only reason I recommend the Vitamix, in particular is because it has a...
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