Banana Bread
1 ripe banana, mashed 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Blend together mashed banana, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, stevia, vanilla, and salt. Combine coconut flour w/ baking powder & whisk thoroughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 60 mins. Remove from pan & cool on rack....
Read MoreIndian Spiced Lentils w/ Kale
1 cup lentils (green or brown) 1 tsp pure salt 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped 2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 heaping tsp ground coriander 1/2 heaping tsp ground cumin 1/2 heaping tsp ground mustard 1/2 heaping tsp hot red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tsps minced fresh ginger root Bring lentils, 6 cups water, and salt to boil in medium saucepan; boil for 5 mins. Reduce heat; simmer until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 20 – 25 mins Add kale during the last 5 mins of cooking. Meanwhile, heat oil (or butter) in large skillet over medium heat....
Read MoreKale, Collard & Basil Salad
4 curly kale leaves, chopped (stems removed) 2 collard leaves, chopped (stems removed) fresh basil (use as much as you want – I use a lot!) 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/8 tsp pure salt dash of cayenne pepper Place kale, collards & basil in a bowl. Combine remaining ingredients & pour over greens. Marinate for 10 mins @ room temperature before serving. Serves 2. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Raw Food Made Easy”. Very easy (indeed)...
Read MoreAsian Style Kale Salad
2 TBSPs extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps mirin (in a bottle similar to soy sauce in the asian aisle) 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 4 tsps brown rice vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup (or a few drops of liquid stevia) 1 & 1/2 tsps minced ginger 12 leaves lacinato kale, roughly chopped (discarding stems) 1/4 cup tamari-roasted almonds, roughly chopped (optional) Place kale in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, mirin, tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup and ginger. Pour dressing over kale. Marinate for an hour. (optional) When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle...
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...
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