Cool Cucumber Mint Soup
3 large cukes (about 1 & 1/2 pounds), peeled 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 & 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps red wine vinegar 1 TBSP chopped fresh mint 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper Halve the cukes lengthwise. Scoop out their seeds with a spoon & discard. Coarsely chop the cucumber & transfer to a blender. Add the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, mint, garlic, salt & blend until smooth. Season with a little black pepper. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve....
Read MoreSpicy White Beans w/ Parsley Pesto
For the beans: 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced onions 1 & 1/2 tsps minced garlic 4 tsps lemon juice 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1/3 cup very finely grated Parmesan, or crumbled goat cheese (optional) bread, cracker, or chip of choice for scooping Rinse beans & drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, lemon juice, salt, black pepper & cayenne, and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through,...
Read MoreTempeh & Veggie Stew
4 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 4 (3 to 4 inch) strips kombu seaweed, broken into 1 inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 TBSP peeled, minced fresh ginger 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or sage 2 (8 oz) packages soy tempeh, cut into 1-inch squares 4 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 TBSP pure maple syrup (or 6 drops of liquid stevia) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch think slices 1 & 1/2 pounds winter squash, seeded & cut into 2-inch chunks 1 large or 2 medium parsnips, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 2 large carrots, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch thick slices pure salt 2 tsps...
Read MoreCottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich
cottage cheese apple butter cinnamon thinly sliced apples (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This is my son’s favorite lunchbox sandwich. Sometimes I add a layer of thinly sliced apple in addition to the apple butter. For more ideas on ways to enjoy cottage cheese click HERE For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten...
Read MoreSmokey Tempeh Chili
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz soy tempeh, chopped well (1 package) 1 TBSP chili powder 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 13 oz can peeled, ground or crushed tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 tsps natural sugar (or 4 drops liquid stevia) 2 TBSP brown rice vinegar 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 tsp pure salt 1 can (14 & 1/2 oz) chili beans (pinto, kidney, black, or a combination) 1/4 tsp liquid smoke Crumble or chop the tempeh. In a large, heavy based saucepan, heat the oil and on low and saute the celery, onions and...
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