Posts Tagged "nut free"

Kale Avocado & Red Pepper Salad

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 2 comments

Kale Avocado & Red Pepper Salad

1/2 bunch of kale, stems removed & roughly chopped juice from half a lemon (about 1 & 1/2 TBSP) 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP hemp seeds 1/2 of a red pepper, diced 1 avocado, diced freshly ground black pepper Place kale in bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil & toss to coat. Sprinkle with hemp seeds. Mix in red pepper & avocado. Add black pepper to taste. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: Have been on such a kale kick the past few months. The amounts are all flexible so alter as you see fit. Got this one...

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Wilted Kale Salad w/ Creamy Chipotle Dressing

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

Wilted Kale Salad w/ Creamy Chipotle Dressing

1 bunch of kale, stems removed & roughly chopped 1/2 tsp pure salt 1 cup grape tomatoes (more or less) (can slice them in 1/2 or leave whole) 1/4 cup hemp seeds For the Dressing: 1 avocado (or substitute tahini) 1/2 of a chipotle pepper (see notes below) 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 TBSP honey (or a drop or 2 of liquid stevia) Place kale into a large bowl, add salt and start to “massage” the kale until it wilts and takes on a cooked texture. Add the tomatoes and hemp seeds to the bowl and mix. Blend all dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender (or...

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Curried Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Cruciferous (non-leafy), Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Curried Creamy Cauliflower Soup

2 TBSP coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil) 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium tart apple such as granny smith, peeled, cored & chopped (1 cup) 1 TBSP curry powder 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 large head cauliflower, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups) 4 cups (32 oz) veggie or chicken broth 1 tsp honey (or a 2 drops of liquid stevia) 1 tsp brown rice vinegar pure salt to taste Cook onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 – 7 mins. Stir in the apple, curry powder & garlic & cook 2 mins more. Add cauliflower & broth & bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to...

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Chipotle Corn & Black Bean Soup

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Black Bean, Recipes, Soups | 0 comments

Chipotle Corn & Black Bean Soup

2 TBSP coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil) between 1 and 1 & 1/2 cups of onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 & 1/2 cups celery, chopped (roughly 4 big stalks) 1 & 1/2 cups carrots, chopped (roughly 3 big carrots) 4 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cardamon between 1/4 & 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 2 cans black beans 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 & 1/2 cups water 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar 2 tsp tamari/soy sauce between 1/2 & 1 tsp chipotle...

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Chickpea Salad w/ Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Garbanzo, Legumes, Recipes, Salads, Warm Salads | 0 comments

Chickpea Salad w/ Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette

5 large sun-dired tomatoes packed in oil, drained 1 small garlic clove 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil pure salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or roughly 2 cans) 2 TBSP minced fresh basil or parsley (or more!) Place the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & vinegar in a food processor. Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the ingredients are minced. Add the oil & process until smooth. Scrape the dressing into a large serving bowl. Stir in the salt & pepper to taste. Add the chickpeas & basil & toss...

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