Tempeh Fingers w/ Sate Sauce
2 tsps coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsps curry powder 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 2 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 packages soy tempeh (16 oz total) coconut oil for frying In a small saucepan, heat 2 tsps oil over medium heat. Add the garlic & cook about a minute. Add the curry powder & cook, stirring until combined. Stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, sweetener & soy sauce. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 mins. Fry tempeh in oil....
Read MoreWhite Bean & Arugula Salad
For the Dressing: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP minced fresh dill 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped coarse sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste For the Salad: 3 bunches arugula, trimmed & roughly chopped (6 – 7 cups) 1 15 oz can white beans, drained (cannellini or great northern) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced shaved parmesan cheese for garnish (optional) In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt & pepper. Add the arugula, beans & yellow pepper & toss to combine. Garnish w/ cheese if...
Read MoreStove-top Popcorn
1/3 cup organic popcorn kernels 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil sea salt to taste Over medium heat, add the oil & only 3 or 4 kernels to a medium sized pot & cover (my 3 & 3/4 quart is just the right size for this amount of popcorn). Stay close by. When you hear those few kernels pop, it’s time to add the rest of the kernels. Keeping the pot covered, shake it back & forth often. Once the popping slows down (after about 4 or 5 mins), turn off the heat. Once it’s fully done popping (maybe 30 seconds later), remove from heat & add salt....
Read MoreIndonesian Coconut Rice
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter or ghee 1 onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 scallions minced 1 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 (or 1/4) tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 4 cups cooked long-grain brown rice 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Cook the rice according to package directions. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion & garlic & cook until softened, about 5 mins. Add the...
Read MoreSpaghetti w/ Olives & Artichoke
12 oz whole grain spaghetti 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 TBSP capers, rinsed & drained 12 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped 1 & 1/2 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped parsley artichoke hearts (plain – not marinated) freshly ground black pepper Prep parsley, garlic & olives. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. In the mean time, gently heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic & cook for 1 min. Add the capers, olives & lemon juice, cook 1 minute longer & set aside. When the pasta is cooked, drain &...
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