Spaghetti 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 &...
Read MoreSpicy Pumpkin Soup
1 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 TBSP chopped fresh ginger (up to) 3 hot dried Thai chiles – split lengthwise, or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp minced fresh lemongrass – white part only, or zest of 1 lemon 3 cups veggie or chicken broth 3 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup creamy, natural, peanut butter 1 TBSP maple sugar, (or sugar of choice**) 1/2 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or cilantro 2 TBSP crushed roasted peanuts Heat the oil in saucepan over medium heat....
Read MoreCreamy Red Lentil Soup
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 medium carrots, chopped 4 cups water 14 ounces coconut milk 1 cup red lentils 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tsps pure salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 TBSP curry powder 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots & cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to brown, about 10 mins. Add water, coconut milk, lentils, garlic, bay leaf, salt, ginger & curry powder. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, & simmer, partially covered for 35 to 40 mins...
Read MoreBlueberry Oat Pancakes
2 cups oat flour or ground oats (see notes) 2 TBSPs aluminum-free baking powder 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 cups milk of choice 2 TBSPs melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil about 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients & whisk to combine well. Mix in the milk, then the melted butter (or oil), then the blueberries. If the mixture is a little loose at first, you can let it sit for a few mins to thicken. If the batter gets too thick at any point, you can add a splash more milk. Cook pancakes on either a lightly oiled, or...
Read MoreOne Minute Applesauce
4 apples, peeled & roughly chopped pinch of cinnamon (optional) Chop apples (removing seeds & core). Place in food processor w/ cinnamon & blend until smooth. If using a Vitamix, no need to peel the apples. (see demonstration video below) Serves 4. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Ridiculously quick, easy & amazingly tasty. My kids go NUTS for this. I make it several times a week as part of our breakfast. ~ Use crisp, firm apples, not the softer, mealier types. Our favorite apples to use are BRAEBURN, PINK LADY, GALA,...
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