Winter Vegetable Pate
water 1 medium onion, diced 1 sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes (anywhere from 1.5 to 2 cups) 1 heaping cup of butternut squash cut into 1 inch cubes 2 TBSP soy sauce, divided 2 heaping TBSPs sesame tahini butter, coconut oil, or olive oil, drizzled over the top to taste Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add about 1 TBSP water & water-saute the onion until translucent, about 5 mins (add a little extra water if you need to). Add sweet potato, squash, 1 TBSP soy sauce & about 1/2 cup water & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, & simmer over low heat...
Read MoreSprouted Corn Tortilla Chips
Food For Life Sprouted Corn Tortillas, defrosted oil of choice (I like coconut oil for this, but olive oil works too) sea salt Preheat oven to 375. Cut round tortillas into desired chip size & shape. Place cut tortillas in large bowl, and toss with oil to coat (I use 2 packages of tortillas, and maybe 3 TBSP of oil – give or take). Spread chips on 2 baking sheets in single layer, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for approx 12 mins or until they look good to you. Depending on how many chips you’re making, you may have to do a second round....
Read MoreSpinach & Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
For the Pesto: 2 cups packed spinach leaves 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp pure salt Place spinach, parsley, walnuts & garlic in a food processor (a blender won’t work). Process until finely chopped (stopping to scrape down sides as needed). While motor is running, gradually pour in olive oil and salt. Serve over whole grain pasta topped with roasted peppers (or use for sandwich spread). For the Peppers: 1 or 2 red peppers Preheat broiler on high. Cut peppers in half lengthwise discarding the seeds &...
Read MorePureed Beans w/ Garlic, Onion & Cilantro
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 medium onion 6 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 can adzuki beans (or pintos or black beans) 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp pure salt large handful of fresh cilantro (as much or as little as you want) Heat oil over medium low heat. Add onion & gently cook about 10 mins, stirring frequently until onion is slightly browned. Add garlic & saute about 2 mins. Add beans, cumin & salt & cook a few mins longer. Transfer mixture to food processor or blender, add cilantro & puree until smooth. Garnish w/ extra cilantro if desired....
Read MoreChunky Bean Spread Sandwich
Add to food processor: 1/2 medium red bell pepper 1/2 medium zucchini 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1 or 2 scallions (green part only). Pulse just a few times to keep a chunky texture. Add the following ingredients & pulse again: 2 cans pinto or adzuki beans rinsed & drained 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp (rounded) chili powder 1/2 tsp (rounded) ground cumin. ~ Keep it as chunky or make it as smooth as you want. Spread on your favorite bread, add sprouts, mayo or mustard, tomato if you feel like it, etc… Adapted from “Vegetarian Express” For those avoiding...
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