Roasted Moroccan Garbanzos
2 cups DRY garbanzo beans (1 15 oz bag) 6 cups of water (room temp is best) 1 TBSP melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps moroccan spice mix 1/2 tsp sea salt To make the spice mix: 2 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp each of chili powder, paprika & cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp cayenne pinch of ground cloves Rinse beans in a colander. Add the beans to a bowl with the water & soak overnight for approx 12 hours. Drain beans and let them sit in the colander for 15 – 30 mins to let out the excess moisture. Preheat oven to 350. Transfer chick peas to...
Read MoreCoconut Sweet Potato Soup w/ Greens
You put de lime in de coconut,, you drink a bowl up…… 2 TBSP coconut oil (or oil of preference) 2 cups diced onion (about 2 medium onions) 1 tsp pure salt 4 cups 1-inch sweet potato chunks (about 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled) 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper with seeds, minced (optional) 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk 1 bunch of greens, (chard, kale, or collard), roughly chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional) In a large saucepan over medium...
Read MoreSweet Potato Homefries
coconut oil, butter or ghee sweet potatoes, peeled cinnamon (optional) Shred sweet potato and saute in oil for about 10 mins or until cooked to your liking. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I just love when simplicity is this good 🙂 ~ We enjoy this for breakfast along side eggs (instead of toast). It’s great plain (especially cooked in coconut oil), but when I’m in a cinnamon-y mood, I sprinkle some over the top & dig in. Of course, it can be a side dish for lunch or dinner as well. Feel free to fry up some onions and/or...
Read MoreTempeh 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...
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