Tasty, Health-Promoting Plant-Based Recipes
We invite you to our recipes, all of which are designed to treat your palate as well as promote optimal health. Research overwhelmingly shows the more whole plant foods we eat, the better our bodies are equipped to fight disease. And that means helping, not just to prevent disease, but also to reverse so many of the diseases that threaten our health today. Even better, all of our recipes are oil-free which helps to make them even more heart-healthy.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Loaded Sweet Potato Cashew Cream Dressing¼ c Dates ((3-4 medjool or 5 deglet))½ c Almond Butter (or soaked, and pureed cashews)¼ c Water ¼ cup Orange Juice (optional)FIllings Option 11 whole Pear (fresh, medium diced )1 Tbs Hemp Seeds1 Tbs Unsweetened Coconut (shredded or chips)1 half Orange (fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces)5-6 whole Dark Cherries (pits removed)½ [...]
Christmas Oatmeal
Christmas Oatmeal Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup rolled oats. 2 Medjool dates, diced* 1 cup chopped kale 1 fuyu or amigaki persimmon or orange, sliced ½ cup pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon pecan pieces (any nut or seed is fine) 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional) Preparation Steps In a medium saucepan, bring water to a [...]
Forbidden Black Rice
Forbidden Black Rice Recipe Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Ingredients 1 cup forbidden black rice 6 cups water generous pinch salt 1 cup forbidden black rice, rinsed 1 cup water pinch salt 1 shallot – chopped 1 1/2 cups forbidden black rice 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme ( or 1 teaspoon dry) 2 [...]
Beet Smoothie with Berries
Beet Smoothie with Berries A cool and refreshing, nutrient-rich delight for any time of the year! Loaded with anti-oxidants and fiber, you'll love, not just the flavor, but how it makes you feel! Ingredients 1 small raw beet 1 ripe banana 2 medium apples Big bunch of Romaine lettuce, about 250g (8.82 oz.) 1 tsp. [...]
Mixed Leafy Greens
Mixed Leafy Greens Tender mixed leafy greens. Easy to prepare. So nourishing, so delicious! Ingredients (any combination of leafy greens will do)2 each medium white onions (chopped)1 each leek (thoroughly washed and sliced into bite-sized pieces)1-2 each red bell peppers (diced)1 Tbs minced garlic10 oz baby bella mushrooms (sliced)2-3 cups mushroom broth 2-3½ bag chopped prewashed curly [...]
Pasta Bechamel
Pasta Bechamel A baked pasta and veggies with a bechamel you will love. This delightful mash-up of two recipes is more than the sum of its parts. The time it takes to prepare is well worth it. THIS is some good stuff! Pasta and veggiesINGREDIENTS12-14 oz box dry lentil penne1 14 oz can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes1 28 [...]
Pretty Wild Vegan Tomato-Fredo Polenta Lasagna
Pretty Wild Vegan Tomato-Fredo Polenta Lasagna Gluten-free variation of vegan lasagna. Marinara Sauce2 to 3 cups good-quality oil-free marinara sauce (depending on how saucy you like your dishes!)1 small onion (diced)1 rib celery (small dice)1 small (or 4 baby cut carrot, diced)1 tsp garlic cloves (minced)1/2 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon [...]
Sherry’s Best Ever Lentil Soup
SHERRY’S BEST EVER LENTIL MISO SOUP I made this soup up by just adding ingredients that I love and wow! This soup is a keeper. Full of flavors in just the right proportions. 1 Onion (Finely Chopped)3 Clove Garlic (Minced)2 Stalks Celery (Cut into bite sized pieces)2 Carrots (Cut into bite sized pieces)1 Potato (Cut into small [...]
Humus
Humus Middle Eastern style mashed chickpeas salad. Use as a dip for bread or veggies. Also great as a sandwich spread. 1 can organic garbanzo beans2 cloves garlic (minced)¼ tsp salt (or to taste)lemon juice (½ lemon)⅓ cup tahini⅛ cup fresh parsley (minced fine)fresh ground black pepper (to taste)⅛ cup green onion (minced)cayenne pepper (optional) To process [...]