Breakfast
Shakshuka with Feta
Shakshuka is a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern egg dish cooked in a tomato sauce. It often includes sweet red peppers, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. This recipe includes feta cheese. Recipe by Liza Allen. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 3 […]
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Kim Turinske Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 Serve quinoa for breakfast with this warm cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl. Loaded with fresh fruit, cacao nibs and a maple syrup drizzle, this bowl is the perfect start to your day. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup non-diary milk (I […]
Vanilla Almond Overnight Quinoa
Vanilla Almond Overnight Quinoa By Dr. Kim Turinske A quick, easy and nutrient-rich breakfast, this overnight quinoa is flavored with almond and vanilla extract and sweetened with maple syrup. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 2 servings Calories 528 kcal Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup oats 1.5 – 2 cups almond milk 4 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons chopped almonds 2 tablespoons maple syrup […]
Lunch
Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 3 cups water Salt to taste 2 cups diced cucumber 1 small red onion, finely minced (optional) 2 cups finely diced tomatoes1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 […]
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Ingredients for Salad 2 Tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained 1 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water 1 cup canned corn drained 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained 1 red pepper chopped 4 green onions sliced 2 Tbsp minced cilantro *Avocado and/ pineapple for serving […]
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Salad Ingredients 3 cups English cucumber, chopped (about 1 1/2 cucumbers) 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, halved ½ onion, sliced thin 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Dressing Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Directions 1) Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, dill and parsley in a large bowl. 2) Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mason jar and […]
Dinner
Vegan Crab Cakes
Ingredients 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans , rinsed. *Save liquid 2 14 oz cans hearts of palm , drained, rinsed and cut in half 4 tablespoons reserved garbanzo bean liquid 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise 1 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce (*see note) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 cup green onion , […]
Hot Pot with Grilled Chicken Thighs
Hot plates are recipes/formulas for putting together meals that include protein, veggies and spices. The main ingredients can combined in many ways. Ingredients Per Person 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil 1/4 minced onion (about 1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) 3-6 ounces of cooked protein (Examples are chicken, beef, tofu, or legumes) 2 cups […]
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Kale, Cranberries, and Chickpeas
Yield: 4 SERVINGS Prep time: 10 MINS c Cook time: 1 HR total time: 1 HR 10 mins Ingredients 2 medium butternut squash — about 2 1/2 pounds each 2 teaspoons olive oil — divided 3/4 cup quinoa1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth — or chicken broth 1 bunch kale — stems removed and chopped (about 6 lightly packed cups) 2 cloves garlic — minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt — plus additional for roasting squash 1/2 teaspoon black pepper — plus additional for roasting squash 1 can low […]
Snacks
Vegan Pesto
Ingredients 2 cups washed and loosely packed stemmed fresh herbs – basil, cilantro, parsley and mint 1/2 cup shelled pecans, walnuts, or pine nuts 1/4 to 1/2 cup good tasting virgin olive oil, as needed Sea salt to taste Directions Combine the fresh herbs, nuts, and garlic in a food processor and process the mixture […]
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Prep Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped English cucumber 21/2 cups chopped tomatoes on the vine, seeded, about 3-4 tomatoes 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped […]
Hummus
Ingredients 1 ¼ cups dried chickpeas (250 grams) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light tahini paste (270 grams) 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, crushed Salt 6 ½ tablespoons ice-cold water (100 milliliters) Directions 1) Put chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water at least twice their volume. Leave to soak […]