Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion (about 1 small) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup medium red or green bell pepper, diced ½ cup carrot, finely chopped 1 cup water 2 tbsp chili powder 1 ½ tsp ground cumin 1 (14 ½ ounce) can ready-cut tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can […]
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Quinoa Hot Cereal
CREAMY QUINOA HOT CEREAL INGREDIENTS 1 cup of cooked quinoa (use leftovers from dinner) 1/4 – 1/2 cup of milk (I’ve found that 1/2 unsweetened almond milk and 1/2 coconut milk taste the best) 1/2 tsp cinnamon Use stevia as needed for sweetness PREPARATION Mix cooked quinoa, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl and microwave […]
Pumpkin Smoothie
Whether you use canned pumpkin puree or make your own, they both are rich in beta carotene (a powerful antioxidant). This super easy recipe is healthy and festive. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 banana sliced 1/2 cup coconut milk (I use So Delicious brand – unsweetened) dash of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of […]
Kale Chips
Ingredients: Large head of kale Olive oil Sea Salt Directions: Pull apart and remove middle ribbing of the kale. Cut into chip size pieces. Rinse and dry well (needs to be completely dried). Toss kale pieces in oil and salt. On a baking sheet, separate pieces the best you can and bake at 350 for […]
Ginger Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry
If you are not sure what to cook, but have shrimp and corn stored in the freezer, this is an easy quick dish with lots of flavor. Feel free to substitute any vegetables of choice, like broccoli, cauliflower, peas, soybeans, carrots, and snow peas. This healthy dish is free of gluten and dairy. 1 pound […]
Low Sugar Natural Kettle Corn
Most people love this snack because it fulfills lots of cravings: crunchy, sweet and salty, however this recipe is pretty healthy. And it’s cheap: it probably costs $.50 for a bowl that can feed my whole family. You can use a popcorn popper or brown paper bag approach for freshly popped popcorn. Ingredients: Brown paper […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sick of Thanksgiving food.. here is the easiest recipe ever and so versatile. If you have a lot of turkey left over, feel free to substitute it for the chicken. I recently made it but was missing some ingredients so I made a vegetarian version with black beans added. As always, my recipes are made […]
Pumpkin Soup
Whether you use canned pumpkin puree or make your own, they both are rich in beta carotene (a powerful antioxidant). This super easy recipes are healthy and festive. Basic Pumpkin Soup 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 (15 oz.) cans solid packed pumpkin or use your own puree 1 quart water […]
Colorful Bean Salad
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 limes, juiced 1 Tbsp agave 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1 pound) package frozen shelled edamame/soybeans (preferably organic) 3 cups frozen corn kernels (preferably organic) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 4 green onions, thinly sliced […]
Make Your Own Bean Dip
I love bean dips and they are so easy to make. As long as you have a food processor or good blender and a little imagination, the possibilities are endless. Start with ANY type of bean or lentil. Canned beans are the most convenient but cooking beans from scratch is great. Just follow this basic recipe and you’ll […]
