Contributed by Shashi Madan Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil kosher salt (to taste) 1 diced mango 2 Tbs toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tsp honey Directions: In a large serving bowl, add the kale, half of lemon juice, and a drizzle … Continue reading Kale Mango Salad
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Enchiladas
Ingredients and Directions: Filling Ingredients: 1 lb gold or red potatoes 1/2 lb kale (washed, trimmed, chopped finely) 3 Tbs olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 cup vegetable broth (can use water for lower sodium) 3 Tbs lime juice 1/4 cup toasted pumpkins seeds chopped coarsely 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading Enchiladas
Brown Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 1.5-2 cups water (depends on how “sticky” you want rice) Directions: Bring water and brown rice to a boil Cover pot and simmer 20 minutes Turn off heat, leave covered and allow to sit an additional 10-20 minutes Removing lid will allow steam to escape and slow cooking time significantly
Panang Curry
Ingredients: Step 1 1 1/2 Tbs Canola oil (or water if non-stick pan) 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, minced Step 2 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tsp tumeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp Thai red curry paste Step 3 1 1/2 cup water 1 14 oz … Continue reading Panang Curry
Pear Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews, raw and washed 1 cup pear juice (drained from canned pears used below) ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 quart canned pears ¼ cup soy milk or soy milk powder (optional) Directions: Place cashews and pear juice in blender and blend until creamy. Do … Continue reading Pear Ice Cream
Happy Cookies
Ingredients: 2 ½ cup walnuts, ground 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup flaxseed meal ½ cup + 2 Tbs maple syrup (OK to substitute agave) Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Mix ingredients in order given. Drop by 2 Tbs onto oiled cookie sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake 10-15 minutes. Cook partially, … Continue reading Happy Cookies
Golden Macaroons
Ingredients: ¾ cup water 2/3 cup dates, chopped 1 cup raw carrots, grated 1 tsp almond extract ½ tsp salt 2 cups coconut, unsweetened ¼ cup soy flour ¼ cup whole wheat flour Directions: Process water and dates in a blender until smooth. Mix with carrots, almond extract, and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix … Continue reading Golden Macaroons
Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water ½ tsp salt Directions: Thoroughly wash quinoa (use small strainer or coarse towel to avoid losing grains). Failure to follow this step will result in bitter taste. Combine 1 cup washed quinoa, salt and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan (can use rice cooker). Bring to a boil. Cover, … Continue reading Quinoa
Hildelisa’s Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbs olive oil 3 Tbs soy sauce (can use Braggs Liquid Aminos) ¼ cup water 1 Tbs cornstarch 2 Tbs olive oil 16 oz firm tofu (cut into sticks) 1 tsp soy sauce (can use Braggs Liquid Aminos) 2 carrots (cut into 2-inch thin strips) … Continue reading Hildelisa’s Stir-Fry
Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 can cut beans, yellow 1 can cut beans, green 1 can kidney beans 1 can garbanzo beans ½ cup green bell pepper, finely diced ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced ½ cup celery, finely diced ¼ cup parsley, minced (opt) ½ cup onions, finely diced 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 Tbs olive … Continue reading Bean Salad