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Kale Salad with a Mexican twist – vegan, oil free

Serving size – 2 -4 Ingredients: 10 Cups chopped kale Juice of ½ large lemon 2 Cups canned black beans drained and rinsed 2 Cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, frozen) ½ Cup Cooked Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa ½ Cup diced red onion 2 Large red bell peppers – diced 2 Jalapenos seeded and dicedContinue reading “Kale Salad with a Mexican twist – vegan, oil free”

Quinoa salad – gluten free, vegan

Ingredients: 1 Cup Chopped Carrots ½ Cup Cashews ½ Cup Cilantro Chopped 2 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger ¼ Cup Green Onions 1 Lime, Fresh Juiced 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped 2 Cups Red Cabbage Chopped ¼ Cup Red Onion Chopped ¼ Cup All-Natural Cashew Butter 1 Tbsp Date Syrup 1 Cup Quinoa 1 Tbsp RiceContinue reading “Quinoa salad – gluten free, vegan”

Split Pea & Kale Soup

INGREDIENTS:  1 lbs rinsed dried split peas 2 Carrots chopped 5 Celery ribs chopped 1 Small Onion diced 2 Cloves garlic minced 7 Cups Vegetable broth 2 handfuls of chopped kale – any variety 1 dry or fresh bay leaf DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large crockpot Turn on crockpot for approximately 6 –Continue reading “Split Pea & Kale Soup”

Vegan Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas

Ingredients: 6 oz Baby Spinach – fresh (this is about 6 packed cups) 1 15 oz can Black Beans 1/3 cup Cilantro -chopped. 1-1/2 cups Corn – Frozen thawed or canned ½ tsp Garlic Powder 6 Green onions- chopped ½ tsp Onion Powder ¼ tsp Chili Powder 4 tsp Cumin Ground Salt and Pepper toContinue reading “Vegan Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas”

Uprooting Prediabetes

Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with prediabetes? Blood sugar balance creating confusion? Tired of the food fight? Low carb, No Carb, keto, Caveman, Vegan, Plant-based? What the heck do you do first? Are you willing to make some changes to stay out of the disease care system? You are not alone inContinue reading “Uprooting Prediabetes”

Vegan Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 + ½ Cup Raw Cashews 1 Cup Unsweetened Plant-based Milk (I use Cashew Milk) 1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Salt ¼ tsp Black Pepper – or more to taste 1Speghetti Squash (size matters – if smaller, use 2) Optional additions:  BellContinue reading “Vegan Alfredo Spaghetti Squash”

Christmas Tips

Well here we are – Friday morning again and Next Friday is Christmas day! I wanted to make sure I wish you a very Merry Christmas before the day is upon us with some tips to make this season bright! I wish for you and your families the opportunity to reflect on the good timesContinue reading “Christmas Tips”

Coconut Crusted Tofu – Gluten Free, Oil Free, Dairy Free

Ingredients Firm Tofu – pressed Organic, coconut flakes (I use the unsweetened) 1 Cup Coconut Flour (almond flour tastes great also) 1 Cup Coconut Milk Cinnamon Dipping Sauce ¼ Pineapple cut into chunks Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp Organic Maple Syrup or Date Syrup Directions: Preheat oven to 425.  Cut pressed tofu into cubesContinue reading “Coconut Crusted Tofu – Gluten Free, Oil Free, Dairy Free”