Apricot Sunflower Seed Cookies
I’m always on the lookout for unique healthy cookie ingredients. I had a bunch of beautiful apricots in my pantry, so decided to pair them with healthy sunflower seeds for a batch of my crunchy Apricot Sunflower Seed Cookies. These healthy little guys pack a nutrient-rich punch: Apricots are a great source of fiber, they […]
Steamed Green Veggies
I wanted to share with you all one of my go to recipes which is steamed green veggies. I keep this super simple and easy because it is the perfect side dish to a tasty meal. Some of my favorites that I almost always include when steaming veggies are swiss chard and spinach. Both are […]
Roasted Beet, Orange, and Hazelnut Salad
Ingredients: Salad 4 to 5 medium beets, peeled and cut into bite-size wedges 1 medium orange 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup feta or crumbly goat cheese 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted in a hot oven for 10 minutes Dressing 1 medium orange 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil […]
Quinoa Millet Apricot Salad
This fresh quinoa millet apricot salad is a hearty salad that is perfect for a spring day. With pistachios, mint, and cilantro a simple quinoa is transformed into a delicious meal. I love this salad because it is so simple to make and quinoa leftover from the night before can easily be used in this. […]
Kelp Noodle Salad
Ingredients: Salad 6 to 8 romaine leaves One 12-ounce packet kelp noodles 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 large Persian cucumber, cut into matchsticks 1/2 avocado, sliced Handful cilantro, chopped Dressing 1/4 cup miso 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1tsp raw honey Directions: Wash […]
Greek Salad
Ingredients: Salad 6 large organic tomatoes, roughly chopped 6 organic Persian or regular cucumbers, roughly chopped 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces feta or soy cheese, cubed Dressing 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of dried oregano Sea salt and cracked pepper, to taste […]
Gorgeously Green Trail Mix
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup goji berries 1/2 cup cacao nibs 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened coconut flakes Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the cashews and sunflower seeds for 20 minutes in separate bowls of 2 cups of water each. Drain the cashews and sunflower […]
Dandelion, Apple, and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: One 15-ounce can organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 2 tablespoons raw virgin coconut oil 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups dandelion leaves, washed and removed from stems 2 medium crisp apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped Balsamic vinegar (make sure it’s aged vinegar—as in the thick, syrupy […]
Curried Waldorf Salad
Ingredients: Salad 1 unpeeled apple, diced into large chunks 1 cup thinly chopped celery 1 cup seedless grapes, halved 1/2 cup pecans, toasted 3 cups baby spinach Dressing 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/3 cup vegan mayo 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or […]
Chia Caesar Dressing
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chia seeds Directions: In a blender, blend all the ingredients except the chia seeds. Transfer to serving jug or glass jar and mix in the […]