Whole Grain Salad with Blanched Veggies

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
25
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole grain (ex. quinoa, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, rye, hato mugi, etc.)
  • 1 cup or more veggies (choose at least one from below ground, one from above ground)
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. rinse quinoa, combine with water in a medium size pot
  2. bring to boil over high flame, cover, place flame tamer
  3. reduce heat to low, simmer 25 min
  4. take quinoa off burner, set aside, leave lid on, let sit 5 min
  5. place quinoa in large mixing bowl
  6. vegetables may be added raw or blanched individually
  7. add salt, toss
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Watermelon Blueberry Almond Salad

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Prep Time
15
Course
Ingredients
  • 1 small seedless watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces (about 8-10 cups)
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 4 teaspoons mint leaves, chopped finely
  • 1 lemon or lime, zested and juiced
  • Pinch of sea salt, to taste
Directions
  1. Chop watermelon into bite-sized pieces, and combine all the fruit, zest, chopped mint and nuts in a large bowl.
  2. Reserve a small handful of nuts and mint for garnish.
  3. Drizzle lime juice and sprinkle sea salt at the top, then toss the salad.  
  4. Garnish with mint and nuts.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Vegan Buddha Bowl (Plant-Based Power Bowl)

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
25
Ingredients

Quinoa:

  • 1 Cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 Cups Water

Chickpeas:

  • 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas
  • Drizzle Olive Oil or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano

Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper ribs and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro

Everything Else:

  • Mixed Greens
  • An Avocado
  • Sesame Seeds for Garnish
Directions
  1. Start by cooking the quinoa. Bring 2 cups water to a boil, then add quinoa. Simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. When done, remove from heat and keep covered for about 10 minutes so quinoa can absorb any excess water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425. In a bowl, toss chickpeas, oil, and spices until chickpeas are evenly coated. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake chickpeas for 15 minutes. When done, remove from oven and let cool.
  3. To make red pepper dressing, add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Finally, assemble the buddha bowls. In two bowls, add quinoa, mixed greens, avocado, and chickpeas.
  5. Drizzle everything with red pepper sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Enjoy!
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Spiced Carrot Salad

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Prep Time
15
Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Salad:

  • 5 medium carrots, sliced into thin “coins”
  • ½ cup quinoa, cooked 
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • ½ cup chickpeas, canned and drained
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons mint, chopped
     
Directions
  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl. Mix to combine. 
  2. Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Top with dressing and mix. 

    *If making ahead, add pepitas, herbs, and dressing just before serving. 
     

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Massaged Green Salad

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Prep Time
15
Course
Ingredients
  • 4 cups greens or cabbage, sliced thin
  • 2 cups shredded or sliced thin root vegetables
  • optional additions: raw or dry roasted nuts or seeds
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. in a large bowl combine greens and root vegetables with a few pinches of sea salt
  2. massage together with hands until greens begin to shift to a brighter color, releasing moisture
  3. add any additional above ground vegetables, nuts or seeds, toss
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Kale and Quinoa Superfood Salad

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
25
Course
Ingredients
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups mushroom broth (use dried, soaked shiitake mushrooms)
  • 4 packed cups kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces 
  • Juice of 3 large or 4 small lemons
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or seeds of choice (e.g. walnuts, almonds, or sesame seeds)
  • 2 avocados, chopped
  • 1 cup red onion, minced
  • 2 cups pomegranate seeds (or chopped seasonal fruit)
Directions
  1. Cook the quinoa in the mushroom broth (can use rice cooker or stove). Simmer for 20-25 minutes, covered, until all of the water is absorbed.
  2. In a large bowl, massage the kale with lemon juice until it reaches the softness that you like, usually about 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in the cooked quinoa, then stir in most of the nuts, add the avocado in gently, then most of the pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle your remaining nuts and pomegranate seeds on top.
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Hearty Bean Salad

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
55
Ingredients
  • 1 cup beans
  • 1” kombu (seaweed) or pinch sea salt 1 cup red onion minced
  • 3 Tbs umeboshi vinegar
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup parsley
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, (optional)
Directions
  1. sort, rinse and strain beans, place in pot, add water and kombu, soak 6 to 8 hrs
    discard soaking water, add 6 cups fresh water
  2. bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium high, boil 10 min, skim off any foam
    once foaming has stopped, cover, reduce heat to low, simmer 45 min
  3. while hot - strain beans, place in bowl, add onions, toss
  4. add vinegar, toss, let sit 5 min
  5. add scallions and oil, toss
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Green Coleslaw

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
5
Course
Ingredients
  • 4 cups greens OR cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrot, shredded
  • 2 oranges, juiced with pulp
  • 1 Tbs umbeboshi paste
  • 1/4 cup almonds, dry roasted sea salt
     
Directions
  1. rinse almonds, add to a sauté pan over medium high heat, dry roast, stirring frequently
  2. once almonds smell fragrant and are lightly toasted remove from pan, set aside to cool
  3. in a large bowl toss together greens, cabbage, carrot, nuts and pinch salt, toss
  4. in a small separate bowl combine orange juice, umeboshi paste, whisk together
  5. add dressing to salad, toss

    Tip: For a creamy coleslaw dressing take 1⁄2 cup cashews (or almonds), 1 cup water, 2 Tbs brown rice
    vinegar and 2 Tbs brown rice syrup, blend until smooth

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Greek Quinoa-Bean Salad

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
20
Course
Ingredients

 

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 can / 1.5 cups cooked garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can / 1.5 cups cooked kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped seedless cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (optional, omit for oil-free version)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
     
Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl. 
  2. Meanwhile, blanch the green beans by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain the green beans and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and pat dry. 
  3. Add the green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, cucumbers, red onion, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. 
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and gently stir until salad is coated with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh sliced or chopped basil. 
  6. Serve and enjoy!
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​Fast Whole Grain Salad with Blanched Veggies

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
30
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole grain (ex. quinoa, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, rye, hato hugi, etc.)
  • 1 cup veggies, (choose at least one from below ground, one from above ground)
  • ½ cup scallions or parsley, sliced thin
  • 3 Tbs lemon juice or vinegar
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. Rinse quinoa, combine with water in a medium size pot. 
  2. Bring to boil over high flame, cover, place flame tamer reduce heat to low, simmer 25 min. 
  3. Take quinoa off burner, set aside, leave lid on, let sit 5 min. 
  4. Place quinoa in large mixing bowl. Vegetables may be added raw or blanched individually. 
  5. Add lemon juice/vinegar and salt, toss, add oil, toss and serve.
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