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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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Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wrap

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
6
Ingredients
  • 1 zucchini, ends removed and sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tomato, sliced or handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1/8 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup kale, tough stems removed
  • 2 slices white cheddar or chipotle gouda cheese
  • 2 large Udi's gluten free tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
Directions
  1. Heat a skillet or grill to medium heat.
  2. Remove the ends from the zucchini and slice length wise into strips. Toss sliced zucchini in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place sliced zucchini directly on grill and let cook for 3 minutes, turn and cook for 2 more minutes.
    Set zucchini aside.
  4. Place the tortillas on grill for approximately one minute, or just until grill marks are visible and tortillas are pliable.
  5. Remove tortillas from grill and assemble wraps, 2 tablespoons of hummus, one slice of cheese, zucchini slices, 1/2 cup kale, onion and tomato slices.
  6. Wrap tightly and enjoy immediately.
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Grilled Portobellos with Avocado Chimichurri

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
6
Ingredients

Mushrooms:

  • 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (I use a brand called California Olive Ranch and it’s certified)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoon crushed garlic

 

Chimichurri:

  • ½ cups flat leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake
  • 3 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small, ripe avocado, sliced into bite-sized cubes
     
Directions
  1. Combine the mushroom marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
  2. Place the mushrooms in a shallow baking dish, bowl, or large ziploc bag. Cover them with the marinade from step 1 and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. While the mushrooms marinate, prepare the chimichurri by whisking together all ingredients except the avocado. Once mixed add the avocado cubes and gently toss to combine.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  5. Place the marinated mushrooms on the grill and cook ~3 minutes on each side. If desired, brush the excess marinade on the mushrooms for added flavor as they cook.
  6. To serve, top the mushrooms with the avocado chimichurri.
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Grilled Marinated Tempeh & Gravy

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
15
Ingredients
  • 1 package tempeh, cut into portion size blocks or triangles
  • 1⁄2 cup brown rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbs maple syrup
  • 2 Tbs tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs rosemary or thyme, dried or fresh
  • 1 Tbs kudzu or arrowroot starch
     
Directions
  1. place tempeh in a shallow, flat dish
  2. combine vinegar, maple syrup, tamari, garlic and herbs in a mixing bowl, whisk together
  3. pour over tempeh and let marinate for 12 - 72 hours, covered in refrigerator
  4. remove tempeh from marinade
  5. grill tempeh or pan roast until golden brown on both sides, set aside to serve
  6. warm marinade in a saucepan over high heat, (add water if running short on liquid)
  7. in a separate dish dilute kudzu/arrowroot with a small amount of cool water
  8. once marinade is boiling, reduce heat to medium high
  9. add kudzu slowly while constantly stirring to avoid lumps
  10. once kudzu changes color from white to translucent, dish is cooked, remove from heat
  11. glaze cooked tempeh with sauce to serve
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Greens & Seaweed Sauté

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Prep Time
10
Cook Time
5
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch greens, separate leaves and stems, slice thin
  • 1 Tbs seaweed flakes or finely chopped seaweed
  • 2 tsp shoyu
  • sesame oil
Directions
  1. warm sauté pan over medium high heat, add a small amount of oil
  2. once oil is hot add onions, sauté until translucent, stirring frequently
  3. add seaweed, sauté for 1 min
  4. add greens, stir until color of greens becomes bright
  5. add shoyu, stir, quickly remove from pan
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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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Grain Patties

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
20
Ingredients
  • 4 cups whole grain, cooked
  • 1⁄2 cup yellow or red onion
  • 1 cup shredded or thinly sliced vegetables, (kabocha/butternut squash, carrot, daikon, etc.)
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. place 2 cups of grain in a food processor and blend
  2. in a large mixing bowl combine grain, blended grain, onion and vegetables
  3. IF this mix is not sticky enough to hold together 
  4. take 2 Tbs golden flax seeds and 1⁄4 cup of water, blend on high, let sit 5 min, blend 
  5. this “egg” replacer helps stick patty together for cooking, if needed
  6. add to mixture, combine thoroughly
  7. make into patties, use slightly damp hands so grain does not stick while forming
  8. pan fry in small amount sesame oil over medium high flame, cook until golden on both sides
  9. OR bake at 350°F on lightly oiled baking sheet for 10 min, flip, bake another 10 min
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Fruit Water Sauté

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Prep Time
10
Cook Time
7
Course
Ingredients
  • 4 cups fruit, cut in bite size pieces
  • 1 Tbs kudzu
  • sea salt
Directions
  1. add a small amount of water to the bottom of a sauté pan
  2. bring to a boil over high heat
  3. add fruit, stir frequently, simmer 5 min
  4. in a separate dish dilute kudzu with a small amount of cool water
  5. add kudzu and salt to fruit, constantly stirring
  6. once color shifts from white to translucent, done, remove from heat
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