Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 bunch mustard greens, chopped 1/2 bunch kale, chopped 1/2 bunch dandelion greens, chopped 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/3 cup raisins Directions Toast pine nuts on a cookie sheet in a 325-degree oven for 5…
Category: Healthy Recipes
Grilled Endive with Sage Vinaigrette
Prep time 8 minutes Cooking time 8 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 4 heads endive 1 tablespoon olive oil Dressing: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash endive heads, slice in half and remove cores. Whisk together dressing…
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Prep time 8 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 2 cups Brussels sprouts, ends cut off ½ teaspoon salt ½ pound shelled chestnuts 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized sauce pan boil 2 inches of water. Add Brussels…
Broccoli Rabe
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli rabe 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped Pinch of sea salt 2 tablespoons water Directions Wash broccoli rabe and cut stems into 1-2 inch pieces. Warm oil in pan and add garlic, sautéing for a few minutes. Add…
Bitter Greens with Walnuts
Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Yields 8 people Ingredients 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1 bunch dandelion greens 1 bunch mustard greens 1 bunch collard greens 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic Sea salt to taste Directions Toast the walnuts in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes, until they release a fragrant…
Baby Bok Choy and Shiitakes
Prep time 8 minutes Cooking time 8 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced into strips 4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon tamari Sesame seeds, optional Directions Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions, turn heat…
Mint Lassi
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of black pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water Directions In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released. Combine…
Fruit Nut Smoothie
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup berries 1 cup melon 1 cup soy or rice milk 1/4 cup almonds Directions Mix all ingredients in blender and serve. Notes You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a spoon full of bee pollen, coconut…
Egg Cream
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 3 people Ingredients 1 large egg 2 cups soy, rice or almond milk 1/2 cup silken tofu 2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg/cinnamon Directions Pour ingredients into a blender and mix until thick. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve…
Warm Thanksgiving Kale and Squash Salad
Prep time 30 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1 large purple turnip, washed, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 1/2 acorn squash, washed, seeded, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 1/2 small butternut squash, washed, seeded, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 2 tbs. grapeseed or canola oil (for baking) 1/2…