Guacamole

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Apr 052012
 

This is a great recipe to add your healthy fat to your meal. Great as a dip or topping for your favorite fish.

Guacamole
Recipe Type: Dip, Side Dish
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 3 Avocados, pitted
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 2 Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime or lemon
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ½ cup Coconut water or purified water (or more to get the right consistency)
Instructions
  1. Scoop the meat from the avocado skin. Cut the avocados into chunks, place in a large bowl, and mash with a spoon.
  2. Gently stir in the onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir in salt to taste. Add the water as desired. Mmmm!
Notes

Tip: this recipe is great with flax seed crackers, rice crackers, or other gluten free crackers. Also great dip for carrots, celery, broccoli, bell peppers.

 

Cashew Nut Hummus

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Apr 052012
 

A great dip for fresh veggies.
Cashew Nuts also offer a great healthy fat.

Cashew Nut Hummus
Recipe Type: Dip
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup cashews
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Dunk your favorite veggies.

 

Vegetable Broth

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Apr 022012
 

This is perfect for fighting those snacking cravings during a detox.  It is also a great way to stay hydrated.  Be sure to strain the veggies and only drink the stock. There are many variations, but they all taste great.

Vegetable Broth
Recipe Type: broths
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 5 hours
Total time: 5 hours 20 mins
2/3 non-starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes, yams, potatoes, parsnips, beets, carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, cabbage, onions, etc. 1/3 leafy vegetables: spinach, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, parsley, etc. Herbs and spices: dill, oregano, rosemary Fun additions: lime juice, 2 Tbsp whole flax seeds, or any kind of dried seaweed. Place in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, turn low, simmer and cook about 4-6 hours. Strain the broth. Drink whenever you want, throughout the day.
Ingredients
  • EXAMPLE:
  • 2 cups of yams
  • 1 medium potato with skin
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 2 cups of celery
  • 1 cup collard greens, sliced
  • 1 cup onions, sliced
  • 6 slices of ginger
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • ½ tsp fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp of dill
  • 1 clove of garlic
Instructions
  1. Fill the pot with all the ingredients above and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 4-6 hours. Strain and enjoy the broth throughout the day.
Notes

Use within 2-3 days. Freezes well.