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Carolina Kale


Serves 4 - 6
1 ½ lbs. Kale or collard greens
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes and their juice or 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup minced onion
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp sea salt or wheat free tamari
ground black pepper to taste
Wash the greens. Remove the large stems [...]

Corn, Mushroom, and Potato Chowder


3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups chopped yellow onions
6 cups vegetable stock, divided
3 cups cubed potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ears corn, kernels scraped off into a bowl
1 cup thinly sliced shitake mushrooms
fresh parsley
Heat a 6 to 8 quart pot over medium heat.  [...]

Avocado Sesame Pasta


4 ounces rice or mung bean noodles
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon hulled sesame seeds
2 teaspoons wheat free tamari
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Cooke the pasta according to package directions. rinse in cold water to stop the [...]

Warm Potato and Kale Salad


3 large Yukon Gold or other baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, sliced
4 cups kale, washed, drained, and chopped into this strips
1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeded
Bring a 6 to 8 quart pot of water to a [...]

Walnut Lentil Salad


1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils, cooled and drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions, green part only
1 cup packed thinly sliced baby spinach
8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Bragg’s apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In [...]

Creamy Tomato Millet with Fresh Herbs


2 1/2 cups filtered water
1 cup millet, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes (about 14) chopped and seeded
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 plain soy milk or fresh nut milk
2 teaspoon fresh basil, finely sliced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
1 teaspoon [...]

Tuna and Quinoa Salad


1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna packed in water, rinsed, drained, and flaked

1/4 cup cherry tomato

 
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
 

1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
 
 

1/8 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
 
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, and mix [...]

Quinoa Tabouli


1 cup quinoa (red quinoa if available)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, grated
1/4 cup parsley, minced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Stalk of mint, minced
Place quinoa and water in a pot and bring to a rolling boil. Allow to simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add [...]