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2 cups dry black beans
1 tsp. sea salt
8 T. extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Vege-Sal (located with the seasonings and spices)
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Soak beans in 2 qts. water overnight. Add salt, cover and cook until tender—approximately 2 hrs. (Alternately, [...]

 3 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped into ½ inch cubes
¼ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup orange bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leafed) parsley
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh dill
4 [...]

1 lb Carrots; sliced diagonally
1/3 c Water
1 tb Butter
2 tb Agave nectar
1 ts Ground cardamom seed
1 ts Fennel seeds
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly-ground black pepper
 
Combine all of the ingredients in a pot and stir to coat the carrots evenly. Set over a medium flame and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until tender. This [...]

Anti-Inflammatory Salad
2 bunches watercress, stems removed
2 heads Belgium endive
1 head radicchio or 1/4 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons crispy pine nuts (see below)
3/4 cup Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
Wash and dry watercress. Remove outer leaves of endive and slice approximately 1/4 inch thick.  Mix with radicchio (or cabbage) and onion then [...]

Serves 4
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
3 cups kale, finely chopped
3/4 cup barley, sprouted
2 Tbs cilantro, finely chopped
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp miso
4 cups water
Heat the water until starting to bubble but not breaking a full boil. Turn off heat and add all ingredients, except for the miso. Let steep for 10 minutes. After steeping, scoop 1-2 cups [...]

Makes 2 servings, 2 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 cup brown rice (left over is best or day old Quinoa)
1 cup vegetable broth
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons safflower oil
1-1 1/2 cups asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 bunch)
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced into [...]

4 cups shredded red or green cabbage
1/2 cup chopped yellow or white onion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
2/3 cup Bragg’s apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Combine the cabbage, onion, carrot, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk [...]

Serves 6
2 large yams, washed and dried
3 Tb. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cut the yams into 1/2” fries.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes, when fries [...]