1/2 cup (packed) sun-dried tomatoes ** Instead of sun-dried tomatoes I use organic fresh cherry tomatoes and slice in half 2 cups chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup hemp seeds 2/3 olive oil 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional) 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups baby spinach cut into extra thin slices If using sun dried tomatoes soak in … Continue reading Quinoa with Secret Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

2 cups water 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 cup finely chopped zucchini 1 cup finely chopped cucumber 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 1 cup snipped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 3 – 4 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Sea salt, to taste In a medium saucepan bring the water to boiling. Stir in rice. Return to boiling; … Continue reading Brown Rice Salad

1 Cup fresh or frozen peas 1 medium head butter lettuce, torn into 1 to 2 inch pieces 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch stripes 1/2 cup Cilantro-Cashew Dressing (recipe below) 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1 Tbsp. finely snipped fresh cilantro If you are lucky to live in an … Continue reading Butter Lettuce and Green Pea Salad

  Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices 1 cup red sweet pepper strips 4 oz. green beans, trimmed 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp. thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, minced sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste … Continue reading Creamy Sweet Potato and Vegetable Stew

1 Head of cauliflower 1 tablespoon of unrefined coconut oil 2 cups cooked organic free-range chicken shredded 10 stalks of asparagus, cut into bite size pieces 3/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger. I usually put more in 3/4 cup bone broth or vegetable  broth 3/4 cup full fat coconut … Continue reading Cauliflower Curry with Organic Asparagus and Free-Range Chicken

1 Tablespoon Coconut oil (unrefined) 2 cups white or yellow  organic onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 3 stalks of organic celery. diced 1 organic red pepper, diced 2 organic carrots, diced 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon paprika 3 cups vegetable broth 3 cups water 2 tablespoon wakame flakes, in small pieces. They expand … Continue reading Kale and Black-Eyed Pea Stew

1 cup fresh organic lime juice 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 cup chopped Italian parsley 1 cup chopped mint 2 cups raw pistachios 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2 cups cooked quinoa (for a complete protein) Add all of the above ingredients together.     Continue reading Quinoa Salad

You can use any combination of slightly steamed, sautéed, or finely chopped raw vegetables on top of gluten-free grain (millet, quinoa or brown rice). Add an avocado on top for extra delicious flavor and also a very good fat for you. 1-2 cups of quinoa (or rice or millet) 1/2 head of broccoli chopped 1 cup chickpeas (optional) 2 grated carrots 1-2 cloves of garlic, … Continue reading Buddha Bowl