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Easy Gluten-Free Quiche

 

Crustless Gluten-free Quiche

This is a super easy and modifiable recipe. You can substitute with whatever goodies you'd like to put in - variety of veggies, meat/no meat; real cheese/non-dairy cheese; milk or unsweetened almond milk.

  • 6 ounces diced cooked ham (can omit and substitute veggies)
  • 1/2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 4 ounces non-dairy almond mozzarella cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened, plain almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon…

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Invigorating Green Smoothie





Invigorating Green Smoothie

  • 1 handful organic leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine, dandelion greens)
  • 1 stalk organic celery
  • 1 medium organic cucumber
  • 1/2 - 1 medium organic apple
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (peeled)
  • cilantro, mint ((optional))
  • 8 ounces filtered water
  1. Combine all the ingredients and blend well in a Vitamix or other heavy-duty blender.

    Alternatively: press the ingredients (except the water) in a juicer. I use an Omega Vert Masticating Juicer

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Sindhi Baji - Multi-Colored Vegetable and Lentil Dish

 

Sindhi Baji - from Amrita Sondhi's "The Tastes of Ayurveda"

  • 1/4 cup channa dal (chickpea split lentils) or yellow split peas (I used red lentils), soaked overnight (soak overnight!)
  • 2 Tbsp oil (I used avocado oil)
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp green chili, minced (or to taste) (I omitted to reduce Pitta)
  • 1-1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (or 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
  • to taste salt
  • 3/4 cup carrots, sliced
  • 4-5 cups o…

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Cranberry, Almond & Arugala Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

A great salad for anytime, but particularly festive for the winter holidays.

Cranberry, Almond & Arugala Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (grade B)
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 8-10 oz arugala (or substitute baby spinach)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 apple, thinly sliced for garni…

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple-Dijon Dressing

 

Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple-Dijon Dressing

A healthy family favorite alternative to candied yams

  • 6 carrots of many colors, peeled and trimmed
  • 4 parsnips, peeled and trimmed
  • 2-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (grade B)
  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2-1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Meanwhile, cut the carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes into French fry sized pieces about 2-3 inch sticks, 1/…

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Breast Cancer - Are Our Beauty Products Putting Us at Risk?

 

Breast cancer awareness month is very important to spotlight the #2 cause of cancer in women (behind skin cancer). Because it is so common, chances are it has affected or will affect someone you know. 1 of 8 US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, accounting for 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in women. While survival rates have improved tremendously, breast cancer is still the second most common cause of cancer death in women (behind lung cancer).

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Quinoa, Kale & Sweet Potato Bowl

 

Quinoa, Kale & Sweet Potato Bowl with Peanut Sauce

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 sweet potato cooked, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 bunch kale, cut into bit sized pieces
  • 1/2 to 1 cup other julienne cut veggies - bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, etc. - raw or steamed for 2 minutes
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp chopped scallions
  1. To prepare the peanut sauce, mix peanut butter, lime juice, coconut aminos,…

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Lassi (Yogurt Drink)

 

Lassi (Yogurt drink)

Lassi is a cultural favorite food of India, made with fresh yogurt, herbs and spices. 

  • 2 cups yogurt, plain
  • 6 cups water, cold
  • 3 t cardamom, ground
  • 2 t rose water
  • 1 t pink Himalayan salt
  • 2 cups chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup honey, raw
  1. Blend well, and serve cold.

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Minestrone Soup

 

Minestrone

Soup is manna for the soul, and this soup is a spectacular meal sure to please the entire family.

  • 1 15oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1 cup each carrots, celery, yams, leeks, red pepper
  • 1 cup tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large handful spinach
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1-2 t olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 t cumin
  • 1 t coriander
  • 1 t turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 T ginger, minced
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  1. Rinse and drain chickpeas. In a l…

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Sweet Potato with Kale & Ginger

 

Sweet Potato with Kale & Ginger

Delicious as a main dish or side, this easy-to-make meal is a filling alternative to a pasta or grain offering. Double the recipe and have lunch ready for tomorrow ahead of time!

  • 1 T ginger, fresh, minced
  • 1/2 lb kale
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 T Sunflower or Olive Oil
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, cleaned and diced
  • 1 t turmeric
  • 1 t cinnamon
  1. Boil the kale until leaves turn a vibrant shade of green green and strain.

  2. In a separate pot, add the diced sweet pota…

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