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Vegan Quinoa Chili

September 22, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

An easy quinoa chili that comes together in less than 1 hour! Easy, delicious, super healthy and so satisfying! Give it a try! Recipe courtesy Kim's Craving's Ingredients 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced ( + coconut or olive oil)3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 1 pound)1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons chili powder3 teaspoons cumin4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium, divided1 cup quinoa, uncooked (you will not need to rinse if using Bob's Red Mill quinoa)1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted1 cinnamon stick OPTIONAL FOR SERVING: lime juice, avocado, fresh cilantro, non-dairy sour cream and/or cheese, as preferred, and plenty of corn bread Instructions In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion in about 2 teaspoons oil until translucent and...

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites

September 2, 2020
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Check out these Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites from @namasteupbeet. 1 cup oat flour1 cup vanilla protein powder2 tbsp coconut sugar1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp vanilla1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup maple syrup1 tbsp nondairy milk (I used oat milk) Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Scoop out (I used an ice-cream scooper) and roll into balls - optional, but highly recommended, roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon/coconut sugar to coat.Place in the fridge to let firm up; store in the fridge! ...

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Nancy's Zucchini Sauce

August 18, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

Did you miss our Virtual Thriver demonstration on a Whole Food Plant Based Diet? If so, then you missed out on this great Zucchini Sauce recipe. Zucchini Sauce 5 medium zucchini, first peeled with a julienne peeler then chopped into small pieces (you can use a food processor). Set the julienned pieces to the side1 medium onion, minced3 garlic cloves, mincedFiltered Water ¾ cup2 T Extra Virgin Olive OilSalt and Pepper½ cup panko breadcrumbsParmesan cheese for topping In a saucepan warm up olive oil and add onion and garlic. Cook until golden. Add zucchini in small bunches and mix well with onion and oil. Add water and cover. Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes or zucchini becomes soft. Let sit for an additional 10-15 minutes covered...

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Flourless Brownie Cookies (GF)

August 4, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons cornstarch2 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F.Mix together the powdered sugar, salt, cocoa, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add egg whites and vanilla and stir until a thick mixture forms. It will look like it’s not enough liquid - just keep stirring, but do it carefully so you don’t spill cocoa mixture all over the place. The batter will eventually come together. It’s very, very thick. Stir in the baking chunks and nuts, if using. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the cookie sheetsBake for 11-13 minutes until most of the cookie is no longer glossy. There may still be a spot or two of...

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Guacamole

July 14, 2020
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

This recipe is simple to make and calls for fresh, high quality ingredients. The best guacamole starts with the freshest ingredients, so be sure to look for avocados that are ripe, but firm. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this delicious recipe! Plain and simple, it is a blend of quality ingredients with flavors that meld together perfectly.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 169) 2 cloves garlic, minced (= 2 teaspoons) 3 scallions or red onion, minced (= ¼ cup) ¼ jalapeño, minced 2 avocados, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of ½ a lime) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 pinch of sea salt   Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, scallions, and jalapeños. Add avocado and mash using the back of a fork. Gently stir in lime juice. Finish with...

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

July 7, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

Lemon garlic roasted Brussels sprouts are an easy and yummy side dish that will have you wanting to eat your greens. Crispy and delicious!Recipe courtesy of @APinchOfHealthy Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed1.5 Tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and pepper to tasteJuice of 1 medium lemon Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Cut the rough stems off the ends of the Brussels sprouts, and cut the remaining sprout in half, peeling away any leaves that look shriveled.Place the halves on a sheet pan, lined with parchment to prevent sticking, and drizzle with olive oil.Sprinkle on lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and toss with hands to help coat all the pieces.Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes, and then remove carefully toss and flip everything over to make sure it gets cooked evenly.Cook...

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