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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 18)

Creamy Chipotle Lime Cabbage Slaw

This slaw is much more flavorful than traditional coleslaw. The cashews add a richness that will make you forget all about mayonnaise. Whip some up for your Fourth of July picnic. If you need to save time you can buy prepackaged Cole slaw mix in the produce section. Ingredients: 1⁄2 small head red cabbage, shredded 1⁄2 small head of green cabbage, shredded 3-4 carrots grated 1⁄2 bunch scallion, cut into thin rounds 1 recipe Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup raw cashews 1⁄2 cup water 1-2 T freshly squeezed lime juice 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 t chipotle chili powder 1⁄2tseasalt 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro Directions: Soak cashews for at...

Beet Hummus

Beets are getting a lot of respect recently given their association with longevity. This recipe is a great way to get your beet servings. We are loving Enzo’s Table oil and balsamic vinegar used in this recipe. If you have never tried you can order online at www.enzostable.com  Ingredients: 1 package of cooked plain beets (8 oz) 4 cloves fresh garlic 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed ( water preserved to thin if needed) ¼ cup tahini 1 t ground cumin ½ t Himalayan salt 2 T fresh lemon juice 2 T aged balsamic vinegar 2 T extra virgin olive oil Directions: Place beets, garlic, and beans in a food processor and mix until finely chopped. Add tahini, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar and puree until...

Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Spinach

We are always encouraging our patients to experiment with new spices and herbs. This recipe is a great example. Gochujang is a Korean red chili paste. When it is combined with the honey it gives the salmon a spicy sweetness that will be addictive. You can find this spice in any grocery in the Asian aisle. Ingredients 2 T gochujang 1 T mirin or sweet sake 1 T honey 2 T white miso 2 T gluten free, low sodium soy sauce or tamari ( can use coconut amines ) 2 t toasted sesame oil 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 2 t minced ginger 1- 1 ¼ pounds of salmon, wild caught preferred, cut into individual portions 8 cups of baby spinach Scallions, chopped Sesame seeds...

Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

Enjoy this yummy Brussel Sprouts Salad at your next picnic. Everyone is sure to love it! Salad 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, ends trimmed, then sprouts sliced into ¼ inch slices 1/3 cup Goat Cheese crumbles 1 cup walnuts, toasted (see recipe directions) 1 Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced Fresh basil for garnish and for dressing (¼ cup with additional for garnishing) 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced and placed in ice water for 10 minutes then dried Himalayan salt and pepper to taste Dressing ¼ cup shallots, minced ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 T Champagne Vinegar 1 t Himalayan salt ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ t fresh ground pepper Directions Toss walnuts with olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Bake in the oven at...

Slow Steamed Artichokes

Artichokes are great prebiotics and make your good gut microbes incredibly happy. When they are happy they will reward you with health benefits. Artichokes can be intimidating but are well worth the effort. Try with a Lemon Dijon dipping sauce or with a vinaigrette in place of butter. Ingredients: 4-6 artichokes 1 1/2 cups water 2 T olive oil 3 slices of lemon 2 cloves of garlic Directions Cut stems flush with the base of the artichoke so it can stand flat. Cut an inch off the top and snip off the tips of leaves. Arrange artichokes stem end down and packed together in a slow cooker. Add water, lemon, and garlic. Cover and cook on low until each leaf are tender and separates without resistance (about 7...

Hibiscus Green Tea

Hibiscus tea has been shown to reduce blood pressure and green tea is packed with antioxidants. This tea can be chilled and enjoyed as an iced tea. ¼ cup of organic loose tea or 4-5 organic green tea bags ½ cup of dried organic hibiscus flowers or 5-6 organic tea bags 8 cups of filtered water 2 tsp lime juice 2-4 T organic honey Bring water to a boil. Add tea or tea bags to a large bowl with lime juice. Add hot water to the bowl and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags or strain. Add honey to taste. ...

Kimchi

Use your kimchi as an addition to a rice bowl or top chicken or shrimp burgers with it for a spicy twist. Of course, you can just eat it too!!! Ingredients: 1 Chinese or Napa Cabbage cut into 2-inch pieces 1 -2 cups of filtered water 1 Daikon radish sliced, or 2 regular radishes sliced 4 green onions/scallions chopped ¼ cup rock salt or iodine-free salt like sea salt or Himalayan salt 5-6 garlic cloves, minced 2 large slices of fresh ginger, minced 1-2 T of red pepper flakes 1 t sugar 2 T fish sauce (can substitute shrimp paste) 1 t rice wine vinegar 1-quart jar for fermentation   Instructions: Cut the cabbage lengthwise into four strips then cut into 1–2-inch pieces. Add the cut-up cabbage to...

Village Salad with Greek Dressing

We recently shared this recipe in our Cooking Workshop and the staff loved it! They felt it was a healthy(ier) version of your standard Greek Salad that impressed everyone! Ingredients Village Salad 2 red tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced thickly and halved salt, pepper, and oregano 4 green onions, chopped ¼ lb sheep's milk feta, cut into small chunks ¼ lb Kalamata olives Greek Dressing 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 cups olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 t oregano o Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients except seasonings and dressing in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss ingredients. Make salad dressing in a large jar. Shake well. (best to let stand for...

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 32 oz Vegetable Broth 6 cup cooked butternut squash 1 tsp salt 2 tsp curry 1 tsp dried thyme Dash red pepper 1⁄2 cup cooking sherry 1 can coconut milk (or cashew milk) Directions Sautee onion in olive oil. Add broth, squash, and seasonings. Puree in a blender (or use a handheld immersion blender). Add sherry and coconut milk. Cook for 15min on low to medium. ...

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