Traditional Pad Thai can be loaded with carbohydrates which can bump up glucose and insulin levels. This spin on the traditional dish is just as tasty but will keep your blood sugar stable. Do not let the ingredient list for this Pad Thai intimidate you...
Ingredients 1¼ cups chicken broth 1 cup uncooked couscous 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 limes, juiced and zested 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 4-5 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cup frozen fire-roasted corn kernels, thawed 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, drained salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional additions: 1/2 cup feta cheese, kalamata olives, and/or chikpeas Directions While chopping the onion, herbs, and pepper, bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove pot from the heat and cover and let stand. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and lime zest in a large bowl. Add and toss red pepper, black beans, cilantro, scallions, and fire-roasted corn. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, fluff couscous to break...
This soup is packed with a hearty punch of flavors and made us full after eating a serving. Substitute Chicken Stock for Vegetable Stock for a vegetarian option. Ingredients: 1 pound French green lentils 4 cups yellow onions (3 large onions) 4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks) 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) ¼ cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks) 3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots) 3 quarts chicken stock ¼ cup tomato paste 2 Tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Feel free to add some of your yummiest veggies to make it your own, such as red...
Mushrooms are the definition of medicinal. Make sure you mix it up and use a variety of mushrooms to add to the depth and flavor this recipe provides. This recipe was a hit from the original Food as Medicine series. Ingredients 1 T EVOO ¼ c dry sherry 2 shallots, minced 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 T fresh thyme ¾ c vegetable broth salt and pepper 2 cups baby spinach 1 lb of wild mushrooms mixture of shiitake, enoki, oyster, maitake, sliced in thin strips ½ cup cashew cream (see recipe below) Directions Sauté garlic and shallots in oil until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook on high for 5-8 minutes. Add stock and sherry and mix well. Add spinach and cook until wilted....
“Leggero” stands for light. This sauce is a perfect base for pasta or vegetable noodles on a night between parties and celebrations. When teamed up with a salad like our Kale Ceasar it provides a nutrient-dense meal packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants and will have your body forgiving you for the extra drinks and desserts you have consumed during the season. Ragu’ Leggero is the sauce teamed up with sausage or ground meat but this sauce is also great with shrimp and chicken. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz Rice or Gluten-Free Noodles 2 cups Roma tomatoes, sliced and halved 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup Italian parsley,...
The average American gains 5-10 lbs during the holiday season. This year it is especially a problem because many are carrying an extra 10-30 lbs of COVID weight. There are promises to get back on track and start anew in 2022 but we are challenging you to enjoy the season without completely giving up. Take the time to exercise. Take time out for yourself to reset. It is your holiday too. Enjoy yourself during celebrations and special events but reign it in. More importantly, do not let the busy season be an excuse to poorly eat every other night. As our gift to you, we are including some healthy options to consider so that you can stay on track. Your friends and family will thank you...
This recipe was presented in the International cooking class that focused on foods from Japan. You can add organic imitation crab or salmon or tuna sashimi for an authentic sushi bowl. ½ cup spinach, tatsoi, bok choy or a mixture ½ cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen and thawed ½ cup cooked brown rice ¼ cup shredded carrot ½ avocado 1 T dried nori flakes 1 T sesame seeds Drizzle plum vinegar Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing This dressing is great over salads as well as noodles and vegetables. ¼ cup peanut butter (can substitute cashew butter or almond butter) 1 T miso paste 1 t grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t lemon juice ½ cup water Directions For the dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed...
The Salad 2 Bunches of Lacinato ( Tuscan ) kale, washed well, stalks removed then torn into 1-2 inch pieces 2 T extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt 4 Strips of nitrate-free bacon ( optional ) cooked crispy and broken into 1-inch pieces 1 avocado pitted and sliced into strips ½ small red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup cannellini beans drained and rinsed 1 T nutritional yeast or 2 T parmesan cheese The Dressing 5-6 anchovy fillets, drained 2 cloves garlic 3 T nutritional yeast ½ organic Dijon mustard ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise Juice of 1 ½ lemons ¼ cup cannelloni beans 2 T extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Place tore kale leaves in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale for about 3-4 minutes with the oil and salt....
This sweet potato casserole is healthier than the classic version, without sacrificing any flavor! Complete with a crunchy maple cayenne pecan topping, this casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish. Vegan option included! Recipe Courtesy of Mary's Whole Life Ingredients 3-4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, about 4 medium sweet potatoes 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup ghee or coconut oil 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk, or any dairy-free milk 2 eggs, omit for vegan or use flax eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp sea salt Topping 1.5 cups raw unsalted pecans, chopped 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp melted ghee or coconut oil 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Instructions Preheat over to 375. Grease a 3 qt casserole dish with cooking spray or ghee. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the peeled sweet potato chunks and cover....
Rosemary has this incredibly aromatic woody flavor and these lamb chops soak all of that flavor right up! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe that is as delicious as it is easy to make. Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 194) 4 lamb chops (lean) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat the broiler. Drizzle oil over lamb chops and rub to coat them. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and dried rosemary, and season both sides of the lamb chops. Rub spices into chops. Move the lamb to a broiler pan, and broil for 8-10 minutes. Flip once during cooking. When done, lamb should be only slightly pink...