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Oven Roasted Balsamic Beets

March 21, 2022
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

These Oven-Roasted Balsamic Beets are delicious and can be simply prepared which intensifies their natural sweetness. Toss them in a tart and syrupy balsamic reduction. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse – they cleanse the body, are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and a great source of energy! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this recipe great for serving as side dishes, snacks, and tossing over salads.   Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 77) 1 bunch trimmed beets (about 4 beets) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently scrub beets, and pat dry. Wrap in foil, and roast until tender (about 1 hour). Let cool, then peel and dice. Place beets in a medium...

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Walnut and Healthy Greens Pesto

February 21, 2022
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Do not be turned off by this recipe. It is delicious, and you can think of this recipe as a gift for your heart. It has walnuts which supply antioxidants and nutrients like magnesium and omega fatty acids. Walnuts deliver a plant-based fatty acid, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), essential for heart health. The leafy greens are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and folate, all-important supporters of cardiometabolic health. More importantly, the leafy greens are directly converted into nitric oxide, a powerful component in optimizing cardiac health. This pesto is exceptionally versatile and can be used over meats, vegetables, hummus, or vegetable noodles. Give it a try! Your heart will thank you!! Ingredients 7-8 cups of winter greens like kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, and baby spinach,...

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Simple Almond Milk Recipe

February 19, 2022
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

  Almond milk is delicious and entirely customizable! This simple recipe is perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing   Ingredients: (Servings: 3, Calories: 60) ½ cup raw almonds 4 cup purified water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Soak almonds and 1 cup purified water in a blender, at room temperature, for about 6 hours. After the almonds have soaked and using a strainer, drain off water and rinse well under running water. Add almonds back to blender with 3 cups purified water, maple syrup (optional), and sea salt. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth or strainer with fine holes, and pour into a container, squeezing...

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Lemon Drizzle

February 15, 2022
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. One whole cauliflower, cut into florets 2 T avocado oil 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper 1 t cumin 1 t turmeric 2 T nutritional yeast Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl and drizzle with avocado oil then mix well. Sprinkle spices and yeast over florets and mix well to combine. Roast cauliflower in the oven for 15--20 minutes until brown. Serve drizzled with Tahini Lemon Sauce. Lemon Tahini Sauce ·         2 T tahini ·         2 T olive oil ·         2 T fresh lemon juice ·         2 T warm water ·         2 garlic cloves ·         ½ t honey (optional) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Drizzle over roasted meat, seafood and vegetables or drizzle over a bowl of brown rice, beans, and roasted vegetables. This recipe makes a cup so you will have extras...

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Sardinia Minestrone

February 1, 2022
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This recipe is packed with all of the good stuff and a hearty dinner. Make sure to pack some for lunch the following day. One can garbanzo beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 1 can cannellini beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 3 T extra virgin olive oil / 4 T olive oil for topping 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about ½ cup) [Can chop all vegetables in a food processor to save time] 4 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz can finely diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato sauce 1 broccoli stalk, peeled and chopped, and one fennel bulb chopped ( optional ) ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley...

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Black Bean Couscous Salad

January 11, 2022
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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...

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Lentil Vegetable Soup

January 10, 2022
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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...

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Creamy Wild Mushroom and Thyme Pasta Sauce

December 16, 2021
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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....

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