Stuffed Portobello Mushroom for Veggie Lovers

I like to work a little tofu
into my diet here and there. This tofu stuffed portobello mushroom usually
hits the spot. If you stick to natural, more traditional, and
unprocessed forms of soy you can alleviate most health concerns around soy.
The commercialization of soy has managed to turn soy into a
“Frankenfood” monster by using GMO soy and creating so many
products from refined soy. Therefore, my personal policy about soy is to
use a whole food approach and common sense, backed up by this
article from Dr. Mark Hyman, MD
. Keep your soy products organic,
natural, fermented, sprouted if possible, and in a more traditional
form.

This recipe uses two such traditional forms of soy: organic tofu
and organic miso paste. I love combining miso, mushrooms, any chance I get.
These flavors love being together! This makes a great, simple entree.
You can enjoy it right away or as a protein-rich salad topper for a
lunch or brunch. The stuffing is somewhat similar to a tofu scramble, with a
little more depth from the other ingredients.

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Spaghetti Squash-Quinoa Falafel Burgers

We have a bunch of volunteer
spaghetti squash growing out of our compost pile. It is relentlessly giving
us more spaghetti squash than we would normally eat. So, I am exploring its
various wonderful (and not so wonderful) uses. These patties are kind of a
cross between falafel and a veggie burger, with some global spice infusion.
They hold together well, so they can be enjoyed on a bun or just stand alone
as a vegan entree or side dish. Read More


Spiced Sweet Potato & Pear Soup

Here’s a perfect, Autumn comfort soup without any unhealthy ingredients- this Sweet Potato & Pear Soup does the trick with sweet potatoes, fresh seasonal pears, and some unique spices and fats from sesame tahini. And, it’s super easy to make, requiring only one pot and a Vitamix or high-speed blender. Enjoy this on your next chilly autumn evening, with some toasted rustic bread.

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Green Garlic Almond Cheese

Nothing says Spring like fresh
green garlic at the farmer’s market. I grabbed a bunch the other day, and
before I could put it into my bag this idea to make fresh raw almond cheese
with green garlic popped into my head. This is a fresh, quick cheese
that slightly resembles the consistency of a ricotta, and offers a nice,
nutritious, dairy-free creaminess. The green garlic made it heavenly.
You can use it on a sandwich with vine tomatoes, as an hors d’oeuvre filling
or topping- as pictured, or try it in layers of lasagna. Enjoy!
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Sprouted “Risotto” with Asparagus, Peas, Fennel, & Mint

This time of year, whenever I
start to see fresh English peas and asparagus at the market, and the
nasturtium flowers start to take over the garden, my cooking mind always
wanders to spring risotto with asparagus and peas. So, the other night I was
making a side dish of sprouted brown rice, and I noticed that the texture
would probably lend itself well to a risotto-style dish. Well that’s all I
needed to give this one a try…voila! A healthy, sprouted risotto that makes
a great vegan entree or side dish! Read More


Sicilian Eggplant Wraps with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

> These Sicilian Eggplant
Wraps are a perfect example of how the slightest ingredient hacks can make a
big impact on the quality of nutrition you consume per calorie. Eggplants
have some surprising health benefits and are rich in essential nutrients like
manganese, folate, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber. And they are
particularly rich in essential fatty acids. In this recipe we are simply
replacing wraps or flatbread made from flour with grilled eggplant slices,
making this a simple healthy solution for any busy schedule.

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Gluten Free Pasta Alternatives to Try Today!

gluten-free-pasta

Guess what? Not all gluten free
pasta is created equal. And, just because something says, “gluten
free” does not mean it’s necessarily any good for you. Pasta can be made
from a variety of foods free of gluten: beans, grains, vegetables, and more,
and each one offers something unique in providing your DV of needed
nutrients. In fact, the most popular go-to gluten free pasta made of quinoa
and-or brown rice is just a fraction more nutritious than the traditional
pastas made with semolina or wheat flour.

What happens with most gluten free diets is that people run to the
first substitute they can find that looks and tastes as close to the real
gluten filled product as possible. Take gluten free bread for example. How
many gluten free breads are really that great tasting? Not many, from my
experience. But, when you forget about the old product altogether, and give
yourself a chance to explore an entirely new context of enjoying pasta and
other gluten free alternatives, that is when a whole new world of superior
nutrition and great flavor comes to life. So, here are some of my favorite
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