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Garlic & Onion Topped Portobello Mushrooms

Garlic & Onion Topped Portobello Mushrooms

Time: 12 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
(6 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

4 large Portobello mushrooms
2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
1-2 organic green onions, sliced for garnish
2 organic onions, thinly sliced
3 Cloves Organic Garlic, sliced thin
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Take your mushrooms stems removed.  Gently rinse and pat dry. Preheat your pan to medium heat. Take Portobello and brush with olive oil.  Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.  In hot pan cook each side for 8 minutes, then turn and cook the other side  cooking for 4 minutes.  The cook time can very depending on the size and thickness of your mushrooms.  When they are done they should be tender.

In another pan on medium heat saute onions and garlic until golden.  Season with sea salt and pepper.
When done put in small bowl and set aside for topping.  When mushrooms are done top with onions and garlic.

Note:

We love serving this meal with a veggie.  Goes great with broccoli, baked potato, green beans and more.

Nutritional Aspect:

Portobellos are a great low calories, low fat food. They are amazingly filling and can be cooked on the stove, on the grill, or in the oven.  These amazing mushrooms are also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper and selenium.  With this lovely large mushroom you can make dinner in a flash which will substantially cut your cook times in 1/2.


KALE,  CARROT & LEEK SALAD w/ YOGURT DRESSING

Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
(9 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Organic kale
1/2 Cup Organic Low Fat Plain Yogurt
4 Medium Organic Leeks
2 Cloves Organic Garlic, minced
1/2 lb Organic Carrots, diagonally
1/4 Teaspoon Sea salt
1/4 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1/3 cup Organic Green Onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. Organic Red Wine Vinegar

Directions:

Take your washed and pat dry kale and remove stems. Set aside.  Next your going to remove the outer leek leaves and tough top.  Split leeks in half lengthwise.  Place leeks in small dutch oven cooking covered in a small amount of boiling water for 5 minutes.  Remove with with slotted spoon.  Take the leeks and cut into julienne strips & set aside.  Return liquid to boil then add the carrots. Cover and cook for 1 minute then remove with slotted spoon.  Add kale, cover and cook 1 minute.  Then drain.  Line serving platter with cooked kale.  Arrange leeks and carrots on top of kale.  Cover & chill.  Combine green onions, yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper & vinegar stirring well.  Cover & chill.  Once chilled serve yogurt with salad.

SIMPLE SALAD TOPPERS

Time: 4 Minutes
Yield:  4 Salads
(4 Item Recipe)

There are so many wonderful toppings to add to a salad.  These simple three are nicely combined and make for a delicious, healthy, fast and beautiful salad.

Ingredients:

1 Organic Carrot, shredded
1 Organic Tomato, diced
2 Organic Green Onions, diced
4 Cups Organic Romaine or Mixed Greens

Note:

Having these cut up in advance will help you put a salad together in a flash.  Simply add these toppings to some cut up romaine or mixed greens and your salad is ready to eat.  The nice combination of these fresh tastes and textures make a super pretty and delicious salad for anytime.

Peppered Rosemary Quinoa with Lemon Parsley Dates  

Naturally Vegan & Vegetarian
Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
(10 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 Cup Organic Red Quinoa
1/4 Cup Organic Celery, chopped
1/4 Cup Organic Red Onion, chopped
1/4 Cup Organic Red Peppers, chopped
1/4 Cup Organic Green Onion, sliced thin
1/4 Cup Organic Parsley, minced fine
2 Organic Dates, minced fine
1 Sprig Fresh Organic Rosemary, minced fine
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Organic Lemon Juice

Directions:

Cook quinoa, then set aside to cool.  In small bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice and rosemary together until well mixed.  Take all other ingredients and mix into quinoa stirring until mixed evenly.  Add vinaigrette, toss and eat.

Cooking Perfect Quinoa:

Rinse 1 cup quinoa. Add 1 1/2 Cups purified water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until water absorbs. Cover quinoa last 5 minutes of cooking to give it a more tender texture. Set aside to cool.

Note:

This is a super healthy low calorie and low fat meal. I love making it and putting it on top of mixed greens.  Keep in mind if you can’t find the red quinoa you can also use white quinoa in this recipe.

Tomato Mushroom Feta Omelet with Green Onions & Garlic
Time: 5 Minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
(8 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

3 Organic Green Onions, sliced
4 Organic Mushrooms, sliced
3 Organic Cherry Tomatoes cut in halves
1 Cloves Organic Garlic, diced fine
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Large Cage Free Vegetarian Fed Egg Whites & 1 Egg Yellow
1 oz Organic low fat Soymilk
3 oz Organic Feta Cheese

Directions:

In food processor or by hand cut up in rough chop onions and garlic. Slice mushrooms.  In large skillet heat pan over medium heat add oil and cook the chopped onions and garlic mixture for 2 minutes.  Remove and set aside.  In food processor take egg, soymilk and feta cheese and pulse 2-3 times to combine.  Pour egg and feta mixture in hot skillet and cook until omelet is halfway set about 3 minutes on medium heat.  Add mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, and garlic mixture cooking for 1-2 minutes.  Flip omelet in half, and continue cooking until cooked through.  You can use a lid to steam and create a fluffy egg omelet.

Note:

If you have leftover asparagus from dinner the night before this works well also cooking up the omelet in a flash.  We enjoy topping the omelet with some fresh salsa or hot sauce.  Using only one egg yellow keeps the omelet low fat, high protein. 

Cashew Basil Chicken With Bok Choy, Asparagus & Celery
Time: 4 Minutes
Yield: Serves 4
(10 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:
1lb Organic Boneless skinless Chicken Breast, cut into strips
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Stalks Organic Celery, sliced thin
4 Organic Asparagus, cut
4 Organic Baby Bok Choy, cut into strips
6 Organic Green Onions
2 Organic Garlic Cloves, crushed
1/3 Cup Raw unsalted Cashew Nuts
1/2 Cup Fresh Organic Basil, chopped
3 Cm Piece of Fresh Organic Ginger, peeled and finely grated

Directions:
Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.  Add Chicken, vegetables and cashews to skillet cooking until cooked through about 4 minutes. In last minute of cooking take garlic, ginger, onions and basil in small bowl add 1 teaspoon of purified water and mix up and pour over chicken vegetable mixture while cooking stirring frequently

Optional Items:
For a spicier dish add one red chile, deseeded and finely chopped.  We like to add carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and eggplant to this mixture as well.

Serve With:
We love this meal and serve it with hot steamed organic brown rice.  It makes a delicious and filling meal for the whole family to enjoy!

Cilantro Quinoa with Corn, Black Beans & Tomatoes

Time: 30 min
Yields: 8 servings
(10 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 cup organic quinoa, uncooked (I prefer bob’s red mill)
2 cups organic vegetable broth (we prefer making our own fresh)
1 cup organic black beans, drained, rinsed (I prefer bob’s red mill and make them fresh)
½ cup organic corn
1 organic tomato, chopped
¼ cup fresh organic cilantro, chopped
4 organic green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoon organic lemon juice
1 clove organic garlic, finely chopped

Directions:

Rinse quinoa thoroughly and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.  In saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.  Fluff quinoa. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Note:

Quinoa is high in protein, low in fat and cooks quickly, making it a healthy choice. This recipe works well as a grain side dish.  If you are making it as a main dish simply double the serving size.

Orange Chicken Salad with Almond Cabbage, Sweet Peppers & Spinach

Time:30 min
Yields: 10 Servings
(11 Item Recipe)
Dressing Ingredients:
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup Organic Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons Organic Vegan Cane Sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad Ingredients:
1/2  Cup rice noodles
2 Cups Organic cabbage & Organic carrots, shredded (1 Cup cabbage & 1 Cup carrots)
1/2 Cup organic green onions, sliced
1/2 cup organic almonds slivers
1 medium organic red bell pepper, cut into 1×1/8-inch strips
2 Organic oranges, seeded and peeled, coarsely chopped
2 cups organic baby spinach, coarsely chopped
Directions for Dressing:

In large bowl, beat dressing ingredients with whisk until sugar is dissolved and well blended.

Directions for Salad:

Break rice noodles. Add noodles and all remaining salad ingredients except oranges and spinach to dressing; toss to mix well. Stir in oranges and spinach at end. Serve immediately. Refrigerate  and keeps up to 8 hours.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Yield: Serves 4
Time: 10 Minutes
(10 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 Organic Green Onions
12 Organic Mushrooms
1/3 Cup Organic Water Chestnuts
1 Organic Red Bell Pepper, seeded
1 Lb Organic Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless
1/2 Inch Piece Fresh Organic Ginger, peeled
2 Organic Cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Organic Lemon Juice
1 Head Organic butter, bibb lettuce

Directions:

In food processor take green onions, mushrooms, bell pepper and water chestnuts pulse to rough chop and set aside.  In large skillet heat pan until hot, add olive oil and chicken breast cook on high about 6 minutes until golden cooking through and juices run clear.  Take Chicken, ginger, garlic, lemon in food processor pulse until mixture is well chopped and mixed thoroughly.  Add vegetable mixture to mixed cooked chicken mixture.  Place spoonful of chicken mixture in lettuce cups wrap and eat.

Note:

A fun, healthy and simple meal to eat with your hands.
Kids love these and adults too! Fun food for family and friends.
We serve these in our home with hot steamed brown rice.

Purple Power Salad with Fresh Tomatoes & Green Onions
Naturally Vegan & Vegetarian
Time: 5 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
(3 Item Recipe)

Ingredients:

1/2 Organic Purple Cabbage, shredded or chopped fine
1 Organic Roma Tomato
1 Organic Green Onion, diced fine

Directions:

Take the purple cabbage and shred or chop fine.  Add fresh organic roma tomatoes and top with organic green onion.  Serve with your favorite dressing.  This salad is super quick and delicious whips up in a flash and you can top dressing of choice.  Travels well and is great for cookouts.

Note:

Be sure to cut the cabbage super fine as the finer it is chopped or shredded the more enjoyed it seems to be.  Makes a beautiful sight for any table and can also be served as a coleslaw.  Great dish to take to a bbq, picnic or outdoor event.

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