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Tomato Onion Eggplant w/ Agave Mint Sauce

Laotian Eggplant with Tomatoes, Onion, and Mint

Yield: 6 Servings
Time: 30 Minutes
11 Item Recipe
Naturally Vegan & Vegetarian

Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbs. Olive oil
  • 1 lb. organic Japanese eggplant, trimmed and diced (3 cups)
  • 1 medium red organic onion, thinly sliced (1½ cups)
  • 4 small to medium Organic tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
  • 3 Tbs. organic Agave
  • 2 Tbs. organic low-sodium Tamari
  • 2 tsp.organic lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp. chile-garlic sauce, such as Huy Fong (optional)
  • 3 cups organic bean sprouts
  • 1 8-oz. Organic bamboo shoots, sliced, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • ½ cup Fresh organic mint, choped

Directions:

Heat pan then add oil to large skillet on high heat. Add eggplant and onion; stir-frying for 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, agave, tamari, lime juice, and chile-garlic sauce.
Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Add bean sprouts and bamboo shoots; stirring for 2 minutes.
Top dish with fresh chopped mint.

Note:

Fresh mint adds a cool and refreshing element to this hearty eggplant stir-fry.
If you are looking for a spicy dish then you will enjoy the chili garlic sauce added.
It is always best to try the chili garlic sauce before adding to ensure you will enjoy the extra layer of spice.
Modified from VT Marigold Nasturtiums recipe
Summer Rolls with Marigolds and Nasturtiums

Veggie Cilantro Mint Summer Rolls w/ Ginger Agave Sauce

Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 24 Rolls
(16 Item Recipe)
Naturally RAW, Vegan ,Vegetarian & Gluten Free

Ingredient Sauce:

½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbs. agave nectar
2 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
¼ cup chopped green onions
Ingredients Rolls:
24 8½-inch round rice paper wrappers
1 ½ cups carrot, julienned
½ cup chopped red and yellow bell pepper
½ cup yellow squash, cut into fine thin strips
1 ½ cups  cucumber, julienned
1 ½ cups sunflower sprouts
1 cup thinly sliced on bias green onions
2 2.4-oz. pkg. mung bean threads
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Sauce Directions:
Take vinegar, agave, lime, and cornstarch in saucepan. Stir in garlic and ginger, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 3 minutes. Cool; stir in green onions.

Directions for Summer Rolls:

Cook mung bean threads according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.  In a 9-inch round  pan fill with 1 inch hot water. Soak each wrapper in hot water softening each one. Take wrapper pat dry. On a clean work surface arrange 3 Tbs. bean threads over center of wrapper. Top with 1 Tbs. each carrot, cucumber, and sunflower sprouts, then 2 tsp. green onions, 1 tsp.squash, 1 tsp. red pepper, 1/2 tsp. mint, and 1/2 tsp. cilantro. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling, fold in sides, and tightly roll up, burrito-style. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Serve with Sauce.

Note:

 For an extra-elegant touch, you can replace the yellow squash with squash flowers.
For a beautiful presentation press a whole squash blossom flat against the rice paper wrapper before rolling.
The flower will show through the translucent wrapper. We made these and added asparagus sliced into small strips if large.  If small then you can cut it in half or use the whole piece.  Adds a delicious crunchy taste and texture to this delicious veggie wrap.  Be creative using the veggies you have on hand.  You can mix and match any combination of your favorites to make a wonderfully healthy and delicious wrap.

ENTREES & MAIN DISHES: LUNCH OR DINNER
(10 Item Recipe)
WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE, GARLIC, TOMATO & PARMESAN
(Vegetarian & Carnivore versions)

Serves: 4
Cook Time:  20-25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

1 Package Organic Whole Wheat Pasta – Fettuccine
2 lbs Organic Chicken Sausage
1/2 Organic Yellow Onion – chopped
1 Organic Garlic bulb (minced fine)
8 Organic Roma Tomatoes or 1 Large Can Organic Chopped Tomatoes with Basil – no added salt- (Depending on availability)
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
8 Cups of purified alkalized antioxidant rich water
2 Large Sprigs of Fresh Raw Organic Basil, Chopped fine
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
Chop the onions, and garlic either by hand or with food processor.  Keep them separated as you are going to cook them at different times.  Heat your stock pan, when hot add 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chopped onions, oregano, sea salt, and pepper.  Mix and once translucent add minced garlic.  Keep stirring, while its cooking you want to get it to golden brown but not burned.  Once golden, add 8 Chopped Organic Roma Tomatoes, or 1 Can of chopped organic tomatoes depending on what you have on hand.  Add 8 Cups of purified alkalized water.   Cook on low to medium for 40-60.  You are going to wait until it turns into a Rustic and thick sauce, consistency of a stew.  Cook pasta while sauce is cooking to al dente.  Brown Organic Chicken Italian Sausage in pan.  Slice and Set aside.   When noodles are done strain and plate.  Plate noodles, top with sauce and sliced organic chicken italian sausage.  Top the meal with sprinkled fresh parmesan and fresh organic basil chopped fine.  This is a delicious, hearty and filling healthy meal that everyone loves.  This is  a rustic italian sauce that is delicious for any meal.

**If you have kids the left over sauce goes great the next day for pizza sandwiches on a whole grain quality bread (like Ezekial).**

**Pairs nicely with fresh artisan bread and or wine.**

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**Mods for: vegan/vegetarian – Remove chicken sausage and replace with protein choice either tofu, tempeh or seitan.  For the dairy parmesan cheese substitute a non-dairy cheese of choice.**
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Shopping List for Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Tomato & Parmesan:
Organic Whole Wheat Fettuccine Pasta – 1 Package
Organic Chicken Sausage 2lbs – or 4-6 pieces
Organic Yellow Onion – 1/2 Large whole onion or 1 Medium – chopped
Garlic bulbs (minced fine) – 4 Bulbs or pieces
Large Can Organic Chopped Tomatoes with Basil – no added salt -  or  8 Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Teaspoon Organic Oregano – 1 Teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese – 1/4 Cup to top pasta
Fresh Raw Organic Basil – 2 large Sprigs
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Yum!

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