Super foods for Super health
Healthy plant-based recipes made with superfoods.
This simple and delicious salad is from Ann and Jane Esselstyn. Ready in only 8 minutes. Ingredients, Makes 4 bowls Two 16-ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed well 1 very large tomato, chopped 1 package frozen corn ½ Vidalia onion, chopped 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed 1 bunch cilantro, chopped ½ lime, juice and zest 3…
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This salad is refreshing and crunchy, with a subtle tangy punch. Ready In: 10 minutes Ingredients, Makes 4 to 6 servings For the dressing 3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon evaporated cane sugar 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried minced onion ½ teaspoon sea salt 2…
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Dress with lemon juice or leave plain, and if you prefer oranges over grapefruit, they work well too. Ready In: 15 minutes Ingredients, Makes 4 cups 1 apple, cut into medium dice 1 grapefruit, cut into segments 1 pomegranate, seeded 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped 2 cups…
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Here’s a tasty recipe to try this weekend! Caesar dressing with quinoa, beans, greens, and veggies. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: DRESSING: ½ cup shelled hemp hearts ¼ cup water, more as needed for thinning 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon salt-free ground mustard (or Dijon mustard)…
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Oatmeal is an incredibly popular breakfast among athletes and health foodies, but even if you vary the toppings, it’s easy to get bored with the same sweet flavors every morning. But who said oatmeal has to be sweet? This savory recipe lends itself well to customization, so you can adapt it to suit your palate and vary it when you…
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While requiring a bit of forethought, this refreshingly crunchy salad is more than worth it on a hot summer day. You can even skip cooking the tofu if you can’t bear to turn on the stove. In lieu of a traditional dressing, we drizzle it with an avocado-ginger aïoli. Have leftovers? Stuff them into spring roll wrappers or collard leaves….
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Cook up a quick batch of delicious, nutritious Greek dandelion greens (radikia) with The Greek Vegan! Ingredients, Makes 2 servings 3 bunches of dandelion greens 6-8 cups water heaping teaspoon of sea salt best quality Greek virgin olive oil lemons Directions In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. While waiting for water to boil, chop and clean…
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Change up your morning routine by replacing coffee with apples. If you’re feeling sleepy grab an apple and ditch the caffeine because apples give you more energy than a cup of coffee! This incredible combo of greens is packed with health-goods with a hint of apple sweetness. It doesn’t hurt that it’s rich in calcium, copper, iron, potassium, and vitamins…
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Black beans are not usually added to this popular Mexican rice dish, but their addition makes it into a one-pot meal. Use whatever beans you have on hand, or leave them out if you want to serve this as a side dish. From Forks Over Knives – The Cookbook Ingredients 1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced small One 4-ounce…
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