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Here we share some our favorites recipes with you. 

 

September – Week 4 Menu

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes For the latkes:1 sweet potato (peeled and grated)1 apple (peeled, cored and grated)1 onion (diced)1 tsp salt1 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp oat flour1 tbsp olive oil (OPTIONAL)1 tsp turmericpepper ( to taste)For the lemon hummus sauce:3 tbsp...

White Chickpea Chili

White Chickpea Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil (OPTIONAL, or use 1/4 cup vegetable broth)1 yellow onion (diced)3 cloves garlic (minced)1 15 oz can white beans (rinsed and drained)1 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 16 oz jar mild salsa verde4 cups low-sodium...

Pumpkin Cannelloni

Pumpkin Cannelloni For the almond sauce:1 1/4 cups raw almonds (soaked overnight)1 lemon2 Tbs white vinegar1 1/2 cups watersalt (to taste)pepper (to taste)For the cannelloni:1 28 oz pumpkin puree12 cannelloni1/2 cup dried cranberries1 onion (chopped)1/2 cup raw...

Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps For the salad:1 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 honeycrisp apple (cored and diced)1/3 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)1/3 cup dried cherries2 stalks celery (chopped)2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley (chopped)3-4 green onions...

Sweet Potato Tahini Soup

Sweet Potato Tahini Soup 2 onion (diced)4 carrots (diced)4 sweet potatoes (medium sized, chopped)2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground turmericpinch crushed red pepper flakes (OPTIONAL)6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth4 tbsp tahini2...

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)5 Tbsp water water1/3 cup pumpkin puree1/4 cup maple syrup2 Tbsp avocado oil (OPTIONAL, or use applesauce if avoiding oil)1/4 tsp sea salt1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 tsp ground cinnamon2 cups unsweetened...

September – Week 3 Menu

Breakfast: Vegan Breakfast Skillet Upside Down Apple Pancake Vegan Pumpkin French Toast   Lunch: Roasted Red Pepper Soup Vegan Pumpkin Bisque Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Bacon   Dinner: Walnut Coffee Portobello Steaks with Roasted Potatoes...

Pink Beetroot Hummus

Pink Beetroot Hummus 2 beetroots1/2 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)2 cloves garlicsalt (to taste)pepper (to taste)1/2 lemon (juice of)1/4 cup olive oil Cook beetroot in a pot of water until fork-soft. When cooked, drain and cool down. Peel the skin off, slice the...

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice

  Kale and Coconut Fried Rice 4 tbsp avocado oil (divided)4 cloves garlic (minced)2 bunches green onions (chopped)2 bags chopped kale1/2 tsp sea salt1 1/2 cup large flake unsweetened coconut4 cups cooked and chilled brown rice4 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce4 tsp...

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas 2 sweet potatoes½ cup salsa1 tbsp chili powder1 lime (juice of)¼ cup nutritional yeast (optional)1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)salt (to taste)black pepper (to taste)8 whole wheat flour tortillas Prick Sweet potatoes with...

Holodnik (Summer Borscht)

Holodnik (Summer Borscht) 2 lbs beets (around 2-3 large or 5 medium)8 cups vegetable stock1/4 cup maple syrup2-3 tbsp vinegar1 1/2 tsp black pepperTopping:1 English cucumber (diced)16 ounces vegan sour cream1/2 cup scallions (chopped)2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)1 bage...

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

  Watermelon Cucumber Salad 8 cups seedless watermelon (chopped)1 package baby cucumbers (sliced in half-moons)6 green onions (chopped)1/4 cup mint (chopped)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil (OPTIONAL)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper In a large...

The Ultimate Eggplant Bacon BLT

The Ultimate Eggplant Bacon BLT For Eggplant Bacon:1 eggplant2 Tbsp avocado oil1 1/2 Tbsp tamari1 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire1 Tbsp maple syrup2 tsp liquid smoke1 tsp smoked paprika1 pinch sea salt1 pinch garlic powder1/2 tsp black pepperFor BLT:8 slices whole grain...

Veggie Tofu Scramble

Veggie Tofu Scramble 1 yellow onion (chopped)1 container mushrooms (sliced)1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth1 12 oz pkg firm tofu ( drained and crumbled)2 tbsp tamari1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1...

Oat Breakfast Muffins

  Oat Breakfast Muffins ¼ cup ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)½ cup hot water2 cups rolled oats½ cup walnuts½ cup raisins¼ tsp sea salt¼ tsp baking soda2 TBSP ground cinnamon¼ cup maple syrup1 bananas1 apple½ cup unsweetened almond milk Preheat the oven to 350...

August – Week 2 Menu

This week's menu is here:   BREAKFAST: Blueberry Swirl Buckwheat and Walnut Porridge Chocolate Pudding Breakfast Bowls Buckwheat Waffles With Dark Cherry Syrup LUNCH: Raw Strawberry Mango Avocado Tacos Lentil Green Bean Salad Slow Cooker Summer Chowder DINNER:...