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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...

Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry

Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach Curry 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth1 tsp ground cumin1 red onion (chopped)6 cloves garlic (chopped)1 inch ginger (grated)2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp garam masala1 tsp ground turmeric1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp black pepper0.5 to 1...

Orange Cauliflower

Orange Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower (cut in florets)1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth1/2 red onion (diced)3 cloves garlic (minced)2 red bell pepper (diced)1 1/2 cups orange juice4 tbsp soy sauce3 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp rice vinegar2 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp water (or...

Five Spice Tofu with Chili Ginger Sauce

Five Spice Tofu with Chili Ginger Sauce For the sauce:2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)2 tbsp cornstarch1/4 cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil (omit to make recipe oil free)1/2 cup ketchup2 tbsp tamari1/4 tsp chili flakes (OPTIONAL)1/2 tsp...

Blueberry Quinoa Power Bowl

Blueberry Quinoa Power Bowl 1 cup quinoa (cooked with 2 cups vegetable broth)2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth1 cup frozen blueberries (thawed)1 avocado (pitted and diced)1 bag baby spinach½ cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)For the dressing:¼ cup olive oil (OPTIONAL)2...

Moroccan Summer Vegetable Stew

Moroccan Summer Vegetable Stew 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth1 red onion (diced)2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds)1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)2 zucchinis (medium, diced)1 yellow squash (diced)1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)1 clove garlic...

Vegan Greek Pastitsio

Vegan Greek Pastitsio 1 pkg whole grain penne1 cups brown rice (cooked in 2 cups of vegetable broth)4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (use 2 cups to cook rice in)1 sweet onion1 cup lentils (green or brown)8 roma tomatoes (chopped)½ cup parsley (chopped)½ cup white...

Almond Butter Zucchini Bars

Almond Butter Zucchini Bars 1 tbsp ground flax seed3 tbsp warm water¾ cup almond butter (creamy)1 zucchini (small to medium, grated)¼ cup maple syrup1 tsp pure vanilla extract¾ tsp baking soda2 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg¼ tsp sea salt1/3 cup mini chocolate chips...