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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...

Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Breakfast Cups

Sun-Dried Tomato Breakfast Cups 2 cups chickpea flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tsp ground cumin1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1.5 tablespoon nutritional yeast1 ½ cups water1 cup unsweetened...

Oven-Roasted Home Fries

Oven-Roasted Home Fries 2 cups baby red potatoes (cup into 1-in. cubes)2 cups rutabaga (peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes)2 cups sweet potatoes (cut into 1-in. cubes)4-6 tbsp low-sodium vegetable broth3/4 tsp dried basil3/4 tsp thyme3/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp smoked...

Summer Chickpea Salad

Summer Chickpea Salad 2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp maple syrup1 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp lemon (zest of)1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 cup roma tomatoes (coarsely chopped)1 cup avocado (coarsely chopped)1/2 cup kalamata olives (sliced)1 1/2 - 2 cups...

Scandinavian Blueberry Bisque

  Scandinavian Blueberry Bisque 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)6 cups orange juice1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp water2 tbsp cornstarch3/4 tsp orange peel (grated )non-dairy yogurt (for serving) In a large saucepan, combine blueberries,...

Jerk Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers

  Jerk Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers 2 sweet potatoes (enough to make 2 cups mashed)1/4 cup ground flax seed6 ttbsp water (warm )1 19 oz can black Beans (2 cups, drained and rinsed)1 cup rolled oats1 1/2 cups onion (1 medium onion, chopped)1 cup bread...

Bite-Size Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake

  Bite-Size Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake For the crust:½ cup raw almonds½ cup Medjool datesFor cheesecake filling:1 cup raw cashews1 tbsp coconut cream1 tbsp coconut oil1 tablespoon lemon juiceFor Blueberry topping:2 cups frozen blueberries1 tablespoon lemon juice1...

No Bake Brownie Energy Bites

No Bake Brownie Energy Bites 1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup almonds1 cup Medjool dates (chopped)1/3 cup cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)1/2 cup shredded coconutpinch salt Grind the walnuts and almonds in a food processor, until a dough starts to form. Add the dates, cocoa...

Mexican Burrito Bowl

  Mexican Burrito Bowl For the cheesy sauce:3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight)3/4 cup salsa3/4 cup water6 tbsp nutritional yeast2-3 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp saltFor the bowls:1/2 tsp fine sea salt1 28 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)1/2 teaspoon ground...