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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...

Mocha Nice Cream

  Mocha Nice Cream 4 bananas (frozen)1 tsp instant coffee (decaf or regular)1/2 tsp pure vanilla extractpinch salt1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp mini chocolate chips4 tbsp almond butter1 tbsp cocoa powder2-4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (for blending)1-2 tbsp...

Orange Carrot Smoothie

Carrot Smoothie 4 cup orange juice4 cup mixed frozen fruit (peach, mango, pineapple, strawberry mix)4 carrots (large, cut up into 1/2 inch pieces)8 tbsp coconut yogurt8 tbsp hemp seed2 tbsp maple syrup (optional) Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high...

Southwestern Three Bean Potato Salad

  Tex-Mex Three Bean Potato Salad 1 lb baby potatoes1 tsp garlic powder1 cup frozen sweet corn (thawed)1 red bell pepper (chopped)1/2 red onion (chopped)1 bunch green onions (sliced, greens only)1/2 cup kidney beans (drained)1/2 cup black beans (drained)1/2 cup...

Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic Mushrooms

  Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic Mushrooms 1 8 oz pkg baby portobello mushrooms (thickly sliced)2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)1 bunch parsley (leaves only, chopped)1 stick celery (finely chopped)1 onion (finely chopped)1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes1/4 tsp...

Crock Pot Chana Masala

  Crock Pot Chana Masala This fragrant and savory Indian dish can be done in a slow cooker to simplify your dinner prep. 1 tbsp olive oil (OPTIONAL)1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)1 onion (minced)4 garlic cloves (minced or crushed in a garlic press)1/2 tsp salt1/4...

Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

Slow-Cooker Ratatouille 1 eggplant (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)2 tsp salt (divided)3 tomatoes (chopped)3 zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)2 red onion (chopped)1 green pepper (chopped)1 yellow pepper (chopped)1 6 oz can pitted olives (black or green,...