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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...

Roasted Banana and Bourbon Ice Cream

  Roasted Banana and Bourbon Ice Cream 3 bananas (peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunks)1 tbsp canola oil (OPTIONAL)1 can coconut milk1/3 cup maple syrup1 tsp pure vanilla extract2 tbsp bourbon1/4 tsp salt Preheat the oven to 400 degreesSpread bananas on a silicone...

Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas

Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)1 tbsp olive oil (OPTIONAL)1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chili powder½ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp salt Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).Thoroughly dry the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, add dried chickpeas, olive oil...

Gazpacho

Gazpacho 2 pounds roma tomatoes (ripe, halved and cored*)1/2 cucumber (peeled and seeded)1 green bell pepper (cored)1/2 red onion (small, peeled)2 garlic cloves (peeled)2 tsp sherry vinegar1 tsp fine sea salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp ground cumin3 tsp olive oil...

Chocolate-for-Breakfast Porridge

Chocolate-for-breakfast Porridge 2.5 cups rolled oats1.5 cup water2.5 cups oat milk4 tbsp raw cacao powder4 tbsp maple syrupFor serving:2 tbsp raw almonds (chopped)2 tbsp hazelnuts (chopped)2 bananas (sliced) Cook oats with oat milk and water in a small pot over...

Black Bean Rancheros

Black Bean Rancheros 1 onion (diced)1 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)1 jalapeño (seeded and minced, OPTIONAL)1/2 cup corn (frozen or fresh )1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)1/2 cup salsa (plus more for serving)1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder (to...

Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Queso

Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Queso For Pickled Onions:1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegarFor tacos:3 cups cauliflower ( florets, cut into bite-size pieces)1 can pineapple chunks (drained and cut into smaller chunks)2 tablespoons olive oil...

Cilantro-Peanut Stir-Fry

Cilantro-Peanut Stir-Fry 1/2 in fresh ginger (grated)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1 pkg extra-firm tofu4 cups stir-fry mixed vegetables2 cups brown rice (cooked)1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts (for topping)1/2 cup...

Bay Avocado Sandwich

Bay Avocado Sandwich For the salad:1 avocado (diced)1 can chickpeas (rinsed, drained, and mashed)1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)2 celery (ribs, finely chopped)4 green onions (finely chopped)1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)For Dressing:2 limes (juice of)2 tsp Old Bay™...