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September – Week 4 Menu

by mrszang | September 22, 2019 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes

by mrszang | September 22, 2019 | American, Dinner | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 22, 2019 | American, Dinner, Soups | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 22, 2019 | American, Dinner, Fall | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 21, 2019 | American, Lunch, Salad, Sandwich | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 21, 2019 | American, Fall, Lunch, Soups | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 21, 2019 | American, Breakfast | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 15, 2019 | Weekly Menus | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 15, 2019 | American, Appetizer, Snacks | 0 Comments

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

by mrszang | September 15, 2019 | Asian, Dinner | 0 Comments

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...

Portobello Steak Fajitas

by mrszang | Jul 12, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 DInners

Portobello Steak Fajitas Perfect for the summer grill! 6 large portobello mushroomsMarinade:½ cup grapeseed oil (optional)½ cup fresh lime juice4 tsp dried oregano4 tsp ground cumin3 tsp chili powder1½ tsp saltfreshly ground pepperFajitas:2 large red peppers...

Gado Gado Bowl with Peanut Sauce

by mrszang | Jul 12, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 DInners

Gado Gado Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce This amazing Thai dish is perfect for weeknights, with just a half hour of cooking time. 4 cup short grain brown rice (cooked)2 large sweet potatos (rinsed and chopped into 1/4-inch slices)2 Tbsp avocado oil (OPTIONAL)16 ounces...

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Lentil and Cauliflower Curry

by mrszang | Jul 10, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 DInners

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Lentil and Cauliflower Curry The work here is really in chopping the veggies; beyond that, this curry makes itself. 1 medium head cauliflower (florets only, about 3 cups)4 1/2 cups sweet potato (peeled and cubed (from about 2 medium))1...

Barley and Bean Tacos with Avocado Chipotle Cream

by mrszang | Jul 8, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 DInners

Barley and Bean Tacos with Avocado Chipotle Cream These tacos are packed with savory barley and beans, and full of veggie goodness! What's great is they take very little hands-on time, since the filling cooks in a crockpot. FOR THE FILLING:1 red onion...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream

by mrszang | Jul 7, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 Snacks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream This healthy dairy and sugar free soft serve dessert is so rich and chocolate-y! 4 frozen bananas (chopped in 1 inch chunks)1/4 cup peanut butter (or other natural butter)1/3 cup cocoa powder1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract1/8 tsp...

Black Bean, Tofu and Pineapple Bowls

by mrszang | Jul 7, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 Lunches

Black Bean, Tofu and Pineapple Bowls This recipe has some Caribbean vibes thanks to the jerk seasoning! For Rice and Beans:1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)3 cups brown rice (cooked)1 14oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)1/2 tsp allspice1/2 tsp...

Vegan Carrot Dill Soup

by mrszang | Jul 7, 2019 | Flavor Reset 2.0 Lunches

Carrot Dill Soup This soup just smells like summer! 1 pound carrots (sliced)2 tsp vegetable oil (OPTIONAL)2 tsp minced garlic1 cup onion (chopped)3 1/2 cups vegetable stock3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)2 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)...

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