Pomegranate seeds add beautiful color and juicy flavor to this simple grain salad balanced with peppery arugula and crunchy bits of celery. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup hazelnuts 3 cups packed baby arugula 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced Salt and pepper Olive oil Fresh herbs, chopped Directions Bring the salted water to a boil in a small saucepan. Meanwhile, toast the [...]

Green smoothies are simply a fruit smoothie with fresh or powdered greens added. They are easy to make, exceptionally nutritious and one of the best ways to increase your greens intake significantly. They also crowd out the desire to eat less nutritious foods. With the right mix of fruit and greens they can be sweet enough to satisfy sweet cravings and provide the real nutrition that your body is craving. Best of all, they are [...]

This is one of my favorite sandwiches! When you are in need of a quick but healthful sandwich, give this one a try . Ingredients 2 slices of your favorite bread (toasted, if preferred) 1 ripe avocado Thinly sliced Red Onion 4 slices ripe tomatoes (thin slices) About 1/4 cup alfalfa sprout Vegenaise or any mayonnaise of your choice Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Put the sandwich together and enjoy this [...]

These cakes are just wonderful. Eat them alone or as a side dishes. Adapted from A la distasio Ingredients 1 zucchini, grated 1 potato or 1 sweet potato, grated 1 carrot, grated 1 parsnip grated 1/3 cup firm tofu, grated 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 TSP of olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Mix all ingredients. Place a pancake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 200 ° C [...]

What you’ll need 2 fresh mango, cutted and cubed or 2 cups of frozen mango 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut How To Make It In a blender, puree the mango, coconut milk and sugar until smooth. About 1 minute. Add coconut and mix with a spoon. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours. *** You could substitute any fruits to the mango.

We haven’t had a chance to post new recipes last weeks. Anyhow, this recipe is a winner with kids. And so simple! I like serving them with a variety of dipping sauces. Such as chipotle ketchup, tahini sauce, vegan dijonnaise, or even plain. It also works well as a protein topping for any salad, rice bowl or sandwich What you’ll need 1 block of firm Tofu, pressed 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder [...]

Serve with raw vegetables like celery, carrots and radishes for dipping or alongside tortilla chips as a healthy snack or appetizer. It also could be use as a spread. Makes about 1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup edamame 2 Tbsp green onion 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 small garlic 2 tbsp tahini 1 lime juice 1/2 tsp tamari Salt and pepper How to make it Cook edamame by boiling for 5 [...]