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Print Ricotta with Papaya Ingredients1/2 cup ricotta cheese chopped papaya sprinkle or chia seeds tiny drizzle of agave nectarInstructionsCombine all ingredients in a bowl.NotesOriginally posted at From Sarah’s KitchenSchema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2013/03/ricotta-with-papaya/

Print Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers Ingredients1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained white balsamic vinegar, to taste tamari, to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/4 winter radish, finely chopped 1/4 portabella mushroom, finely chopped 1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped [...]

Print Cabbage Roll Casserole Ingredients1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups instant brown rice or par cooked regular brown rice 1 head of cabbage, chopped 1 (24-26-ounce) jar healthy marinara sauce 3 tablespoon agave nectarInstructionsIn 3 1/2-6 quart slow cooker, insert plastic liner if desired. [...]

Print Butternut Squash Pasta with Pine Nuts served over Arugula IngredientsSauce: 1 small butternut squash, halved lengthwise 1 tbsp grape seed oil salt and pepper handful of sage leaves 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced a few more sage leaves, chopped chili flakes juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 cup [...]

Print Spicy Pumpkin Soup Ingredientsextra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 3/4 cup (16 oz) pumpkin 1 cup canned coconut milkInstructionsSaute the onion [...]

Print Pam’s Dal IngredientsMadhi Toor Dal 2 tomatoes 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 2 slices fresh ginger 2 chili peppers cumin seeds mustard seeds cardamom seeds cumin coriander tumeric saltInstructionsCook in a pressure cooker for about 18 minutes. Serve over rice.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2012/11/pams-dal/

I love frittatas for a many reasons. They are probably the quickest and easiest thing to make. They work for any meal — breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can put almost any ingredients into a frittata. They are great for using up leftovers. You can serve a crowd or make individuals ones. I love eggs [...]

Print Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Salad Ingredients1 small red pepper, 1 inch diced 1 small yellow pepper, 1 inch diced 1 red onion, peeled and 1 inch diced 1 small orange pepper, 1 inch diced 8 oz mushrooms, thickly sliced Optional: 1 small eggplant, peeled and ¾ inch diced, asparagus, other veggies 1/3 c extra [...]

Print Baked Carnival Squash with Apples Ingredients2 tablespoons organic unsalted butter or coconut butter, melted 1/4 cup date sugar (or agave/maple syrup to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 carnival or acorn squash, halved and seeds removed 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted InstructionsPreheat oven to 375. [...]

  Print Crunchy Chickpea Salad Ingredients2 cups cooked chickpeas 4 ribs chopped celery 4 chopped scallions 2 dill pickles, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1 garlic clove, minced 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice handful of sunflower seeds salt and pepperInstructionsMix everything together in a [...]