This tasty curry features red kuri, a beautiful winter squash. Photo by Mike Haller (CC BY 2.0) If red kuri is not available in your area, feel free to substitute a winter squash of your choice. Red kuri is a naturally sweet, versatile squash that is great for baking and stuffing, in addition to stir-frys and curries. Kuri, like all winter squash, is high in vitamins A, C, riboflavin and thiamin, as well as the minerals calcium, potassium and iron and an excellent source of fiber. Winter squash have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and blood sugar benefits. Enjoy this beautiful dish on a crisp autumn’s day.
Prep ½ cup coconut, shredded 1 medium red kuri squash 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 sweet onion 2 cloves garlic 2” fresh ginger 3 cups cauliflower 2 cups kale 1 lime quinoa Preheat oven to 350°. Toast coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Cut squash in half; spread 1 tablespoon coconut oil on cut sides. Place in a baking dish cut sides down and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until tender. While squash is baking, prep other ingredients. Peel and dice onion. Peel and press or mince garlic. Grate ginger. Chop cauliflower and kale. Juice lime. Following package instructions, make enough quinoa for 4 servings. Curry 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 teaspoon coriander, ground ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon mustard, ground 1 teaspoon chile powder, ground ½ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cardamon 2 cups chicken broth 1 can coconut milk Sauté onion, garlic and ginger in 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. When onion is translucent, add cauliflower, spices and chicken broth. Simmer 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is al dente. When squash is cooked, scoop out flesh and add to cauliflower. Stir in kale, coconut milk and lime juice. Simmer until kale is bright green and tender, stirring occasionally. Serve Ladle over quinoa and sprinkle toasted coconut on top. Preparation: 30 minutes active, plus 45 minutes to bake Serves: 4
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Beets are a naturally sweet root vegetable that are packed with vitamins and minerals. Photo by Dani Nofal (CC BY 2.0) They are a good source of vitamin B and iron. Beets are a source of betalains, which have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. B-vitamins have been shown to prevent brain atrophy. This soup is a delicious way to introduce beets into your family’s repertoire. Beet’s bright pigment can stain, so be careful!
Prep 6 large beets 2 shallots, finely chopped ½ inch fresh ginger, grated 2 limes, juiced To roast beets, preheat oven to 350°. Wash beets gently to leave skin in place. Trim, leaving an inch or so of the stem and taproot. Place in a baking dish with about ½ cup water, cover and bake until soft, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, rub skin off and dice. Peel and finely chop shallots. Grate ginger. Juice limes. Soup 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 quart (32 oz., or 4 cups) chicken or vegetable stock 1 15-oz. can coconut milk 2 tablespoons cilantro Sauté shallots, cumin and ginger in coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. When shallots are soft, add beets and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice. Serve Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro. Preparation: 10 minutes, plus 45 for roasting Serves: 4 A favorite for Sunday brunch, this dish reheats well and is a good choice for a do-ahead weekday breakfast.
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3 eggs 2 sprigs rosemary 1 bunch green onions ½ pound Brussels sprouts 2 portabella mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 2 inches fresh ginger 1 sweet potato 1 lemon Separate eggs, set aside. Stem rosemary, and chop. Chop green onions, Brussels sprouts and mushrooms. Mince or press garlic. Press ginger. Peel and dice sweet potato. Juice lemon. Sauce 5 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon turmeric Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add rosemary and turmeric, cook for a minute or two. Remove from heat and set aside. To prepare the sauce, combine egg yolks with ¼ cup of water and lemon juice in the top part of the double boiler or a small bowl that will fit over the saucepan of simmering water. Whisk mixture for several minutes, until it begins to thicken. Slowly add butter mixture and continue to whisk until well mixed and sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. Hash 4 eggs 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 teaspoons pepper ½ teaspoon salt Sauté onions, garlic and ginger in a skillet over medium heat. While onions are cooking, heat 2 inches water in a small saucepan or double boiler until simmering. When onions are soft, add sweet potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook a further 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently. When sweet potatoes are soft, add Brussels sprouts and portabella and cook 4–5 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare eggs as desired; if scrambling, mix in separated whites to avoid waste. Serve Divide hash among plates; serve each with an egg and sauce. Preparation: 30 minutes Serves: 6 My poached egg bowl makes a warm and gently nutritious meal.
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quinoa 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 3 cups spinach, chopped 2 carrots ½ inch ginger Cook quinoa according to package directions, enough to make four servings. Peel and finely chop garlic and shallot. Chop spinach. Shred carrots. Grate ginger. Stovetop ½ tablespoon white vinegar 4 eggs ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons coconut oil ¼ teaspoon turmeric Heat one inch of water along with vinegar in a shallow pan over high heat. When the water begins to simmer, lower heat to medium and gently crack eggs into water, add salt and pepper. Continue to simmer until whites are opaque. Sauté shallot, garlic and spices in coconut oil; add quinoa and spinach. Continue cooking until spinach is just wilted; keep warm until ready to serve. Serve Divide quinoa and spinach mixture into bowls, serve with an egg. Preparation: 20 minutes Serves: 4 My take on the traditional potato salad pairs the natural sweetness of cinnamon with the tanginess of Dijon mustard.
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½ cup frozen edamame 3 pounds sweet potatoes ½ inch ginger ½ lime ½ small red onion 3 stalks celery ¼ cup fresh dill Thaw and shell edamame. Dice sweet potatoes. Grate ginger. Juice lime. Thinly slice onion and celery. Finely chop dill. Stovetop In a medium saucepan with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water, steam sweet potatoes until tender, 10 – 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Dressing 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Whisk together lime juice, mustard, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Salad Combine onion, edamame, celery and dill in a large bowl. Stir in sweet potatoes and toss with dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least two, and up to 24 hours. Preparation: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to set Serves: 4 Have you ever eaten a cooked radish?
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2 cups sprouted rice or quinoa 1 bunch radishes ½ inch fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic ½ cup yellow onion ½ pound sirloin ½ teaspoon curry powder ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions. Cut radishes into quarters or eights if they are large. Save greens, rinse well and set aside. Peel and thinly slice ginger and garlic. Finely chop onion. Thinly slice sirloin. In a medium bowl, mix curry powder, salt, pepper and turmeric. Toss with sirloin, mix well to coat evenly. Stir-fry 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cup snow peas ¼ teaspoon salt Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sirloin in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add another tablespoon butter to skillet, reduce heat to low and cook ginger, garlic, onion and radishes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon honey and increase heat to medium; cook until radishes are glazed, about 2 minutes. Add tamari and balsamic vinegar and simmer until thickened, about two minutes. Add radish greens, snow peas and ¼ teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted. Toss in beef to rewarm. Serve Serve over a bed of sprouted rice or quinoa. Preparation: 30 minutes Serves: 4 “A delightful retreat from the bland chicken patties of yesterday.”
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2 garlic cloves ⅔ cup cilantro 3 green onions 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the cilantro and onions. Grate the ginger. Patties 1 pound ground chicken 1 teaspoon red chile powder (or to taste) 1 teaspoon fish sauce ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ lime ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 tablespoon coconut oil 2 tablespoon hemp seeds Mix garlic, cilantro onions and ginger along with the chicken, chile, fish sauce, salt, pepper, lime juice and turmeric. Form into patties, rub lightly with oil, and roll edges in hemp seeds. Grill Sauté or grill about 8 minutes on each side, or until done. Serve Mixed salad greens Serve over a bed of your favorite greens Preparation: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Pancakes are always a big hit with guests and children.
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½ cup walnuts Chop walnuts. Heat a pancake griddle to medium, or 350°. Pancakes ½ cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1 tablespoon chia seeds ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger, ground ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ground ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup pumpkin puree 3 eggs 2 tablespoons maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract coconut oil for cooking pancakes Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together wet ingredients in a small bowl. Add wet to dry ingredients, stirring just long enough to mix. Some lumps will remain in the batter. Add enough coconut oil to the pan to grease the center. Pour batter in approximately ¼ cupsful onto pan and spread out into pancake shape (the batter will be a bit thick and need some help to form a circle) Cook for about 3-4 minutes on the first side, carefully flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more coconut oil to the pan as needed Serve Serve along with slices of your favorite fruit and pure maple syrup or applesauce. Preparation: 45 minutes Serves: 4 |
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