Cherries with Ricotta Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Cherries with Ricotta Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Cherries with Ricotta Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

1

servings
Prep time

3

minutes
Cooking time

2

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries

  • 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta

  • 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

Directions

  • Heat cherries in the microwave on High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Top the cherries with ricotta and almonds.
Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower Mash

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 whole cauliflower, washed and cut into large chunks

  • 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk*

  • 1 tsp. sea salt

  • 2 tbsp. ghee/clarified butter or olive oil

  • (Optional) 1 tsp. prepared horseradish

  • (Optional) 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  • Steam cauliflower for 8 -10 minutes.
  • Once cooked, place into large pot or bowl, add almond milk and mash with a potato masher.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Notes

  • *You can use any kind of dairy or non-dairy milk as long as it is unsweetened and unflavoured.
Cashew Cream Chicken with Broccoli

Cashew Cream Chicken with Broccoli

Cashew Cream Chicken with Broccoli

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs or breasts, bone-less/skinless

  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 recipe Mock Sour Cream and Chive Dip

  • 1 tbs fresh lemon juice

  • 1 lemon, cut in slices

  • 2 tbs italian seasoning

  • 1 c finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/2 head broccoli

  • olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt to dress broccoli to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and add oil, lemon juice and italian seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Place chicken pieces in the centre of a large baking dish.
  • Mix Mock Sour Cream and Chive Dip with parsley and spread across top of chicken.
  • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, put a little water in a steamer, bring to a boil and add broccoli. Steam lightly until slightly crunchy.
  • Dress the broccoli with olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt to taste.

Notes

  • Sweet potato makes a nice accompanying side dish, if desired,
  • Adapted from:  Julie Daniluk “Meals that Heal”
Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger

Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger

Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 leeks, including tender green parts, thinly sliced

  • 6 carrots (about 1 lb.), peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and coarsely diced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger

  • 5 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Add the leeks and sauté until just slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, potato, and ginger and sauté until the vegetables are just softened, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Add the stock, cover partially, and simmer until the vegetables are completely softened, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches, leaving some texture if desired, and return the soup to the pan. Alternatively, process with a handheld blender in the pan until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Return the soup to medium heat and stir in the orange juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and enjoy.

Notes

Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp organic coconut oil

  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup onion, finely minced

  • 5 cups cabbage, chopped

  • 2/3 cup carrot, chopped

  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 tbs dried or fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • Dash of celery seed

Directions

  • In a soup pot, melt coconut oil and sauté the garlic and onion until softened.
  • Add in cabbage and carrot.
  • Cook on medium heat until cabbage and carrot are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir often.
  • Add celery then continue to fry for about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, spices and tomato paste.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer for about 1/2 an hour.
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burritos

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burritos

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burritos

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size butternut squash, peeled, cubed and roasted

  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice

  • 1 medium sized yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cup spinach

  • 1 zucchini, diced

  • 2 1/2 cups black beans, soaked or 1 15 ounce can of organic black beans

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 4 large whole wheat or GF tortillas

Directions

  • medium size butternut squash, peeled, cubed and roasted
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • medium sized yellow onion, finely chopped
  • cloves of garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • cup spinach
  • zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cups black beans, soaked or 1 15 ounce can of organic black beans
  • tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • large GF tortillas

Notes

Buckwheat Oatmeal with Nuts and Berries

Buckwheat Oatmeal with Nuts and Berries

Buckwheat Oatmeal with Nuts and Berries

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup buckwheat groats

  • 1/4 cup oat bran

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil

  • ¼ cup of almond flour

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 tbsp of chia seeds

  • ½ cup of assorted berries

  • Cinnamon

  • Sugar to taste

Directions

  • Cook the buckwheat groats and oat bran as directed.
  • You may need to start the buckwheat first and then add the oat bran, depending on the recommended cooking time for each one.
  • Drain the water, then stir in the coconut oil and coconut milk.
  • Mix in cinnamon and add some sugar to taste.
  • Add hot water if it’s too thick.
Broccoli Lentil Soup

Broccoli Lentil Soup

Broccoli Lentil Soup

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped (about 1 large head)

  • 1 large carrot, chopped

  • 1 celery stalk, chopped

  • ¾ cup dried green lentils

  • ¾ cup leeks, chopped

  • 1 ½ tbsp. coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp. dried basil

  • 2 tsp. crushed garlic

  • ½ tsp. sea salt

  • ground pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery and basil and cook for a few more minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except the broccoli) and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
  • Cut broccoli into small florets, add to pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Leave soup as is, or puree with a wand blender.
Blueberry Energy Balls

Blueberry Energy Balls

Blueberry Energy Balls

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 serving of a “greens” powder

  • 1 1/4 c cashews (chopped)

  • 2 tbs chia seeds

  • 1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut (additional needed for rolling)

  • 1/2 c dried blueberries (chopped)

  • 3/4 c medjool dates (pitted & chopped)

  • 1 tbs fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • pinch of sea salt

  • 1-3 tbs of water (as needed)

Directions

  • In a food processor or blender, mix cashews, chia seeds and coconut until they become a corse meal.
  • Add blueberries, dates, lemon juice and zest, vanilla, salt and greens powder until a solid is formed.
  • Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Taste test and add more lemon or vanilla.
  • Roll into small 1” balls.
  • Roll balls in shredded coconut.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze.
Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese or ricotta

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened plain or vanilla yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions

  • Using a fork, break up the cheese in a medium bowl.
  • Drain off any liquid from the yogurt; add yogurt to the bowl along with honey.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • Layer the lemon cream and blueberries in 4 dessert dishes or wineglasses.
  • If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.