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 & Greens Smoothie 

Blueberries & Greens Smoothie 

Blueberries & Greens Smoothie 

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c almond or soy milk

  • 1 c frozen blueberries

  • 1 c baby spinach

  • 1 scoop favorite protein powder or 100 g soft tofu or 100 g Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp ground flax

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • (Optional) 1 tsp matcha

  • (Optional) frozen banana

Directions

  • Blend all the ingredients in the blender until smooth.

Notes

  • Variation: Add ½ of a mango to the ingredients, use extra water adjust consistency.
Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed.

Directions

  • Put the black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Fold in the corn.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, rice crackers or raw veggies.
Beany Vanilla Latte Smoothie

Beany Vanilla Latte Smoothie

Beany Vanilla Latte Smoothie

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 ml soy milk

  • 2 tbsp nut butter

  • ½ cup cooked cannellini beans

  • 1 tsp psyllium husks

  • 1 tsp instant coffee

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 – 2 tbsp cocoa

  • Stevia or maple syrup to taste

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients except cinnamon, psyllium , instant coffee and sweetener in a blender. This can be done the night before; refrigerate the blender overnight.
  • Blend the ingredients.
  • While the blender is running, add remaining ingredients.
Beany Chocolate Brownie Smoothie

Beany Chocolate Brownie Smoothie

Beany Chocolate Brownie Smoothie

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 ml soy milk

  • 2 tbsp nut butter

  • ½ cup cooked black beans

  • 1 tsp psyllium husks

  • 1 tsp instant coffee

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 – 2 tbsp cocoa

  • Stevia or maple syrup to taste

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients except cinnamon, psyllium , instant coffee, cocoa and sweetener in a blender. This can be done the night before; refrigerate the blender overnight.
  • Blend the ingredients.
  • While the blender is running, add remaining ingredients.
Barley Pilaf

Barley Pilaf

Barley Pilaf

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

50

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • salt, pepper

  • 3/4 cup pearl barley

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

  • handful of roasted almonds

  • (Optional) 1 tsp pesto

Directions

  • Heat oil in heavy medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté until onion is beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add barley and almonds; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add chicken broth and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir once, and cover. Cook until barley is almost tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add carrot and bell pepper; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove pilaf from heat and stir. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf and add pesto if using.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in lemon peel and serve.
Barbecued Thai Veggie Skewers

Barbecued Thai Veggie Skewers

Barbecued Thai Veggie Skewers

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c coconut milk

  • 1 lemon grass, chopped finely

  • 3 tbsp tomato puree

  • 1 tbs coconut aminos

  • ¼ cup tamari

  • 1 garlic clove, chopped

  • Veggies

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • ½ red pepper, sliced in fourths

  • ½ zucchini sliced

  • ½ red onion sliced in pieces

  • 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

  • THE MARINADE
  • Blend all the ingredients in a blender or just mix it by hand in a bowl until everything is mixed and smooth. Set aside.
  • THE SKEWERS
  • Skewer the vegetables in any order desired.
  • Brush the vegetable skewers with the marinade.
  • Save the remaining marinade and heat it to use it as a sauce to the skewers later.
  • Put the skewers in the fridge for about 30 minutes to soak the marinade.
  • Cook on a preheated grill (225C/437F) until the vegetables are tender and have some colour.
  • Brush the veggies a couple of times during the cooking .
  • Heat the sauce.
  • Serve the skewers on quinoa or rice, with the sauce and a green salad.

Notes

Barbecued Rainbow Trout & Spinach Salad

Barbecued Rainbow Trout & Spinach Salad

Barbecued Rainbow Trout & Spinach Salad

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

40

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lb rainbow trout

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 leeks, chopped

  • 1 c spinach

  • 1/2 c shredded carrot

  • 1/2 cup sprouts

  • 1/2 c flax seeds

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • dash sea salt

  • 1 tsp dill

  • 1/2 avocado

  • 1 tbs olive oil

Directions

  • Fill cavity of fish with chopped onions and leeks.
  • Sprinkle lemon juice over fish, along with dill, salt and garlic.
  • Wrap fish in foil.
  • Barbecue fish approximately 10 minutes each side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Toss spinach, sprouts and shredded carrots. Combine with olive oil, flax seeds, avocado and sea salt.
  • Serve trout with salad.