#eating4health

Green Veggie Smoothie

Green Veggie Smoothie

jmckenziend
Green Veggie Smoothie
Pin
Print

Green Veggie Smoothie

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 avocado

  • a big handful of spinach

  • a handful of kale (stalks removed)

  • 2 stalks of celery

  • 6-7 pieces of parsley or cilantro

  • 1 sml cucumber

  • 1/2 lemon/lime (or just the juice)

  • 1” piece of ginger

  • 1 tbs flax seed

  • 1 tbs hemp oil

  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • If you have a strong blender (Vitamix), simply put all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Otherwise chop the celery, cucumber and ginger into small pieces, juice the lemon or lime and then blend all ingredients.
  • You may need to blend the flax seeds in advance, or simply use ground flax seeds or hemp hearts instead. If you prefer the drink cold, add 3-4 ice cubes.

Notes

Green Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

Green Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

jmckenziend
Green Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
Pin
Print

Green Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup minced onion

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • ½ cup cucumber, chopped

  • 4 cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 4 cups baby spinach

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp dry mustard

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 1 – 2 tbsp vinegar

Directions

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the dry mustard with the olive oil until completely blended.
  • Stir in maple syrup.
  • Add vinegar to taste.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix until well-coated
Green Goddess Smoothie

Green Goddess Smoothie

jmckenziend
Green Goddess Smoothie
Pin
Print

Green Goddess Smoothie

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup spinach

  • ⅓ cup apple sauce

  • 4 tbsp Greek or coconut milk yogurt

  • ½ avocado

  • 1 cup dairy or non-dairy milk

Directions

  • Put all of the ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add more milk if needed to adjust the consistency.
Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Pumpkin Apple Muffins

jmckenziend
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Pin
Print

Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

18

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c flour – regular or gluten-free

  • 1 tbs pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 tsp gluten free baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 c pure maple syrup

  • 1 c pumpkin puree

  • 1 c unsweetened applesauce

  • 2 c finely chopped, peeled apples

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, applesauce and maple syrup.
  • Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Fill paper lined muffin tins 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute 1 tbsp of ground flax combined with 3 tbsp of water for each egg and chill for 5 minutes before using.
Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal

jmckenziend
Gingerbread Oatmeal
Pin
Print

Gingerbread Oatmeal

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

7

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c water

  • 1/2 c gluten free oats

  • 1/4 c dried sour cherries

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tbs ground flaxseeds

  • 1 tsp raw honey

Directions

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground flaxseeds.
  • Add honey and serve with 1/4 c dairy or non-dairy milk.
Garlic Rosemary White Bean Dip

Garlic Rosemary White Bean Dip

jmckenziend
Garlic Rosemary White Bean Dip
Pin
Print

Garlic Rosemary White Bean Dip

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked white beans

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 large lemon, juiced (~1/4 cup)

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

  • ½ tsp. sea salt

  • Water or reserved bean cooking liquid, as needed

Directions

  • Place all ingredients, except water/bean cooking liquid, into a food processor fitted with the “s” blade or blender.
  • Process until very smooth and creamy adding bean cooking liquid as necessary to reach desired consistency (start by adding a tablespoon or so at a time).
  • Enjoy with raw veggies.

Notes

Egg Muffins

Egg Muffins

jmckenziend
Egg Muffins
Pin
Print

Egg Muffins

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

  • 1/2 c. chopped vegetables, e.g. zucchini

  • 5 turkey sausage links

  • 1/2 c. grated mozzarella cheese

  • salt (optional)

  • vegetable oil/spray

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat muffin tin with cooking oil/spray.
  • Put vegetables in paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Brown the sausage links in a skillet and chop into small pieces.
  • Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl. Incorporate cheese, vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with salt, if using.
  • Fill six muffin cups with the egg mixture and bake 25 minutes or until sides are golden brown.
Curried Lentil Stew

Curried Lentil Stew

jmckenziend
Curried Lentil Stew
Pin
Print

Curried Lentil Stew

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tbs grapeseed oil

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 2 tbs minced ginger

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 5 c water

  • 1/4 tsp curry powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • ¼ tsp ground cumin

  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach

  • ¼ cup loosely packed, chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

  • Heat the grapeseed oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and ½ teaspoon of the salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Puree the ginger, garlic, and ¼ cup of the water in a small food processor, and then add the puree to the onion in the sauté pan. Cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Add the chili flakes, curry, turmeric, and cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the lentils and the remaining 4 ¾ cups of the water, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro and pepper.
  • More water can be added to thin out the stew.
Coconut Tomato Soup

Coconut Tomato Soup

jmckenziend
Coconut Tomato Soup
Pin
Print

Coconut Tomato Soup

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

Ingredients

  • 10 large ripe tomatoes (diced)

  • 1 1/2 sweet onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/4 c white wine

  • 6 tbs tomato paste

  • 6 c vegetable stock

  • 1 can coconut milk (400 ml)

  • 3 tbs coconut oil

  • salt & pepper to taste

  • basil (chooped) for garnish

Directions

  • Toss diced tomato and 1 onion with 2 tbs melted coconut oil, salt and pepper.
  • Put on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • In a large pot, saute leftover onion and garlic until soft, then add wine and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, vegetable stock and oven roasted tomato mixture.
  • Boil for 10 minutes then turn on low heat to simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and hand blend until smooth.
  • Top with fresh basil.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins (Gluten-Free)

Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins (Gluten-Free)

jmckenziend
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins (Gluten-Free)
Pin
Print

Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins (Gluten-Free)

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

24

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sorghum flour (almond works well too)

  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour

  • 1/4 cup brown rice flour

  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp xanthan gum

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • 3/4 cup coconut oil

  • 3/4 cup honey

  • 1 tbsp vanilla

  • 2 eggs

  • 3 cups oats

  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  • Mix dry ingredients together (except oats) in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients together.
  • Combine wet and dry together – add oats.
  • Once well combined, add raisins and fold in.
  • Bake at 350 degree for 12-14 minutes on parchment paper