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
0.0 from 0 votes
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

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
0.0 from 0 votes
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.
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
0.0 from 0 votes
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
0.0 from 0 votes
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.