Hummus

Hummus

Hummus

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas

  • 1/4 c tahini, peanut butter, or nut butter

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 c lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 2-3 tbs water

  • dash of paprika

Directions

  • Add all ingredients except the paprika and water in a good processor and blend.
  • Slowly add water to desired consistency.
  • Use paprika for garnish.
Green Veggie Smoothie

Green Veggie Smoothie

Green Veggie Smoothie

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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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 Goddess Smoothie

Green Goddess Smoothie

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.
Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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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.
Curried Lentil Stew

Curried Lentil Stew

Curried Lentil Stew

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
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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.
Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Almond Banana 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 large frozen banana

  • 1 tbsp almond butter

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1 tbsp organic cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed

  • 1/2 scoop of protein powder (about 10g protein)

Directions

  • Blend until rich and creamy.
  • If adding protein powder, enjoy your all-natural post workout smoothie with the ideal 3:1:1 ratio of carbs/protein/fats.

Notes

Chickpea Blondies

Chickpea Blondies

Chickpea Blondies

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre
0.0 from 0 votes
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 – 15 oz can chickpeas

  • 1/2 c almond butter

  • 1/3 c maple syrup

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat baking pan with coconut oil.
  • In a food processor, add all ingredients except chocolate chips and process until batter is smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool pan for 20 minutes on wire rack and then cut into 12 squares.
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
0.0 from 0 votes
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