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Cauliflower Rice Pongal

Serves: 2-3 peoplePrep time: 10 minutes to the pan (active); 20 minutes to the plate (semi-active) What you’ll need: 1 12 oz pack frozen/fresh cauliflower rice 1/2 cup moong dal (split mung beans) (I usually get this from my local Indian store) 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp whole peppercorn 1 […]

Dark Chocolate Coco-nut Cups

Serves: 4-6 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes to the tray (active), 1 hour to the plate (inactive) What you’ll need: 1 cup/6 oz 70% dark chocolate, melted 1 tbsp melted coconut oil 12 almonds, whole or chopped 12 walnuts, whole 2 tbsp unsweetened grated coconut 12 mini-muffin liners 12 cup mini […]

Fresh Marinara Sauce

Serves: 4 peoplePrep time: 30 minutes to the plate (active) What you’ll need: 8-10 roma tomatoes, skinned and seeds removed 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 tsp crushed oregano 1 tsp crushed/fresh basil 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp red chili flakes […]

Hara Bhara Kebab (Spinach Patties)

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 40 minutes to the plate (active) What you’ll need: 1 cup spinach 1/2 cup coriander leaves 1/2 cup frozen/fresh green peas 1 potato, peeled and boiled 1/4 tsp carom seeds (optional) 1/2 inch ginger, grated 1 green chili, chopped (scale back if sensitive to spice) 1/4 […]

Roasted Red Pepper

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 30 minutes to the plate (active) What you’ll need: 2 medium sized red bell-peppers, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp paprika (scale back if sensitive to spice) […]

Vegan Spinach and Walnut Pesto

Serves: 2-3 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 5 cups packed spinach 5 tbsp walnuts 1 medium lemon, juiced 6 tbsp nutritional yeast 6-7 cloves garlic 1/4th cup olive oil 1/2 tsp salt + more to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste Red pepper flakes to taste What […]

Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Serves: 2 peoplePrep time: 5 minutes (active) What you’ll need: 1 avocado 1 cup packed spinach 3 tbsp walnuts 1 tbsp flax seed powder 1-2 dates (depending on how sweet you want it to be) OR 2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks (not necessary but highly recommended) 1 banana 1.5-2 cups […]