Italian Quesadillas

Recipe adapted from “Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen” cookbook

Ingredients:

1 (15oz) can of white beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup olive oil

1 Tbsp water

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove

sea salt and pepper, to taste

Grain free tortillas (I like Siete almond flour tortillas which can usually be found in the freezer section of a grocery store)

1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes

2 sliced avocados

Fresh basil and/or parsley, chopped (just sprinkle with a tiny bit of dried italian herbs if you don’t have any fresh)

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1. Combine the beans, olive oil, water, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Generously spread the bean mixture onto a tortilla, top with sun dried tomato, sliced avocado, and fresh or dried herbs. Place another tortilla on top.

3. Add a little bit of avocado oil (or another high heat cooking oil) to a hot pan. Using a spatula, carefully place the quesadilla onto the pan. Let cook 1-2 min or until browned and crispy. Carefully flip over the quesadilla and cook on the other side.

4. Add a little more oil and repeat step 3 until you use up the filling ingredients, this recipe usually makes 4 quesadillas.

5. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut quesadillas into quarters. Serve and enjoy!

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With love, Amanda

Vegan Kale Basil Pesto

Vegan Kale Basil Pesto served with zoodles and butter beans.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashews

2 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp sea salt

pepper

2 cups of raw kale, packed tightly*

1 cup of basil leaves

2 Tbsp of lemon juice

1/2 cup of quality olive oil

optional: 1 tsp nutritional yeast

*spinach or another green can be used instead of the kale!

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1. Add cashews and garlic to a food processor and process for a minute until evenly combined.

2. Add salt, pepper, kale, basil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast (if using) and process until well combined.

3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, scraping down the sides if needed.

4. Taste it! Feel free to add more lemon juice, nutritional yeast, etc. Enjoy!

Basil pesto is my personal favorite, yet it is hard (or expensive!) to get enough basil to make pesto. I find that using another green such as kale or spinach still allows the basil to shine while also making it more nutrient dense!

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With love, Amanda

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Healing Cabbage Leek Soup

Ingredients: 3-4 Tbsp avocado oil

2 Leeks

1 medium head of green cabbage

1 Turnip

8 Cups of Magic Mineral Broth or homemade/organic bone broth

4 cloves of garlic

2 cups of cannellini beans, cooked, drained and rinsed

2 tsp italian seasoning

1 Lemon

Sauerkraut, for serving

Homemade breadsticks, optional for serving

Directions:

1. In a large heated soup pot, add 3-4 Tbsp avocado oil. Add sliced leeks and cook, stirring frequently until they are a little soft. About 7-10min.

2. Add sliced cabbage (pot will be very full) and cook on low until it cooks down, stirring occasionally.

3. Add garlic, a sprinkle of sea salt, broth, Italian seasoning, and turnip. Cook on low for about 30min until all veggies are soft. Add beans.

4. Remove from heat and add the juice of one lemon and stir.

5. Serve with fresh sauerkraut on top!

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With love, Amanda

Pizza Muffins (or Mini Calzones)

If you’re looking for a healthier or vegan/gluten free version of those frozen pizza bites or pizza pockets, look no further! I try to keep my recipes very simple but this one is an exception. There are a lot of steps but I promise it is well worth it! And if you mess it up (like I did a couple times while creating the recipe, it will still taste amazing! I ended up with biscuits stuffed with filling and even those were great. Because of the effort required to make these, this recipe makes a lot! I freeze most of them to be able to pull out for a quick snack.

Dough:

1.5 cups full fat coconut milk*

1/4 cup ground flax seed

4 cups blanched almond flour

4 cups arrowroot powder (or tapioca starch)

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp sea salt

ice water

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Filling:

1 3/4 cup of your favorite cheese (Kite Hill ricotta mixed with my homemade mozzarella is my personal favorite)

1 1/2 cup of your favorite tomato sauce

1 Tbsp dried italian herbs

2 tsp avocado oil

1 tsp salt

+Any of your favorite pizza toppings, broken into tiny pieces

*If using canned coconut milk, shake it well before opening to avoid separation. Warm it up a little if it is chunky or separated!

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Directions:

1. Add coconut milk and ground flax seeds to a large mixing bowl (see note above about coconut milk). Whisk and let sit for a few minutes.

2. Gradually add arrowroot powder to the coconut milk mixture, stirring frequently. Add Baking powder, salt, and almond flour and stir until well combined. Add a tablespoon or two of ice water until a workable dough forms. Knead by hand or use the dough hook attachment for your mixer if it isn’t mixing well.

   Note: if it is horribly sticky or looks nothing like dough but you did follow the recipe, don’t worry and read below.

3. To make the filling: add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

4. Preheat the oven to 375F.

5. Work in sections. Take out about 1/4 of the dough to start and roll out in between parchment paper until its about 1/4in thick. If it is hard to work with, refrigerate or pop in the freezer for a minute.

   Note: If it is really difficult to roll out or just sticking to the paper, use arrowroot powder on your hands and roll it out like you would a pie crust on a floured surface!

6. At this point, you can get creative. See photos below!

   -Use a mug to cut the dough into circles to place in an oiled muffin tin. The circles should be big enough to cover the bottom and sides of the muffin. Press the dough around to fit the muffin cup, then add filling. You may add a smaller circle “lid” of dough or scrap pieces of dough on top (see picture below).

   -Use a bowl to make circle cut outs to place on a cookie sheet. Add filling to half of the circle, fold over, and seal with a fork.

   -If your dough is a disaster or you simply want to be lazy, spoon a little dough into an oiled mini muffin tin, spread out with your fingers, and add some filling! I promise they will still taste AMAZING. Yes, I’m speaking from experience from that time I forgot about the dough in the freezer…

7. Once all of the pizzas are done being assembled, brush the top with a little coconut milk and ground flax seed to mimic an egg wash and help the top get a nice golden brown (optional). Use a fork to poke holes in any that need it to prevent pizza explosions!

8. Bake at 375F for about 25-30 minutes or until they feel hard to the touch!

Cut outs from a small bowl to make the calzones.

Added filling to half of the circle and folded over. Crimp with a fork.

Looks messy but an easy way to use extra bits of dough! You could also add a smaller circle on top as a “lid” just poke holes in it.

Finished pizza muffins. YUM!

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With love, Amanda

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Sweet Potato Kale Stir Fry

I didn’t even know what to name this...the easiest, most delicious dinner that will become a weekly staple for your family! This is so quick to throw together and the flavor is amazing. See my tip at the end of this for how to make this an even faster dinner!

Ingredients:

Serves 2-3 but is very easy to double (or triple)!

Avocado or coconut oil

1 sweet potato (or frozen cubed sweet potato)

1 organic lemon

1 packet of cooked brown and red rice* or any leftover whole grain rice

1 bunch of organic kale* washed, destemmed and torn

1/2 cup of organic butter beans, cooked

Tamari Soy Sauce

Optional: toasted pepitas, slivered almonds, sesame seeds, etc for serving

*Any cooked rice/grain will do. These packets are my favorite for flavor and texture in this dish! Any variety of kale works but if you don’t have kale on hand, ANY green will do! Keep in mind spinach cooks way faster.

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Directions:

1. Peel sweet potato if desired (there are lots of nutrients in the skin but it’s totally personal preference). Cut up into very small chunks.

2. Heat a large pan to medium heat. Add oil. Add chopped sweet potatoes and cook until tender.

3. Add kale and cook a couple more minutes until the kale softens.

4. Add more oil if needed and then add rice and beans.

5. Add lemon juice and soy sauce to taste. Stir until combined and until kale is to your liking.

6. Serve with toasted nuts or seeds.

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Cut sweet potato in tiny cubes (larger cubes will just take longer to cook). Add sweet potatoes to a heated, oiled pan.

Once sweet potatoes are tender (taste one!), add torn kale. Make sure to remove the tough stems.

Add more oil if needed. Add rice, lemon juice, and soy sauce and saute for a minute until rice is warmed through. Serve with toasted nuts or seeds. Enjoy!

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**To prep ahead of time, poke holes in sweet potato with a fork and bake in the oven at 425 for 40 min or until fork tender. You could also poke holes in it and microwave in a pinch. Then cut into cubes. If you do this, add everything at the same time and it will literally take 5 minutes!

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With love, Amanda

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Squash Tacos

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp avocado oil + 1/4 cup to fry tortillas (optional)

2 Garlic cloves

1 Shallot

1 Cup organic non-GMO corn kernels

6-7 Tiny or 2-3 large organic yellow squash sliced in half moons

Your favorite tortillas (Siete almond flour tortillas are awesome)

1 Avocado

2-3 Tbsp of your favorite salsa

1 Organic lime

Optional:

1/4 Cup chopped scallions

Unsweetened coconut milk yogurt

Fresh Cilantro

Note: if making as a dinner/meal, add some protein. Black beans, organic grilled chicken, fish, etc.

Directions:

1. Add avocado oil to a large frying pan or cast iron. Add corn and cook until lightly charred.

2. Add garlic, shallot, and squash to the pan. Add a dash of salt and pepper and cook until tender. Add a squeeze of lime juice.

3. Fry the tortillas on the stove with avocado oil if you wish (1/4 cup avocado oil in a small frying pan and fry each tortilla until crispy but still soft in the center.)

4. Fill each tortilla with the squash mix and a little salsa.

5. Serve with avocado on the side or in the tacos. Top with yogurt , lime juice, cilantro and chopped scallions.

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With love, Amanda

Pasta with Brazil Nut Mint Pesto

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Chickpea pasta with brazil nut mint pesto and roasted veggies

Did you know? Brazil nuts are the number one food source of Selenium and are a protein rich superfood. Selenium levels have already been shown to positively impact survival rate of Covid-19. (1)

Ingredients:

1 package of Banza chickpea pasta (cavatappi is my favorite)

1 medium organic zucchini

1 cup of organic cherry tomatoes

1 tsp avocado oil

For the pesto:

1 garlic clove

1 organic lemon

1/2 cup of organic fresh mint

2 cups of organic spinach

1/2 cup of Brazil nuts

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Cut zucchini in half and slice into 1/4in slices. Add zucchini and whole cherry tomatoes to a rimmed cookie sheet. TIP: I add the veggies in a pile in the middle of the pan and then pour avocado oil over top, stir with my hands and spread out (to save a dish). Add salt and pepper. Roast at 400 for 13-15min.

2. Boil water for pasta and cook according to directions.
   

3. In a food processor, add garlic, mint, spinach, the juice of one lemon and Brazil nuts. Pulse until combined and then slowly add olive oil and pulse until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
   

4. Once pasta is done, strain it and toss in pesto and roasted veggies. Grate some lemon zest over top if you’re feeling fancy!

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Enjoy! Connect with me on Instagram @yourtruepeace or join my Facebook groupHealthy Holistic Livingfor even more food ideas and all of the positive vibes!

With love, Amanda

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Black Rice Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

1 cup black rice

1 zucchini

1 small shallot

1 tsp avocado oil

For the topping:

1 1/2 avocados

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1 cup shredded purple cabbage

2 Tbsp lemon juice (divided between bowls)

1 Tbsp pumpkin seed oil (divided between bowls)

3 Tbsp chopped macadamia nuts

Sauce: your choice but in my opinion a buddha bowl needs sauce! Try hummus, cashew queso, or green goddess dressing

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Directions:

1. Cook rice to package directions. I love forbidden black rice by Lotus Foods!

2. Heat avocado oil on medium heat in a medium sized pan. Add zucchini and shallot, salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.

3. Slice avocado, cucumber, and cabbage and set aside.

4. When the rice is finished, assemble bowls with rice and top with the veggies. Squeeze on some lemon juice and sprinkle with some chopped macadamia nuts. Drizzle on some pumpkin seed oil and enjoy!

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Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, has a beautiful deep purple color. It is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and contains more protein than any other rice.

Pumpkin seed oil is a rich, luxurious oil to use as a finisher on dishes. It has a delicious pumpkin seed flavor and rich green color.  It also contains a lot of antioxidants in addition to healthy omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

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For more easy, healthy food ideas, find me on Instagram @yourtruepeace or join the Facebook group Healthy Holistic Living

With love, Amanda

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