Vegan, Gluten Free, Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient dense foods like Adzuki beans, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, avocado, and arugula come together to make this super simple salad that will keep you feeling "surprising full". At least those were the words my husband uttered after eating what looked to him to be rabbit food for his dinner :)
The cumin-lime vinaigrette brings the nutty and sweet flavors together and is best served over a bed of arugula or other mixed greens of choice. I like to pair this dish with a cold soup in the summer months - like gazpacho, creamy of celery, or cold avocado soup. Adding some roasted sweet potatoes on the side would be another great way to bulk up this meal. This salad makes great leftovers for a easy lunch at work the next day. Just stir and then add fresh avocado slices and arugula when you are ready to eat. You can also learn more about the health benefits of adzuki beans and how to cook with them on our blog post, The Amazing Adzuki Bean! Adzuki Bean & Quinoa Tossed Salad (PRINT RECIPE) Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed (or 1/3 cup dry beans)** ½ cup dry quinoa ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ½ small red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup cilantro, minced 2 scallions, thinly diced ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 ripe avocado, diced 4 cups arugula or mixed greens of choice Cumin-Lime Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Juice of one lime ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon honey or agave Directions:
Enjoy! ~Billie & Jen
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Vegan & Gluten Free This lovely dish comes comes together in 45 minutes and is loaded with protein and lots of amazing veggies, making it a filling main course or an excellent side dish to any summer meal or celebration. It is also a beautiful presentation with lots of color for your table setting.
We've used roasted eggplant and zucchini here, but feel free to change up the veggies to suit your own taste. Asparagus, roasted tomatoes, or artichokes would all work well in this recipe. You could also skip the roasted veggies and do diced cucumbers instead for an even lighter taste. Roasted Vegetable Tabbouleh We hope you enjoy! ~Jennifer & Billie Paleo. Dairy Free. Soy Free. Vegan. Delicious. One of our favorite condiments is ranch dressing! But let's face it - the bottled stuff comes with lots of additives and preservatives that none of us need to be consuming. Making your own homemade salad dressings allows you to control the ingredients that go into it. This one is a dairy & soy free version that derives it's creaminess from ground cashews. The cucumber helps to bring the flavors together and provide the right consistency. This is sure to satisfy your ranch dressing craving! Plus you can have 3 tablespoons of it for the same amount of calories and less fat than one tablespoon of bottled ranch dressing. YAY! Use it over salads or pour it inside a wrap with some fresh veggies and lean protein. It is also excellent as a dip for veggies, chips, or even buffalo wings. Dip, pour, and share away friends! Creamy Cucumber Ranch Dressing (PRINT RECIPE) Makes about 3/4 cup or 4-6 servings Ingredients: ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 heaping teaspoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¾ cup peeled and diced cucumber (I leave about ½ the peel on mine for a little color and extra Vitamins!) 3-5 tablespoons filtered water Directions:
*After refrigeration, this dressing will thicken. Just stir add a tablespoon of water, mix well, and it should be ready to pour again. Enjoy! ~Billie & Jennifer |
Billie Shellist, FDN-P
I practice functional nutrition, an approach that allows me to look at your entire health history and help you find the "root causes" of your chronic health complaints. This cuts out the trial and error process and helps you get real symptom relief and resolution! Food is medicine and knowledge is power -I hope you enjoy my anti-inflammatory recipes which are gluten, dairy, and soy free as well as very low grain and sugar. If you'd like to heal from the root cause(s) of your chronic symptoms, try starting with a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Click here to request your free session. |