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Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad Recipe

Here is a recipe for Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad.

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped English cucumber
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon minced shallos

Directions:

Place quinoa in a large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 minutes; rinse well, and drain.

Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature.
Combine olive oil and next 5 ingredients (through sea salt) in a large bowl. Add cooled quinoa, tomatoes, and the remaining ingredients; toss well.

Serving Size: serves 10, serving size 1 cup

Number of Servings: 10

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Vegan Egg Benedict

Easy “eggy” tofu and hollandaise like we remember growing up!

Is it time for Monday brunch yet? I don’t know about you, but no matter what day it is, I’m always ready for a big savory breakfast.

This vegan eggs benedict is the perfect full-flavored alternative to the traditional version. Made with an eggy tofu patty seasoned to perfection and smothered with a rich and creamy plant-based hollandaise sauce, this vegan egg benedict is sure to hit all of the spots.

The easiest vegan hollandaise sauce made with simple ingredients! No eggs are needed to put this together and you won’t even notice their missing. All that you need is lemon, vegan butter, almond milk, dijon mustard, spices, and tofu!

This vegan eggs benedict recipe is simple to make. The hollandaise sauce can be whipped up by tossing all of the ingredients in the blender and boom; you’ll have hollandaise for days. Aside from the sauce, you’ll need some tofu, seasonings, English muffins, and slices of vegan ham. I’m honestly so glad that I was able to recreate such a fancy dish with ease and minimal ingredients. It’s safe to say that I’ll be making this vegan eggs benedict often, and you should too!

Ingredients
Eggy Tofu Patties

  • 1 (16 oz.) block extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon kala namak (Indian black salt) or Pink Himalayan Salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Hollandaise Sauce
  • 1/3 block silken tofu (about 4 oz.)
  • 1/3 cup non-dairy milk (we used almond milk)
  • 2/3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoons vegan butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • Dash kala namak (Indian black salt) or Pink Himalayan Salt.
  • Dash black pepper
  • To assemble
  • 2 English muffins, toasted
  • 4 Vegan ham slices (we used Tofurky)
  • Chives, dill and/or green onions, finely chopped for garnish
  • Steamed spinach

Instructions
Eggy Tofu Patties

Cut your tofu into squares by slicing about an inch off the bottom. Turn the block on its side then slice down the middle long ways in 1/4-1/2 inch increments. This will yield 3-4 slices depending on how thick you cut them.
In a medium-large sized sealable container, add in your tofu pieces along with some olive oil fully coating both sides of the tofu.
In a separate small bowl combine all of the spices and mix them together. Generously sprinkle spice mixture over the tofu covering one side. Flip the tofu and cover the side as well.
Close the container and allow the tofu to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Once the tofu is fully marinated, add all-purpose flour to a large plate. Dip each tofu patty into the all-purpose flour, fully coating each side. Shake off any excess flour and place onto the pan.
Heat a large pan on medium heat lightly coated in oil. Cook the tofu patties for about 4 minutes on each side, or until the tofu is golden.
Once tofu patties are cooked, place them on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Hollandaise Sauce

In a food processor, add in all ingredients and blend on high until you have a smooth sauce like consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add small amounts of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly

On a plate, place one half of an English muffin. Layering on a slice of vegan ham, steamed spinach, a tofu patty, and a generous pour of hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chives, dill and/or green onions. Repeat with the remaining 3 servings.
Enjoy!

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Mushroom Broth: simple way to absorb the many nutrients that mushrooms have to offer

Bone broth had a big moment. For the past few years, dieters and biohackers have embraced it as the answer to staying full, repairing muscles and improving health. Bone broth has been popping up in grocery stores and cafés, being served in drinking vessels instead of soup bowls. But now a new food fad is making its way onto the health and wellness scene: mushroom broth. This fungi-powered broth has comparable nutritional benefits, helping to improve gut health, boost the immune system and remineralize the body. Mushroom broth also has a beautiful savoury, nutty umami flavour. Delicious as a hot or cold drink, it can also be used wherever you would typically use stock, such as making soups and cooking grains.

Using mushrooms for their medicinal properties is nothing new, especially in Asia, where they have been used for centuries. While recent attention has focused on the immunological and anticancer properties of certain mushrooms, holistic nutritionists say they offer other potential health benefits, including reducing cholesterol, protecting the liver and having antihypertensive, antioxidant, antidiabetic and antiviral properties.

Medicinal properties are highly concentrated in certain mushrooms, such as reishi, chaga and shiitake mushrooms. If you’re unable to find them fresh, they can often be found dried in health food stores, whole or in powder form. Each type of mushroom is said to have its own unique medicinal properties. Reishi mushrooms are thought to have immune-boosting effects, chaga mushrooms are best known for being powerful antioxidants, and shiitake mushrooms are said to have antiviral properties. The mushrooms that you find in your grocery store may not be considered medicinal, but they still have lots to offer. Cremini, portobello, button and oyster mushrooms are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Making broth is a simple way to absorb the many nutrients that mushrooms have to offer.

Mushroom Broth
Servings: 8 cups

My philosophy when making stock is to use what you have. I keep ginger and miso in my house all the time, but if you don’t have it on hand, feel free to omit it. I also reserve the mushroom stems from portobello and cremini mushrooms that would otherwise get composted. Use dry shiitake mushrooms if fresh ones are too expensive. Feel free to add in dulse, fennel and parsnip to change up the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 large reishi mushroom slices
  • 8 to 10 shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup dried chaga mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup celery with tops, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp white or red miso paste

Instructions:
Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker on low. Cook for 3 hours, stirring once every hour. Strain contents through a sieve. Reserve broth. Discard everything except for the shiitake mushrooms, which can be saved for future dishes.

Cold Soba Noodles in Mushroom Broth
Servings: 2 servings. I love this dish cold, but feel free to warm the broth if you prefer hot soup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cups assorted mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 180 g soba noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 2 cups mushroom broth
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into small squares
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
Heat oil in a pan over medium high. Add mushrooms and salt; cook until brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes, stirring once or twice. Divide soba noodles between 2 bowls. Divide the cooked mushrooms, noodles, edamame, broth, nori and onion between bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.

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Blend Turmeric + Ginger With Coconut Milk. Drink Before Bed To Flush Liver Toxins While You Sleep

We would like to share a bedtime beverage recipe that has an even stronger calming and soothing effect on your body and it is simultaneously packed with a myriad of healthy substances.

“Golden milk” as it is popularly called, is a mixture of turmeric spice, coconut milk, ginger and black pepper. Raw honey can be added to it for more sweetness and additional health benefits.

This amazingly delicious, aromatic and warming potion will wipe out any traces of anxiety and stress accumulated during the day with its calming effect, enabling you to fall soundly asleep.

But that is not all: while you are resting, the magical substances from the drink will continue to detoxify, restore and replenish each system of your body. If you incorporate it into your daily routine, you will definitely reap the amazing benefits over time. Why do we recommend this drink in particular? Let’s see.

What will you gain from drinking golden milk?
Turmeric is one of its main ingredients. If there is one spice that should be the staple product in every person’s kitchen, it is definitely turmeric.

This golden plant seems to be more valuable than gold when it comes to the number of medicinal activities it offers. It is also probably one of the most studied plants in the world.

More than 8 000 evidence-based studies have only confirmed what the ancient civilizations discovered centuries ago: turmeric has valuable properties that cover almost all health issues that a person might have.

Its main bioactive compound, curcumin, possesses more than 150 medicinal properties. It is among the most powerful anti-inflammatory natural agents. Inflammation is at the basis of numerous chronic illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, stroke, diabetes, migraines, thyroid disturbances, obesity, and even cancer.

Scientific research has discovered that curcumin is able to hinder inflammatory passages and efficiently counteract the release of a protein that activates swelling and pain.

Curcumin has been also found to:

  • Act against bacteria and microbes
  • Destroy cancer cells and prevent the formation of tumours
  • Regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes
  • Control cholesterol levels
  • Support hearth health
  • Promote the healing of wounds
  • Boost the immune system
  • Soothe the nervous system and promote cognitive capacities
  • Detoxify the liver

Turmeric is readily available, inexpensive, it does not have an overpowering aroma and it is easy to include into almost every meal.

What do we gain from coconut milk?
It is made up of medium-chain fatty acids that are extremely healthy for us.

They quickly provide our body and brain with energy, simultaneously promoting weight loss, regulating blood sugar levels and protecting our cardiovascular system.

Coconut milk splashes our system with precious antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and B, and minerals magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. They boost our immune system, protect us from colds, flu and other bacterial infections, support the health of our bones and teeth, and calm our nervous system.

Coconut milk also promotes the absorption of nutrients in our body, including the fat-soluble turmeric in this drink.

What about ginger?
Ginger intensifies and empowers this drink as a wonder spice, a title it has definitely earned for the array of therapeutic uses. It has the scientifically-proven ability to destroy microbes, prevent cancer, alleviate pains, calm the digestive system and relieve nausea, promote circulation, reduce high blood pressure, and regulate insulin secretion, among others.Its power in curing respiratory illnesses is unmatched.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups coconut milk(or another type of milk according to your preference)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1small piece of sliced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper(this spice is added to significantly improve the intake of turmeric)
    raw honey to sweeten, optionally

*Note: If you suffer from intestinal ulcers, colitis and other intestinal problems, it is advisable to omit black pepper.

Instructions:

Whisk to combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, except honey. Cook them over medium heat until bubbles appear on the surface. Reduce the heat to the minimum and allow the flavors to blend for around 5 minutes. Then remove the ginger, add the honey and stir the mixture.

You can also sip the drink after rising in the morning to nourish and energize you, in which case you can also add cinnamon to give you an additional boost and sharpen your senses.

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