PrintDark Chocolate Peanut Butter Acai Bowl Ingredients2 Packets (200 grams) of frozen organic Acai 1 frozen organic Banana 4 Date Rolls 1/4 Cup organic Blueberries 3 Tablespoons raw Cocao Powder 1 Tablespoon organic Valencia Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk Vegan Dark Chocolate Mega-Chunks Strawberries, Kiwis, fruit troppingInstructionsRun the […]
PrintBroccoli Soup with Ginger and Basil Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 6 bowls Ingredients1 Head of Organic Broccoli (4 Cups of Florets) 1 Cup Cashews 1 tsp each of Black Mustard Seeds, ground Coriander and grated Ginger Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 2 1/2 Cups Water (you could use vegetable […]
PrintRoasted Sweet Potato Bowl with Awesome Sauce Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients3 Sweet Potatoes 1/2 Head of Cauliflower 1/2 Head of Broccoli at least 1/2 Cup of Olive Oil (plus more for coating) at least 1/2 Cup of Almond Flour 1/2 Cup Roasted Cashews 1 Cup of […]
PrintFarmer’s Market Bowl Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients1 Package Tempeh 1/2 head of Cauliflower Bragg’s Amino Acids, Liquid Smoke, Olive Oil Coriander, Salt, Pepper, Turmeric Spicy Greens and micro-green Pea Shoots 3 small Sweet Potatoes Avocado 1 can of Chickpeas 2 Tablespoons Tahini 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 Cup water Juice […]
PrintBurger-Ball Salad Yield: 32 balls Ingredients3 Cups Steamed Sweet Potato (1 large sweet potato peeled, cut and steamed until soft) 3 Cups Black Beans (2 cans drained and rinsed) 1/2 Cup chopped Green Chilis 1/3-3/4 Cup Potato Flour (depending on how firm you want your balls) 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast […]
My Sweet Potato Nests with Fried Avocado has been one of my favorite meals of Whole30 yet! The sweetness of the sweet potato is offset by tangy apple cider vinegar; the fried avocado is encrusted in healthy, gluten-free, delicious almond flour; and the garlicky kale is perfect because it just […]
There’s lots of mysterious produce at the Farmer’s Market– not to mention plenty of laughable shapes. I never leave without a few Patty Pan Squashes. Their flying saucer shape was what drew me to them as a kid growing up in Texas (where potatoes were considered the “vegetable” in a […]
Back when I was in college and still getting used to making my own meals Mom around, I would default to pesto pasta with vegetables almost every night. Although this delicious comfort food got me through nights of studying on a shoe-string budget, all-grown-up-Nimai wanted to make a healthier, gluten-free […]
One of the most daunting aspects of Whole30 is no sugar! No honey, maple syrup, sugar, NOTHIN’. But guess what is allowed– dates!! They are the natural sweetener that balances the bitter raw cocao nibs in the coconut yogurt. PrintNaturally Bittersweet Coconut Yogurt IngredientsUnsweetened Coconut Yogurt Cocao Nibs Desiccated Coconut […]
PrintSquash, Snap Pea, and Cilantro Fettuccini Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients1 serving size Fettucchini (I used Organic Kale Fettuccini) 1 Patty Pan Squash 1 Nine Ball Squash 5-7 Sugar Snap Peas a bunch of fresh Cilantro 3 Garlic cloves Sunflower Seeds Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Cracked Black Pepper (optional Nutritional […]
Summer is the season for salads! I could live off of salad in this heat, but I find it imperative to keep the combinations fresh so I don’t loose my enthusiasm. I’ve added the tartness of dried cranberries and crunch of the roasted pistachios to a mild base of tofu […]
After a long day in the city, I need to feed my body what it craves: nutrients! The more color on your plate, the better the dish is for you. My Colorful Quick Bowl will nourish you without any further exhaustion. Food is a celebration, reward yourself with something healthy!! […]
I just recently discovered the health benefits of Moong Beans! They are packed with protein, B Vitamins, Magnesium, and Calcium and are also a natural anti-inflammatory. I hope to incorporate Moong Beans into more recipes! PrintMoong Bean and Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: […]
My sister and I work together. She doesn’t know what she’s doing in the kitchen– it’s MY domain! ;) On busy nights when we’re working from home, we’ll get hungry and have no time to waste. It’s Nimai to the rescue! I love making these quick bowls. They are neat, […]
This is a simple dinner that’s exciting and exotic! The fried sweet plantains jazz up the black beans and asparagus. But the more color in your dinner means the more vitamins! So enjoy this warming Quick Bowl and feel inspired to add your own garnishes: guacamole, chopped cilantro, sriracha…the possibilities […]
Gnocchi is just as fun to eat as it is to make! I’ve given the traditional comfort food an autumnal twist: Sweet potatoes! And the creamy pear pesto is tangy with goat cheese, crunchy with pecans, and bright with rosemary. Enjoy! PrintSweet Potato Gnocchi with Pear Pesto Prep Time: 1 […]
Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food. It’s also one of the FUNNEST foods to make with someone else! So grab a friend and try this rich, simple, Italian favorite :) PrintRicotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto Prep Time: 45 minutes Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients5 Red Potatoes 2 Cups Spelt or regular […]
Some nights it’s nice to just Keep It Simple. I have a hard time doing that. Usually when I’m shopping for the night’s dinner, I get excited and inspired by something in every single aisle! But on a night like tonight, I wanted something quick, light, nutritious, and simply perfect. […]
Ahhhhhh there’s nothing like cooling Tzatziki on a hot summer day! I was just in Israel where it was triple digits in the desert. Even the tiniest bit of Tzatziki made a huge difference in making my day better. When I came back to New York, the air was already […]
This creamy, comforting dish is the ultimate Labor of Love. By the time the Risotto is done your arm muscles will have doubled in size after all of that stirring! But it’s well worth the wait. When prepared this way, Arborio Rice has a natural creaminess. With the addition of […]
This Chili has a very unexpected flavor. The sweetness of the Cranberries are such a pleasant surprise when coupled with the smokey heat of the Chipotle Peppers! PrintCranberry-Chipotle Chili with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 Cans Organic Black […]
This is a GREAT spaghetti alternative for those of you who are Gluten Free! The flavors are so unexpected…as is the texture! You can enjoy this unique Noodle Bowl as your Main course or as a fun Side dish. Enjoy! ;) PrintMediterranean Squash Noodles Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 […]
