Thursday, April 7, 2016

Veggie Stir Fry

1.5 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 medium carrot, cut into thin diagonal slices
1/4 c broccoli florets
1/4 medium red pepper, sliced
1/4 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise, sliced
1/5 tsp. Braag Liquid Aminos

Heat coconut and sesame oils in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes. Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Turn off heat. Add Braags, mix well.


Black Beans & Rice

1/2c canned low-sodium black beans, drained
1/4 tsp. evoo
1 dash ground chili powder
1 pinch ground cumin
1 tsp. Braags Liquid Aminos
3/4c brown rice

Cook rice according to package.

Combine beans, oil, chili powder, cumin, Braags in a small saucepan; mix well. Heat mixture over medium heat until heated through. Typically 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Fold rice into mixture. Serve immediately.

Avocado Hummus

1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, peeled and pit removed
2 Tbsp lemon juice or 1 lemon squeezed
1c basil, loosely packed
1 clove garlic
1/4-1/2c water
2 tsp EVOO
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional: 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan Salt


In a food processor or high speed blender, add all of the ingredients reserving 1/4 cup of the water.
Puree the mixture until smooth adding in more water if the hummus is too thick.
Serve hummus with veggies or pretzel thins.  May store in fridge for up to 4-5 days.




Asian Stir Fry

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 medium carrot, cut into thin diagonal slices
1/2c broccoli florets
1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 small bunch of bok choy, chopped
1
Tsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and carrot; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook, stirring frequently, for 6-7 minutes. Add bell pepper and bok choy. Reduce heat to medium and cook for an additiona; 3-5 minutes or until tender/crisp. Add sesame oil and braag liquid aminos. Mix well.