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My sister and I love this meal. It's simple, vegan, quick to make, and inexpensive for those on a budget while trying to be healthy, especially when in college. This plate is full of nutrients, veggies, and plant-based goodness. On a busy night or after a long day at class, we love whipping this up for dinner or lunch. Also, it makes for great leftovers!  Ingredients
1 large cup organic brown rice 2 cups water 1-2 tbsp coconut oil (or can be made with water for oil-free option) Spices Veggies 1 bell peppers 1/2 beetroot 1 large head broccoli handful or more green beans 2-3 large carrots 1 cup green peas 1/4 yellow onion 2 cups either kale or spinach Pinch of black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder Pinch of sea salt Pinch of paprika Directions 1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove. Add rice and cover, letting it cook until the water is absorbed, or about 20 minutes. 2. While the rice cooks, wash all the veggies and cut them. Heat your frying pan to medium/high heat and add 1-2 tbsp of coconut oil, or water if you want to make this oil free. 3. Fry the onions and garlic first until they turn translucent, then add carrots and beetroot. After a about minute, add the rest of the veggies and spices. Cover and let simmer for a 5 to 10 minuets until veggies become soft and a knife can pierce them. 4. Afterwards, add fresh spinach or kale to the frying pan just before you serve so the steam softens the leaves. Enjoy!
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Recently, we've been obsessed raw vegan treats. They taste delicious, are full of nutrients and healthy fats, and are a great idea for a snack or dessert. Chocolate and raspberries happen to be two of our favorite foods, so we decided to combine the two to create these Raw Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake bars. And these do not disappoint, we promise.   Total time: 1+ hours Serves: 8-9 Crust Ingredients:
Directions 1. Soak cashews overnight, or at least 5 hours before use. 2. Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes. 2. Remove pits from the dates and add all crust ingredients to a food processor and blend until a crumbled texture is achieved. (Tip: mash or chop the dates so they mix easier before blending.) 3. Press crust into baking tray and place in fridge or freezer while preparing the raspberry and cheesecake layer. For raspberry layer: 1. Add the raspberries, maple syrup, and chia seeds to a food processor and blend until combined. Spread over the crust and return to fridge or freezer. For cheesecake layer: 1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. This may take several minuets. Spread over the raspberry layer (make sure the raspberry layer has hardened a little bit so it spreads nicely) and place in freezer. Allow to set for least 2 hours before serving. Quinoa is often associated with lunch or dinner, but this protein-rich superfood grain can also be a great idea for breakfast. Just like oatmeal, quinoa is one of the healthiest grains on Earth, it's gluten-free, and is a great source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can help reduce blood sugar and promote weight loss. One of our favorite ways to enjoy quinoa for breakfast is by adding fresh fruit, cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup. When we want to spice it up, we cook the quinoa in coconut or almond milk, which enhances the flavor and nutrients. This simple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe combines creamy coconut milk and fresh fruit for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast infused with cinnamon and a hearty, nutty flavor.  Cook time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients:
Directions: 1. Rinse the quinoa through a fine mesh strainer before cooking. In a cooking pot, bring 1 cup coconut milk to a boil and add the quinoa, cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt, and maple syrup . Lower heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the coconut milk has absorbed and the quinoa becomes soft and fluffy. 2. Serve in bowls topped with fresh fruit, dried figs, coconut flakes, additional cinnamon, and golden berries if desired. These raw blueberry cheesecake slices turned out amazing! They're incredibly creamy, melt in your mouth, and are made from wholesome ingredients and fresh blueberries. Best of all, they're guilt-fee, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, soy free, dairy free, and raw! Plus, they were a hit with the non-vegan fam.  Make Time: 2+ hours Serves: about 8 Ingredients
For the crust 8 medjool dates (cooked in sauce pan for 5-10 minuets) 1 cup pecans For blueberry cheesecake layer 1 cup cashews (soaked for at least four or five hours) 2 tbsp or more fresh blueberries 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp organic maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla essence Juice from 1/2 of a lime Directions For the crust 1. Pulse pecans and soaked medjool dates in a food processor or blender. (Tip: we like to mash the medjool dates with a fork before placing in the processor so they mix easier!) 2. Press crust mixture into baking tray at least 1-2 inches thick and place in freezer while you prepare the cheesecake layer. For the cheesecake layer 1. Put soaked cashews, soaked medjool dates, blueberries, lime juice, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a processor and blend until the mixture becomes creamy. The mixture may seem really soft when done, so you can place it in the fridge for a few minutes to solidify. 2. Take crust out of freezer and pour cheesecake mixture evenly over the top. Place fresh blueberries on top or additional toppings (cacao nibs or coconut flakes would be delicious!) Return to freezer for at least two hours. 3. Cut into slices and enjoy! |
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