Healthy with Jodi

Chimichurri: AwesomeTopper!

    Chimichurri
    Gluten-Free, Dairy Free
    Happily Serves about 12

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    3 Avocados
    3 Tbsp Avocado oil
    2 Serrano peppers
    1/4 Cup Green onions
    4 TBSP Lime juice
    1 TBSP minced Garlic or 3 garlic cloves
    1/4 Cup Italian parsley
    1 TBSP Himalayan Sea salt
    1 tsp Maple syrup extract
    1 tsp Red pepper flakes
    Handful cilantro

    Lettuce for wraps
    OPTIONAL: 1 tsp Hatch Green Chili powder

    Coarsely chop veggies. Add to food processor, Process until smooth.
    Optional: Thin with water until sauce is semi-thick but pourable.

    Top with Sprouts and Enjoy!

    Avocado Chicken Salad-Dairy Free

      Avocado Chicken Salad
      Gluten Free, Paleo, Dairy free
      Happily Serves 2

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      1 Cup Shredded Chicken
      1 Avocado
      1/2 tsp Garlic
      1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea salt
      1/2 tsp Pepper
      1 TBSP Lime juice
      1 tsp Fresh cilantro
      1/2 Cup Celery
      1/4 Cup Green onions
      1/4 tsp Parsley
      Romaine Lettuce
      OPTIONAL: Dill pickles

      Chop all greens and mix all ingredients together. Wrap in lettuce, add dill pickle slices or chop in the mix.

      Coconut Flour Bread-Gluten Free

        Coconut Flour Bread
        Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free
        Happily serves 12

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        6 pasture raised eggs


        1/2 Cup melted coconut oil or Ghee (or butter)

        
1-2 TBSP Raw honey


        1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt


        3/4 Cup Coconut flour

        Preheat oven to 350
        Sift coconut flour with sea salt into medium bowl.
        In small bowl, beat eggs together slightly then add to flour.
        Stir in oil/butter and honey.
        Pour into a small oiled loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes.
        Turn loaf out and cool completely on a rack.

        Avocado Mayo-Paleo, Vegan! Try this alternative for Dairy free!

          Avocado Mayo
          Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free
          Happily serves 4, makes about 3/4 cup

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          1 Avocado
          1/4 cup lemon juice
          1/4 Himalayan Sea Salt
          1/4 Avocado Oil
          Dash of Chili or Cayenne Pepper

          Scoop out avocado flesh, add all ingredients to food processor except avocado oil. While the food processor/blender is running, add avocado oil slowly.

          I added Cilantro for added spice and flavor to change it up.

          Beet Jerky-Paleo and Vegan

            Beet Jerky
            Vegan, Paleo
            Happily serves 3-6

            ALL ORGANC INGREDIENTS

            ¼ Cup Vegan Worcestershire sauce
            ¼ Cup Coconut Aminos
            1 tsp maple syrup or maple extract and 1/8 tsp stevia
            ½ tsp onion powder
            ½ tsp garlic powder
            3 medium beets (about 1½ pounds), Peeled
            1 tsp pepper
            Himalayan Sea Salt to taste

            Slice beets into ⅛-inch slices.
            Combine Worcestershire, Coconut aminos, maple syrup, onion and garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
            Add the beets and toss to coat.
            Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
            Preheat to 200°F, place racks on the lower third of the oven.
            Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
            Drain the beets. Arrange in a single layer.
            Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until there is little to no moisture left on the parchment paper and the beets are fully dry, yet still pliable, about 2.5 hours.

            You can marinate the beets for up to 2 days. Store the jerky in an airtight container between sheets of parchment paper for up to 5 days.

             

            Taco Salad-Gluten Free

              Taco Salad
              Gluten Free, Vegan
              Happily serves 3-4

              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

              SALAD:
              2-4 Zucchini
              2 Cups Kidney Beans
              1 Red Bell pepper
              2 green onions
              4 Cups Mixed Greens
              1 Jalapeño
              Handful Cilantro
              1 avocado
              1-2 TBSP lemon or lime juice
              Sea salt to taste

              DRESSING:
              8 oz Coconut yogurt
              1 cup Salsa

              Sprialize Zucchini.
              Soak, rinse and drain beans.
              Dice Bell pepper, Cilantro and jalapeño, and Avocado.
              Adding lemon juice for taste if needed.
              Mix salsa and yogurt together.
              Mix the veggies and Dressing and place on a bed of greens.

              Sauerkraut Dill Coleslaw-Fermented recipe ideas

                Sauerkraut Dill Coleslaw
                Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free
                Happily serves 12

                ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                1 head Purple Cabbage, Sliced
                1 Cup Sauerkraut, plus juice
                1 Cup Dill Pickles, save juice
                1/2 Red onion
                1/2 Yellow onion
                1 Tbsp minced garlic
                1 tsp ginger, powdered (or Finely chopped fresh)
                2 TBSP Hemp Seed oil
                2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
                2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
                2 TBSP Lime juice

                Slice and quick roast/bake Cabbage for 5-7 minutes until bright purple and still crunchy.
                Dice onions and pickles. (You can use dill relish)
                Combine all ingredients. Adjusting taste to preference. I used juice from the pickles and sauerkraut for a stronger flavor. You can use any where from 2-4 TBSP of the last 4 ingredients to fine tune to your desired taste.

                Avocado Sweet Potatoe Breakfast Salad

                  Avocado Sweet Potatoe Breakfast Salad
                  Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined sugar Free
                  Happily serves 2

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  Salad

                  1 Purple or orange sweet potato, cubed
                  1 Tbsp avocado oil
                  Himalayan Sea salt and pepper
                  4 cups mixed greens (not raw spinach or kale)
                  1 ripe avocado, chopped
                  2 Tbsp hemp seeds
                  1-2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley
                  1 cup blueberries, Optional

                  Dressing
                  3 Tbsp lemon juice
                  1 Tbsp Avocado oil or Hemp seed oil
                  Himalayan sea salt and pepper

                  Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Coat well. Arrange in a single layer to ensure even cooking and place a lid on top to steam.
                  Cook for 3-4 minutes.
                  Uncover and turn the potatoes. Use medium-low heat. Cook about 10 minutes until golden brown and tender.

                  Prepare dressing. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and shaking or whisking to combine. Set aside.

                  To serve, divide greens and top with roasted sweet potatoes, blueberries, avocado, hemp seeds and parsley.
                  Top with Dressing or Serve on the side.

                  Cooking Class 7.7.2017

                    Cooking Class 7.7.2017

                     

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                    Taco Salad
                    Gluten Free, Vegan
                    Happily serves 3-4

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
                    Salad
                    2-4 Zucchini
                    2 Cups Kidney Beans
                    2 green onions
                    1 Red Bell pepper
                    4 Cups Mixed Greens
                    1 Jalapeño
                    Handful Cilantro
                    1 avocado
                    1-2 TBSP lemon or lime juice
                    Sea salt to taste

                    Dressing
                    8 oz Coconut yogurt
                    1 cup Salsa

                    Sprialize Zucchini.
                    Soak, rinse and drain beans.
                    Dice Bell pepper, Cilantro and jalapeño, and Avocado.
                    Adding lemon juice for taste if needed.
                    Mix salsa and yogurt together.
                    Mix the veggies and Dressing and place on a bed of greens.

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                    Sauerkraut Dill Coleslaw
                    Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free
                    Happily serves 12

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                    1 head Purple Cabbage, Sliced
                    1 Cup Sauerkraut, plus juice
                    1 Cup Dill Pickles, save juice
                    1/2 Red onion
                    1/2 Yellow onion
                    1 Tbsp minced garlic
                    1 tsp ginger, powdered (or Finely chopped fresh)
                    2 TBSP Hemp Seed oil
                    2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
                    2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
                    2 TBSP Lime juice

                    Slice and quick roast/bake Cabbage for 5-7 minutes until bright purple and still crunchy.
                    Dice onions and pickles. (You can use dill relish)
                    Combine all ingredients. Adjusting taste to preference. I used juice from the pickles and sauerkraut for a stronger flavor. You can use any where from 2-4 TBSP of the last 4 ingredients to fine tune to your desired taste.

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                    Avocado Sweet Potato Breakfast Salad
                    Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined sugar Free
                    Happily serves 2

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                    Salad
                    1 Purple or orange sweet potato, cubed
                    1 Tbsp avocado oil
                    Himalayan Sea salt and pepper
                    4 cups mixed greens (not raw spinach or kale)
                    1 ripe avocado, chopped
                    2 Tbsp hemp seeds
                    1-2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley
                    1 cup blueberries, Optional

                    Dressing
                    3 Tbsp lemon juice
                    1 Tbsp Avocado oil or Hemp seed oil
                    Himalayan sea salt and pepper

                    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Coat well. Arrange in a single layer to ensure even cooking and place a lid on top to steam.
                    Cook for 3-4 minutes.
                    Uncover and turn the potatoes. Use medium-low heat. Cook about 10 minutes until golden brown and tender.

                    Prepare dressing. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and shaking or whisking to combine. Set aside.

                    To serve, divide greens and top with roasted sweet potatoes, blueberries, avocado, hemp seeds and parsley.
                    Top with Dressing or Serve on the side.

                    Spicy Jicama Coleslaw

                      Spicy Jicama Coleslaw
                      Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free
                      Happily serves 12

                      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                      1 Jicama, shredded or sliced
                      1/2 head Purple Cabbage
                      2 Serrano or jalapeños
                      Handful of Cilantro, chopped
                      4 TBSP Lime Juice
                      2 TBSP Avocado Oil
                      2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
                      1 TBSP Red Pepper flakes
                      1 TBSP minced garlic: Optional
                      1 TBSP minced Onion: Optional

                      Chop, slice or dice Jicama after peeling or cutting off waxy skin.
                      Slice Purple Cabbage, quick roast it 5-7 mins according to color.
                      Chop peppers and add juices.
                      Toss and serve.