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Black Bean Lentil/Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

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    Black Bean Lentil & Quinoa Salad

    w/Cumin-Lime Dressing

    Vegetarian, Gluten free, Vegan
    Happily serves 6

    quinoa salad

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    1 Cup dry lentils or Quinoa (or 1/2 Cup each)

    2 Cup Black beans (if using canned, rinse well)

    1 Red bell pepper

    1/2 Red onion

    3 Green onion stalks

    1 Yellow Zucchini

    Bunch of cilantro to taste, stems removed

     

    Dressing

    1/4 Cup Lime juice

    2 TBSP Avocado or olive oil

    1 tsp dijon or flavored mustard

    1-2 Garlic cloves

    1 tsp Cumin

    1/2 tsp Oregano

    1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea salt

    Optional: chipotle powder, chili powder, pepper

     

    Cook lentils according to package directions, leaving firm not mushy. Drain.

    Cut or mince Galice, let sit 5 minutes.

    While lentils are cooking, make the dressing: place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

    Finely dice the bell pepper, onion, and green onion.  Roughly chop the cilantro.

    In a large bowl, place black beans, bell pepper, onion, zucchini and lentils.

    Add the dressing.  Add cilantro, and lightly toss.

    Serve or chill covered in the fridge for at least an hour.

     

    How to Cure Stomach Ulcers

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      At Least 5 Ways to Cure Stomach Ulcers

      Tummy ulcers, likewise called peptic or stomach ulcers, are open sores in the cellular lining of the tummy. As a result of the amount of acid existing in the stomach, when abscess happen, they are usually very uncomfortable. One of the most usual root cause of tummy ulcers is the germs Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Abscess could additionally be triggered by overuse of painkillers, such as aspirin, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, such as advil or naproxen.

      Belly ulcers are frequently alleviated with prescription antibiotics or medicines to decrease, block, or neutralize belly acid. There are additionally all-natural natural home remedy you could utilize to assist ease the signs of a stomach abscess and also assist it heal.

      Here are some great resources that I found for ways to cure stomach ulcers

      The Best Natural and Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

      Stomach Ulcers, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

      Natural Treatments and Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

      Stomach Ulcer Treatments and Drugs

      These are just a few places that I have used to get more information on stomach ulcers.

       

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      Celery Detox Juice

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        Celery Detox Juice

        Gluten Free, Vegan

        Happily serves 2

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        • 2 Stalks Celery
        • 4 Carrots
        • Fresh grated Ginger
        • 1/2 cup Lemon juice
        • 1/2 cup Aloe Vera Juice
        • dash of Clove and cinnamon
        • Stevia to taste
        • I blend it all up in the Vitamix.  I Store in mason glass jars.
        • I use my shaker bottle  (22oz) I fill up half way with Green Tea and then add about 1/2 of the juice mixture and ice to the top.

        Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

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          Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

          Grain Free, Paleo, GF, Dairy free
          Happily serves 12

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          2 medium Sweet Potatoes
          14 Medjool Dates
          1 1/2 Cups Quinoa or Almond Flour
          4 TBSP Raw CACAO Powder
          3 TBSP maple Syrup (Grade B) or Coconut netar or coconut palm syrup
          Pinch of sea salt

          Peel Sweet Potatoes. Slice/cut and steam for about 20 mins until soft.
          The smaller the pieces, the faster it will cook.

          Add Sweet Potatoes and Dates to food processor, blend until a creamy smooth texture.
          Mix all other ingredients in a bowl, then add cream mixture. Stir well.
          Place on Parchment paper lined baking dish and bake for 20-30 mins on 350 until the toothpick comes out dry.
          Allow to cool 10 mins for the brownies to gel together, very important step!!

          Tip: If you don’t use raw cacao powder, you cause conventional cocoa powder but you will need to double the quantity.

          Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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            Cauliflower Crust Pizza

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            Crust

            • 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
            • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or vegan cheese
            • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese
            • 1 egg or 1 flax egg
            • ¼ teaspoon salt
            • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
            • ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary
            • ½ teaspoon oregano

            Optional Toppings:

            • 1 cup Organic marinara sauce
            • 1-2 cups vegan Organic mozzarella cheese
            1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
            2. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, place the cauliflower into a food processor, pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
            3. Place the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible!!! Very important!
            4. Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg or flax egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust.
            5. Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings.
            6. Place the pizza back in the oven but this time turn on the broiler, bake for about 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts. be sure to keep an eye on it because the broiler can burn the cheese quickly.
            7. Make sure you add love!  Slice and serve smiles!

            Tomatillo Salsa

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              Tomatillo Salsa

              • 8-9 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
              • 1-2 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed unless you want it really spicy
              • 1 clove garlic
              • 1 handful organic fresh cilantro
              • 1/2 medium sweet organic onion
              • 2 Tbsp lime juice
              • 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
              • Optional: Drizzle of raw honey

              Optional: Avocado

              Mix cilantro, onion, jalapenos, garlic and lime juice in the Vitamin or blender.  Add Sea salt, and Tomatillos.

              Watermelon Salsa

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                Watermelon Salsa

                GF, Refined Sugar Free

                Happily serves 6-8

                Sweet salsa could be served as a breakfast side dish.

                ALL ORGAINC INGREDIENTS

                • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
                • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
                • 1 TBSP Organic raw sugar, or coconut sugar
                • Freshly ground pepper
                • 3 C seeded and finely chopped watermelon
                • 1 organic cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
                • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
                • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
                • 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
                • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
                • Sea Salt to taste
                1.  Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
                2. Add the watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently.
                3. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
                4. Add the garlic salt just before serving.

                Cowboy Salsa

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                  Vegetarian, Gluten Free

                  Happily serves 8-10

                   

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  1/2 Cup Avocado oil

                  1-2 TBSP Raw Coconut sugar or Monk Fruit

                  1/3 Cup Coconut vinegar

                  1 tsp Chili powder

                  1 tsp Himalayan Sea salt

                  1 Cup black-eyed peas or Kidney beans

                  1 Cup black beans

                  1 Cup Aduki Beans

                  1 Yellow Onion

                  2 Green Onions

                  2 Garlic Cloves

                  1 diced Green bell pepper

                  1 diced Red bell pepper

                  1 diced Yellow bell pepper

                   Handful chopped cilantro

                  2 TBSP Lime juice

                  Optional: 1/4 Cup Jodi’s Salsa

                  Whisk together the Avocado oil, coconut sugar, coconut vinegar, chili powder, and salt.

                  Combine beans, red onion, and bell peppers.  Stir in cilantro.

                  Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.

                  Serve chilled or at room temperature.

                  Jodi’s Fudgy Brownies

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                    Jodi’s Fudgy brownies

                    Grain free, Refined sugar free, Dairy free, Gluten Free,

                    Happily Serves 12

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS 

                    1 Egg

                    2 Cups Black beans rinsed, drained & cooked

                    One avocado

                    1 TBSP vanilla extract

                    1/2 Cup Coconut Brown sugar

                    2/3 Cup Carob

                    1-2 tsp Coconut oil

                    1/4 tsp baking soda

                    1/4 tsp baking powder

                    1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

                    1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips

                    Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8 x 8″ baking stone.

                    Mix egg, black beans, avocado, vanilla and sugar in the food processor until smooth.

                    Add the Carob,  coconut oil, baking soda, baking powder and mix again until smooth.

                    Batter needs to be sticky to be fudgy.

                    If you want it thinner add a tablespoon or so of coconut milk.

                    Fold in the chocolate chips spread in the pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

                    Tips:  The food processor is best.  It  blends and hides the consistency of the beans.