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virgin olive oil

Pumpkin Seed Dip

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Pumpkin Seed Dip 

Vegan, GF, Paleo
Happily serves 6-8

ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

5 ounces Raw pumpkin seeds
2 TBSP Avocado oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots

1 large jalapeno, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped (let sit 5 min)
1/4 Cup Parsley

1/4 Cup Cilantro

Juice of a lime

1 TBSP Extra-virgin Olive oil or Avocado oil

1/4 tsp finely grated orange zest

2 TBSP Maple syrup or 1/4 tsp maple extract and stevia
Blend seeds in a food processor.
Cook shallots & garlic in the avocado oil.
*Add Sea salt and pepper, let cool.*
Add parsley, cilantro, lime juice, maple syrup, orange zest (and water if needed)
Add shallot mix when cooled, mix thoroughly
Sea salt to taste.

Variation: Can also be used a spread in a lettuce wrap.

Dijon Lemon Dressing Recipe

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Dijon Lemon Dressing

Happily serves 4

ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

1/3 Cup lemon juice

1 TBSP Dijon mustard

2 Crushed garlic cloves

1/4 Cup flaxseed oil or Macadamia Nut oil

1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Sea salt/pepper to taste

Grind Flaxseeds in a coffee grinder on medium speed until well ground, set aside.  (Keep extras in Freezer.). In a blender combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper and any of the additions you choose. Blend for 1 minute, then begin pouring oils very slowly through the feed hole in the lid of the blender. Blend until smooth.

Variations/Additions

1 tsp of curry powder

1 TBSP minced basil or rosemary

1 TBSP honey or Stevia

Dash cayenne

Five Chinese Spice

Allspice

Ginger, fresh or powder