Beans are truly good for the heart, but they don't produce the gastric side effects most people relate them to if they are cooked correctly. The secret here is the kombu used in the recipe below. Kombu is another kind of sea vegetable that brings out the flavor and sweetness of beans and aids in their digestion. Beans with brown rice provides the complete protein complex of … [Read more...]
Caesar Salad Dressing without Oil
Ingredients: silken tofu - 4 ozs lemon juice - 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast/capers/dijon mustard 1 tablespoon each garlic 1 minced clove black pepper - dash sea salt - to taste water - 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Sautéed Vegetables with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Ingredients: Chinese cabbage, cut into thin diagonals Carrots, cut into thin flowers Lotus root, sliced matchsticks Kale, cut thin Yellow squash, sliced matchsticks Mushrooms, sliced thin Directions: Place a small amount of water into a hot skillet. Add vegetables and sauté on high heat until they are tender yet crisp and still remaining their bright … [Read more...]
Marinated Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: Serves 4 or more 2 cups cooked chickpeas 4 red radishes, sliced in half moons 1 small cucumber, sliced in quarters 2 stalks celery, diced 1 1/4 cup parsley, minced Garnish with sprouts, lettuce Ume-Oil Marinade: 1/4 cup sesame or olive oil 2-3 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar Directions: Put cooked chickpeas in marinade and let sit 1-2 … [Read more...]
Carrot Raisin Salad
Ingredients: Carrots, grated Raisins Sea salt Directions: Mix grated carrots, raisins and salt together and press for at least 30-1 hour. To do this put vegetables in a large bowl, cover with a plate and add to the top of the plate a heavy weight, such as a jug of water or a heavy rock. When done pressing, rinse well and drain. You can … [Read more...]