Whole grains and seeds such as quinoa digest slowly, avoiding the inflammatory blood sugar spikes. Dry-roasting quinoa and starting its cooking with boiling water helps grains to cook up fluffy and separate. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, washed and drained 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1¾ cups boiling water 1 bulb green [...]
Washed chard has enough water clinging to its leaves to cook in its own steam. Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon water 3 cloves green garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cardamom 2 bunches chard, washed and shredded ¼ teaspoon [...]
Braised cabbage is versatile, served either by itself or as an accompaniment to chicken. Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small heads Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed sea salt fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced small 1 onion, peeled and diced small 1 celery stalk, diced small 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine or champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 4 cups chard, stems removed and chopped into fine pieces, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces 2 generous pinches of sea salt ½ cup Marcona almonds or regular almonds that have been blanched and skins removed [...]
The leaves and stems of the chard are almost two different vegetables in terms of texture and taste. Here they are served together with narrow slivers of parsnip dressed with oil, seasoned with garlic and chilies. This is a clean dish, and goes well with more complicated creamy dishes. It can also be served at [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ pounds kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon garam masala ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 15-ounce can chickpeas DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and [...]
Broccolini, a super nutritious cruciferous vegetable, is supportive of your liver while cleansing. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2½ cups vegetable broth 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 cup red quinoa 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 1 bunch broccolini, end of [...]
This is delicious over brown rice, especially brown basmati rice. INGREDIENTS 12 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into quarters 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil or mustard oil ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch scallions, chopped, include 2-inches of green ends 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced ½ cup toasted cashews [...]
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds broccolini 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 - 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted DIRECTIONS Steam the broccolini in a pot with a steamer basket or bamboo steamer, until crisp-tender, about 3 - 5 minutes. Drain immediately and put in an ice bath [...]
You can also cook apples with celeriac and mash together for a sweet tasting variant. You can also omit the potato and just use the celeriac. INGREDIENTS Juice of ½ lemon 1 celeriac, trimmed and peeled 1 potato, cut into cubes 1 cup milk or stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional) DIRECTIONS [...]
