Recipes that I have gathered over the years. Enjoy and let me know if you like them or have added anything to them.
Also, send me your recipes to post!
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Rainbow Quinoa Salad:
Ingredients:
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
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1 cup chopped cucumber
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this vibrant, nutrient-packed salad as a satisfying lunch or side dish.
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Mindful Lentil Soup:
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups chopped kale or spinach
Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened. Add lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in kale or spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
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Veggie-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:
Ingredients:
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4 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup chopped spinach
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place mushrooms on a baking sheet, gill-side up. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened. Stir in spinach, quinoa, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into mushroom caps. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
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Ginger Turmeric Smoothie:
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsweetened almond milk
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1 frozen banana
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1/2 cup frozen mango
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1 tsp freshly grated ginger
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy this refreshing, anti-inflammatory smoothie as a mindful snack or breakfast option.
These recipes emphasize whole, nutrient-dense ingredients and incorporate mindful eating practices, making them a perfect fit for your website's narrative.
Vegetable and Lentil Soup
Here's a recipe for a nutrient-dense vegetable and lentil soup, packed with immune-boosting ingredients like garlic, ginger, and turmeric:
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tsp ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 carrots, peeled and chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
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1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
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8 cups vegetable broth
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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4 cups chopped kale or spinach
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
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Add the carrots, celery, and sweet potato to the pot, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
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Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the greens are wilted.
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Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Enjoy this flavorful and immune-boosting vegetable and lentil soup!