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Easy Cold Cucumber Soup
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: Chill 4 Hours +
Dietary Info: Gluten Free* | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo
Ingredients
- 4-5 Cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups of plain Greek yogurt with Fat (*Dairy free option use a coconut based yogurt)
- 2 Plum Tomatoes
- 3/4 cup fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Juice of one Lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs like Dill or Cillantro
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 3/4 tsp Sea Salt
- Fresh Black Pepper
- 1 Kiwi
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender
- Chill for at least 4 hours
- Enjoy!
» Recipe inspiration: Love & Lemons
Butternut Squash Soup
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed, about 2.5 cups
- 1 apple, skin removed
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted Pepitas*
- Parsley, chopped*
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper and sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, and ginger. Stir and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, then add 3 cups of the broth.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, or use a hand blender in the pot. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend.
* Season to taste and serve with chopped parsley and toasted pepitas, if desired.
» Recipe inspiration: Love & Lemons
Basil & Spinach Frittata Muffins
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- Four organic eggs – salt & pepper to taste
- Large handful of basil – chopped
- Large handful of fresh spinach – chopped
- Half an onion – chopped
- Coconut oil – for greasing muffin pan
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Grease the muffin pan with coconut oil
- Mix / beat the eggs as you would to make scrambled eggs and add salt & pepper
- Chop the basil, spinach and onion and add egg mixture
- Pour the mixture in muffin pan
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
» Makes 4 muffins!
Red, White & Blue Coconut Parfait
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Dietary Info: AIP/Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto/Whole 30
Ingredients
- Two cups strawberries quartered or raspberries
- One cup blueberries
- One 8 oz container of full-fat coconut yogurt: such as Cocojune unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- One tsp honey (optional)
- Shaved almonds or walnuts, for topping (optional)
Directions
- Scoop 8 oz. coconut yogurt into a large bowl
- Mix in vanilla and honey
- Layer blueberries, coconut yogurt and strawberries in a serving glass
- Top with nuts
» Enjoy!
Three Summertime Water Recipes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
“Cook” Time: 1 Hour
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 1 quart flat water or sparkling
- Citrus & Rosemary: 1 cup of sliced grapefruit or orange slices & add 1 large sprig of rosemary
- Strawberry & Kiwi with Lime: 12- kiwi’s peeled & sliced, 5-6 strawberries, hulled & cut in half
- The Classic: Lemon/Lime Water: 1 lemon & 1 Lime sliced
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a quart container
- Refrigerate at least 15 minutes for best flavor
» It’s Summer! Get outside!
Simple Bone Broth
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 Hours
Yield: 10 Servings
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 2 unpeeled carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, including leafy part, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 7 loved garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3.5 pounds grass-fed beef bones (preferably joints and knuckles)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsps. sea salt
- 2 tbsps. apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker with enough water over by one inch
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours
- Skim off any film off the top
- Pour the broth through a strainer and discard solids
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or up to 3 months in the freezer
(Variation: Substitute chicken or fish for beef bones)
» Recipe inspired by Dr. Anna Cabeca
Watermelon Water
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
“Cook” Time: 1 Hour
Yield: 4 Servings
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 2 cups watermelon cut into chunks
- Splash of watermelon juice for color
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a quart container
- Refrigerate
- Drink anytime you experience cravings
Variations:
- Replace watermelon with berries or citrus slices
- Add unsweetened cranberry or pomegranate juice for color
- Try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil
- Add 4 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar per quart✴
✴ To aid digestion
Thrive Coleslaw
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
“Marinate” Time: 1 Hour
Yield: 4 Servings
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium cabbage shredded
- Equal amount carrots, shredded
- 1 large sweet organic apple, shredded
- 1/2 cup raw pecans or walnuts (roast gently if you wish)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl & blend well
- Best to make in advance so flavors can blend
Variations:
- Add shredded zucchini
- Replace nuts with toasted pumpkin seeds
- Replace apple with grapefruit slices
✓ Use prepackaged coleslaw mix to save time and effort
White Bean Hummus
Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
A different twist on Hummus
Yield: 4 Servings
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
- Juice form 1/2 lemon
- 3 TBSP EVOO
- Salt & Pepper (lemon pepper if you have)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Directions
- Combine all ingredients and process in a blender or food processor
- You may need to add a bit of water, or you can add coconut aminos as well, depending on consistency
Variation:
- Add a cooked beet for color
✓ Refrigerate and serve with cut up veggies
Green Romesco
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
A Super Healthy Romesco
Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Grain Free | Paleo | Keto
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Parsley
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds, Tasted Lightly
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
Directions
- In a food processor or high speed blender, grind the parsley, garlic, almonds and jalapeño until you have got a house paste
- Add the olive oil and pulse just to blend
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and add the vinegar, season with salt & pepper to taste
✓ Serving suggestions: Great on fish or chicken and roasted vegetables
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