Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups dried split peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3/4 cup carrot (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp each: ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt
• 1/2-1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Pick through peas, discarding any foreign matter. Rinse peas.
2. In large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
Note: for creamy soup, let soup cool, then blend until smooth, and reheat. Refrigerate leftovers and use within 7 days or freeze.

Makes 6-8 servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 178
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 2.5 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Potassium: 501 mg
Phosphorus: 169 mg

Recipe Source: David's Vegan Home Cooking

Raw Buckwheat Porridge

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw buckwheat groats (not the same as Kasha or roasted buckwheat) soaked in water for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight
• 1 1/4 cups non-dairy mild (almond, soy, coconut, rice)
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup liquid sweetener or to taste (Agave, honey, maple syrup, rice syrup)
• Pinch of salt
• 1tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Optional toppings:

• chopped fruit or dried fruit
• chopped nuts or seeds
• nut butter

Directions:

1. In a bowl pour 2 cups raw buckwheat groats and 4 cups of water. Soak for at least 1 hour or overnight. After soaking, rinse well in a strainer several times.

2. Plack buckwheat groats in a food processor or blender, along with almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla. Process until combined and slightly smooth. Now add in the sweetener and cinnamon to taste.

3. Scoop into bowls and add desired toppings. Serve immediately cold. Place leftovers in the fridge and enjoy for the next few days.

Makes about 4 one cup servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 400
Carbohydrates: 85 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sodium: 70 mg
Potassium: 395 mg
Phosphorus: 372 mg



Recipe Source: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/07/11/raw-buckwheat-breakfast-porridge/

Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 yam
• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cardamon
• 1 tsp cloves
• 2 eggs

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel and chop the yams and sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil the yams and potatoes in water until soft; around 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water, then mash well and add the coconut milk, nut butter, vinegar, and spices. Mix, then add the eggs. Continue mixing until the pie is uniform and smooth.

Grease a 6-inch baking dish with coconut oil. Pour the pie mix into the dish, then bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into squares and serve. This can be prepared a day ahead of time, and you can serve it cold.

Some options: Sprinkle the top with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Top with pecans.

Makes about 6 servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 158
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 36 mg
Potassium: 371 mg
Phosphorus: 97 mg

Recipe Source: http://www.catalystathletics.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeID=30

Raw Chocolate Banana Avocado Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 very ripe medium sized banana
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If you don't have a blender you can also use a fork to mash all the ingredients together. Best if eaten immediately after making. 

Makes 1 serving

Nutrients Per Serving:

Calories: 230

Carbohydrates: 35 g

Protein: 3 g

Fat: 11 g

Fiber: 9 g

Sodium: 7 mg

Potassium: 810 mg

Phosphorus: 82 mg

Almond Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almonds
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tbsp carob powder (optional)
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp water
• 24 whole almonds

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a cookie sheet. 

Grind the 2 cups nuts in a blender or food processor, being careful not to over grind. Place ground nuts in a small bowl; combine with honey, salt, water, and carob powder (if using). Drop by the teaspoonful 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. 

Make a Glaze of 1 Tbsp honey and 1 tsp water and brush over cookies. Place whole almonds on top of each cookie for decoration. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 

Makes 24 cookies

Nutrition Facts Per Cookie

Calories: 100

Protein: 8.2 g

Carbohydrates: 10 g

Fat: 6.4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 49 mg

Potassium: 102 mg

Phosphorus: 64 mg

Raw Brownies (made with dates!)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup dates
• 5 Tbsp raw cocoa powder
• 4 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 Tbsp honey or agave nectar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Place pecans in your food processor and process until the pecans become small and crumbly.

2. Add dates to the pecans and process until the mixture sticks together and the dates are well processed. 

3. Add the remaining ingredients and process again until the mixture becomes a chocolaty brown color. Stop processing before it gets too buttery. (There should still be air between the small bits so that you will be able to press them down into your brownie pan.)

4. Dump mixture into your brownie dish or small cake pan and press down firmly using clean hands. 

5. Refrigerate for a couple of hours then serve. 

Makes about 8 brownies

Nutrition Facts Per Brownie

Calories: 193

Protein: 3 g

Carbohydrates: 23 g

Fat: 13 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sodium: 75 mg

Potassium: 248 mg

Phosphorus: 80 mg

Recipe source: http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-brownie-recipe

Barley Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter 
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla
• 2 cups barley flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water, nut milk, or goat milk
• 1/2 cup dried blueberries, cranberries, or raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar and stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients together. Mix the dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup liquid. Blend well. Add dried fruits and nuts if desired. Drop by the teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake 12-14 minutes.

Makes about 56 small cookies

Nutrition Facts Per Cookie (including dried fruit and nuts)

Calories: 48

Protein: 0.8 g

Carbohydrate: 7.8 g

Fat: 1.6 g

Fiber: 0.7 g

Sodium: 48 mg

Potassium: 26 mg

Phosphorus: 26 mg

Recipe from Allergy Free Cooking

Raw Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup zucchini with skin, chopped
• 6 Tbsp raw tahini
• 6 Tbsp Sesame seeds, soaked for 4 hours, rinsed, and drained
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• pinch of cayenne

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except the Tahini and the sesame seeds in a high-speed blender or food processor and puree. Add sesame seeds and puree. Add tahini and blend until smooth and creamy. 

Makes approx. 10 servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 125

Protein: 2.7 g

Carbohydrate: 4.3 g

Fat: 11.6 g

Fiber: 1.6 g

sodium: 245 mg

Potassium: 105 mg

Phosphorus: 106 mg

Tabbouli

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked kasha (hulled and roasted buckwheat)
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• about 15 fresh mint leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 large tomato seeded and chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• romaine leaves

Directions:
Prepare kasha according to package directions, using chicken broth. Combine all ingredients, using sufficient red wine vinegar to moisten kasha (about 3-4 Tbsp). Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with romaine lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (makes about 3 servings)
Calories: 70
Protein: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Sodium: 92 mg
Phosphorus: 61.2 mg
Potassium: 255 mg

Recipe Source: The Birkett Mills Buckwheat Cookbook

Deluxe Buckwheat Almond Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups skin-on sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup light buckwheat flour
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 Tbsp confectioners sugar

Directions:

Oil bottom of a 9 x 1 1/2 inch round cake pan and line with wax paper. Finely grind almonds in food processor, belnder or nut chopper. In a large bowl, cream butter and 6 tablespoons of sugar. Beat in yolks, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and almonds. In medium bowl, beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until soft, glossy peaks form. Lightly fold 1/4 beaten whites into batter. Sift 1/4 flour over batter; combine lightly. Alternately add remaining whites and flour in this manner. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on rack 10 minutes; remove from pan. When cool, slice horizontally into 2 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on plate; spread with preserves. Top with remaining layer, cut side down. Sprinkler with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition facts per serving (Makes 11 servings)
Calories: 311
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fat: 21 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Sodium: 62 mg
Potassium: 271 mg
Phosphorus: 129 mg

Recipe source: The Birkett Mills Buckwheat Cookbook

Zuchini Oat Bread

Recipe Source: http://www.hungryhungryhippie.com/sweet-zucchini/

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp ground flax
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup brown rice, honey, or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup oil (canola or coconut)
• optional: shredded coconut, carob chips, walnuts, etc.
• splash of rice/almond/soy milk if mixture is too dry

Directions:


Pre-heat oven to 375.

Shred zucchini. In a large mixing bowl, add the rest of ingredients. Mix and add in the zucchini. Let the batter sit for a few minutes (to give the flax some time to “gel”).

Add whatever mix-ins you’d like.

Pour into two mini loaf pans (sprayed with non-stick) or one large loaf pan. Bake for 25 minutes on 375 degrees.

* Mixture is very crumbly when hot, allow to cool before cutting or taking out of pan

Nutrition facts per slice (makes about 10 slices)
Calories: 180
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 176 mg
Potassium: 208 mg
Phosphorus: 152 mg

Apricot Quinoa Cereal

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground mace

Directions:

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and mace to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the quinoa and millet to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve into a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Stir the mixture into the cereal. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Nutrients per Serving
Calories: 322
Protein: 8.8 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
Phosphorus: 216 mg

Maple Quinoa Squares

Bottom Layer:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (8 Tbsp)
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp maple flavoring

Mix the above ingredients together and pat into a 9-inch square pan. Bake in pre-heated 350 oven for 15 minutes.

Top Layer:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp quinoa flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp maple flavoring

Combine above ingredients and pour over warm, baked bottom layer. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. While they're still warm, sprinkle with icing sugar. Cut into small squares.

Makes approx 12 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 208
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sodium: 69 mg
Potassium: NA
Phosphorus: NA

Quinoa Crunch

Makes about 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sprouted, uncooked quinoa
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clean. Shake to dry the quinoa, draining as much water as possible.
3. in a bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
4. bake for 14-20 minutes or until quinoa starts browning
5. remove and let cool. Break into pieces.
6. enjoy on top of yogurt and allowed fruit

Nutrition facts per serving (quinoa crunch only)
Calories: 136
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbohydrate: 22 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 173 mg
Phosphorus: 129 mg

recipe adapted from Jillian Michaels

Quinoa Chickpea Burgers

Makes 6 burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, dry
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sundried tomato
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp chives, snipped into small pieces
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• a dash of cumin
•  1 tsp of sesame seeds
• Water

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa and place in a pot with water. Bring water/quinoa to boil. Reduce to a simmer and let quinoa cook till water is absorbed and you can see some of the “ribs” of the grain coming loose. Turn off heat, fluff quinoa, and let sit, covered, for ten minutes or so.


2. Place pumpkin seeds in a food processor and grind to a fine meal. Add chickpeas (either home cooked, or canned) and quinoa and pulse to combine well. Add sundried tomato, tahini, lemon juice, spices, salt, pepper, garlic, and chives. Pulse continually until mixture has all come together. Add water if necessary to thin the mixture into proper “burger” texture. Stop when it’s still quite firm, but easy to handle and not too sticky.

3. Place mixture into 4-6 patties. Grill or pan fry till crispy and golden brown on each side, or bake at 350 for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.


Nutrition Facts Per Burger:
Calories: 422
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrate: 61 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 14 g
Sodium: 103 mg
Potassium: 950 mg
Phosphorus: 616 mg


recipe from http://www.choosingraw.com/

Raw Zucchini, Carrot, and Cashew Salad Rolls

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients:

Salad Filling

• 3 medium zucchini, shaved thinly lengthways
• ½ carrot, julienned or grated
• ½  red capsicum, julienned or finely sliced
• 1  cucumber, julienned or finely sliced
• ¼ cup  coriander leaves
• ¼ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped

Cashew Sour Cream

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked a few hours or overnight
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice (or cider vinegar)
• ¼-½ cup filtered water

Guacamole

• 1 ripe Avocado
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• ½ lime, juiced
• Dash of Tabasco, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Directions

Salad filling:

In a large bowl, gently toss the salad to combine.

* can add rocket leaves to the salad for a peppery bite.

Cashew Sour Cream

drain the cashews, place nuts in a food processor add remaining ingredients then puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

To Assemble…To make one roll… on a clean bench or chopping board lay approx. 8 zucchini strips lengthways and close together, spread a spoon of each sour cream, guacamole and top with a small handful of salad and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut in half and eat straight away!

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (With 1 Tbsp of Cashew Sour Cream and 1 Tbsp of Guacomole)

Calories: 140

Protein: 5 g

Carbohydrate: 16 g

Fat: 8 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 55 mg
Potassium: NA
Phosphorous:  NA

Recipe from: http://www.organicempire.com.au/recipes/117/

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil

INGREDIENTS


• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 25 large basil leaves, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ Tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Toss all the ingredients together and chill for at least 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 servings

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 207
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 208 mg
Potassium: 451 mg
Phosphorus: 167 mg
from http://www.greenlitebites.com/

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Ingredients

• carrots, sliced into rounds
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Bring water, with salt, to boil. 

2. Add the carrot rounds to the pot. Boil for 8 minutes.

3. Drain. Rinse under cold water. 

4. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and paprika.

5. Pour dressing over carrots and mix well. 

6. Season with salt and pepper. 

 Variation

Add 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves.

Nutrients (for entire recipe)
Calories: 276
Protein: 1.1 g
Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sodium: 20 mg
Potassium: 202 mg
Phosphorus: 29 mg

Alternative Corn Bread

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup corn meal/polenta
• 1 cup alternative flour (rice, almond, soy, kamut, spelt...)
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup soymilk
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together. Add wet ingredients. Blend well. Spoon into a greased 8" square pan.
Bake 15 min @ 400 degrees in a convection oven.

Makes approx 12 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (using rice flour):
Calories: 136
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fat: 3.3 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sodium: 376 mg
Potassium: 94 mg
Phosphorus: 148 mg

Tangy Tahini Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Bragg organic apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp clover honey
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns

Directions:
Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, tahini, honey, and garlic powder in a blender and blend until smooth. If a blender is not available, simply combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix or whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 10 servings (1.5 tablespoons)

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 122
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 57 mg
Potassium: 41 mg
Phosphorus: 59 mg

Almond Griddle Cakes with Cranberry Syrup

INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4)


CRANBERRY SYRUP
•1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
•1/4 cup pure maple syrup
•1/4 cup water
•1/2 tsp ground cinnamon


GRIDDLE CAKES
•1/2 cup freshly ground unsalted almonds (TIP: Start with sliced or slivered almonds and grind in a coffee or spice grinder.)
•1/2 tsp baking powder
•1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
•2 tbsp pure maple syrup
•1 egg
•4 egg whites
•3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Prepare cranberry syrup: Add all ingredients to a 1-qt saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 15 minutes then mash softened cranberries with a potato masher. Remove from heat immediately. If syrup seems too thick, stir in 1 additional tbsp water.

2.Prepare griddle cakes: In a large bowl, whisk together almonds, baking powder and cinnamon. Add maple syrup, egg and egg whites and whisk gently and briefly, only whisking until batter has just come together. For even fluffier cakes, you can also first whisk your egg whites separately into peaks. Then simply fold them into the almond-egg mixture in Step Two. It’s alright if a few splotches of puffy whites appear.

3.Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium for 1 minute. Drizzle with1 tsp oil and let heat for 1 more minute. Work in batches of 4 cakes, using 1 tsp of oil per batch: Add 1⁄8 cup batter per cake onto hot griddle. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown, then flip over each cake and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stack cooked cakes on a plate to keep warm.

4.Serve each diner 3 griddle cakes topped with 2 tbsp cranberry syrup.

Nutrients Per Serving (3 griddle cakes, 2 tbsp syrup)
Calories: 223
Fat: 11 g
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 77 mg
Phosphorus: 99 mg
Potassium: 174 mg

From: http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Almond-Griddle-Cakes-with-Cranberry-Syrup.aspx

Yeast Free Bread

Ingredients:
· 3 cups whole grain flour - preferably organic (i.e. whole wheat, barley, rye, oat, spelt, kamut, and etc.).

Note: If using non-glutenous flours such as rice, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, corn, potato and etc., they will not hold together well unless mixed with glutenous flour(s) or a binding agent such as egg.

· 1 1/2 cups (~ 360 ml) distilled/purified water
· 1 TBS. (non-aluminum) baking powder (Featherweight or Rumford)
· 1 TBS. Olive Oil
· 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Batter Preparation and Cooking:
Mix liquids and dry ingredients separately; then combine and mix well

Place in greased and floured 9" x 5" loaf pan or 9" x 9" cake pan or completely line pan with unbleached parchment paper.

Bake at 375 F (middle rack of pre-heated oven) for 50 - 55 minutes.

When bakers pick comes out clean and top is light to medium brown, bread is ready to cool on rack. Let cool in pan for at least 1/2 hour. Do not cut until bread has completely cooled.

Approximate Nutrition Facts Per Slice (recipe makes about 16 slices)
Calories: 84
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 37 mg
Potassium: 91.1 mg
Phosphorus: 77.9 mg

Quinoa Irish Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F
Grease two mini metal loaf pans (6x3 inches)
Makes 2 small loaves

2 cups quinoa flour
1-3/4 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup plus 1 tbsp buttermilk
1/2 cup golden raisins

1. In a large bowl, whisk the quinoa flour, baking powder, caraway seeds, salt, and baking soda.
2. Add the buttermilk and raisins and mix until blended. Divide dough between prepared pans, spreading evenly.
3. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool in pans 5 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on racks.Homemade Buttermilk If you don't have buttermilk, it's easy to make a substitute. Mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or white (or cider) vinegar into 1 cup (250 mL) milk. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before using, to allow the milk to curdle. Any extra can be stored in the refrigerator for the same amount of time as the milk from which it was made.

From: http://enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/quinoa-soda-bread-gluten-free.html

Approximate nutrition facts per slice:
Calories: 82
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 237 mg
Potassium: 64 mg
Phosphorus: 30 mg

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

4 servings, about 2 cups each

Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 pound Yukon Gold or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned (rinsed) lentils (see Tip)

Preparation
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add buttermilk, butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat four 10- to 12-ounce broiler-safe ramekins (or an 8-inch-square broiler-safe baking dish) with cooking spray. Place ramekins on a broiler-safe baking sheet.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in corn, thyme and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to coat. Stir in broth. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in lentils and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
4. Divide the hot lentil mixture among the prepared ramekins (or spread in the baking dish). Top with the mashed potatoes. Broil, rotating halfway through, until the potato is lightly browned in spots, 6 to 10 minutes.
Tips & Notes
• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the filling (Step 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• Tip: To cook lentils, place in a saucepan, cover with at least 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of lentil. Drain and rinse with cold water. 1 cup dry lentils = about 2 1/2 cups cooked. Or use canned lentils: 15-ounce can = 1 1/2 cups. Rinse canned lentils before cooking with them to reduce the sodium by about 35%.

Nutrition
Per serving:
calories: 326
protein: 12 g
carbohydrates: 55 g
fat: 8 g
fiber: 10 g
sodium: 679 mg
potassium: 842 mg
phosphorus: 278 mg

Kamut Bread (no yeast, no eggs)

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup Canola Oil
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 3 Tb Honey
• 2 cups Water
• 4 cups Organic Kamut Flour
Directions
Whisk together 2 cups of kamut flour, cream of tartar, water, the honey and oil in a medium bowl. Cover with damp cloth and let stand overnight (10 hours).

Add 1 cup of kamut flour into dough mixture until it is elastic (20 minutes). Cover and let rest for one hour.

Add the last 1 cup of kamut flour to the dough and knead until gluten is developed (as much as 30 minutes).

Place dough in lightly oiled loaf pan, cover and leave to rise for 4-6 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 40 minutes. Use toothpick method to test for doneness.

Yield: 1 loaf (approx 24 servings)

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 133
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 26 mg
Potassium: 22 mg
Phosphorus: 0.1 mg

Bulgur Waldorf Salad

Makes 4 1-cup servings

Ingredients:
1 cup prepared bulgur (soaked as per package directions)
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
6 to 8 sprigs fresh mint, chopped (about 2 tbsp)
Pinch fresh ground black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted walnut pieces, toasted and chopped

Instructions:
1. Place bulgur in a large bowl. Add apple and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add celery, grapes, yogurt and mint, mixing thoroughly. Season with pepper.
2. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to meld. To serve, sprinkle each serving with 1/2 tbsp walnuts.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 210
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 38 g
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 9 g
Sodium: 49 mg
Potassium: 385 mg
Phosphorus: 189 mg

recipe from cleaneatingmag.com

Sweet Potato Peanut Soup

Serves 4
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 chile seeded and minced (optional)
• 2 cups peeled and ¼ inch diced sweet potatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• ¼ Tsp cayenne
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped peanuts
• Optional: I cup cooked red kidney beans and 3-4 cups spinach added before serving

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and chile (if using) and cook 2 minutes longer. Add sweet potatoes, broth and tomatoes, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes
2. Ladle about 1 l/2 cup of the hot broth into a small bowl. Add peanut butter and whisk until smooth. Stir peanut butter mixture into the soup along with the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot garnished with chopped peanuts.

Nutrients per serving:(not including beans and spinach)
Calories: 483
Protein: 16 g
Carbohydrate: 45 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sodium: 927 mg (an easy way to reduce this is to use unsalted peanut butter and nuts)
Potassium: 1106 mg
Phosphorus: 284 mg