NEWtrition 4 Life ~ Recipes for a healthy life!
Recipes
ALFREDO PASTA
1/2 C softened cashews
1/2 C water
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic
1 Tbsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1 Tbsp tapioca powder
1 tsp white miso
1 C steamed kale
1 C soy milk
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 box whole wheat bow tie pasta
1/2 bag frozen broccoli (steamed)
Cook pasta according to directions on box.
Add the softened cashews in a blender with the water and blend until very smooth.
Heat in a saucepan along with the milk and all seasonings and stir until a nice consistency and thickness.
Stir in the kale and broccoli and pasta. Season with black pepper.
Enjoy!!
VEGGIE SOUP
2 zucchini (diced)
2 yellow squash (diced)
1 small onion (chopped)
1/2 head cauliflower (diced)
2 medium potatoes (diced)
3 medium carrots (diced)
1/4 C Quinoa
1/4 C chopped fresh basil
2 C veggie broth
5 C water
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
dash of pepper
Add the onion, squash, zucchini & carrots in pot to sauté with a little veggie broth until softened. Add the water and veggie broth and all other ingredients.
Simmer for about 40 minutes, until potatoes and quinoa are soft.
Serve with a piece of sourdough bread and enjoy!
Potato Soup
5 medium potatoes (diced)
4 C water
2 C veggie broth
1/2 C cashew cream
1/2 C soy milk
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 C mushrooms
1/2 small red onion
1/2 bell pepper (yellow, red or orange, chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
In a large pot, combine water, veggie broth and potatoes.
While that is simmering, sauté mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until tender.
When potatoes are tender, add sauteed veggies and cashew cream to pot. Stir until well mixed and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
Enjoy!
BEAN BURRITOS
2 Whole wheat tortillas
1 C steamed broccoli
1/4 C black beans
1/4 C rice
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 sliced avocado
1 Tbsp Plant based sour cream (optional)
1/4 C salsa
Sauté broccoli, black beans, rice and cilantro in the salsa in a non stick pan.
Fill softened tortillas with filling, adding the avocado and gently roll up and place in non stick pan to brown on all sides.
Top with plant based sour cream or cashew cheese sauce
SUSHI BOWL
1 C red cabbage (chopped)
1 1/2 C kale (chopped)
1 to 1 1/2 C cooked rice
1/4 block of firm tofu (cut in small blocks)
1/4 C veggie broth
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp black cumin
1 tsp liquid aminos (soy sauce)
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 C fresh spinach
1 Tbsp pickled ginger (chopped)
1/8 sheet of Nori (cut in small strips)
Sauté the cabbage, kale in veggie broth along with added seasonings.
Air fry tofu brushed with soy sauce until browned.
Add the sauteed veggies to rice and stir in cilantro, pickled ginger, spinach, and Nori. Add the tofu.
Add more liquid aminos as needed for taste.
CARROT RICE BOWL
1 C steamed carrot
1 1/2 C cooked rice
1/2 C cashew cheese sauce
1/2 C fresh spinach (chopped) optional
Very easy!
Mix cooked carrots with rice. Add fresh chopped spinach if desired. Mix the cashew cheese sauce and serve!
CARROT/SWEET POTATO SOUP
3 large carrots
1 large sweet potato
2 C chopped kale
2 C veggie broth
3 C water
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp smoked black cardamom
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp minced dried onion
1 tsp black cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp WYW mushroom gravy mix (optional)
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 C cashew cream
Steam carrots, sweet potato and kale until tender.
Add to a large pot along with the veggie broth and water
Add all seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender) and blend until creamy. Stir in the cashew cream and simmer for five minutes
POTATO WEDGES
3 large baked potatoes (cooled)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp WYW Stardust salt substitute (or any substitute)
Bake the potatoes, cool either about 3 hours in refrigerator or overnight.
Slice potatoes into wedges. Put seasonings in gallon baggie or paper bag. Place potatoes in bag and toss gently. You can also put seasonings in large bowl and gently toss.
Place potatoes on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Either cook in air fryer or oven at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes or until browned.
Serve with cashew cheese sauce or any sauce desired.
SOUTHERN AIR-FRIED OKRA
1 lb fresh okra
1 C soy milk
1 C rice flour
1 C cornmeal
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp WYW Stardust salt substitute (or any desired)
Wash and cut okra. Place in a bowl the soy milk and in a bag the rice flour and cornmeal with seasonings. Dip the okra in the soy milk then place them in the bag of flours. Gently shake/mix. Place pieces separately on parchment paper and air fry at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes. Stir and cook for about 10 more minutes. Make sure it doesn't burn.
Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies!
QUINOA BOWL
1 C quinoa
1/2 bag steamed broccoli
1/2 bag steamed cauliflower
1 C fresh chopped spinach
SAUCE:
1/4 C rice vinegar
1/4 C Softened cashews
1 Tbsp flax meal
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 C water
1/8/ tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped ginger
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp black cumin
1 Tbsp WYW mushroom gravy mix (optional)
Cook quinoa according to directions.
Blend the sauce ingredients together in blender.
Add the steamed chopped broccoli and cauliflower to quinoa.
Pour sauce over all and mix well.
Serve slightly warm or cold.
FALAFEL PATTIES
1 can chickpeas
1 1/2 C fresh spinach
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1/4 C chopped red onion
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 C brown rice flour
Add all in a food processor until mixed well.
Make into patties and place on parchment paper. Air fry until the outside is slightly brown.
Enjoy!
SMOKEY HUMMUS
1 can chickpeas
1 tsp garlic
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp white miso
1/4 C toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp black pepper
Blend all ingredients in a blender.
Mix until creamy. Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika and toasted sesame seeds on top.
TOMATO SOUP +PLUS
1/2 red onion (chopped)
1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 C veggie broth
1 Tbsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
1 C fresh spinach
1 C fresh kale
1 16 oz can salt free tomato sauce
1 small cooked sweet potato
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 to 2 Tbsp cashew cheese sauce
Sauté onion, red bell pepper in a small amount of veggie broth and the liquid aminos until tender. Add the spinach and kale until wilted and tender.
Add the sauteed veggies into a medium pot along with the tomato sauce, sweet potato and seasonings.
Simmer for about 20 minutes.
Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) until smooth and creamy.
Serve with a dollop of cashew cheese sauce and a sprinkle of dried basil on top.
HEMP SEED DRESSING
1/4 C hemp seeds (or softened sunflower seeds)
1/4 C white beans (or softened cashews)
1 Tbsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 C water
Mix all ingredients in blender and blend until creamy.
Store in a container in the refrigerator up to five days. It will thicken the more it sits. Mix a little water to thin if needed.
Use on salads, toast, or as a dip for veggies!
TOSTADAS
Four corn tortillas
1/4 C fat free refried beans
1/4 C fresh greens
2 Tbsp salsa
1/4 sliced avocado
1/4 C cashew cheese sauce
Bake tortillas on rack in oven for 5 minutes at 425 degrees, flip and cook again for another 5 minutes. If not crispy yet, flip and cook again and continue every 5 minutes until crispy. Do not let them burn! Heat the refried beans. Scoop a spoonful on the corn tortillas and spread. add the fresh greens, salsa, cashew cheese sauce and add the sliced avocado on top.
*You can make these with a variety of different ingredients to your preference.
HEALTHY LAVASH WRAP
1 Trader Joe's whole wheat Lavash bread
1/2 Tempe block (sliced)
1/4 C veggie broth
1/8 tsp liquid smoke
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 tomato (chopped)
1/8 C shredded red cabbage
1/8 C fresh spinach
1/8 C hummus
Sauté the Tempe strips with the veggie broth, onion powder, black pepper, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, maple syrup and bagel seasoning. Saute until the Tempe gets well caramelized.
Spread the hummus on the lavash. Add all the veggies and Tempe. Roll carefully and then cut in half to serve.
*Many variations can be done with a wrap. Get creative!
BOW TIE PESTO PASTA
2 C bow tie pasta
1 C steamed broccoli
1 Brazil nut
1/2 C fresh basil
1 C fresh spinach
1 Tbsp garlic
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black cumin
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 C softened cashews
3/4 C water
Cook pasta according to directions on package.
For pesto, blend the basil, spinach, garlic, oregano, black cumin, nutritional yeast, softened cashews, and water in blender until smooth.
Mix the broccoli with the pasta and add the sauce. If too thick, add a little more water as needed.
Top with grated Brazil nut before serving.
LENTIL & WILD RICE BOWL
1 can lentils (salt free)
1/2 C mushrooms
1/4 of red onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1 Tbsp red curry paste
1 C veggie broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp smoked cardamom
1 tsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp black cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 block of firm tofu
1/4 C soy milk
1 C kale (chopped)
1 C wild rice
Cook wild rice according to package.
Sauté mushrooms, red onion, lentils, liquid aminos, minced garlic, liquid smoke, red curry paste and the 1 C of veggie broth.
Add the remainder seasonings.
Mix the tofu and soy milk in a blender until smooth and creamy.
Mix the kale and the sauteed mushroom mix with the cream sauce. Serve over the wild rice.
TEMPEH QUINOA BOWL
4-5 slices of tempeh
1 C cooked quinoa
1/2 C steamed broccoli
1/4 C fresh spinach
1/4 C veggie broth
2 Tbsp liquid aminos
2 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp black cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 C white beans
4 Tbsp water
Marinate the sliced tempeh in 1 Tbsp liquid aminos,
1 tsp ginger, the veggie broth, smoked paprika, & black cumin for about
15 minutes.
Cook the quinoa according to package.
In a nonstick pan, sauté the tempeh until browned, adding
the marinate after it browns. Sprinkle the onion powder &
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast over the tempeh as it finishes cooking.
In a small blender, blend the white beans, water, 1 tsp
Ginger, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp liquid aminos until
Smooth.
In a bowl, mix the broccoli, spinach, & quinoa with some
of the sauce. Don’t over sauce it! Place the tempeh on top.
Add a little more sauce as needed.
SPICY BEANS & RICE WITH GREENS
2 C rice
2 C mixed bag of beans
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp red pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp black cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked black cardamon
2 bay leaves
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp salt substitute
VEGGIES
2 C fresh kale (chopped)
3 large carrots (chopped in chunks)
SAUCE
1/2 C Mori-Nu silken tofu (or any silken tofu)
1/2 C softened cashews
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp date powder (sugar)
Rinse beans, add to a large pot of water (3 inches above the beans) and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
Rinse beans, add 8 cups of water and all spices. Simmer low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
When beans are almost done, cook rice according to directions and steam the carrots and kale until tender.
For the sauce, blend ingredients until smooth.
To serve, layer the kale and carrots in bottom of bowl. Add the rice, then the beans. Drizzle the sauce on top.
MUSHROOM RICE DINNER
1 small package of mushrooms
2 mini bell peppers, chopped
1 1/4 C veggie broth
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp black cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp corn starch
1/2 C fresh spinach
1 green onion, chopped
1-1 /2 C cooked rice
1/2 Nori sheet, slivered
1 Tbsp pickled ginger, chopped
Sauté mushrooms and bell peppers in a little veggie broth.
Sauce:
Add to 2 C of veggie broth all the ingredients except for the nori, spinach, and green onions. Stir or shake in a jar to mix well.
Pour the mixture into the cooked mushrooms and simmer until sauce thickens to a gravy type texture.
Stir in the Nori and pickled ginger.
To serve:
Place cooked rice in bottom of bowl, add the spinach, then place the mushroom mix on top. Add the chopped green onions to garnish.
Servings: 1-2
FRITO CHILI PIE
1/4 C chopped red onion
3 mini bell peppers, chopped
1/2 C soy curls (soaked in 1 C veggie broth)
1 can no salt crushed tomatoes
1 can not salt tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans(rinsed and drained)
1 tsp black cumin
1 tsp WYW Fiesta Blend
1 1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp smoked black cardamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
2 med carrots, steamed and mashed
3 corn tortillas
1 tsp liquid aminos
2 Tbsp cashew cheese sauce
Sauté the red onion and the mini bell peppers in a dry skillet, no oil needed.
Press out the liquid from the soy curls and add them to the pan. Sauté a little longer until the soy curls are heated through.
Add the can of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and kidney beans. Stir until mixed.
Add the seasonings except the liquid aminos.
Stir in the cooked carrots until well incorporated.
Cut the corn tortillas into strips (like Fritos) and toss or spritz with liquid aminos. Place in air fryer for 5 minutes on 400 degrees. Stir and cook another 5 minutes, or until crispy.
Top with cashew cheese and enjoy!
SEMI SUSHI BOWL
4 mini bell peppers (sliced thinly)
6-8 oz mushrooms
1 med sweet onion, chopped loosely
1/2 tsp ground cardamon
1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black cumin
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
large handful of chopped fresh kale
1 Tbsp liquid aminos
1-2 C brown rice
1/4 sheet of nori, slivered
Add all veggies (except kale) and seasonings in a hot pan, stir until soft and caramelized. If you need to, add a small amount of veggie broth to help sauté.
Add the liquid aminos and kale and stir until kale is softened.
Top a bowl of cooked brown rice with the veggies and sliver the nori on top.
SO easy!
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