Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Burgers

How to Make Raw Vegan Burgers



This is a great substitute for meat. Learn how to make healthy raw vegan burgers. Find out how to turn a few simple raw ingredients into a main dish that is delicious!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Tools Needed: Food Processor, Dehydrator
Yield: 10 burgers

Ingredients:
2 cups Nuts (Used Almonds & Walnuts)
2 cups Beets
1 Carrot
1 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos -or- Nama Shoyu -or- White Miso
1 slice Onion -or- Leek
1 tbsp Flax Seed
4-5 Cherry Tomatoes or 1/2 large Tomato
1 tbsp Agave Nectar
1 Garlic Clove

Spices: Here is one example
1 tbsp cumin(ground) 
1 tsp cayenne pepper (for a kick)
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sage
UPDATE: 1 tsp fresh ground allspice!!! Perfect

Optional: 1 leaf Kale, 1-2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast, 2-3 Sun-dried Tomatoes, 1 tsp Salt

Optional Prepare ahead of time:  Sprout Nuts by soaking for 2 days, rinsing once a day.

Directions: Blend hard ingredients first including Beets, Carrots, and Nuts. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Spread out into burger shapes.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Lasagna

Raw Lasagana
Delicious layers of all your favorite Italian ingredients!
Mix and match your favorite layers to make your winning combination!
Prep Time: 30-40 min
Tools Needed: Food Processor, Dehydrator, optional Mandoline
 Yield: 6-8 servings


Layer 1- Tomato/Red Sauce
2 large tomatoes
1 medium bell pepper
1/4 portabella (save 1/2  for toppings and 1/4 for meat sauce)
1/4 onion
1 garlic clove
herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
optional: kale(any greens), agave nectar, jalepeno, salt, pepper
If you have extra squash you can blend that in the sauce for a thicker consistency.

Layer 2- Eggplant "Noodle
Cut Eggplant into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 3- Tomato/Red Sauce
Add 4-6 sun dried tomatoes to Layer 1 Sauce to make thicker
Save enough for Layer 8

Layer 4- Squash Noodle
Cut Squash into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 5- "Meat" Sauce -  consistency of Ricotta
1/2 cup Soaked walnuts
1/2 cup Soaked almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 mushroom
1/2 medium tomato
1 garlic clove
1/2 tbsp nama shoyu or light miso
1 tbsp oil (sesame, olive, sunflower, etc.)
herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
1 tbsp agave nectar

Layer 6- Basil/Green Sauce
1 cup basil
1 cup kale leafs or any greens
1/2 tomato
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp oil (sesame, olive, sunflower, etc.)
herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
1tbsp agave nectar

Layer 7- Zucchini "noodle"
Cut Zucchini into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 8- Tomato Red Sauce
Use sauce from Layer 3

Directions:
Refrigerate. When you are ready to eat dehydrate for about 2 hours.



Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Raw Pumpkin Pie

Recipe for Raw Pumpkin Pie
A flavorful pie that is so simple and a Thanksgiving Must!


Prep Time: 20 min
Tools Needed: Food Processor -or- Blender
Yield: 1  -9in Pie Dish




Remember all the nuts and other ingredients should be raw and organic for the 
healthiest option!

Crust Ingredients:
1 cup soaked then dried walnuts
1 cup soaked then dried pecans
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 cup flax seed (ground)
6-8 dates
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
optional- salt, agave nectar, vanilla bean

Pie Filling Ingredients:
1 small pie pumpkin 
   -you can also use 1/2 a pumpkin and use some sweet potatoes or carrots
10-12  soaked dates
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
2 tbsp cinnamon there's never too much cinnamon!
1 tbsp nutmeg
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger root
add a little bit of date soak water until you've reached your desired consistency.
optional: salt, agave nectar, vanilla bean



Directions: Mix Crust ingredients spread it out, and make pie crust walls. Mix pie ingredients and fill. Freeze for 1 hour and then refrigerate and enjoy!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Raw Taco Meat and Tortillas

Taco "Meat" & Shell

This tastes just like taco meat! This is one of my favorite recipes because I can make it in 20 min. You can use a collard green or any green of your choice as a wrap or you can make a corn, flax seed tortilla. I will show you this recipe below. I make this at least once a week and it seems like the longer it sits in the fridge the better it tastes. We're lucky if it stays 3 days in the fridge!

Taco Meat Ingredients:
Tools: Food Processor
Prepare time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 tacos

1 large carrot
2 cups soaked nuts (possibilities: almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews)
1 green, red, or yellow pepper
1/2 medium sized tomato
1/4 onion
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp soy sauce -or- light miso paste
1 tbsp lime
1 tbsp lemon
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp cilantro
1/2 tbsp paprika
1 chili pepper
Optional: agave nectar, salt, pepper

Directions: Soak your nuts until sprouted. You don't have to soak the nuts but it is easier to digest if you do and also the texture will be smoother. Mix all the ingredients starting with the nuts and carrots. Then add the rest of the ingredients.

                  For an easier, quicker recipe you can buy sprouted corn tortillas at the store.                                             
       Corn Shell Ingredients:
    Yield: 6 tacos
Tools: Food Processor, Dehydrator
Prepare Time: 10 minutes
Dehydrate Time: 4-6 hours

4 ears corn (cut off the kernels)
1 cup flax seed (ground)
1 red bell pepper
1/2 medium sized tomato
1 tsp lemon
1 tsp lime
2 tbsp cayenne pepper

Directions: Mix all the ingredients. Spread a thin layer on dehydrator and dehydrate for 4-6 hours. You can make the them small to use them as chips. When you want to fold the shell to make a taco, boil water and hole the shell over the steam. It will become bendable and you can wrap it around your ingredients.


There are so many different ingredients you can substitute or add to make this a favorite raw recipe. Not only is it healthy but it is also inexpensive and easy to make. Next time you are craving tacos, keep this recipe in mind. 

Don't forget about the salsa. Raw salsa is very easy to make. Just add your favorite spices to a blend of tomatoes, peppers, and onions. 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Raw Pizza Crust and Sauce

Healthy Pizza
How To Make Raw Pizza Dough and Sauce

This is a once a week meal for me! I have made this many different times and I have experimented with many versions. this example is a plain pizza but remember the toppings are endless! One time I put a slice of eggplant on top of the crust and underneath the sauce. It was so delicious!

Tools Needed: Knife, Food Processor, Dehydrator
Dehydrating Time: 4-6 hours
Yield 8 small Pizzas

Ingredients:

Crust
2 cups soaked Buckwheat Groats
Soak them for up to 2 days, rinsing everyday until sprouted
Substitutes: Almond Flour, any Nut Flour, Corn Meal, etc.
Keep in mind buckwheat groats become pasty whereas the substitutes are dry.
1/2 cup Flax Seed (ground)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tomato 
I use tomatoes instead of water because it gives the dough more flavor and a better consistency.
1 tbsp favorite oil
Options: Herbs (garlic, basil, rosemary, etc.) Sun-dried Tomatoes, Agave Nectar, Dates (sweetner) Salt, Pepper and whatever else you can think of.

Directions: 
Mix all the ingredients in a food processor
Mold the crust
Let the crust dehydrate for about 2 hours before putting the sauce on


Sauce
2 Medium Tomatoes
3-5 Sundried Tomatoes
2-3 Mushrooms
1/4 of an Onion
1 Garlic Clove
Herbs (Basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)  

Sweet              or              Spicy           or         Both!!
3-5 Dates                       Jalepeno
1 tsp agave nectar          Red Chili

Toppings:  You are only limited by your imagination!
Onion, Leeks, Tomatoes, Basil....

My Secret Topping: About an hour before your pizza is done spread a little bit of agave nectar on top


There are many different ways to make this recipe. In this photo I used beets in place of tomatoes!


Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Raw Layered Cake

How To Make A Delicious Raw Layered Cake


This recipe is completely Raw and Healthy. All you have to do is mix your ingredients and refrigerate. I love to put a scoop of Raw Ice Cream on the side with different types of Berries! Also I want to point out that the crust can be made with any filling. The brownie can be made separate and of course you could always use the cashew and fudge sauce for covered strawberries. So many options, the best is what is local or on hand. Make sure your ingredients are Raw and Organic for the healthiest option.

Tools Needed: Food Processor
Yield: 9 inch Pie Dish

Ingredients





1st Layer- Crust: 
2 cups Macadamia Nuts
1/4 cup Golden Flax Seed (ground)
2-4 Dates
1 tsp. Agave Nectar
optional: 1 tsp sea salt

2nd Layer- Brownie
6-8 Black Mission Figs or Turkish Figs
2 cups Soaked Nuts of Choice
 (Almonds,Walnuts, Pecans, or Cashews)
Cacao (ground)
1 tsp. Agave Nectar
optional: 1 tsp sea salt

3rd Layer- Fudge Sauce
1/3 cup Tahini Sauce
1-2 Dates
Cacao (powdered)
2 tsp. Agave Nectar
1 tsp. salt
Add Water a little bit at a time until you get a whipped consistency.

4th Layer- Crumble
1 1/2 cup Nuts of Choice
 (Almonds,Walnuts, Pecans, or Cashews)
1/4 cup Cacao Nibs
2-4 Dates
2-4 Figs
Process lightly for a crumble texture


Optional 5th Layer- Cashew Sauce
1/2 cup Cashews (ground)
1/4 cup Tahini Sauce
1-2 Dates
2 tsp. Agave Nectar
1 tsp. salt
Add Water a little bit at a time until you get a whipped consistency.