Recipes I created for the raw food group and information on the next class!
These are the recipes for the foods I made last night for the raw food group.
Thank you so much to all those who came, it was a great night and we look forward to the next one which will be held on Monday, December 14th at 6:15 pm - The potluck foods will be centered around Christmas time).
I will post more information when that time gets closer!
(P.s. Congrats to Sadie who won raw group drawing!)
Thank you so much to all those who came, it was a great night and we look forward to the next one which will be held on Monday, December 14th at 6:15 pm - The potluck foods will be centered around Christmas time).
I will post more information when that time gets closer!
(P.s. Congrats to Sadie who won raw group drawing!)
Cranberry-Orange Salsa
Cranberries (3 cups), thawed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raw honey (or to taste!)
2 medium oranges, sectioned and cut into chunks (you can peel or leave the peel on)
1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons lime juice
In bowl, combine cranberries and honey. Then stir in all other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Raw Pesto Stuffed Zucchini roll ups
Zucchini (one zucchini makes 8-12 slices)
For Pesto:
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt & pepper
1/2 red pepper
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Preparation:
One) Pulse Ingredients for pesto in food processor until a creamy consistency is reached. Place pesto in a bowl and set aside. Rinse food processor.
Two) Use a carrot peeler or other peeler to create thin slices of Zucchini, lay flat and spread an even coating of pesto on zucchini slice. Roll up, secure with a toothpick, and place roll on a plate.
Raw Sunflower Seed Dip (Great alternative for stuffings as well)
3 cups RAW sunflower seeds
1 cup lemon juice
2 red capsicums/peppers, roughly chopped
4 scallions (green onions), roughly chopped
1⁄2 small onion roughly chopped
1⁄2 cup raw tahini
2 tabl
8 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley
2-3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.. If you have a large enough food processor just put all the ingredients in it, and run until pate is quite smooth.
2. Taste, adjust seasonings. The garlic flavor will develop and become stronger in a few hours.
For any questions please contact me, Claire, at 936. 588. 2006
Posted by Healthy Living at 11/17/2009 3:50 PM 
Categories: Healthy Living Newsletters,Healthy Living Recipes
Categories: Healthy Living Newsletters,Healthy Living Recipes
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