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Holy Guacamole!

Not quite the same as some of the great places we discovered in Mexico, but pretty darned tasty for something you can make in about 5 minutes!
Ingredients
1 large avocado, ripe
1 tsp onion, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 tbsp lime juice (or more to taste)
1 tsp flaxseed oil
sea salt to taste

Directions
Cut avocado […]


Basil, Lime, and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Pesto is a great way to get a whole whack of raw, healthy ingredients in to your diet with minimal effort. Make a large batch and freeze in small portion size jars. If pesto goes brown, it’s just the basil being exposed to oxygen - still all good. Use pesto on kamut pasta, spread on rye crackers, or as a condiment on your favourite sandwich combo.


Layered Avocado and Hummus Dip

Ingredients
1 cup hummus, or more depending on the diameter of your bowl
1 avocado
1-2 tsp lime juice
1 cup salsa
Chopped parsley or basil
Crumbled goat feta (optional)
In a small bowl layer the hummus to cover the bottom. Next mix the avocado with lime juice and mash until smooth and layer over top of the hummus. Top with salsa […]


Spicy Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients
1 can black beans (or 1 cup dried)*
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ - ½ tsp cayenne powder (depending on taste buds)
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
1 tsp each dry oregano** and thyme**
¼ tsp dry sage**
½ tsp tumeric
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small lime, juiced (or ½ a lemon)
* If using dry black beans […]


Quinoa and Feta Salad

Ingredients
¾ cup quinoa
½ cup raw almonds or cashews
2 tbsp fresh basil
2 stalks celery
1 cup grapes, halved
½ cup goat’s feta, if dairy is tolerated
2 tbsp olive oil
juice of 2 limes
Directions
Rinse quinoa under running water for a few minutes. Cook quinoa (like rice) in 1 cup of water until water is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes). Once cooked, […]


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