Month: April 2016

Easy Lentil Beet Salad

Easy Lentil Beet Salad

  This salad couldn’t be easier. A snap to make and loaded with healthy ingredients. I used pre-cooked lentils and beets from Trader Joe’s found in the refrigerated produce section. The other add-ins can be changed up according to what you like and have on …

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Have you ever been to one of the fancy smoothie bowl places? There is a place in Santa Barbara California called “Backyard Bowls” we love. It’s a real treat to go there. The combination of flavors and ingredients they come up with are delicious and …

Kale Tacos

Kale Tacos

Here’s a little idea for your “Meatless Monday” or “Taco Tuesday”.  Kale tacos! I know, I thought the same thing. A Taco with kale as the main event? My daughter dreamed up this easy very healthy quick meal. She’s right, it works!

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Kale Tacos 

(recipe by Lauren Abrahamian)

Fresh corn or flour tortillas (Find the best you can. Local Mexican market is worth the trip)

Avocado smashed on the tortilla a pinch of salt on top

Shredded kale tossed with a bit of olive oil and apple cider vinegar (this softens it)

Sauteed onion

Chopped tomatoes

Heat the tortillas on an open flame on your gas stove. Softens them and gives a bit of a char. Assemble tacos. Garnish with hot sauce of your choice. Tapatio is a favorite around here.

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Lauren’s Kale Salad

Lauren’s Kale Salad

  We love kale at our house, also creamy nutty tahini paste.  Here’s a formula for an anytime kale salad with all of the good stuff. Use whatever combination you like. You can’t go wrong. My daughter whips this satisfying salad up in no time. …

Charred Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Charred Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

A simple HOT cast iron skillet humble brussels sprouts and cauliflower slices make a divine snack or even stand in for a fancy side dish. Wash and cut off the stem ends of the brussels sprouts, clean and slice some nutrient dense cauliflower. Heat up …

Mango Lime Smoothie

Mango Lime Smoothie

Bright and full of tropical flavor. Full of pro-biotics, protein and all of the vitamins and minerals needed to fuel your body for a healthy meal.

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Mango Lime Smoothie

1 c. milk (of your choice) or coconut water

2 scoops Shaklee Vanilla Energizing Life Shake

1 c. frozen mango chunks

zest and juice from one 1/2 lime

Whirl in the blender.