Lately I’ve been really inspired by the healing powers of whole foods. I’ve been surrounded by people who have “healed” themselves naturally through a high intake of fresh foods. This is all a reminder to let go of the processed foods and high acid-forming foods, but increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s not enough just to remove the unhealthy foods; we must focus on increasing our fruit and vegetable intake, particularly vegetables. I already had lentils and quinoa prepared from a few days ago. I find that having grains or legumes already made, inspires me to be more creative in the kitchen.
Whenever you have a grain as a base, it’s easy to make a great meal from this point. Start by soaking them first of all to remove the phytic acid that surrounds grains. It’s a good idea to cover them with water before work or before bed and they’ll be ready in a few hours. Rinse them well and cook with 1 part grain, 2 parts water. You can let them cool and store them in the fridge for a few days.
Start by cooking the vegetables next. I usually add the olive oil, garlic and ginger first, then I add any root vegetables if I’m using them in my meal. They take longer so start with them, but make sure to cut them in small pieces so they cook quicker. Add any other vegetables you would like to add (the more, the better) and let them cook.
In order to make a tasty “vegetable bowl”, it’s essential to have a great sauce. If you don’t want to make a sauce, just add some spices throughout the cooking process. Today, I wanted to make a sauce or dressing with lots of healthy probiotics. Fermented foods are always a great choice for making sure that you are getting enough healthy bacteria in your diet. These probiotics are vital for a healthy immune system.
So here’s the recipe…
Miso Cider Sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp miso paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
Blend everything together in a food processor. This can be used as a sauce on a hot dish or can be used as a salad dressing.
Lentil Vegetable Bowl
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 sweet potato, cubed
2 green onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large shallot (or onion), chopped
1 cup collards, kale or Swiss chard
1/2 cup spinach
1 cup cooked lentils
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Handful of sprouts
Cook the garlic and ginger in olive oil. Add the shallot and sweet potato. Cook until the sweet potato starts to soften. Add the remaining vegetables and cook on medium heat. Add the lentils and quinoa, then continue to mix it all together. Drizzle the miso sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sprouts. This dish will provide you with healthy fats, probiotics, vitamins, minerals and many nutrients to support your body. Enjoy!
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