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It’s a Wrap! Easy Wheat Free Wraps

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by kris.

Humpday, how we love you!

How was every one’s day??  Mine was all sorts of busy and wonderful.  I absolutely love being online and connecting with people and I am blessed where I have the ability to do this throughout the day.  It just makes a girl so happy connecting and meeting new people.  Isn’t facebook the best thing since sliced gluten-free bread?!
I wanted to discuss a bit about my empowering meeting yesterday with Ann, my life coach.  This girl is the bestest and she knows how to get inside of me and I have no idea how she does it.

I went there wanting assistance on focus and keeping my “eye on the prize” as they say, well the whole topic seemed to have turned a smidge and we chatted about childhood, family members, how I view myself, and yes, a few tears were shed – happy tears of course

We talked a lot about the fear I used to have about Change.  I find it absolutely amazing that I can now embrace change and actually be excited about it.  Before doing work with Ann and understanding self growth, I would run as fast away from any form or change as I could.  Not now baby, bring it on!  I love it as I know I can not grow without change – period.

After my visit with Ann I was chatting with my mom on the way home and I decided that my alone time is really important to me right now.  The more alone time I have the more connected to myself and the source I can be.  I decided to wake up earlier and workout and then either meditate or just set my intentions for the day with myself.  Have a little chat with the inner me, and embrace what the day will bring.  My mom does this in the morning (she is a very early riser!  4:30 am early) and I admire this about her.

Here I go friends, early morning connections!

Food!

Today I was really craving bread.  I don’t eat bread, so I needed to think of something easy I could put together that would give me the same satisfaction that fluffy, chewy bread would.  I figured it out – I made wraps!

Wheat-free wraps!!

Easy Wheat Free Wraps:

2 cups oats – ground in a food processor
3/4 cups water (I used warm water from the kettle)
1/2 tsp sea salt
2-3 tbsp Evoo (I used 2)
Dash of spices (optional)

1. ground the oats in the food processor
2. place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
3. place a tea towel over the dough and let sit for 30 min
4. make 4 separate balls out of the dough and roll them into 4 wraps.
5. heat the frying pan to medium and add a bit of evoo
6. when the pan is hot, add one wrap at a time and cook for about 40 – 60 seconds a side or until edges turn brown.
7. remove wrap from heat and place in between tinfoil to keep warm and soft.

Filling:

1 green pepper
1 zucchini
1 carrot
1 tomato
1/2 onion
2 cups spinach
1/2 can black beans
sea salt and pepper to taste

I placed all the above in a frying pan and cooked.

Fill the wraps and enjoy!

*tip – add 1/2 an avocado to the wrap as a way to keep the veggies in

Have any of you ever made wheat free wraps?

Do any of you meditate or set morning intentions with yourself?

XXOO
Kris

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Healthy Lentil Soup for Chilly Days

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by kris.

Happy Monday Everyone!

I am back from another successful day grabbin all the sale items!

I just walked in the door from spending a wonderful day with my mom which included returning an item from Santa, purchasing make up and then we picked up my dad for a little starbucks trip and then went off to purchase me a printer!

It was a long day out and I was starving when I got home, so thankfully I have some wonderful left overs from last night.  Ryan is working late filming some videos so I am home alone…..and loving it!

Here is my dinner for today, which is super easy and very warm for these chilly days around here.

Easy Lentil Soup:

3 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups lentils
1 vegan bouillon
2 cups water
sea salt
pepper
mrs. dash

1. Boil Sweet Potatoes
2. Cook Lentils with bouillon.
3. Once both are done cooking, combine the sweet potatoes and the water from boiling the sweet potatoes into the lentils.
4. Blend and add spices- I used my hand blender.
5. Serve

Easy and really tasty!

I also baked some veggies to go along side and had a wonderfully large salad.

Roasted Veggies:

Squash
Bruessel Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
EVOO
Sea Salt

Bake at 350 for 30 – 40 minutes.

In the roasted veg dish I used this new squash I found -delicata squash.  This squash has a thin, delicate skin so you can eat it after baking!  It is delicious and has a similar sweet taste to corn.

I am off to finish my vision board for 2010 – I know…..I was supposed to reveal this sucker today, but my printer went on the fritz so now that I have a new one, I can print out my pics and I will post an amazing Goals post tomorrow!

I need some more chilly day dinners.  Can you send me any links to some recipes??

XXOO
Kris

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Vegan For The Holidays

Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by kris.

Happy Friday!

Yes my friends – for you all of you that are now out of the office on your way home or close to being off, I would like to say “Congratulations” you made it to the weekend! I just beam on Fridays, I feel everyone is happier and it is my treat day so Fridays are always swell.

I love waking up early on Fridays and racing down to the gym, for some reason I have an easier time getting up on the F-day. My InTouch mag kept me amused on the mill for about 30 and now I can safely say I am caught up on all the Tiger Gossip and can now follow along while everyone talks about it.  Its so sad I have been out of the loop with my busy schedule that I have not even been to people.com!  But I am back on that gossip horse now with my mind mush magazine

Like I said it is Treat Day and for my treat this morning I drove over to ‘Bucks and got myself a grande Red Cup of Joy and savored every sip as I wandered through the mall and watched everyone hustle and bustle around.  It was great!

After the mall wander it was time to “Get back to work Kris” so into the office I went with my lunch and enjoyed chatting with everyone online and on Facebook! You should all add me as a friend on Facebook or join my Facebook Fan Page - I would love to have you

FOOD:

Breakfast was a Green Smoothie- 2 scoops of Vanilla Chai Vega, 1/2 organic apple, 1/2 organic banana, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup almond milk, 2 cups water, 2 cups greens.

For the Green part of my breakfast I used 1/2 kale and 1/2 spinach.  I love Kale and was upset to find out I didn’t have any freshly washed, and I was too hungry to wait I used some spinach.   Not too shabby!

Lunch:

Lunch today was the same as yesterday – Wilted Spinach, Carrots and Avocado with a tad sprinkle of Sea Salt, however I did step it up a notch and also ate some Baked Sweet Tatters!!!

I love baked sweet tatters when they get all brown around the edges.

Snacks:

Well, of course some truffles and cookies   Lots of Water and Tea!

Dinner:

Stuffed Baked Squash

I baked acorn squash in the oven @ 350 for 40-45 min

Then I cooked some Mung Beans with sea salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash – I simmered these on the stove top for about 30 minutes and then added fresh tomatoes and spinach

When these were both done – I stuff the squash!

Vegan Christmas:

Well with only 1 week to go to the big day!  6 days for me, as we celebrate on Christmas Eve and have all the fam over for dinner and then gifts and desserts after.  This has always been our tradition and I would not have it any other way.  Having the celebration in the evening is so wonderful when the candles are lit you have a good glass of wine and just sit and listen to laughter and music.  Can you tell this is my favorite time of year?

As you all know this year Ryan and I will be vegan for the holidays. We said at the end of October after our detox was complete that we will go vegan (even though I was eating vegan long before, really.) for 3 full months.  Ryan wanted to experiment with his energy levels and working out on 100% clean vegan diet.  We are very dedicated that the “worst” thing we are eating right now is Mary’s Crackers and they aren’t bad!  Anywhoozle, this means no traditional christmas dinner for us.

I decided to make a few dishes to bring along to dinner and I can’t wait to try this one out.  I asked for a few recipes the other day and I decided I will be making the Sweet Potato Casserole from OhSheGlows.

I will also be making some other glorious dishes to come along

My mom always makes the best food and luckily for me it is always healthy and clean so I know there will be lots for us to eat!

Desserts are more my forte so I will be bringing lots of those with me   We have to have something to leave for Santa!

A Dogs Life……..

Bath Time!! Yes as soon as I said these word, Hudson was under that dinning room table!  Well it was a struggle and I grabbed him and in the tub he went.  Isn’t it funny that when you lift your pooch out of the tub they move there “arms” in a slow moving dog paddle….and they are out of the water!  So Cute!

**EDIT – Since writing this post – Hudson decided to rip open the garbage bag and get all in there so he has had 2 bath time’s today!

What do you like better in your Green Smoothie – Kale or Spinach???

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XXOO
Kris

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Quick Kale Salad

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by kris.

Top of the morning to you my Friends! 

How was your Humpday yesterday??  Mine was a very interesting day…..but a good day.  I got quite a bit accomplished on my “to do” list getting things ready for the Festivities Saturday so I am starting to feel a little calmer.  Are you like me and create list upon list of what needs to be done before you host an event?  I think I write the same list 5 or 6 times and stress out about it every time I write my silly list!  Ahhhh the joys of being “me”

I  concocted again today for my afternoon snack, I was running a bit behind yesterday morning and I needed an afternoon snack so I threw together some Black Kale, a Tomato, some sea salt, a dash of Mrs. Dash and a squeeze of lemon!  This was a mighty tasty little snack I took with me!

I just read on a post done by Liz Stein that you should be eating a dark leafy green with almost every meal.  We all know my love obsession with Kale and I have these luscious greens in my morning smoothie and usually with dinner and now sometimes in my snacks!  So eat your Greens people – your body and skin will thank you.

I have received a few emails regarding what I eat on a daily basis.  So here it is folks -

My daily eats:

Wake up – 500ml of water with either fresh squeezed lemon or daily detox drops (I normally drink 2.5 L at least of water a day!)

Breakfast – Green Smoothie

Snack – 1 cup Nutmilk or water with a scoop of Vega Meal Replacement

Lunch- Salad – Mixed Greens, Carrots, Celery, Sprouts, 1/2 an avovado, and hemp seeds - with fresh lemon juice

Snacks (throughout the afternoon) - Carrot Sticks, Celery with Almond Butter, and usually a baked good or homemade granola bar ;)

Dinner – The weekly list:

Quinoa with Veg
Vegan Taco Salad
Mung Beans and Veggies
Salads with Hemp Seeds
Vegan Pasta

The list goes on

I will not lie – I usually have another treat, (2 or 3 more) here after dinner……

Dinner was wonderfully made for me when I arrived home last night and we dined on Mung Beans and Veg.  Ryan sure knows a way to a girls heart  

After dinner I worked out Back and Bicep P90X style!  I have noticed such a difference in my body since regulating my “organic” potato or taco chip intake…I know they said there was healthy ingredients in them, but bottom line they were making my bottom bigger!  I have not had any since going on the detox on October 1st and I tell you the body really loves it when  you say no to chips (every once in a while is ok   But I ate them often – even if it was only a handful here and there!  My weekend “snack” with movies now are Mary’s Crackers, Carrots and my baked treats!  YUMMMM

 What do your daily eats look like?  Are your breakfasts always the same like mine?!

Have a great day!!

GIVEAWAY ENDS SUNDAY!  Please submit your Holiday Dessert Recipe to me, I would love to see them!  The winner gets a lovely Starbucks Gift Pack valued at $40!  Send entries to iheartwellness@gmail.com

XXOO
Kris

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Vegan Past Dish and My View on Soy

Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by kris.

Howdy Everyone!

I hope your Tuesday flew by like mine did?!  I have been up and about since 6 am and I am finally fed, face washed and my pj’s on!  On the way home Ryan and I stopped at the grocery store to replenish some of our essentials as I was flat out of apples!  Don’t you hate that when you realize on the way home you have NO APPLES?!   We eat a lot of apples a day between the two of us, so we picked up a couple bags of organic sweetness

After the wonderful shopping experience, we had dinner (Left over pasta – recipe below) and then hit the gym!  P90X kenpo style….I really do love this workout because there is a lot of variety.  I will be honest I am probably not good at kenpo karate, but it makes me smile, so that is all that matters.

Now I am sitting by my tree with the dog and my tea!  Perrrrfect.

This is dinner from last night and tonight – Pasta

Kris’ Garden Green Vegan Pasta:

1 package Brown Rice Pasta (I used whole grain brown rice spaghetti)
1 vegan boullion cube
2 cups water
2 zucchini’s
1 red onion
1 bell pepper
3 medium tomatoes
1 cup sun dried tomatoes (no sulpher or sodium)
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 cups frozen peas
3 cups spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil
Sea salt to taste

Boil Pasta and cook according to package
Heat olive oil over medium heat
Add boullion to water in separate sauce pan and bring to a boil
Add the onions and sun dried tomatoes to the olive oil and cook until onions are clear, Add the zucchini, pepper, tomatoes, and peas.  Stir around for a couple minutes.
Add the broth the the veggies and simmer until the pasta is done.
When the pasta is done add the fresh spinach and basil and stir into the veggies.

Add pasta to plates and top with the sauce!  YUMMM!

My Soy View

I have been speaking to a few people who have been asking me if I eat soy, and if I think it is a good choice of protein.  I do not eat it.  I am allergic to it, but even if I wasn’t I would not eat it.  I hope no one gets upset with me dissing the soy products!!  I always had issues with tofu and soy milk after I ate them, so  I always knew it wasn’t good for me.   At one of my appointments I heard that soy is really not good for women, I really started to research this.

Some people believe Soy products are a good source of protein,  and they may also believe that it protects you against cancer, heart disease and reduce menopause symptoms.

The research that has concluded that all soy products are healthy, are too far from accurate.

I have been told to stay clear away from Genetically modified soy at all costs! The GM soy are the worst for your body due to the pollutants they add to the soy.

If you are thinking - phew, I eat unfermented soy – think again.  Unfermented soy is a real issue….this includes tofu, soy milk, soy baby formula, soy protein powders and alternative meats (ex. Tofurkey!).  These are all made from hydrolysed soy powder.

What is wrong with this you ask?  “I thought Soy was a legume, so it is healthy”!?  Yes, soy belongs to the good ol’ bean family and most people would think this is great!  The thing is, soy has a large amount of phytic acid and phytic acid in large amounts can block us from essential minerals such as, calcium, copper, magnesium, iron and zinc in our intestinal tract.

I know, ’tis the season for Tofurkey to rear it’s head in all the vegetarian’s homes for the holidays, but before breaking that package open please see some of the areas that this type of soy does not benefit your bod!

Soy contributes to thyroid disorders, promotes kidney stones, it can weaken the immune system and contribute to food allergies and digestive intolerance!   I think I know that one

The area I found most scary about soy is that the phytoestrogens in soy actually mimic the effects of the female hormone, estrogen. They say drinking 2 glasses of soy milk a day for 1 month can alter a woman’s cycle.  wow.  Unfermented soy also contain high levels of aluminum which is a major toxin to the nervous system and our kidneys!  Why do health stores even carry these products?

Don’t get me wrong, you can benefit from soy, but it has to be fermented soy – such as organic miso, natural soy sauce, and organic tempeh. Fermented soy is good for your tummy as it benefits the friendly bacteria in the large intestine.

Remember, Fermented soy = Good
Unfermented Soy = BAD

Of course this is my own opinion and I have researched what I have on this over the years, and I know my body does not like soy, so I choose to stay away.

There are so many other healthy, clean ways to get protein when a vegetarian or vegan, just do some research and follow all the other lovely blogs out there that provide a wonderful variety of soy free foods.

That is my little 2 pennies

CONTEST!  Of course, I have to remind all of you beautiful people!!  You can enter the Holiday Cheer Dessert Contest here

And Dolls, I am on twitter – Follow me and I will follow you!

Does anyone else have soy issues?!?

XXOO
Kris

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Friday Traditions with a Cherry on Top!

Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by kris.

Happy Friday my Healthy Friends!

Ahhh what a beautiful day here in Vancouver!  I woke up to torrential down pours and massive gusts of wind, to be surprised 3 hours later with blue, sunny skies!  Vancouver does have some random weather and it always seems to keep us on our toes!  On Fridays I treat myself as I made it through a week and it gives me something to look forward too – today I stopped at starbucks for a little red cup action, and on my lunch break I picked up some Organic Dark Chocolate covered Cherries…….ahhhhh the perfect day.  Friday’s are the only days that I get treats and I don’t feel guilt about it….i seem to have programmed myself to know “its Friday treat day, bring them on!” 

 Do you treat yourself on Friday’s? 

Today I was be busy with work, meetings till late, groceries, and blogging – got to keep my momentum going!  I am about to  sit down with a cup of tea, watch The Ugly Truth and eat the box of these bad girls……. Who doesn’t love these?!

Last night we had left over Vegan Indian Dal – I tossed it with spinach and peppers; it sure hit the spot after a long day!

After dinner last night we trekked down to the gym as it was our cardio night for P90X and I decided (actually my body decided) I was way too sore for Plyometrics, so I rode the bike instead for 15 minutes and walked the treadmill at a fast pace/ steep (8) incline for 15 minutes.  It felt good to get some cardio back in, but I can still feel a little out of “cardio shape” after the month off from excerise for the detox!  But I will get back into it quickly!  And I can’t allow myself to feel guilty for not being in the Cardio Shape I think I should be in because really my body went through a lot during the month detox and I need to learn to listen to my body and acknowledge it might need rest on some days. 

Now what to do for the weekend??  I can see that the local mountains have some fresh snow, so maybe we will head up there one day and let Hudson run around.  He loves the snow and it is so pretty to see “icing” covered trees!  I would really love to decorate for Christmas, but I am not sure it is still too early?? 

So as I was writing this post, Hudson came trotting into the office smelling something similar to my breakfast…..I looked at him and his whole mouth was green!  He broke into a baggie I had filled with Vanilla Chai Vega and ate the whole bag of powder!  He has his vits for the day

This is the best pic I could get as he was trying to lick his lips to get the rest of the Vega off!  Look carefully you will see green…..

When do you usually start decorating the crib for Christmas???  Leave me a comment and let me know when you decorate. I would love to hear other people’s views on this!

I am going on an Exciting Adventure tomorrow morning early (like before sun early….) I will keep you posted!!

XXOO
Kris

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Fall Sweet Potatoes

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by kris.

Happy Sunday Everyone!

I hope your weekend has been great and you have been enjoying every little moment of it! Yesterday I had such a great day – I had a meeting at Christmas Starbucks, then I went for lunch at this amazing vegetarian restaurant here in Vancity called The Naam (Justin Timberlake goes here!  I know….he is my celeb crush……but don’t tell anyone then I went book shopping!  I picked up a great book by Debbie Ford whom I really love.  Have any of you read any of her books??

I know the American Thanksgiving is coming up soon and for all of my American friends I wanted to post the famous sweet potato recipe that Ryan has whipped up.  Ryan once (back in the day) was a chef at a very well known restaurant here in Vancouver – Joey Tomatoes Mediterranean Grill.  For my Vancouverites raise your hands for Joey’s   Anyways these sweets pots are amazing and he just had them made for me one night last week when I got home from work.  They are the perfect sweetness and all around delish!

Ryan’s Fall Sweet Potato Recipe

3 medium Sweet Potatoes cut into cubes
6-7 dates
1-2 tsp Cinnamon (depending on how spicy you want it)

Boil the sweet potatoes with the skin on – When the sweet pots are done remove them and place them in a food processor.  Add the dates and the cinnamon and process.  They will become fluffy and light!

Look at this – I could lick the screen!

GIVE AWAY ALERTS!!!

Reminder - Today is the LAST day to Enter for the Zazubean Chocloate Give Away Here on My Site!  Enter Now Dolls!  Free Chocolate

Also in the Sunday news Katie at Chocolate-Covered Katie has an AMAZING Give Away!  You could win a Magic Bullet or a Spiralizer! Check it out here!

Another Give Away Alert!!  Blue Sky World is giving away some really nice goodies for her 1 year blogversary!  Go Enter Now!

What is your Fave Fall Eats???  I love pumpkin everything!  LOL

XXOO Kris

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Friday Night Mexican Dinner

Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by kris.

Good Morning Everyone!

Saturday’s Rock!  I have a meeting to go to this morning and I am really excited about it because we are meeting at Starbucks!  And you all know I hold a very special spot in my heart for Starbucks and especially Christmas Starbucks!  I heart the red cups

Yesterday was such a great day and I had the most wonderful chat with my ma’ma……it made me realize a few things – are we all living our life to the fullest?  Do we love every single day we wake up?  If you could do anything with your life what would you do, career wise?  I admire everyone out there right now actually thinking about this and those who are truly living their dream life!  I am on my way and am loving the processes that goes along with it!

Last night was a very chillaxing evening – we made dinner, rented GI Joe (not my idea) and I baked some cookies (my idea).  I think we almost ate them all!?!  Hmmm good thing the workout routine starts on Monday!  Tony please whip me back into shape!

When Ryan and I first started dating we would every Friday night go to this little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, it was delish, cheap and fun!  We have now been eating vegan, so we tend to stay home more for our meals and last night my Friday Night Mexican craving crept back in so I decided to concoct my own vegan taco salad   It was pretty darn tasty!

Kris’ Mexican Taco Salad

“Meat”:

2 cup Mung Beans
4 cups water
2 vegan Bouillons
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp (or more) Organic Mexican Seasoning or Chili Powder
You could also add garlic if you would like to the meat….I didn’t have any so I didn’t.

Rinse Mung Beans in strainer for a few minutes – Place mung beans, water and bouillon in pot, cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 – 30 min.  Keep checking to make sure there is still water in the pot and the beans aren’t burning.   You might need to add water as the cooking goes along.  Once the beans are done cooking add all the spices and mix – I also added my spinach here when the beans were being seasoned.

Guac

2 ripe Avocados
1/2 Lemon
1 tsp Organic Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 med diced Tomato (you can omit)
*Garlic if desired

Mix all the above ingredients and Mash Up!  YUM!

Make The Taco Salad! – I added chopped tomatoes, peppers and guac to make up the taco salad!

This is a super easy meal, full of protein and nutrients – Plus I have left overs for tonight! – Mmmmmmm You could always make some Fresh Salsa and add a spoonful of that on top!  Delish

After dins came the cookies!! I found this recipe from balanceisbeauty.ca – I read that Krissy made these yesterday and I knew I had all the ingredients so I whipped these bad girls up!

I did have to alter the recipe a tad and used Oat and Almond Flour instead of spelt, coconut oil instead of canola oil, and Agave instead of Maple Syrup……but they still turned out amazingly!  You can find the recipe here.

Almond flour is the best way for me to bake (almost everything) without using Wheat and I am so grateful that a friend of ours owns a bistro here in Vancouver and she can get me Organic Almonds at wholesale!  I whip all my baking up with these nuts….Hudson loves them so I always “drop” one or two on the floor for him……what can I say I am a sucker for brown eyes

How did you spend your Friday night?  Do you have a Friday Night Ritual??

1 MORE DAY for the Zazubean Chocolate Give Away!  Enter NOW!!!

XXOO Kris

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Good Detox Diet Eats!

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by kris.

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Humpday!  Mine is going very well.  So far I am pretty busy and it is just going to get busier today!  Last night was the first night in a long time I was able to relax at home.  I finished watching the newest episode of Gossip Girl…..yes I watch that show and I love the muthachucker!  So bad yet so good.  This show, I tell ya, I am in love with their homes, thier  fashion, and their lifestyle!  I mean please ordering martini’s at the age of 17 at an upscale lounge would have been nice! 

Before I snuggled  up for my belated episode last night I had the best detox dinner yet!  This was inspired by this recipe I drooled over on thefitnessista.com earlier today.  Thank you Gina! 

Since I am unable to used canned anything on this detox everything in my dins was fresh and organic!

Kris’ Tomato Mung Bean Sauce with Baked Sweet Potato

2 cups Mung Beans
2 cups water
2 vegan bouillons
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1-2 tbsp organic cumin seeds
2 tbsp EVOO
1/2 med red onion
3 large tomatoes (I used beef steak tomatoes)
1 large yellow pepper
4 cups chopped Kale
2 heads of Broccoli
3 med Sweet Potatoes

Rinse the mung beansand then place them into the pot with roughly 2 cups of water and 1 bouillon.  Bring to a boil and let simmer until done – 20 minutes (ish).

Preheat your oven to 400 and place cut (long ways) sweet potatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil.  Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 min (check them you might need to bake a bit longer)

While these gems are baking up – start your veg!  I use a large frying pan to make my veggies.  Heat the EVOO over medium heat and add the cumin seeds and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.  Add the onion and fresh ginger.  Add the cut up veg and 1 cup of bouillon (I always add my kale in last as I don’t like it too limp) - Let simmer for a few minutes until the rest of the meal is done!

Look at this beauty!

Mung beans are so good for you and easy to digest and quick to cook – which I l.o.v.e!

Today I am working until 4:00 then off to my detox appointment!  Update will be posted soon

Have a great day!

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Simple Indian Inspired Dinner & Ninner “Ice Cream”

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by kris.

Hola!

Well Monday is almost over and it was a pretty good day!  I am on my last week of my detox and I am really looking forward to treating myself to a cup of starbucks when I am done!  Slap me on the hand if you want……but I can treat myself

After work today I rushed to the detox appointment then raced home to have some dinner to head out again to take my new winter coat back L  I love this coat and for some reason I can only find it in a Medium everywhere and I need a small dang it……I am tall so my arms are long and they fit the medium coat fine, but the body is a bit big….sniff….sniff……I loved this coat so much I even called my Nana from the store to see if she could possibly take it in and make the body fit better.  She declined on trying that project   I did end up getting another coat, but it is not the same….I will rock it anyways with love!

I was able to whip up this delish little number last night for dinner so I was blessed with leftovers tonight.

My inspiration came from this little Indian restaurantwe walk by in West Vancouver when we stop at starbucks for tea before taking the d.o.g for a romp around the beach.  It ALWAYS smells so delightful and I have felt so deprived of spices and food for the last 3 weeks I tried to replicate a dal dish and Indian “rice” as best as I could.  I did not use rice as I was looking for a little more protein so I used Quinoa instead.  I also made some stewed lentils with spices and fresh tomato’s and some Indian veg!  It was pretty darn good if you ask me J

This recipe made enough for Ryan and me to eat 2 dinners and 1 large lunch for him.

Kris’ Simple Indian Dish - Broken Down:

The spices in each item are the same but the flavors of the veg and grains make them taste so different!  I started the lentils and Quinoa at the same time and the veggies didn’t take as long.

Indian Rice/ Quinoa

2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas
1-2 tbsp organic cumin seeds
1-2 tbsp organic curry powder
½ med red onion
1 tsp EVOO

Heat the EVOO over medium heat.  Add the cumin seeds and cook for about 2-3 minutes.  Then add the onions and curry and toss for another couple minutes.  Then add the quinoa, water and peas.  Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.  You might need to add more water as you go along. 

Indian Lentils:

1 cup dry lentils (I used brown lentils)
1 tomato diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1-2 tbsp organic cumin seeds
1 tbsp organic curry powder
¼ red onion
1 tsp fresh ginger

Heat the pot over medium and warm the EVOO.  Add the cumin seeds and let cook for about 3 min, then add the onions and ginger and cook until the onions are soft.  Then add the curry powder and the lentils with water.  Boil for about 15 min and then added the diced tomato, cover and cook for another 10 minutes.  Stir occasionally. 

Indian Veggies:

2 small cauliflowers
4 large carrots
1 orange pepper
1 green pepper
¼ red onion
2 tsp fresh ginger
1-2 tsp organic cumin seeds
1 cup vegan bouillon
4 large black kale leaves chopped (I used a bit more)
1 tsp EVOO

Again heat the EVOO with the cumin seeds over medium.  Add the red onion and fresh ginger in and let turn soft.  Then add all the veggies in except the kale and pour the bouillon over the veggies.  Let cook for about 5 minutes then add the kale in and let cook until your desired tenderness.  I like my veggies on the harder side so I didn’t cook mine for too long.  Maybe 10 – 12 minutes in total.

Then assemble your dins!  One layer at a time it was not a true Indian meal……but it will do for now.  After dinner was our treat as we watched the movie “the women” which I did not find as good at I was hoping it to be.  For our movie snack I whipped up some ninner cream!  On deadly detox I am not allowed to eat bottled vanilla…..so I used some vanilla chai flavored Vega and it turned out great….and green  

Ninner “Cream”

2 large frozen bananas
½ scoop of vanilla chai vega
3 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Place all in a blender and blend it!  You might need to freeze if for a few minutes after   The picture does not look like it tastes good….but it really does, I promise!

Enjoy!!

What is the easiest sweet treat you have ever made??  Ninner cream is easy! 

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