Fruit Salsa

 

Fruit Salsa

makes enough for a party!

 

4 Apples, peeled, cored, and diced

4 Kiwis, peeled and diced

2-16oz containers of strawberries, diced

12oz Frozen raspberries, thawed

1/4 Cup lemon juice

2 Tbs brown sugar

5 Tbs fruit preserves, jam, or jelly

Orange juice

 

 

Place apples, kiwis, strawberries,and raspberries in a large bowl.  In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, brown sugar, and fruit preserves.  Then, add orange juice by the tablespoon to small bowl to thin out sauce to desired consistency. Pour sauce over fruit, and stir to coat.  Serve with cinnamon pita chips.

 

Notes: More or less lemon and orange juice can be used.  Any fruits in season would work in this recipe.  A sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh minced mint can change the taste, as well.  This can be served without chips as a salad, too.

Jicama Sticks

Jicama is a sweet, crisp root, classified as a legume.  It grows in South America, and is sometimes referred to as a Mexican yam.  It can be eaten raw or cooked.  Jicama is rich in Vitamin C, high in fiber, low in calories, and fat-free. 

Raw Jicama Snack Sticks

1 Large jicama, cut like fries
1/2 Tbl. chilli powder
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tsp Dried cilantro
1/4 tsp salt

Put all ingredients in a large baggie and toss to coat.  Eat them raw for a quick on-the-go snack!

 

Pueblo Corn Pie with Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

For supper tonight I made Pueblo Corn Pie using this recipe.

It was pretty good, if you like corn bread.  If I were to make it again, I would definitely spice it up some more and not cook the corn meal in the pot so long.



I also made this Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad using this recipe.

This was super yummy!  I think I ate about half the salad right after I made it.  My husband and daughters liked it, too.  I will definitely be making this again!!

Black Bean Salad and Homemade Tortillas

Black Bean Salad

Serves 8-10

I adapted this recipe, and it turned out GREAT!

2- 15oz Cans black beans, drained and rinsed

12oz Frozen corn, thawed

1 Red bell pepper, chopped

1 Green pepper, chopped

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 Bunch green onions, sliced

1 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Chilli powder

5 Tablespoons olive oil

6 Tablespoons lime juice

1 Bunch cilantro, chopped

2 Avocados, diced

2 Tomatoes, diced

Combine all ingredients and enjoy!  I served this in homemade tortillas made using this recipe.

Green Juice

Green Juice

Serves 1

1 Stalk kale

2 Romaine lettuce leaves

1/2 Cucumber

2 Stalks celery

1 Lime

1 Apple

1 Kiwi

1 Pear

Juice all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy right away!

Homemade Vegan Tortillas

Homemade Vegan Tortillas

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup olive oil

4 Cups white whole wheat flour

1 1/2 Cups cold water

Mix together first four ingredients in mixer with dough hook.  Then, add water and mix until dough is smooth/elastic consistency.  Let dough rest 15 minutes.  Roll out balls of dough into very thin big or small tortillas.  Brown both sides in dry skillet on stovetop or on electric griddle.  Top with your favorite burrito toppings.  They are also good with peanut butter!

Spring Mix Salad

Spring Mix Salad

1 carton Spring Mix greens

1 can black olives sliced

1/4 red onion diced

2 carrots sliced

6 oz frozen peas, thawed

1/2 red bell pepper diced

Toss all ingredients together and top with favorite Vegan salad dressing.

Cranberry Salad

Cranberry Salad

1 bag cranberries

2 whole oranges peeled

Agave nectar to taste

Put cranberries and oranges in food processor and process to desired consistency.  Pour into bowl and stir in agave nectar.  This can be enjoyed as a tasty raw dessert!