Marinated Quinoa Salad Raw Food Recipe

Quinoa sprouts are easy to sprout. Growing sprouts are fast and easy. It's all in the planning. Once you get your planning down. It won't seem like a chore!

Marinated Quinoa Salad

3 C sprouted quinoa

1/4 C olive oil

1 Tbsp tamari

juice of one lemon

juice of 1/2 lime

2 cloves garlic, minced

handful of fresh mint, rough chopped

10 grape tomatoes, sliced

1/2 onion, diced

1 cucumber, chopped

1/2 C red bell pepper, chopped

handful of goji berries

Marinate sprouted quinoa for 20 minutes in olive oil, tamari, citrus juices and garlic. Add mint, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, goji berries and toss. Serve on a bed of red and green leaf lettuce.

Wild Blackberry Cobbler Raw Food Recipe

Raw desserts are a favorite in my house! Start collecting your favorite raw food diet recipes. Flax seeds are a best omega 3 source. The benefits of omega 3 are amazing. We need to be sure we are getting our omega 3 oils. 

Wild Blackberry Cobbler 

Cream

1 1/2 C raw cashews

1 1/8 C filtered water

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 C local raw honey or agave

1 vanilla bean, scraped

Place cashews, 1 cup water, salt, honey, and vanilla in a blender.  Blend on high speed for about a minute. Add a little more water and blend until smooth and creamy. Place in refrigerator to settle. (NOTE: the cream may seem runny at first, but once refrigerated it thickens)

Crust

1/2 C pecans

1/4 C flax seed, ground

1/4 tsp sea salt

2 fresh ripe figs (can substitute 3-4 pitted dates), chopped

Fit the food processor with the S-blade and mix until combined and crumbly. Don't over process.

Berry Filling

16 oz blackberries

splash of fresh orange juice

1 Tbsp local raw honey (can substitute agave nectar)

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp sea salt

Set aside half of the berries. Combine the other half with honey, cinnamon, sea salt, and a splash of orange juice in a food processor or blender until smooth.

To Assemble

1. Cover the bottom of your favorite little bowl with crumble, pressing gently to form a crust.

2. Pour in a nice dollop of cashew cream.

3. Spoon berry filling into the center of the cream, top off with some whole berries, and serve.

Such an easy, elegant dessert to serve your dinner guests in the summer. I enjoyed it as is, but you could also pop the ramekins into the dehydrator and warm before serving. 

Curried Cabbage Pillows Russell James The Raw Chef

The Raw Chef's Recipe Series - Thai Style

Have you heard of Russell James? He has taught thousands of people world-wide about raw foods. He completed a 1 year quest instructor in residence position at 105 degrees in Oklahoma City, USA. He has a great homestudy DVD course.

Makes 8 pillows

For the wrappers

Make 2 batches of this wrapper recipe for 8 pillows.

5 cups peeled courgette (zucchini)
3 tabelspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flax meal*

- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.

- Add flax meal and blend again until smooth.

- Pour mixture onto a dehydrator sheet and spread evenly into a square. you can choose the size, but for the ones in the photo the mixture was spread 26cm x 26cm square.

- Dehydrate for 8 hours at 105 degrees F, or until able to peel of the sheet.

- Once the dehydrator sheets are removed, return to the dehydrator for 30 mins, until both sides are dry to the touch but still pliable.

* Flax meal is flax seed that have been ground in a coffee grinder or similar, to produce a fine flour.

5 cups white cabbage, shredded
6 spring onions (scallions)
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 cup cold pressed sesame oil
1 tablepsoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tamari or nama shoyu
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed/minced
2 red Thai chilies, deseeded and minced
2 tablespoons agave
3 tablespoons tamarind paste* (optional)
1 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped

* Soak 200g tamarind in 1/c water and break up with your hands. Strain the mixture through a sieve and you’re left with tamarind paste. It should be roughly the consistency of watery yoghurt.

- Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.

To assemble

- Cut each of the wrapper squares from the dehydrator trays, which should still be pliable, into 4 equal squares.

- Start with one of those smaller squares in front of you so that one corner is close to you.

- Place a good amount of the filling mixture into the centre of the square.

- Fold up the corner that is closet to you into the centre, then fold up the left and right corners so that you form an envelope.

- You will need to wet the edges as you go along so they stick in place.

- Fold down the final corner, as if you were closing an envelope and use water to stick it down (you will find that you’ll get better at this the more you do).

- Place on a dehydrator mesh tray.

- When all 8 are done, return to the dehydrator for a further 1 to 2 hours at 105 degrees F. Serve with dipping sauce.

- Dehydrate any left-over cabbage mix until crispy; it makes a great addition to any salad.

For the dipping sauce

1 cucumber, peeled
1 mango, skin & stone removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 small handful fresh coriander

- Blend all ingredients, except spring onions, until smooth.

- Add most of the spring onion and all the coriander and pulse in.

- Pour sauce into a small bowl and top with remaining spring onion.

Tropical Power Smoothie

This is  a really quick fruit smoothie recipe loaded with vegan protein!

Ingredients

1 banana

1 cup chopped pineapple

2 kiwis, flesh scooped from skin

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup ice cubes

1 scoop Vanilla Sun Warrior Protein Powder

Directions

Toss all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Vanilla Chia Pudding

First, the benefits of chia seeds are amazing. Omega 3 to start! This raw food recipe for organic chia pudding is quick!

2 cups raw almond milk
1/4 cup organic chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla
6-8 drops stevia or favorite sweetner

I mix my chia pudding in  quart jar and shake about every 30 seconds for a few minutes then about every minute. If you don't shake the chia pudding the chia seeds will sink to the bottom and stick together. Trust me it's happened to me.

Top with fresh fruit like banana, strawberry or blueberries.

Blueberry smoothie

Here is a easy fruit smoothie recipe with bananas and blueberries you will love. If you want to add some green to it. Some kale or spinach would be great for a green smoothie!

2 bananas
1 cup frozen blueberry
1 cup water or homemade nut milk such as almond milk with 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Blend in blender until blended well. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of goodness!

Sesame Noodles Raw Food Recipe

Raw Sesame Noodles

4 Zucchini

1 carrot

1/2 red bell pepper

3 scallions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons Nama Shoyu

4 1/2 teaspoons coconut nectar

1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Cut the zucchini in half and run each half through a mandolin with a blade with "teeth" on it, to create noodles like angel hair pasta or use a spirooli. 

Run the carrot and red pepper through the mandolin also.  Mix together the 3 different varieties of noodles and scallions in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, combine the last 8 ingredients and mix well.

Toss the noodles in the sauce.  This can be served immediately, but its even better when it has chilled for a while.

Raw Food Fettuccini Alfredo

But it's not alfredo

Easy raw food recipes are fun to try. This is one of them. Great to add to your raw food menu. Didn't last long enough to take a photo of this raw meal.

5-6 Zucchini

Using a spiral slicer you can make perfect zucchini pasta. You can peel first if you want not green showing. I use a small amount of Himalayan sea salt and toss and set aside for a few hours to soften.  

Not Alfredo Sauce

Place the following into blender:
1    clove garlic
5    vine ripened tomatoes
¼   cup water
¼   cup fresh oregano
¼   cup fresh basil
1    tablespoon fresh rosemary
2    teaspoons cayenne pepper
1    tablespoon scallions
3    tablespoons extra virgin cold pressed olive oil
1    teaspoon sea salt

Blend sauce well.

Pour sauce over zucchini pasta.

Four Minute Freezer Fudge

Quick desserts are always the best. I really like chia seed recipes. I really enjoy the health benefits of omega 3 that the chia seed provide.

Four Minute Freezer Fudge

1/2 cup organic almond butter

1/4 cup raw carob powder

2 tbsp coconut oil

3 tbsp agave nectar

1/4 cup chopped organic walnuts

pinch of sea salt

chia seeds

coconut flakes

cashews

Combine almond butter, coconut oil, carob powder, agave, walnuts and sea salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spoon fudge mixture into mini silicone muffin cups. Top each cup with one cashew and sprinkle with chia seeds and coconut flakes. Place cups in freezer for 15 minutes to firm up. Peel off the muffin cups once fudge is firm, and enjoy!

Photo and recipe source here

Carob Chia Cookies Raw Vegan Cookies

Carob Chia Cookies

1 cup organic walnuts

1 cup organic dark raisins

3-4 medjool dates

1/3 cup organic carob powder

3 tablespoons organic chia seeds

pinch of Himalayin sea salt

Toss all ingredients in a food processor and process until the mixture becomes dough-like. It may take awhile to break up the raisins, so give it a good few minutes. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, and place in the freezer to firm up. You could also roll them into balls to make it even less work.

Spicy Spinach and Pepper Taquitos

My favorite kind of food is anything with a Latin flare! Eating raw food is also another favorite. I don't craze what I used to crave years ago. I never thought I'd ever be able to pass up the things I used to crave. A few times a year I might indulge in some foods that have gluten but not too often. I feel too good these days to eat those foods daily. I never thought I'd ever be able to give up gluten products. Amazing how my taste buds changed.

SPINACH/PEPPER MIXTURE

1 c fresh spinach
1/2 sweet red bell pepper, diced
1/2 sweet yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 yellow onion, diced
Juice of one lime
1 T olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 t chili powder
1 t sea salt

Place ingredients in a plastic bag Ziploc bag and marinate for 1 hour.

NACHO CHEESE
1 c cashews, soaked

1/4 c water

1/2 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of half a lemon
1 T Nutritional yeast
1 t turmeric

Blend ingredients until thick and creamy.

CORN TORTILLAS
4 c fresh corn kernels, from sweet corn on the cob
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 c golden flax seeds, finely ground
1 t sea salt

Chop corn and bell pepper in a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Take a spoon and spread the corn mixture on the teflex-lined dehydrator trays. You should have enough mixture for two or three trays.

Dehydrate at 110 degrees for about 5 hours.

Flip the teflex sheet over onto the tray and carefully pull away from tortillas.

Using a pizza cutter, score the tortilla in 3-inch strips (approximately 3 long strips) length-wise, then score every three inches across. You should have approximately 9 strips of rectangles.

Dehydrate for another 2 hours until tortilla is completely dry on both sides but still pliable.

To assemble taquitos, spread cheese on a the end of one tortilla strip, spoon spinach/pepper mixture on top of cheese and roll tortilla tightly to prevent it from opening.

Secure with a toothpick, if necessary.

Put taquitos in dehydrators at 110 degrees for 8-12 hours or until they are crisp on the outside.

Banana Creme Pie Raw Dessert

Could garnish with fresh fruit before serving. I love banana desserts and this raw dessert is pretty quick to prepare. You do have to make about 3 hours before serving. Fruit desserts are very healthy.

CRUST
1 1/2 c fine almond flour (I used mini coffee grinder)
1 cup dates (soaked) (food processor)
2 TBSP lemon juice.
Mix them all in the food processor and dumped in pie dish.

Spread it by hand and get it up to the edges.

Banana Creme Filling:
9 bananas
1 1/4 c coconut oil
1 cup cashews (soaked and drained)
Blend in the blender until smooth. It will look like
pancake batter. (Cut up a 1/2 banana and add to the
batter and maybe a little bit of maple syrup
Pour batter into the crust.
Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set.

Almond Chia Maca Shake

2 Cups Almond Milk
1 Tbs. Soaked chia or flax seeds
1 Tbs ground flax seeds
1 Tbs. Maca powder
1/4 tsp. Pro-Biotic Powder
1 Tbs Non GMO Soy Lecithin
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Liquid Stevia or 2 tsp. Agave Nectar (optional) ice cubes for a colder shake

Place All ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Stored in a sealed jar, the Almond Chia Maca Shake will last up to 2 days in the fridge.....that is if you don't drink it in one sitting....

Love chia seeds and really love stevia! Thank you Elaina Love
Check out Elaina's website.

Becoming Raw Book Review

Raw Food Diet Health

Wondering if you want to add more raw food to your diet? This book covers everything from nutritional information to get you on your road to eating healthy and knowing how to prepare the food easily. 

Becoming Raw 

The Essential Guide to Raw Vegan Diets

Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD with Rynn Berry

• Can you get enough protein by eating mainly fruit?
• How do you get adequate vitamin B 12, iron, and calcium?
• Do enzymes in raw foods really contribute to human health?
• Can cancer and other chronic diseases be prevented by eating a raw vegan diet?

CONTENTS

1. Becoming Raw for Life

2. A History of the Raw-Food Movement in the United States, by Rynn Berry

3. The Raw Report: Scientific Evidence to Date

4. Why Raw Rocks!

5. Energy and Power

6. Carbohydrates in the Raw

7. Fat: Friends and Foe

8. Vitamins: Inviting Vitality

9. Acid-Base Balance, Bones, and Minerals

10. The Great Enzyme Controversy

11. Food Safety: Raw Case Files

12. Nutrition Guidelines and Menus

13. Recipes

The authors offer science-based answers to tough questions about raw foods and raw diets, furnish nutrition guidelines. 

People use raw food to lose weight, fight chronic health conditions and get high levels of nutrients found in uncooked to sprouted foods. 

This book includes many recipes to get you started. The title of the book says it all. Essential Guide!

A must have!!

Raw Food Diet Recipe for Kale Chips

These easy raw food recipes are always great to make your time in the kitchen fast!

Use your Blendtec Blender!

2 bunches kale, stemmed and torn into pieces

1 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked & dehydrated

1/2 cup raw sesame tahini

1 cup water

3 stalks celery, chopped

4 green onions, chopped

5 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp coconut aminos or salt of your choice

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 pinch cayenne pepper

In a blender, combine all ingredients except the kale. Blend well and season to taste. Keep in mind that you are aiming for a thick, batter-like mixture that will coat the kale. Thoroughly mix the dressing mixture in with the kale, using your hands to rub it in so that it is dispersed evenly over all the kale. Spread the coated kale on dehydrator trays (using ParaFlex sheets beneath). Dehydrate until dry and crispy. Store in an airtight container.

Found these hummus type kale chips here