Stay cool and refreshed by making this cold Watermelon + Arugula Salad. We love the juicy and fresh watermelon right now - it quenches our thirst and provides an abundance of vitamins and minerals, including a super high amount of lycopene and potassium (more than a banana!) which is very important to regulating fluids in the body.

This easy summer salad is perfect to make for dining al fresco on a warm evening . Watermelon and mint add plenty of refreshing flavor, while the arugula, feta and lime create a wonderful savory balance.

Watermelon + Arugula Salad

Ingredients
For the dressing

• 4 Tbls olive oil

• 6 Tbls lime juice

• 1/2 garlic clove, minced

• 1/2 tsp sea salt
  

For the salad

• 5 cups watermelon, cubed

• 1 cup diced english cucumber

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (we love Violife for a plant-based option)

• 1 avocado, cubed

• 1/3 cup mint, torn

• Sea salt to taste

• 2 big handfuls of arugula

.Instructions:

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt.

2. Arrange the watermelon, cucumbers, and arugula on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with half the dressing - just enough to lightly coat the greens. Top with the feta, avocado, mint then drizzle more dressing. Season to taste and serve.

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Say hello to the PRETTIEST smoothie we have ever made! This Beet + Berry Smoothie (that’s as beautiful as it is delicious) is all about antioxidant-rich and healing ingredients that boost immunity, heal the gut, and give your skin that radiant, youthful glow.

Why We Love This:

Acai berry is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats and has long been thought of as a “superfood” – containing more nutritional power than any other berry found in nature Like blueberries, acai berries are loaded with antioxidants that are excellent for your skin, immunity and general wellbeing. Grown in the Amazon, this berry has been used for centuries as a healing and energy-boosting food.

Beets are excellent for your liver! They contain a compound called betaine, which helps the liver to process and remove toxins. Beets are full of fiber - great for digestion and gut health. Specifically, beets contain a fiber known as pectin which is particularly effective at removing toxins from the body. Beets are also high in B-complex vitamins (we call them the “feel good vitamins”) and minerals.

Hemp hearts are loaded with healthy fats and proteins, but they’re high in many vitamins and minerals - in particular magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral with an impressive list of health benefits! It is essential for calming the nervous system and muscle relaxation, which in turn promotes better sleep. Magnesium also helps us maintain healthy blood sugar levels so you’ll be less likely to experience energy crashes during the day.

Beet + Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nut milk or oat milk

• 1 beet, peeled and grated (Note: we use a raw, grated beet for easy blending. 1 pre-cooked beet will also work well here)

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

• 1/2 cup frozen acai berries (unsweetened)

• 1 banana

• 1 Tbs hemp hearts

• 1 Tbs sun butter

• 1 teaspoon Your Super Forever Beautiful (optional)

Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth. Add liquid if necessary.
Pour into glasses and enjoy!

More Healthy Smoothie Recipes:

The Best Green Smoothie

Hormone Balancing Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

Blueberry Beauty Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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The most delicious, healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats!

Overnight oats are our busy morning breakfast go-to. We just love the idea of putting ingredients in a jar in the evening, and then waking up to a healthy breakfast waiting in the fridge. Prepared, and absolutely delicious!

Oats are not only healthy and highly nutritious - loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but also energizing, extremely delicious and super easy to make.

To give the Carrot Cake Overnight Oats an extra special boost, we also tossed in some of our favorite SUPERFOODS:

• Ceylon cinnamon that gave unbelievable scent and flavor, but sweetens too.

• Hemp seeds for an extra boost of proteins and healthy fats.

• Walnuts provide healthy minerals like manganese, copper, magnesium and phosphorous

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Ingredients

Dry

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup carrot, finely grated

• 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

• 1 tablepsoon walnuts, chopped

• 3 tablespoons raisins

Wet

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1 and 1/4 cup nut milk or oat milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add wet ingredients and mix again.

Place in the refrigerator, covered (mason jars work well for individual servings) for at least 4 hours or over night.

In the morning - serve with additional walnuts, carrots and raisins and enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you might also like:

Hormone Balancing Cinnamon Maca Smoothie

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Apple Spiced Muffins

Kelly’s Healthy Homemade Granola

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Homemade Match Ice Cream

We’ve taken our favorite creamy, perfectly sweet matcha latte and turned it into a Good Clean Food approved ice cream. The base is made of coconut milk and cashew butter - and the result is incredibly decadent and satisfying. Keep a batch of matcha ice cream in your freezer for those times when you’re craving a sweet treat!

Why We Love This:

Matcha is known for its positive impact on metabolism, decreasing anxiety, and improving mood and focus. Quality of matcha can vary, and we recommend buying a high quality, organic powder. In addition to sipping matcha as a tea or latte, we use it often in our baked goods, smoothies, and desserts like this ice cream.

This recipe does require an ice cream maker. If you don’t have one, check out our frozen “Nice” Cream in 4 Flavors Recipes.

Matcha Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 14 oz can full-fat coconut cream

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 Tbls coconut sugar

• ¼ cup cashew butter

• 1 tsp matcha green tea powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  

Instructions:

Place coconut cream, maple, sugar and cashew butter into the Vitamix or high speed blender

Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.

Add matcha powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth, about 30-60 seconds.

Pour mixture directly from the Vitamix into the ice cream maker while it is rotating. Let the ice cream churn for about 20-25 minutes, until it becomes a firm ball or the ice cream maker stops rotating.

Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.

If you like this Matcha Ice Cream recipe, you might love…

“Nice” Cream in 4 Flavors

Favorite Vegan Matcha Latte

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Today, we are sharing another favorite – our Healthy Zucchini Muffin recipe.

These Healthy Zucchini Muffins are a favorite in the Good Clean Kitchen. They have a wonderfully moist texture thanks to grated zucchini, and the cinnamon and spices give them a depth of flavor and wonderful aroma that you won’t find in store bought muffins. Plus - They are vegan and gluten-free!

It’s also the perfect time to be cooking with zucchini! It’s summer, which means this vegetable is in its peak season. Zucchini has so many benefits, including that it’s rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, and potassium. When cooking with zucchini, it is best to buy organic, because of their very thin skin - which means they can absorb any chemicals or pesticides that have been sprayed on them.

These muffins are small but filling! The mixture of the coconut flour, almond flour, and walnuts will keep you full for a while, as it’s rich in healthy fats. Great to take along with you for breakfast in the morning or as a snack on-the-go.

Healthy Zucchini Muffins {Vegan + Gluten-Free}

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (no need to peel. We like using a box grater)

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 3/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 flax eggs ( 3 Tbsp of flaxseed meal mised with 5 Tbsp water)

• 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon

• 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour

• 1/2 cup chickpea flour

• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

• pinch salt

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place your muffin cups into each muffin tin. Grate the zucchini.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, applesauce, flaxseed eggs, and. Add vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.

3. Add the paleo baking flour, chickpea flour, shredded zucchini, and walnuts and whisk again to combine. The batter should be thick.

4. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup and fill to the top of the cup. Cook until golden brown, for about 45 minutes.

5. Allow the muffins to cool for 15 minutes and then take them out of the muffin tin and enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you might also love:

Good Clean Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Blender Muffins

Apple Spiced Muffins

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The 4th of July is almost here, and we’ve gathered up some of our favorite plant-based recipes for the holiday. From our classic Veggie Burger and Good Clean Gazpacho, to an elegant French Style Potato Salad and super easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies– these delicious summer-time dishes are perfect for your weekend celebration!

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers

These sweet potato and black bean burgers are flavorful, filling, and full of plant-based protein. On top of that - They’re probably THE most popular veggie burger recipe from our Good Clean Kitchen! We love them served in a lettuce wrap, and paired with baked root veggie fries, guacamole and a simple green salad. Thank you @peggyscharlin for the recipe inspiration!

Ingredients: Makes 6 burgers

• 3 sweet potatoes

• 2 cans black beans (3 cups)

• 1 cup sweet corn

• 1 red onion diced

• 1 cup brown rice flour

• 2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp chili powder

• Garnish with all of your favorite toppings. (Avocado and guacamole pair really well!)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Peal and chop the sweet potato into small cubes, drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile rinse and drain your beans and place in to a large mixing bowl. With a masher mash until roughly half the mixture becomes a paste.

In a frying pan add the onions and cook until caramelized. Place in mixing bowl with the spices and sweet corn.

Once the sweet potato is done, mash well before adding to mixing bowl, Mix well. Add the brown rice flour to bind and continue to stir. Shape into 8 large patties and place in the fridge to cool. (Turn the oven down to 190)

To cook: in a frying pan, drizzle olive oil and fry the burgers for 3 minutes on each side then place on a baking tray and cook at 190 degrees for a further 10-15 minutes until crisp.

Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Good Clean Gazpacho

Gazpacho is the quintessential summer soup because all of the fresh ingredients are deliciously in season this time of year. Wonderful on warm evenings, when you don’t want to turn on the oven or stove to make dinner….Just prep your ingredients on a cutting board and let your blender do the rest of the work!

We love to make a little salad for the top of the gazpacho with fresh and sweet cherry tomatoes, a little diced red onion, parsley, olive oil and vinegar adds just the right amount of “extra love” to this recipe.

For the gazpacho:

• 3 lbs very ripe heirloom tomatoes - use a variety of colors

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1/2 of a green bell pepper

• 1/4 of a red onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 cup oc sliced cucumber

• 2 Tbs red wine or sherry vinegar

• 1/2 cup high quality olive oil

• 2 tsp salt (more to taste)

• few grinds of black pepper

For the salad garnish:

• 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

• 1 Tbls diced red onion

• 1 Tbls parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar

• big pinch of sea salt

• grind of black pepper

Directions:

Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until totally smooth and emulsified – at least 1 minute on high if not longer.After blended, taste soup and add a little more salt or vinegar if desired.

Move to the refrigerator to chill before serving for an hour or two. The flavors only get better as it sits!

Make the salad topping by mixing all ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve the soup in a bowl or cup, topped with a big scoop of tomato salad and an extra grind of black pepper.

French Potato Salad

A simple French Style Potato Salad with fresh herbs – scallions, parsley and dill - and a flavorful Dijon Vinaigrette. Healthy, light and no mayo! Recipe Inspiration: Ina Garten

For the potato salad:

• 2 pounds baby boiling potatoes (we used half yellow, half red)

• 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper

• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup diced green onion

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

For the dressing:

• 2 1/2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard (or dijon)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp (each) sea salt and black pepper (more to taste)

• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 3 Tbsp high quality olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill

Directions:

Fill a large pot with cold water and add 1 heaping tablespoon kosher salt. Add the whole potatoes and bring to a boil. Cookfor 20-30 minutes, until fork tender (taste test to check).

Drain and rinse with cool water. Add the potatoes to a large serving bowl. As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half or quarters. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

Prepare dressing: Add mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, and apple cider vinegar to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then, while continuing to whisk, slowly stream in the olive oil to emulsify. Add the dill and whisk again.

Taste and adjust flavor as needed - adding more salt + pepper to taste.

Add the dressing to the potatoes, then add the green onion and parsley and toss to combine. Taste the potato salad and adjust salt and pepper again (we added a bit more of each).

Serve warm, chilled, or room temp.

Chocolate No Bake Cookies

These delicious and healthy, Chocolate No Bake Cookies are a hit!

Super easy to make. Loaded with super food ingredients. AND….They combine the best two flavors in the history of all desserts: peanut butter and chocolate.

Recipe inspiration from one of our favorite food blogs: Love And Lemons

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup almond milk

• 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

• 1 tsp maca powder

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 1/2 cups whole rolled oats

• 1 tsp malden sea salt

Directions:

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, almond milk, cacao, maca, peanut butter, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from the heat and stir in the oats. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the baking sheet.

Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.

We hope you have a great 4th of July weekend! If you make one of our recipes, be sure to tag us on Instagram #goodcleanfoodelivered so we can see what you cooking up. Cheers & Happy 4th!

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Have you ever had a cold brew in the afternoon for that quick energy buzz only to find yourself feeling nervous and shakey, but still low in energy? Lately, we have been shifting away from the afternoon coffee drink to energizing green smoothies, and iced matcha lattes – and we love it.

Perfect for an anytime of day pick-me-up, this Energizing Green Smoothie is full of healthy ingredients for high energy and focus! Made with fruits, spinach, matcha green tea, and bee pollen, this is an easy Green Smoothie that you will love to drink!

Energy Boosting Ingredients:

Three of our favorite energy boosters for smoothies are hemp seeds, matcha powder, and bee pollen. Hemp seeds are a great source of protein and essential fatty acids. These tiny seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, soothe symptoms of PMS and menopause, and aid in digestion. Matcha is a high-quality powdered green tea that is naturally energizing and is considered to have the highest antioxidant value of any food found in nature. A single serving of matcha promotes a sense of calmness while improving memory and concentration. Bee pollen is a hot new superfood and we love it’s incredible nutrient profile that includes B vitamins (we refer to them as “the feel-good vitamins”), minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and protein.

Energizing Green Smoothie

Serves two

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber

• 2 lemons

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger

• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk or nut milk of your choice

• 2 Tbsp hemp seeds

• 1 Tbsp Bee Pollen (we love B.Fueled Bee Pollen)

• 1 tsp. matcha powder (we love Your Super Power Matcha)

• 1 date

• Ice cubes

Directions:

1. Prep the ingredients. Slice the cucumber, halve and seed the lemons, halve and pit the avocado, and peel the ginger. Measure out the spinach, coconut milk, hemp seeds, and matcha powder.

2. Blend ingredients until smooth, adding a splash more coconut milk or water if needed. Add another date for sweetness, if desired.

More Smoothie Recipes We Love Right Now:

Strawberry Hemp

Chef T’s Power Greens

Superfood Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie

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A Healthy Salad With Superfoods

This Superfood Salad is loaded with good for you ingredients like kale, blueberries, quinoa and hemp seeds and is topped off with a fresh and light Pomegranate Vinaigrette. It’s a great salad to enjoy on its own, (a small portion as an starter, or a large portion as a main) as a side or paired with some light protein to make it a more filling meal.

Why We Love This Recipe:

• This recipe is so quick and easy to make and will leave you feeling light, bright and energized.

• It's made with "Superfoods" - foods that are nutritiously dense with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants.

• It’s dressed with a homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette (our favorite!) that is easy to make and stores well in the fridge to top off all your salads for the week.

• It’s a very adaptable recipe - you can add any type of vegetable, grain, nut, seed, fruit or protein you like to it!

GCF Super Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups curly kale, shredded (spinach also works)

• 1 cup cabbage, shredded

• 1/2 cup celery, chopped “half moon”

• 1/2 cup carrots, peeled + chopped “matchstick”

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked

• 1-2 handful(s) fresh blueberries

• 1/3 cup gogi berries or pomegranate seeds

• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almond

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Homemade dressings are the easiest way to elevate your salads - and this is one of our GCF favorites! Pomegranates are filled with antioxidants and good-for-you nutrients, so we use them in recipes whenever possible.

• 1/4 cup EVOO

• 1/4 cup raw cashews

• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• pinch of pepper

• sprinkle of red pepper (to taste

• 1/2 cup water (add more or less for consistency)

• 1 teasopon acai powder (optional - Adds radiant color and superfood power!)

Directions:

1.Mix all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a high speed blender. Add water if needed for consistency. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.

3. Add dressing onto the salad, and toss everything together.

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"What should I eat before, during and after I workout?"

We get these questions a lot! Whether you are hitting the gym, going for a run, or getting out on the trails, there are certain things you want to keep in mind when choosing the right snacks. Here’s the latest on how to fuel your body before, during and after your workout so you can improve your performance, maximize recovery - and feel better! (Plus….A great workout recipe below!)

Fuel The Machine!

Skipping your pre- workout fuel is the equivalent of hitting the road with an empty gas tank. You may get off to a good start, but you’ll likely be running on fumes in no time. When you feed your body with the right nutrients before your workout, you’ll be able to lift more, run longer & faster, and speed up your gains. Plus you’ll feel so much better doing it!

So, What Should You Be Eating Pre-Workout?

Since our body’s preferred energy source is carbohydrates, your pre-workout fuel should be higher in carbohydrates and lower in protein and fat. Protein and fat are harder for our body to digest, and this uses up extra energy that we could be putting toward our workout. Aim to eat about an hour before your workout to give your body time to digest and absorb the nutrients.

Here are a few of our favorite plant-based options:

• Green Smoothie

• Muesli with coconut yogurt and a few berries

• Banana, mango or grapes

• 1-2 slices of whole grain/multigrain or sourdough toast with peanut butter and banana slices

• Cooked sweet potato

• Overnight oats made on almond or coconut milk

• Salad with a sprinkle of nuts and seeds
  

Sports Drinks or Water?

Plain water will usually do the trick during your workout. Experts recommend drinking between 3-8 oz of water every 15 minutes during a sweaty session. You can hold off on the sports drinks or supplements unless you’re exercising for 90 minutes or longer, or are exercising in extreme heat. Hydration supplements will help to replace carbohydrates and electrolytes on those very long and sweaty workouts - but are not necessary for the average gym goer.

What To Eat After A Cardio Session:

It is recommended that you eat your post-cardio snack or meal 30-60 minutes after finishing up, and it's important to include both carbs and protein. Try one of these snacks or meals after your next cardio workout to replenish your carbohydrate stores (glycogen) used and to help you recover faster:

Here are a few of our plant-based faves:

• Smoothie with high quality protein powder

• Slice of whole grain toast/crackers with natural peanut butter

• Handful of nuts and fresh/dried fruit

• Homemade energy balls

• Tofu and vegetable ginger stir-fry with basmati rice

• Lettuce wrap with hummus

• Rolled oats or granola topped with yogurt, chia seeds, chopped nuts, and berries

• Veggie burger with salad on a multi-grain bun

• Sprouted grain toast and nut butter

• Whole grain crackers & 2 Tbsp hummus or bean dip

• Banana or apple slices and a handful of raw nuts or seeds
  

What To Eat After Weight Training:

Once you finish that last rep, pat yourself on the back and then fuel up on the protein! Aim to eat within 30-60 minutes post workout to help your body recovery and to build those muscles you’ve been working so hard for. This meal should be approximately a 2:1 ratio of protein to carbohydrates.

Protein is crucial in building and maintaining muscle mass. Contrary to popular belief that "plant-based eaters don't get enough protein" - consuming enough protein to see results at the gym isn't difficult as long as you eat the right foods!

More on this topic here: How Much Protein Is Enough?

Craving Something Energizing During Your Workout?

Then grab one of these easy yummy Peanut Butter Energy Balls. These delicious bites are healthy, anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, dairy-free, simple to prepare, refined sugar free, high in fiber, high in protein and delicious!

PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BALLS

1 cup oatmeal
2/4 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flax
1/2 cup diced dates
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. chia seeds

Combine all the ingredients. roll into balls and refrigerate until firm. Serve or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Roasted Root Veggie Soup is one of our favorite recipes on the Good Clean Food menu!

Inspired by the amazing Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa - This vibrant and robust veggie soup is packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K, minerals and antioxidants. light, cozy and healing, it’s just the thing for days when you’re craving a healthy reset. We love it topped with a dollop of our pistachio mint pesto (Recipe below).

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

1 lb carrots, peeled
1 lb parsnips, peeled
1 large sweet potato, peeled
1 small butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and seeded
3 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbs chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serve with a dollop of our Pistachio Mint Pesto! (recipe below)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Cut the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in 1 inch cubes. (The vegetables will shrink while baking, so don't cut them too small.)

Place all the cut egetables in a single layer on 2 sheet pans. Drizzle them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender, turning once with a spatula.

Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste.

In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of veggie stock. Coarsely chop/puree the roasted veggies with the veggie stock in a food processor (or use a handheld blender in the stock pot). Pour the soup back into the pot and season, to taste. Thin with more chicken stock and reheat. The soup should be thick but not like a puree, so add more chicken stock and/or water until it's the consistency you like.

Pistachio Mint + Pea Pesto

There’s something extra special about this spring-time pesto! It’s absolutely delicious paired with our Roasted Root Veggie Soup! We also love it served with salmon, roasted veggies, pasta, or as a dip for raw veggies!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 cup mint (Or…you could use 1/2 cup mint + 1/2 cup basil)
1.5 cups peas thawed completely
1/2 teaspoon Maldon salt (more to taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cups pistachios

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Blend until smooth. This will take 3-4 minutes of blending and scraping sides of food processor with a spatula.

More Soup Recipes:

Tomato Soup with Cashew Crema

Butternut Squash Soup

Red Lentil Dahl

Carrot Ginger Soup

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“Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I’m reborn.” – Gandhi

Sleep, like diet, is key to your optimal health and well-being. It’s part of the balance you need to live a healthy, vibrant life. When you sleep, the body detoxifies, heals, and re-energizes. And, it’s a much-needed respite for your mind too. During the day, we are taxing our brain with problem-solving, decision making, and stress. In a truly restful state, your mind is able to unplug and get the reboot it needs to hit the ground running again when you wake.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that one-third of U.S. adults get less than seven hours of sleep a night, which is the minimum recommended amount. Women are more likely to struggle with insomnia than men.

If falling asleep or staying asleep has become a challenge for you, don’t give up hope! Each new day offers an opportunity to encourage healthier habits that will make your body energized and high-performing by day and support healthy sleep each night.

Here are some thoughts to consider in order to get your body and mind on track for a great night’s sleep

Eat More Plants: (Order GCF here!)

We know that the more fresh plants you get into your body each day, the more essential nutrients you’re feeding your gut. These antioxidants, phytonutrients, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, water, and fiber create a healthy microbiome that sends the right signals to your system to rest. Magnesium in particular, found in dark leafy greens, legumes, avocados, nuts, bananas, and sweet potatoes, has a powerful link to preventing insomnia.

Caffeine and Alcohol:

If you are having trouble sleeping, you want to stay away from caffeine after noon. And while alcohol may help you relax and fall asleep, it can disrupt the deep REM sleep your body needs to function at it’s best. If you are going to enjoy a glass of wine, try to do it a few hours before you go to bed to ensure a great night's rest.

Sunshine and Fresh Air:

During the day get some sunshine and even better - exercise outdoors in nature. These things tell your body it's daytime; time for being productive, active and alert. By spending time in the sun, fresh air, and nature it will help you wind down more easily in the evening.

Try An Herbal Tea or Supplement:

In the evening, enjoy a hot beverage like chamomile or peppermint tea. They both have a calming affect on the body. A good Magnesium supplement promotes muscle relaxation and can promote sleep. Valerian, passion flower, lemon balm and chamomile work to balance key hormones and amino acids to relax the body so you can get a good night's rest.

Stay Cool:

Overly warm temperatures can keep you up all night long. Try keeping your room cool to promote uninterrupted slumber. The ideal temperature is between 60-67 degrees.

Unplug And Unburden Your Mind:

The blue light from TV or scrolling through social media tells your body to stay awake and stimulates your brain. Avoiding electronics before you sleep can lead to a more restful night.

Make Time For Self-Care:

There are activities you can do before bed that actually further ground and relax you, putting the body and mind at ease. And it’s a great excuse to treat yourself to a little pampering. Try a warm bath with a cup of Epsom salts and a few drops of an essential oil like lavender. Or go for a few minutes of guided meditation. We love Apps like Calm that make it easy if you are new to the practice. Also, there are yoga poses that will provide you with a great stretch and prime your body for rest.

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In Season: Asparagus

It’s officially asparagus season and we can’t get enough! Look for asparagus at your local farmer’s markets - depending on where you live, April - June are the peak months.

Why We Love It:

Asparagus is a very healthy veggie that is rich in folate, which is an essential nutrient also known as vitamin B-9. This nutrient plays an essential role in cell development and is especially important during pregnancy. People who don’t get enough folate from their diets may experience weakness, fatigue or even depression due to folate deficiency.

Eating this tender veggie is an excellent way to help protect yourself against heart disease, as it not only contains lots of folate, but also vitamins E, A, and C. In addition to helping your heart, folate helps cells regenerate; vitamin E fights Type II diabetes; and vitamins A and C help prevent boost immunity, promote healthy, glowing skin and protect vision. Asparagus also contains potassium, which helps lower blood pressure and perhaps even cholesterol.

While fresh asparagus is delicious steamed or roasted, you can also use it as an ingredient in so many different recipes! Here are two of our favorites: Perfect Roasted Asparagus and Spring Time Asparagus Soup!

Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Roasting asparagus is super easy and quick! It’s not even really a recipe - simply toss your prepared asparagus with a light drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. We like to do this on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up.

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch fresh asparagus

• 1-2 teaspoons olive oil

• Salt and fresh pepper, to taste

Seasonings (use one, or a combo of these after roasting)

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

• Parmesan cheese, or vegan parm

• Fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped

• Red Pepper Flakes

• Slivered Almonds
  

Instructions:

Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus (Fun Tip: if you bend the asparagus near the base, it will snap in the right place).

Place the asparagus on the sheet and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the asparagus. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the asparagus, and toss until lightly coated in oil. Arrange the spears in a single layer on the pan.

Bake just until the base of the asparagus is easily pierced through by a fork. Thin asparagus will take as little as 9 to 12 minutes. Thicker spears will need 15 to 20.

Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and season with your favorites. We love it with squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Spring Time Asparagus Soup

A creamy asparagus soup with fresh herbs and tangy lemon juice - the perfect soup for spring! Not only is this soup incredibly flavorful and creamy, but it also happens to be really easy to prepare - and contains just a handful of ingredients.

Enjoy this beautiful soup with a piece of crusty bread and a small side salad for a light and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1 inch pieces (about 3 cups)

• 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup of soaked cashews

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (more to taste

• Pinch of black pepper

• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill or tarragon

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley
  

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent (6 to 8 minutes). Add in the chopped asparagus and sauté another 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of vegetable broth to the pan and simmer over low-medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the asparagus is slightly tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

In a blender, add the remaining 1/2 cup of vegetable broth, the lemon juice and the 1/2 cup of cashews. Blend for 1 minute, or until the mixture is smooth. Add in the onion/asparagus mixture with the broth. Blend again,

Add in the salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Blend another minute or so until the soup is creamy and smooth. Taste and season further. Re-heat soup in same pot, otherwise it's great at room temperature. Serve with a crusty piece of bread.

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Strawberry Hemp Milk

We know the variety of plant-based milks out there is overwhelming, but have you tried hemp milk yet? This gorgeous, nutrient-dense strawberry milk is one you’ve got to try!

Here’s why we LOVE it:

Hemp seeds are incredibly rich in omega 3 fatty-acids. The omega' 3’s are a natural anti-inflammatory, and critical to brain and nervous system function. They are also important for balancing hormones and promote cardiovascular health. Not to mention they help keep your hair, skin and nails beautiful! Hemp seeds are also a great source of plant-based protein, with 7.5 grams of protein per tablespoon.

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain rich amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium. Great for boosting your immunity plus more great nutrition to support a happy mood.

This delicious and refreshing hemp milk makes a great post exercise snack or afternoon pick-me-up. And the kids will love it!

How To Make Strawberry Hemp Milk

Serving size: 1
Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup hemp hearts

• 8-10 strawberries (fresh or frozen will work well here)

• 1/2 teaspoon of honey

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oi or MCT oil (optional)
  

Toss all the ingredients into a high speed blender and give it a good whirl! Sip, savor and ENJOY!

If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy these Good Clean favorites!

The Best Green Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

One of our favorite summer salad recipes that’s filled with fresh herbs, vegetables, quinoa and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This light and delicious tabbouleh salad makes the perfect side dish for any summer meal. It’s a traditional middle eastern tabbouleh recipe, but we replaced the bulgar with quinoa - and we actually like it better!

To make it a heartier meal - add a sprinkle of feta cheese and poached egg to the top!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa (cooked, and cooled to room temp)

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cucumber, diced

• green onion, diced to taste

• 2 carrots, grated (you can use a box grater of food processor)

• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Cook the quinoa according to instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa. Toss to mix it all together, and serve.

This salad keeps very well in the fridge. Enjoy!

Another Of Our Favorite Quinoa Recipes:

Thai Quinoa Salad

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Nothing says LOVE like homemade sweets & treats!

We are sharing some of our famous guiltless treats with you today - Including our new favorite recipe for No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites!

These carrot cake bites pack in all the traditional carrot cake flavors, and are a wonderful sweet fix to enjoy in just 1-2 bites! They’re naturally sweetened with dates and coconut, are rich in healthy fats, and flavored with health-promoting spices like ginger and cinnamon

They're elegant enough for special occasions like Mother's Day, especially when you dip them in our vegan cream cheese frosting.....Yum!

Happy early Mother’s Day to all the moms, mamas-to-be and beautiful mother figures out there continuing your superhero journey - We think every one of you is amazing!

No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites

Ingredients
3/4 cup peeled and finely shredded carrot (1-2 carrots)
1 cup packed pitted medjool dates
1 3/4 cups raw walnuts (cashews or almonds also work)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
4-6 Tbsp coconut flour (or sub almond flour)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

FOR TOPPING (optional)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes

FOR FROSTING (optional)

1/2 cup coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
1 1/4 cup raw cashews

2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

To make the frosting, soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes – 1 hour. Then rinse and drain. Add to a high-speed blender along with coconut cream, lemon juice, maple syrup, and vanilla and blend on high until very creamy and smooth scraping side as needed. Cover and refrigerate to chill.

Next, Using the grater attachment on your food processor (or a box grater), grate the carrots and set aside.

To the food processor, add the pitted dates and blend until small bits remain or a ball forms. Remove from food processor and set aside.

To the food processor, add walnuts, vanilla, salt, and spices. Blend until a mealy texture is achieved — about 15 seconds. Then add the dates and shredded carrot back in, and pulse until a loose dough forms and the carrots are just incorporated.

Add coconut flour 2 Tbsp at a time and pulse to combine. Once well combined, add raisins (optional) and stir by hand to combine.

Scoop out 2-Tablespoons full and roll into balls with hands, and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or serving platter.

Roll the balls in finely shredded coconut or add a dollop of the frosting, (we do 1/2 sprinkled in coconut and 1/2 frosted) and enjoy immediately or refrigerate to chill.

If you love this recipe you might also like one of these Good Clean Treats - Perfect for serving at Mother’s Day Brunch!

Vegan French Chocolate Tart

Good Clean Banana Bread

Coconut Bliss Bars

Chocolate Banana Blender Muffins

Tess’s Famous Freezer Fudge

Apple Spiced Muffins

Kelly’s Layered Love Bars

Minimalist Baker’s Vegan GF Lemon Bread

Did you make one of our guiltless treat recipes? We would love to hear how it turned out! Snap a photo and share it with us @goodcleanfooddelivered. We love hearing from you!

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With the flurry of spring activities, and (can you believe it?) summer arriving soon, we have to admit - the past year has left us feeling a bit less than stellar about our health, energy and vitality, and not to mention a few added "Geez" on the LBS!

It's definitely time to prioritize self-care, friends! That doesn’t mean skipping out on all the fun—fun is crucial for the soul—it just means making space for healthy foods that will keep you feeling light, bright and beautiful. When you start feeling off-center, it’s best to reel things in a bit and give yourself a little reset. Our very favorite way to do that is with our 5 Day Spring Cleanse.

Your body craves real, nourishing food. But sometimes when life gets stressful, healthy eating goes out the window. You’re energy is low or you’re too busy to cook, so you reach for comfort foods or whatever is quick an easy. (Frozen pizza anyone?)

Eventually, your body will start speaking to you in unpleasant ways: fatigue, insomnia, skin problems, bloating, weight gain, sore joints or sugar cravings. When you notice those symptoms, it’s time for a reset—to come back to clean food & vibrant health.

Now, when we want a reset - we still eat good food. Our style of re-calibrating is centered around fresh soups, teas + tonics, smoothies, crunchy salads and nut milks made with organic fruits, veggies and plant-based super foods.

Give us 5 days - Let's reset habits, clear our minds, crush the "Covid Cushion" and cruise into summer feeling light, bright and, well, AWEsome.

We start May 17!

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In the meantime, try one of our favorite reset bevvies: The GCF All Day Energy Smoothie!

All Day Energy Smoothie

This smoothie is delicious, satisfying and designed to help keep your energy levels stable throughout the day. Matcha is a powder form of green tea leaves. It has all of the amazing antioxidant benefits of green tea, but in a more concentrated form. In addition to its energy enhancing qualities, matcha is associated with mood regulation, increased metabolism, and antioxidant power. We love it added to smoothies (especially if you’re trying to kick the coffee habit).

Ingredients: Makes 2

1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
Handful of spinach

1⁄4 ripe avocado
1 banana, frozen
1 1⁄2 cups almond milk or nondairy milk of choice
1 pitted Medjool date
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

If you don’t have a frozen banana, add ice to the smoothie. Blend, Sip and Enjoy!

Springtime is salad time!

This is the time of year when we love eating fresh salads and spring produce. When it comes to salad, it’s all about the dressing (our secret sauce!) and homemade is always better than store-bought.

Today we are sharing some of our favorite Good Clean salad dressing recipes that are easy to make, full of zippy fresh flavors, and versatile enough to go with just about any type of salad! Enjoy!

Holy Hemp Salad Dressing

Our Holy Hemp Dressing is an easy way to jazz up any salad or bowl! It's nutty, savory, and a little sweet, with a delicious smooth and creamy texture. Use it as a dip for raw veggies, sushi rolls, or to dress a green salad

Ingredients:

·      1/4 cup chickpea miso

·      1/3 cup hemp seeds

·      1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

·      1/3 cup toasted sesame oil

·      1/3 cup cup olive or avocado oil

·      1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

·      1/2 tbsp pickled ginger

·      3 small garlic cloves

·      3/4 cup water (more or less to desired consistency)

·      Salt + pepper to taste.

In a high speed blender, combine all ingredients and blend on high, slowly adding water to reach your desired consistency.  This dressing will thicken as it cools - take that into account as you test. 

Lemon Tahini Drizzle

Of all of the homemade salad dressings out there, this Lemon Tahini Drizzle might be the one we make most often. It’s really versatile – it tastes just as good with tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer as it does with roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or broccoli in the fall.

Ingredients:

·      2 tbsp tahini paste

·      1 lemon, juiced

·      2 tbsp olive oil

·      2 tbsp warm water

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.

Tangy Citrus Vinaigrette

This elegant vinaigrette recipe is SO easy to make! With its zingy, bright orange flavor, it'll blow any store bought dressing out of the water.

Ingredients;

·      1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

·      2 tbsp olive oil

·      1 tbsp Dijon mustard

·      1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

·      1 tsp maple syrup

·      Sea salt + pepper, to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.

Creamy Basil Dressing

With its vibrant herby flavor, this Creamy Basil Dressing is great on everything from salads and roasted veggies, to rice, Buddha bowls and more. Easy, versatile, and delicious, this is one you’ll make again and again.

Ingredients:

• 1 large handful basil leaves

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp grated parmesan (omit if dairy free

• salt & pepper to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to add 1 tbsp water to loosen the dressing.

Did you make one of our salad dressing recipes? We would love to hear how it turned out! Snap a photo and share it with us @goodcleanfooddelivered. We love hearing from you!

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The Best Green Smoothie Recipe!

You know when you stumble across that super simple and satisfying smoothie? The one you can make day after day, feel so nourished and fortified, and never get sick of it? That’s what Chef Ts Power Greens is to us. Tara created this combo on a whim for post run nourishment and we can clearly remember the day she enthusiastically shared it with us at True Nature work session. That’s an unexpected combo, we thought, but cant wait to try it! We did, and to this day we have never tired of this tasty treat.

Get your greens on with Chef T’s delicious healthy green smoothie recipe made with immunity boosting mango, avocado for creaminess and a dose of heart-healthy fats, and leafy greens for ultimate nutrition. It’s full of iron, potassium and vitamins galore— and tastes like a tropical treat!

Simply delicious and perfectly green, this smoothie recipe is a staple on our Good Clean Menu and our secret recipe for starting the day feeling light, bright and FULL of natural energy. We hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy!

How To Make Chef T’s Power Green Smoothie:

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk, unsweetened (or almond milk/coconut water blend)
3/4 cup frozen mango
1/4 cup frozen avocado (We use Whole Foods frozen cubes)
1/4 frozen banana + heaping 1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 to 1 tsp Your Super Super Greens Powder (depending how green you like yours to taste)
1 date
1 cup kale or spinach


Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Sprinkle a few unsweetened coconut shreds or crushed peanuts on top and enjoy!

Chef T Is In The House!

Have you always dreamed of hiring a private chef? Someone to take care of grocery shopping and meal prep. How nice would it be to have a private chef to nourish you - and to feed your body through healthy beautiful food, and to take such a huge task off of your plate?

There are few things better than a well-planned, beautiful meal- even better if you don't have to cook it yourself. Even better still if you don’t have to shop for it, prep for it, chop all the goods or clean up too!

Private chefs provide an amazing luxury service. When you are looking to actually spend time with, and enjoy yourself and your family it is so nice to have someone to perform the kitchen work for you. This allows us to gather and savor the time without stressing about the preparation, the meal, and all of the work that goes with it.

Private chef rates can add up quickly. Often at rates of over $100 per hour. This quickly adds up to $500 | day (at least) and upwards from there.

How do you get the benefits and ease of having a private chef at a fraction of the cost?

Prepared meal delivery, that’s how! At Good Clean Food, Delivered - we bring a team of highly skilled wellness professionals to construct meals that are beautiful, highly palatable, and nutritionally balanced. You don’t need to shop, you don’t have to chop, and the preparation takes 5 minutes or less. From jar to plate in less than five and cleanup is minimal! All of our recyclable sustainable glassware is dishwasher safe so pop it in and call it a day.

Are you considering meal delivery over hiring a private chef? Take this into account:

• Meal delivery is more cost effective than hiring a private chef.

• You get the benefits of prepared food without having someone come into your home.

• You receive professional - one on one health coaching from us as needed. We are here to support and assist you from your first breakfast to your last bite of chia.

• You can feed your family for one week for the price of a private chef for one day (or for just one meal!)

• Good Clean Food provides a waste free option for the waste ridden food delivery industry. You can feel great about using our glass jar system.

Private chefs have a huge place in our hearts - they are the people we work with and love. Our structure at Good Clean Food provides these talented artisans a stable year-round position, and also allows them time for catering and special events. This provides our clients with the highest quality of food on a weekly basis, delivered with ease, at a fraction of the cost.

Food delivery brings ease, freedom, and budget-ability to high end eating. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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A Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe!

There’s nothing we love more than having a a simple healthy salad recipe that's so easy to make and full of delicious Thai flavors.

Quinoa is one of our favorite go-to ingredients in our Good Clean Kitchen. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare, is gluten-free, high in protein, high in fiber and has a ton of nutritional benefits.

It’s a very versatile ingredient that can be used in Buddha bowls, enjoyed for breakfast, or made into delicious salads.

This Thai Quinoa Salad is made with a mix of quinoa, crunchy veggies and fresh herbs and is topped off with our favorite super creamy sesame tahini dressing. We usually serve it as a light lunch or side salad, but it can be made into a heartier meal by adding baked tofu, shrimp or your favorite protein.

How To Make Thai Quinoa Salad

Ingredients For The Salad

2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, grated
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup steamed edamame beans
1/4 cup cashews
1 large handful basil leaves, chopped
1 large handful cilantro leaves, chopped

Super Creamy Sesame Tahini Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp tahini (We like the 365 Whole Foods brand)
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp sriracha
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2–3 tbsp water

Instructions

First, prepare the quinoa. Transfer to a serving bowl and allow to cool in the refrigerator.

Mix the rest of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside while you prepare the dressing.

Mix all the salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or small blender until smooth and creamy. (If you’re dressing is too thick, add a bit more water.)

Add the cooled quinoa to the salad, pour the dressing on the top. and gently mix together until combined. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This salad keeps well for several days in the fridge.

More Quinoa Recipes To Try

Lisa’s Quinoa Tabbouleh

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