Summer Squash and White Beans Saute

Summer Squash and White Beans Saute Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin coconut oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15- or 19-ounce can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed (see Tip) 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.…

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Refreshing Radish Salad

Refreshing Radish Salad
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This refreshing radish salad is great for summer and easy to make. Fresh radish is nutrient-dense packed with Vitamins E, A, C, B6, and K. Plus it's high in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese. Radishes are in the cruciferous family which help protect again cancer and other disease. And I have to admit, I'm not really a fan of radishes but they came in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so I needed to find a way to enjoy them. Both red and daikon radishes offer various health benefits, but they contain different nutrients and compounds. Red radishes, known for their peppery…

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Refreshing & Cleansing Radish Salad

Refreshing & Cleansing Radish Salad Ingredients 2 cups peeled and thinly sliced daikon (Japanese white radish) - I used traditional red radishes (unpeeled) instead and it was great! 1 cup thinly sliced green apple, sliced into half-moons 1/3 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, sliced into half-moons 1 red radish, grated 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tsp brown rice syrup (agave can also be used) 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tsp sea salt 10 leaves fresh mint or cilantro (optional) Directions Combine the daikon, apple, carrot, onion, and red radish in a large mixing bowl.  In a small mixing bowl, whisk…

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California Waldorf Salad

California Waldorf Salad This salad is a low-fat, dairy-free alternative to the traditional recipe and is a fantastic starter for any meal. It is quite refreshing and has the right amount of crunchy, tangy, sweet quality to appeal to anyone's palette. The walnuts in this recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – key to many functioning tissues within the body as well as integral to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Ingredients Makes about 6 1-cup servings 2 crisp, tangy apples (Fuji, Winesap, Granny Smith, or similar) 1 large carrot, julienned or grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup Tofu Mayo or other low-fat, dairy-…

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