Roasted cauliflower with garlic, ginger and turmeric

Roasted cauliflower with garlic, ginger and turmeric

Roasted cauliflower with garlic, ginger and turmeric

Roasted cauliflower with garlic, ginger and turmeric

Inspired by Bobby Flay and Food Network

This is a delicious and alkaline side dish that makes a great compliment to any meal!

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown or black mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit
  • In a measuring cup, whisk together the oil, mustard seeds, garlic, ginger, salt and turmeric in a small bowl.
  • Place cauliflower in a bowl, drizzle the oil mixture over the top and stir.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a lined cookie sheet and roast until golden brown, around 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on a dash of cayenne pepper if desired.

 

Enjoy!

Asparagus with garlic and Meyer lemon

Asparagus with garlic and Meyer lemon

Asparagus with garlic and meyer lemon

Asparagus with garlic and Meyer lemon

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch organic asparagus, cleaned and bottoms removed
  • 1 meyer lemon, juiced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon EVOO
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

  • Heat a frying pan over over medium high heat
  • Add the EVOO
  • Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds
  • Stir in the asparagus and cooked for a minute or so
  • Add the water, if needed to prevent sticking, and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes
  • Cook until the asparagus is tender, but not overdone
  • Pour the lemon juice over the asparagus
  • Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Remove to serving dish

Enjoy!

Sautéed Greens

Sautéed Greens

Sautéed Greens

This delicious alkaline side dish is wonderful over any grain or eaten alone.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large celery stock, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Tamari
  • juice from 1/2 large lemon
  • 8 cups fresh greens (choose from kale, chard, collards, or spinach, or use a mix of different kinds), chopped
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Melt coconut oil in a large skillet or wok, then add all ingredients except the greens and cayenne.
  • Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add greens and cook and stir until wilted.
  • Add cayenne pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

Buckwheat salad with red bell pepper, cilantro and sliced almonds

Buckwheat salad with red bell pepper, cilantro and sliced almonds

Buckwheat salad with red bell pepper, cilantro and sliced almonds

 

This salad is so easy to make and delicious as a main course or side salad. Packed with healing nutrients, this recipe is perfect for those following a low glycemic alkaline diet to reverse disease or cancer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked buckwheat
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped fresh red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, tightly packed
  • ½ cup sliced roasted unsalted almonds
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp cumin (dependent on taste preference)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ginger (dependent on taste preference)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules or garlic powder
  • Sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • In a pot, combine buckwheat and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir. Lower heat to simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes more. Drain any excess liquid and rinse buckwheat in a strainer, then transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients in the bowl with the buckwheat and mix well.
  • Add sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve at room temperature.