Showing posts with label avocado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label avocado. Show all posts

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Raw Vegan Zucchini Lasagna

This lasagna is so good and I will definitely be making this again. While this is slightly more time consuming than other recipes, it is great for dinner and bigger meals! Maybe I've forgotten what actual lasagna tastes like, but it seems pretty authentic to me! Recipe is adapted from Jennifer Cornbleet.



Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado
Marinara Sauce:
  • 1 ripe tomato
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 
  • 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Steps
  1. Place in a food processor, this will keep in the fridge for 3 days
Steps:
  • Thinly slice zucchini into strips, I cut it into halves and then sliced it.
  • Place the spinach into a food processor until finely chopped (or a paste like mine).
  • Coat the bottom of a small container with 2 tbsp Marinara Sauce 
  • Arrange a 3rd of the noodles over it.
  • Top with 2 tbsp Marinara Sauce.
  • Add a layer of half the avocado.
  • Top with half the spinach.
  • Repeat this layering process.
  • Left over will be zucchini and marinara, layer the zucchini on top and put on the Marinara Sauce.
This will keep in the fridge for 2 days. Enjoy!!

Monday, 5 May 2014

Avocado Quinoa

This recipe is super delicious and easy! The fam jam loves it and Gavin doesn't even like avocado all too much. So, if you already like avocado, then you will love this recipe!



Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 avocado
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste if desired
Steps:
  • Cook quinoa as you would typically.
  • Once quinoa is cooked, add in mashed or blended avocado.
  • Add in a dash of garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix it all together and serve warm
Makes 4 servings
Per 1 serving
Calories: 208
Fat: 9.5 g 
Saturated Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Carbs: 26.8 g
Protein: 4.8 g

Enjoy!