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Breakfast
Ch-ch-chocolate Chia
serves 2 ~ $1.46 per serving
2 oz chia seeds ($1.56)
2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder ($.40)
2 tablespoons agave or sweetener ($.20)
dash salt
10 oz water
2 tablespoons crushed walnuts ($.25)
2 tablespoons raisins ($.10)
chocolate sauce ($.40)
I have a new favorite food. I'm currently totally enamored with chia seeds right now. They're delicious, nutritious and the recipe possibilities seems just about endless (see below for a great chia seed giveaway!). Also, it helps that they go really well with ch-ch-chocolate.
Put the chia seeds, cacao powder, sweetener and salt in a bowl and cover with the water. Let sit for 15-30 minutes until the chia seeds have gelled. Stir really well, breaking up any lumps, and top with walnuts, raisins and chocolate sauce.
The chocolate sauce is made from equal parts olive oil, agave, and cacao powder.
calories: 328
fat: 14 gr
carbs: 49 gr
protein: 7 gr
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Lunch
Tomato Carrot Soup
serves 2 ~ $1.10 per serving
2 ripe tomatoes ($2.00)
2 carrots ($.20)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
red pepper flake oil
This is a refreshing and very simple soup that's perfect for a hot summer day.
In a blender, puree all ingredients except red pepper flake oil until very smooth. Top with a drizzle of red pepper flake oil and chopped tomatoes and onion, if desired.
Red pepper flake oil is just a cup of olive oil with 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and a dash of cayenne added. I blend this first and then let sit for a few days so the oil can absorb the flavors. Then, strain though a mesh strainer and keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. It's great on a lot of things.
calories: 356
fat: 28 gr
carbs: 27 gr
protein: 5 gr
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Dinner
Samosas with Mango Sauce
serves 4 ~ $2.05 per serving
1 head cauliflower, chopped ($1.29)
1 yam , chopped ($.50)
1 zucchini, chopped ($.80)
1/4 cup walnuts ($.50)
1/4 cup raisins ($.50)
2 dates ($.40)
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup green peas ($.38)
juice of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoon curry powder ($.50)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely minced ($.05)
2 jalapeno, finely minced ($.10)
1 mango ($1.49)
3 tablespoons agave($.30)
This recipe has a few more ingredients that I usually use, but it's still quite easy to put together. It's also not going to taste exactly like a real fried samosa, but it's still spicy and yummy.
In a food processor with an "S" blade, process the cauliflower, yam, zucchini, walnuts, raisins, dates, and garlic until pureed. This is a lot and I processed this in a few batches. Mix together with the rest of the samosa ingredients.
Form into cone shapes or triangular patties and dehydrate for several hours, until the outside is a bit crispy but the inside is still soft. To make the mango sauce, simply puree a peeled and chopped mango with the agave and about a 1/2 cup water until smooth. Serve the samosas with a generous dollop of mango sauce.
calories: 415
fat: 19 gr
carbs: 64 gr
protein: 8 gr
Dessert
Cherry Banana Pie
serves 3 ~ $1.35 per serving
crust
3/4 cup walnuts ($.75)
3/4 cup raisins ($.45)
dash salt
filling
3 bananas ($.45)
1/2 lb cherries (1.49)
topping
walnuts ($.30)
chopped cherries ($.40)
carob sauce ($.20)
This is basically a cherry banana ice cream pie.
In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, process the walnuts, raisins, and salt until it starts to stick together. Press this into the bottom of pie or tart plates. I used three clear plastic tubs, which worked really well.
In the food processor again, process the bananas and cherries until smooth. Pour into the crust lined pie or tart pans. Freeze for several hours until firm. Top with some crushed walnuts, chopped cherries, and carob sauce. Carob sauce is just equal parts olive oil, agave,and carob powder mixed together well.
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Dessert
Cherry Banana Pie
serves 3 ~ $1.35 per serving
crust
3/4 cup walnuts ($.75)
3/4 cup raisins ($.45)
dash salt
filling
3 bananas ($.45)
1/2 lb cherries (1.49)
topping
walnuts ($.30)
chopped cherries ($.40)
carob sauce ($.20)
This is basically a cherry banana ice cream pie.
In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, process the walnuts, raisins, and salt until it starts to stick together. Press this into the bottom of pie or tart plates. I used three clear plastic tubs, which worked really well.
In the food processor again, process the bananas and cherries until smooth. Pour into the crust lined pie or tart pans. Freeze for several hours until firm. Top with some crushed walnuts, chopped cherries, and carob sauce. Carob sauce is just equal parts olive oil, agave,and carob powder mixed together well.
calories: 398
fat: 18 gr
carbs: 58 gr
protein: 7 gr
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Total cost for the day: $5.99
total calories: 1,497
total fat: 79 gr
total carb: 198 grtotal protein: 27 gr
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This week I'm happy to announce that we have
TWO Giveaways!
First up, we have:
Raw/Vegan Diet DVD - In the Kitchen With Debra Vol. 1
plus Recipe Book
Debbie Garner, of Vegan Family Style, is a raw and vegan chef who recently lost nearly 100 lbs on a raw and vegan diet. She's also a busy mom of seven. Watching Debbie's DVD is like sitting with her in her kitchen and having a chat. She talks about her weight loss journey and demonstrates several recipes, including wraps, hummus, crackers, and almond milk.
The 360 page recipe ebook includes contributions from me, Angela Elliott, Rene Oswald, Kristen Suzanne, Cassandra Foxley, Terri Clarke, Amanda Moxley, and Modern Manna Ministries.
and second
2 lbs Chia Seeds from Chia Seeds Direct!
The only thing Chia Seeds Direct does is sell Chia seeds. They offer the highest quality chia seeds at very low prices with free shipping on all U.S. orders. They've generously offered 2 lbs of chia seed goodness to one lucky winner.
You can also use this link to download a free 16-page booklet on chia seeds, chia seeds benefits and chia seeds recipes.
Chia giveaway is limited to the US and Canada.
To enter both giveaways, just leave a comment below.
For extra entries (leave a comment for each):
- follow this blog
- tweet one or both giveaways
- post about this giveaway on your own blog
- visit Debbie's website and/or Chia Seeds Direct and tell me something you learned there
Deadline is 10 pm Sunday, August 1st