Raw Food Recipe Menu: September 29, 2013

by Lisa Viger · Published September 30, 2013 · Updated October 3, 2019

Breakfast
Mango Pudding
serves 2 ~ $1.44 per serving

1 mango, cubed ($1.49)
1 ripe avocado ($.88)
2 ripe bananas ($.30)
1 tablespoon agave, if needed ($.10)
1 tablespoon chopped cashews ($.10)

Creamy, sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth … this was an absolutely perfect breakfast. And it takes all of a few minutes to put together. It’s a bargain for us, since the local grocery seems intent on keeping the avocados on sale. I think maybe we buy so many now they’re getting a better price on them!

In a food processor with an “S” blade, process the avocado, one banana, half the mango, and agave until very smooth and creamy. Top with sliced banana, the remaining cubed mango, and chopped cashews. Drizzle with just a tiny bit of agave, if desired.

calories: 407
fat: 19 gr
carbs: 67 gr
protein: 5 gr

Lunch
Salad with Fruit
serves 2 ~ $2.83 per serving

1 small head romaine ($1.29)
1 bunch arugula (1.29)
1/2 papaya ($.65)
1/2 mango ($.44)
1 avocado ($.88)
1 carrot
1 medium onion, finely diced ($.10)
crushed pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lime juice ($.40)
2 tablespoons olive oil ($.20)
2 tablespoons agave ($.40)
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
pinch cayenne

I still had some papaya and mango, and just a bit of arugula left growing, and decided to make a salad. It’s basically the same ingredients as froodles with just a few changes, over lettuce.

Chop the romaine and arugula. Grate the papaya, mango, and carrot (I used my food processor). Add the onion and avocado on top, and sprinkle with some crushed pepper flakes.

For the dressing, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, agave, salt (to taste … I used about a half tablespoon), and cayenne. Pour over salads and toss to coat.

calories: 398
fat: 22 gr
carbs: 53 gr
protein: 6 gr

Dinner
Marinated Mushroom Salad
serves 2 ~ $2.98 per serving

1 head leaf lettuce ($.77)
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced ($2.19)
1 zucchini, sliced ($.66)
1 red bell pepper, sliced ($1.59)
1 medium onion, chopped ($.15)

2 tablespoons agave ($.20)
2 tablespoons olive oil ($.20)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ($.20)
2 cloves garlic

sesame seeds

This is a very hearty and filling salad.

Mix the marinade, which is the olive oil, agave, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Slice and chop the mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion. For this recipe, I cut the zucchini into matchstick sized pieces. Toss with the marinade in a shakeable container (I just use a large ziplock box) and let sit for up to a couple hours. Place on teflex sheets and dehydrate for about an hour, just until warm and slightly softened.

Chop the lettuce and top with the warm veggies. Mix up just a bit more additional marinade to use as a dressing, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste, and top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

calories: 322
fat: 14 gr
carbs: 45 gr
protein: 12 gr

Dessert
Pizza Pie
serves 4 ~ $1.51 per serving

3/4 cup walnuts ($1.50)
3/4 cup raisins ($1.00)

1/2 cup cashews ($1.00)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon agave ($.10)
1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup strawberries ($1.50)
2 tablespoons agave ($.20)
2 bananas, grated ($.30)
1 kiwi, sliced and quartered ($.45)

This is such a fun dessert! To make the crust, in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the walnuts and raisins until they’re ground up fairly well and start clumping together. Press into a dinner plate or pie plate (or a small pizza pan!).

In a bullet type blender, puree the cashews, water, agave, and salt until creamy, which takes a few minutes. Once blended, pop in the freezer to chill for a few minutes.

Again using a bullet type blender, puree the strawberries and agave until very smooth.

Using a food processor fitted with a grating blade, grate the bananas (almost unripe bananas work the best).

To assemble, spoon a layer of cashew cream on the crust, spreading almost to the edge of the crust. Spoon a layer of strawberry puree on top of the cashew cream. Sprinkle the grated bananas over the strawberry puree (the bananas will be a bit gooey, so it takes a bit of finessing). Top with the cut kiwi. Let chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting into pizza shaped wedges and serving.