Nutty Broccoli, with a Mustard Kick

Vibrant greens with a little punch and a sweet crunch. Nutty Broccoli is one of those sides that looks and tastes amazing with a simple meal or as part of a banquet table. I love to put this out for the family at Thanksgiving, Christmas or just on a weekday evening. I enjoy broccoli with some bite to it, so don’t overdo the steaming/boiling of the florets at the start, plus the green color when its cooked just right really brightens up any dish.

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Sauteed Spinach with Pine Nuts

Sauteed Spinach with Pine Nuts

A perfect side for almost any dish, pine nuts add a wonderful dimension to make this one of our favorite sides. It's light, tasty and full of spinach superfood goodness. Remember to make sure you spinach is organic!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Sides
Servings 4 people
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Fresh Baby Spinach Organic
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 8 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 4 tbsp pine nuts Raw
  • Salt & ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or frying pan heat the coconut oil over a medium heat
  • Stir fry the Garlic until starting to brown on the edges
  • Add the pine nuts and stir for about 1 minute
  • Place the spinach in the pan and stir until wilted, season and serve

Notes

sauteed spinach with pine nuts - breakout

Nutrition

Sodium: 67mgSugar: 0.4gFiber: 2gPotassium: 705mgCalories: 151kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 13gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 5g
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Mean Green Super Soup

Mean Green Super Soup

Soups stand on their own as a meal by themselves, or a snack, or as a single course in a more elegant meal... This soup is at home in all those scenarios. Firstly, it tastes amazing. Secondly it's packed with Superfoods and great nutrients. And Finally its as simple and quick to put on the table as many of our other dishes... 15 minutes MAX 🙂
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course 10 Day Body Reboot - The Core 4, Lunches, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 4 oz Red Onion Roughly Chopped
  • 8 cloves Garlic Roughly Chopped
  • 12 oz Asparagus
  • 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Home made is best
  • 2 whole Avocado Roughly Chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt & ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Ginger, Fresh Finely Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Saute the onions in the coconut oil, over a medium heat until they have softened, but not browned
  • Add in the aspragus, ginger and garlic stirring for 1-2 minutes until the garlic starts to brown
  • Add the stock, stir, reduce the heat simmer until the asparagus is tender (test with a fork)
  • Add the spinach and stir until just wilted.
  • Carefully poor the hot mixture into a blender, add the avocado and blend until smooth
  • Sprinkle some fresh cilantro (coriander) over the top to garnish and serve

Notes

Please note that the Cod in the picture adds a great protein balance to this dish. Enjoy
The Cod is not included in the recipe or the nutritional information.
mean green super soupTOPTIP : Don’t spend too long chopping/prepping, its going in a blender at the end anyway 🙂
If you’d like to add a little kick, then 1 tsp of cayenne pepper goes really well in this dish, but does mean it wouldn’t be nightshade free
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Nutrition

Sodium: 205mgSugar: 5gFiber: 9gPotassium: 1046mgCalories: 386kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 23gFat: 34gProtein: 6gCarbohydrates: 20g
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Can’t beet it Detox Smoothie

Can't beet it Detox Smoothie

Beets give this smoothie it's vibrant color and is loaded with fiber and antioxidants to boost the body's ability to detoxify. While the other ingredients are powerhouses on their own, avocado provides a creamy texture while the lemon and apple balance out the sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course 10 Day Body Reboot - The Core 4, Drinks/Smoothies, Smoothies
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Glasses
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 57 g Avocado or 1/4 of an avocado
  • 45 g Celery approximately 1 stalk
  • 1 whole Apple cored: skin optional
  • 73 g Beet 1 medium raw beet
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Ice
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 inch Ginger, Fresh

Instructions
 

  • Skin and chop the beet into chunks
  • Chop apple and celery into chunks
  • Combine all ingredients into a blender and pulse a few times.
  • After a few pulses, blend until smooth.
  • Poor onto 2 glasses and ENJOY!

Notes

You can switch it up by adding a cup of frozen organic berries in place of the apple. Or use 1/2 the apple and 1/2 a cup of berries. When using frozen berries, eliminate the ice cubes and add 1/2 cup water.

Nutrition

Sodium: 55mgSugar: 14gFiber: 6gPotassium: 447mgCalories: 183kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 11gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 23g
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The most awesome morning detox, quick limeade

The most awesome morning detox, quick limeade

When you're use to eating healthy, healthy food tastes great because frankly you can taste more of the subtle flavor of foods because of the detoxification of your body. When you're just getting started, transitioning into some healthy solutions may not be as appealing as, for example, an Oreo. This is why I test all the recipes on our site for maximize likability. Below is the latest creation to making a detox drink that would satisfy a teenager. It tastes like limeade and has be given the thumbs up.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course 10 Day Body Reboot - The Core 4, Drinks/Smoothies, Smoothies
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Flax Oil
  • 2 tbsp Local Raw Honey
  • 1 cup Crushed Ice
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients EXCEPT honey, into the blender. Blend until smooth
  • Leave blender running, and add honey through the small opening in the top of the blender cap. Blend until combined
  • Poor and drink cold.

Nutrition

Sodium: 14mgSugar: 33gFiber: 0.1gPotassium: 57mgCalories: 261kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 15gProtein: 0.1gCarbohydrates: 36g
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