Recipes for Detox Season 2023

Vegan Roasted Beet and Walnut Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized beets, roasted and diced
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
  • 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine roasted beets, toasted walnuts, and mixed greens.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine and serve.

Vegan Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Brown Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, cooked
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and dried thyme. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in cooked lentils and brown rice. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Vegan Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 2 cups mixed roasted vegetables (e.g., sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli)
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach or arugula
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Sea Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, fresh spinach or arugula, and toasted pine nuts.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano and sea salt.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Vegan Almond and Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of cauliflower, grated into rice-like pieces
  • 1 cup almond slivers
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  • In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in grated cauliflower and almond slivers. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded coconut and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Season with lime juice and salt. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Vegan Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry with Quinoa

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, chickpeas, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer until heated through.
  3. Serve over cooked quinoa.

Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 cauliflower head, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add cauliflower, garlic, thyme, and vegetable broth. Simmer until the cauliflower is soft.
  3. Blend the mixture with almond milk until creamy. Season with salt.

Roasted Fall Vegetable Medley

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, add salt to taste
  4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and have developed a nice caramelized exterior. You can toss them halfway through the roasting time for even cooking.
  7. Once roasted, remove the vegetables from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Serve the roasted fall vegetable medley as a side dish for your fall meals. Enjoy!

Vegan Kale and Chickpea Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices become fragrant.
  3. Add the sweet potato and carrots to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, allowing them to slightly soften.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chopped kale and chickpeas. Stir well and let the stew simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are tender and the kale has wilted.
  6. Season the stew with salt to taste. Adjust the spices if desired.
  7. Serve your vegan kale and chickpea stew hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry

Ingredients:

  • 2 sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp sweet curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 can coconut milk

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, lentils, and spices. Stir for a few minutes.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and simmer until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender and serve.