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Here are some of the greatest and healthiest recipes that you won't find anywhere because I made them up. I have flipped through many pages of wonderful cook books and twisted the ingredients around to make every dish delicious and very healthy to enjoy!

Meatless Mania With Veg-Chef Carmen Garcia!

By: Carmen Garcia

Beetcumber Salad Appetizer

Easy Recipe

2 Medium Beets, Chopped
1 Medium Cucumber, Chopped
1/2 Cup Organic Sauerkraut
2 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
4 Leaves, Savoy Cabbage, Raw Or Lightly Steamed
1 Tsp Dried Dill Weed Herb
20 Raw Almonds (Pre-Soaked For Tenderness)
Sea Salt, Dash
Raw Sugar, Dash

Steam beets for 15-20 minutes (depending on how tender you prefer). Rinse with cold water. Set aside. Mix cucumber, sauerkraut, dill and rice wine vinegar in a bowl. Add a dash of raw sugar and sea salt is optional for taste. Chill all of the ingredients scoop ingredients into cabbage leaf cups. Garnish with a small portion of almonds in the center of dish for extra crunch. You may add slivered or whole (raw or roasted) almonds over cabbage cups. Serves 4.

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Beetcumber Salad Appetizer.

Tip: If you prefer a bit more tender veggies vs. raw and crunchy, lightly steam each appetizer to serve warm.

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Lentil And Lima Hearty Soup

Easy Recipe

2 Cups Of Green Lentils (Pre-Soaked Over Night)
1/2 Cup Lima Beans (Pre-Soaked Over Night)
1 Small White Onion, Diced
10-15 Cherry Tomatoes, Whole
lg Carrot, Sliced
3 Celery Stalks, Sliced
1-2 Small Serrano Chili Pepper, Chopped (Optional If You Prefer Spicy)
2 Small Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/2 Teaspoon, Paprika
1 Dash Of Sea Salt And Pepper (Bragg Organic Sea Kelp Delight Seasoning)
1 Teaspoon Of Muchi Curry (To Taste)
3-5 tablespoons of Bragg Liquid Aminos (to taste)
Garnish With Parsley Or Fresh Dill
6-8 Cups, Alkalized Water

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Fill with alkalized water to the top. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours. Check every few of hours to see if more water is needed due to evaporation. This is a nutritious and hearty recipe for chilly winter days or evenings. Good for the body and warm for the soul.

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Lentil And Lima Hearty Soup.

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Split Pea Vegan Soup

Easy Recipe

1 Cup Green Split Peas (Pre-Soaked Overnight)
1 Small White Onion, Chopped
1 Med Carrot, Sliced
2 Celery Stalks, Sliced
1 Tsp Cumin
Bragg Organic Sea Kelp Delight Seasoning (To Taste)
3 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos (To Taste)
8-10 Cups Alkalized Water

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot slow cooker. Heat on low. Check for water evaporation every 3-4 hours. Add water as needed. Cook until tender about 12-14 hours.

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Split Pea Vegan Soup.

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Sloppy Jane

Easy And Quick Recipe

Vegan Sloppy Joe Mix, One Box (www.fantasticfoods.com)
2 Cups Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
1 Small Red Onion, Sliced
1 Small Tomato, Sliced
3 oz. Tomato Paste
1 Tsp Olive/Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons, Liquid Smoke
4 Ezekiel (Flourless) Toasted English Muffin
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
1 Small Dill Pickle, Sliced

In a medium sauce pan bring 1 3/4 water to a boil. Mix in tomato paste. Stir frequently. Lower heat and simmer. Pour Sloppy Joe mix into water and tomato paste. Stir until ingredients thicken. Cover and simmer. In a separate pan, add oil and lightly brown onions. Set aside. In same pan, saute mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of Liquid Smoke and parsley until light golden brown. Toast the english muffins. Add all of the fixings and serve. Serves 4.

The Sloppy Jane is a super fast and easy way to whip up a healthy and meatless meal. It is high in protein and fiber. The flourless and sprouted grains of the english muffin is a low GI carbohydrate food that also contains fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. It barely contains zero fat and it's a filling meal for lunch or dinner. Don't let "Jane" fool you with the name. Both hearty and light, you won't even notice it is a meatless and tasty treat.