Meatless Mania

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Beetcumber Salad Appetizer

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.

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

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
1 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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Split Pea Vegan Soup

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.