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Gluten-Free Vegan BLT Sandwich

Gluten free and vegan BLT
Serves 2
Delicious BLT to satisfy your sandwich cravings, in a healthy and delicious way.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 slices of toast or bread of choice (we prefer gluten free, vegan options)
  2. 4-6 slices of tomato
  3. 1-4 slices of red onion
  4. 2-4 Tbs of guacamole or avocado
  5. 1/2 cup mixed greens
  6. Creamy Cashew Sauce
  7. 1/4 cup cashews (soaked and drained)
  8. 3/4 cup water
  9. 1 small garlic clove
  10. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  11. Eggplant bacon
  12. 1/2 small eggplant
  13. 2 tbs coconut aminos
  14. pepper to taste
  15. 1tsp paprika
  16. ½ tsp chili powder
  17. 1tsp garlic powder
  18. 2 tbsp avocado oil
  19. 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Eggplant Bacon: Preheat oven to 275°, and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the coconut aminos, pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic, avocado oil and maple syrup in a container and whisk together.
  3. Slice the eggplant in very thin (bacon like slices).
  4. Place each thin slice of eggplant on the baking sheet and brush them on both sides with the sauce.
  5. Bake eggplant at 275 degrees for 40-50 min, or until it begins to get crispy.
  6. Creamy cashew sauce: Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water to soak them for about 3 hours.
  7. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  8. Place soaked cashews in a food processor or blender with the 1/2 cup of water, garlic, and salt. Puree until smooth. You may add more water to reach desired consistency. This sauce will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  9. Assemble the sandwich by placing layers of mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, avocado, eggplant bacon on the slices of bread and drizzle the white cream sauce to taste.
  10. Enjoy!

Purple Yam Fries

Purple Yam Fries
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 purple yam
  2. 1/2 Tbsp rosemary
  3. 1 large purple yam
  4. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  5. 1 Tbls olive oil
  6. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with oil.
  2. Peel the purple yams and then cut them into about ¼ inch pieces.
  3. Place the cut yam into a large bowl, and add the rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper and the olive oil. Toss the yam until they are all lightly coated with the spices and the oil.
  4. Place the yam onto the baking sheet in one layer.
  5. Bake the purple yam in the oven for about 10 minutes, then turn the fries and bake for an additional 10 minutes. The fries will be lightly browned and crispy.
  6. Allow the yam fries to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a bowl.
Notes
  1. You may garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve as a snack or appetizer.

“Tres en Uno”

"Tres en Uno"
Nutritious and Delicious
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Ingredients
  1. 2 large red beets
  2. 3 medium sized carrots
  3. 2 oranges
Instructions
  1. Place al the ingredients in a juicer and enjoy!
Notes
  1. If you don't have a juicer or if you prefer a blender you can blend the ingredients and strain the pulp, however having some of this pulp is very good for you!