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Spiced carrot and almond treats (raw)

by Alice on maggio 3, 2011

Ingredients 1 carrot, cleaned and grated 2 tablespoons powdered (finely ground) golden flax seeds 130 g almonds, peeled and coarsely ground a handful of raisins, soaked in filtered water for about 10 minutes then drained a pinch of whole sea salt 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon 1 teaspoon powdered ginger half a teaspoon grated nutmeg half […]


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Seitan ragù with olives and peppers

by Alice on aprile 20, 2011

Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (and a little more when ready to serve) 1 white onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 1 small carrot, cleaned and finely chopped 1 celery stalk, cleaned and finely chopped 13-15 Piccadilly tomatoes (or other baby tomatoes), cleaned and diced half a […]


Posted in: autumn,cooked,sauces,savoury,seitan,sprouts,summer,winter

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Polenta with seitan ragù

by Alice on febbraio 1, 2011

Ingredients For the seitan ragù 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (and 2 more when ready to serve) half an onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small carrot, cleaned and finely chopped 1 celery stalk, cleaned and finely chopped 1 teaspoon powdered vegetable stock whole sea salt, just enough to taste 150 ml white wine […]


Posted in: sauces,savoury,spicy,spring,vegetables,winter

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Ingredients 200 g black chickpeas, soaked in cold filtered water for at least 9 hours, or overnight, then washed and drained 150 g quinoa, washed under cold running water half a red pepper, cleaned and cut into cubes half a yellow pepper, cleaned and cuto into cubes 8-10 cherry tomatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters […]


Posted in: beans and legumes,gluten-free,grains,lunch-box,picnic,salads,savoury,summer,vegetables

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Ingredients 70-80 g semi-whole long grain rice 70-80 black venere rice juice of half a lemon 4-5 handfuls of fresh peas (out of pod), cooked in boiling and slightly salted water for 5-7 minutes, drained, rinsed under cold running water and set aside to cool 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 zucchini, cleaned and diced […]


Posted in: beans and legumes,gluten-free,lunch-box,picnic,rice,salads,savoury,spring,summer,vegetables

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Ingredients 280 g whole wheat linguine 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil half a onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 carrot, cleaned and finely chopped a pinch of whole sea salt a small head of radicchio, chopped 250 g seitan, minced a handful of fresh parsley, cleaned and finely chopped freshly ground black pepper, to […]


Posted in: pasta,savoury,vegetables,winter

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Ingredients For the dressing 8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons raw sesame oil a pinch of whole sea salt 2 teaspoons umeboshi paste 3 teaspoons tahin 3 teaspoons apple vinegar 4 teaspoons white miso 3 teaspoons maple syrup juice of half a lemon For the salad half a white cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, […]


Posted in: autumn,salads,savoury,vegetables

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Ingredients 180 g whole grain farro medium-short pasta ( I used ‘torchioli’) water and whole sea salt, just enough to cook the pasta 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and more or less finely chopped 1 yellow pepper (stem, core and seeds removed), diced 1 long, medium-hot, sweet red pepper, Italian or […]


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Ingredients 180 g mezze maniche kamut pasta or other short pasta water and whole sea salt, just enough to cook the pasta 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large carrot, peeled and more or less finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and more or less finely chopped a pinch of whole sea salt […]


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Orange and carrot tempeh

by Alice on marzo 6, 2009

Thanks to its high protein levels, tempeh -a soy derivative- is an excellent meat substitute. Because it is a cultured food, tempeh is fairly easy to digest, thus representing a great alternative for people who have problems digesting any other vegetable protein like beans and soy itself. This is a delicious sweet, salty and sour tempeh based […]


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Ingredients 1 medium red cabbage 3 carrots 1/4 leek 6-8 pitted dried plums, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon whole sea salt a pinch of ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard powder 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2-3 handfuls walnuts, coarsely chopped […]


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Gingered, savoury carrot juice

by Alice on luglio 31, 2008

Here’s a simple yet tasty recipe, something to enjoy in summer time. Go for organic carrots! Makes 1 serving. Ingredients: 2-3 carrots 2 cm section fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon white miso the juice of 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil whole sea salt (to taste) 1 pinch black pepper 1-2 ice cubes (optional) fresh […]


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