Healthy Holiday Recipe Round-Up

Simple Delish Recipe – Healthy & Delicious Hot Chocolate Recipe

Grocery List:

• 1/4 cup of raw cacao
• A dash of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• 1 and 1/2 cup of almond milk

Directions:

1.  Place a medium sauce pan on the stove on medium heat
2. Add 1/4 cup of raw cacao
3. Add in 1 and 1/2 cup of almond milk
4. Add in a dash of cinnamon
5. add in 1/2 teaspoon of honey
6. Stir until the raw cacao has turned into a liquid
7. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!

Simple Delish Recipe: Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Almond Slivers

Grocery List: 

• 24 Brussels Sprouts cut in half
• 1-2 spoonfuls of coconut oil
• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• 1 cup of almond slivers

Directions:

1. Cut Brussels Sprouts in Half
2. Place a medium sautee pan on the stove and turn it on to medium heat. Use 1 – 2 Spoonfuls of coconut oil
3. Add brussels sprouts and sautee for about 10 minutes until they are bright green and a little brown
4. Add in slivered almonds and sautee for 2-3 minutes
5. Remove brussels sprouts and add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut

Simple Delish Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower With Fresh Herbs

Grocery List:

• 12 cups cauliflower florets (about 2 heads)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 450°
2. Place cauliflower in a large roasting pan
3. Add in coconut oil, toss well to coat
4. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring every 5 minutes
5. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme, tarragon, and garlic. Bake 5 minutes
6. Combine cauliflower mixture remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to combine

Simple Delish Recipe: Garlic Roasted Kale

Grocery List:

• 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove
• thinly sliced kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Directions:

1. Arrange oven racks in center and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425°. Place a large jelly-roll pan in oven for 5 minutes.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Place kale mixture on hot pan, spreading with a silicone spatula to separate leaves.
3. Bake at 425° for 7 minutes. Stir kale. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until edges of leaves are crisp and kale is tender.
4. Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Simple Delish Recipe: Herb Hummus

Grocery List: 

• 4 cups garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño chile
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 
1 tablespoon sea salt

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Simple Delish Recipe: Roasted Winter Squash and Apple Soup

Grocery List:

• 1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces.
• 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tart, firm apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
2
• tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• A dash of Salt and red chili powder to taste
• 
4-5 cups vegetable stock

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large roasting pan, toss the squash, onions, garlic, and apples with the oil to coat.Season well with the salt and chili powder.
3. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until the vegetables are fork-tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
4. Put half the vegetables with 2 cups of the stock in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
5. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and broth.
6. Return puréed mixture to the pot.
7. If the soup is too thick, add more broth.
8. Correct the seasoning and heat to a simmer. Serve & Enjoy

Happy Holidays!