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Brussels Sprouts & Roasted Hazelnut Salad

December 17, 2017by PamelaNo Comments
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You may not love brussels sprouts because they have a distinct sulfur smell like their cabbage siblings, but anything smelly is actually really good for you!  Cruciferous veggies are high in sulfur and contain antioxidants, (think broccoli/kale/cauliflower/bok choy) which helps to promote collagen, as well as reduce risks of cancer and heart-disease.  They are an excellent source Vitamin C which we all need more of during the long Winter months, and although they can taste a bit bitter, adding some sweetness makes them easier to eat. Most people enjoy them stir-fried or deep-fried and extra crispy, but they are just as delicious and much better for your health if they are baked.  For this recipe they aren’t fully baked, but I promise they will be delicious!

  • 2 cups whole brussels sprouts
  • dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts (roasted in oven 20min @400f)
  • coarse sea-salt/ground pepper
  • olive oil
  • half a lemon
  • pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. wash, dry and thinly slice brussels sprouts and place them on your baking tray
  2. drizzle olive oil and coarse sea-salt and broil on high for no more than 5-7 minutes
  3. place in your serving platter and add previously roasted hazelnuts
  4. squeeze the juice of half a lemon, drizzle more olive olive/salt/pepper plus 2 tbs of pure maple syrup
  5. top with a desired amount of dried cranberries and enjoy!
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Raw Rum Balls

by PamelaNo Comments
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I put a twist on those extra rich tasting rum-balls by making a super-simple and clean no-bake version! This 5 ingredient recipe made approx. 18 balls and I only used one tbs of rum! (You can totally use more if you need a stronger taste or switch it for a few drops of  pure organic vanilla extract). These treats are wheat, dairy, egg and refined-sugar free:)  If you’re looking for something real quick to whip up for your next event here it is:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pitted dates (soaked prior to use for 30min. in a bowl of water)
  • 1 tbs rum plus 2 tbs water
  •  1/2 cup natural walnut pieces
  • 3/4 cup cacao nibs (to roll in)

Directions

  1. in your high-speed blender or food-processor, blend oats into a flour
  2. add soaked dates (without water) and continue blending until dough begins to form in your blender
  3. add 1 tbs rum and 2 tbs water (add more if you prefer a more moist dough)
  4. either manually mix walnut pieces into dough, or use the pulse button on your blender until they are evenly distributed
  5. form balls and roll into cacao nibs (wet hands when rolling if you prefer a stickier dough)