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Mega Salad

What is so wonderful about making salads is the more you make them, the more you get comfortable with experimenting and discovering new favorite flavors, and the more confidence you’ll gain every day. Trust us, salads are addictive. Treat this recipe like a guideline; substitute whatever nuts, seeds or sprouts are your faves. Active time:15-20 minutes Total time: 15-20 minutes 8 cups any greens, such as romaine, arugula, spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup basil, chopped 1 cup mint, chopped 2 cups any sprouts, such as radish, sunflower, pea, broccoli, lentil or popcorn 4 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice ¼ cup avocado oil Pinch sea salt ½ cup walnut pieces ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup hemp seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup avocado, chopped into ½-inch chunks 2 tablespoons Brazil Nut Parmesan (page xxx), optional In a large…

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Waffles

This is a variation on our pancake recipe, for tender-crisp waffles that you can enjoy with sweet or savory toppings. Really! Try waffles piled high with garlic-sauteed greens, a mound of mashed potatoes and a ladleful of vegan gravy: you’ll be in comfort-food heaven. Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1 cup GF all-purpose flour 1¼ cups brown rice flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon Sucanat 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons flax meal 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 ½ cups plain coconut milk yogurt 1¼ cups almond milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rice flour, baking soda, Sucanat and salt. In a small bowl, mix the flax meal with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside to thicken. In another small bowl, mix the chia seeds with…

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Protein Soup

Grilled Cheese Sandwich This is an all-time favorite with our customers at the cafe. We actually call it “The OMG”. It’s comfort food to the max that satisfies the little kid in you. We tried to take it off the menu once and there was a massive customer revolt. Every step in this method is important so don’t skip a beat. Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes 4 slices GF bread 4 tablespoons Chipotle Mayo (page XXX) 1/2 cup non-dairy shredded cheddar-style cheese 4 tablespoons non-dairy shredded mozzarella-style cheese 4 tablespoons vegan butter Butter one side of each of the 4 slices of bread. Heat a skillet on medium, Place the 4 slices of bread in the skillet, butter side UP, for a minute and then flip them over. Spread 2 tablespoons of Chipotle Mayo on two slices of bread. Top each slice with ¼ cup of cheddar…

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Chocolate Monkey Pancakes

These pancakes are a classic from Erinn’s childhood — she insisted we share them with you. Every kid at any age deserves homemade Chocolate Monkey Pancakes on Sunday morning for wonderful magical memories. Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1 recipe Basic Pancakes (page xxx) 1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus more if necessary 2 bananas, sliced ¼ inch thick ½ cup chocolate chips Proceed with Basic Pancake recipe up to step 6. Add coconut oil to the skillet. Ladle 6 ounces (2/3 cup) of batter into the heated skillet and gently smooth pancake with the back of the ladle. Cover the pancake with bananas and chocolate chips. Cover the skillet and let the pancake cook through. Do not flip it over! The pancake will be brown on the bottom when you peek under it. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the top is not gooey. Remove from…

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Original Buddha Rice Bowl

This is one of our most popular dishes at the cafe because it’s got something of everything — and it’s all so delicious. We like to grill some veggies and leave others raw to provide a variety of flavors and textures. Grilling also brings out the natural sugars in sweet potato and red pepper, which makes this a treat in a bowl! Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 1 sweet potato, thickly sliced 1 red pepper, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups cooked short grain brown rice 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons diced red onion 6 sun-dried tomatoes, marinated in olive oil, very finely sliced 6 slices avocado 4 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds 12 raw almonds Sunflower seed sprouts, cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish Brush sweet potato and red pepper slices with olive oil. Grill for 10-15 minutes until tender…

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