Trim Down Club Recipes

Ingredients 1 cup / 240 g dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 4 cups / 1 L low-sodium vegetable broth/stock 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 stalks of celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp. / 14 ml olive oil, divided Salt or substitute, to taste ½ tsp.

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Ingredients ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 2 tsp olive oil 5 tsp lime juice ½ cup black beans ½ medium-sized onion, minced ½ small cucumber, sliced and quartered 1 large tomato, sliced 2 tsp hot pepper, minced Directions Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer before cooking.

Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, except the chopped coriander. * combine well, cover and leave to cook on high for 3-5 hours or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through. * Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve.

Ingredients Cake 1½ cups / 200 g whole grain flour* Sweetener equivalent to 1 cup sugar: 1 cup / 150 g whole evaporated cane juice or coconut sugar ¼ cup / 48 g monk fruit or Stevia sweetener 1½ cups / 288 g xylitol 2 cups / 480 g inulin sweetener or a calculated combination of the above ¼ cup / 20 g pure cocoa 1 Tbsp.

Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend for 1 minute. Read More

1 cup / 120 g wheat gluten powder 1 Tbsp. / 30 g all-natural boullion powder 1 Tbsp. / 7 g organic or non-GMO cornstarch 1½ cups / 360 ml vegan broth/stock 2 Tbsp. / 28 ml olive oil + additional as needed 3 Tbsp.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. / 50 g semi-soft goat cheese or cashew cheese (raw cashews soaked overnight and pureed, + ½ Tbsp. lemon juice) 1 Tbsp. cup / 3 g fresh chives, chopped 4 tsp. / 20 ml mustard seed or olive oil 4 baby Portobello mushrooms (2-3 inches / 5-7½ cm across), cleaned and towel-dried, stems removed and finely chopped ¼ tsp.

In Thailand, this chicken recipe locally known as kung pao is among the top favorites in the quick and easy stir-fry cooking method. Authentic kung pao is fiery spicy but for purposes of preferences, this recipe holds back on really fiery hot chilis.

Cherry tomatoes combined with dill and goat cheese help to create a savory and delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with a side salad (Even at breakfast!) for a complete meal. Read More

Ingredients 1 cup / 240 g dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 4 cups / 1 L low-sodium vegetable broth/stock 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 stalks of celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp. / 14 ml olive oil, divided Salt or substitute, to taste ½ tsp.

Ingredients ½ Tbsp. / 7 ml olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ Tbsp. / 3 gm ginger root, grated 1 small onion, chopped 2 chicken breasts cut into chunks 1 Tbsp.

Ingredients ¼ cup / 60 ml organic grass-fed or vegan milk 1 cup / 240 ml organic grass-fed cottage cheese or organic 1 cup / 240 ml organic soymilk + 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, mixed and allowed to curdle for 10 minutes 5 plump tomatoes, parboiled, peeled, and chopped 7 pcs brown rice wide lasagna pasta, cooked 1 lb.

This delicious lamb stew with aromatic Middle Eastern spices is served with spiced roasted vegetables, and makes a great accompaniment to whole grain couscous. This is a super dish to make in large quantities for family gatherings, and takes little effort to produce a very tasty and impressive meal.

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Ingredients Cake 1½ cups / 200 g whole grain flour* Sweetener equivalent to 1 cup sugar: 1 cup / 150 g whole evaporated cane juice or coconut sugar ¼ cup / 48 g monk fruit or Stevia sweetener 1½ cups / 288 g xylitol 2 cups / 480 g inulin sweetener or a calculated combination of the above ¼ cup / 20 g pure cocoa 1 Tbsp.

This decadent, low-glycemic, vegan-friendly treat is as healthy as it is "melt in your mouth" delicious. Cacao contains magnesium and phenylethymine (PEA) a.k.a the "love and joy" chemical, as well as helpful flavanol antioxidants shown to support the body's cells and nerve and immune systems. We suggest an antioxidant-rich orange-basil filling, but you can use whatever you choose from the hundreds of fruits, nuts, and superfood combinations out there.

Step 1: For dressing, whisk together grapefruit juice, salt, ground black pepper, red chili flakes, and cottage cheese . Step 2: In a bowl, mix together spinach, boiled chicken, peach slices, and walnuts, and transfer to a serving platter.

Ingredients ¼ cup / 60 ml apple cider vinegar, divided 1 cup / 240 ml apple cider 1 onion, minced ¼ cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper, diced ½ tsp.

Ingredients ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 2 tsp olive oil 5 tsp lime juice ½ cup black beans ½ medium-sized onion, minced ½ small cucumber, sliced and quartered 1 large tomato, sliced 2 tsp hot pepper, minced Directions Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer before cooking.

You won't believe how easy it is to make this healthy staple that we all take for granted! It can be enjoyed either cool as a refreshing beverage or warm as a soup. Either way, each cup provides a full serving of vegetables, with plenty of zest.

Antioxidants and iron abound in this light and refreshing blend. Read More

There is nothing quite like a fruit-and-(faux)-cream blend to make you forget you're nourishing your body with a low-fat, antioxidant-rich health shake. Enjoy! Read More

Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend for 1 minute. Read More

Avoid processed ketchup made with high fructose corn syrup with this easy and versatile recipe, easy to customize to your own taste. Read More