Healthy Bowls of Happy that Nourish and Heal the Gut

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Spaghetti Squash

PROCEDURE

• Heat the oven to 400.

• Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds.

• Drizzle the insides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

• Place squash flat side down on the baking sheet.

• Then, poke a few holes in the skin of the squash with a fork.

• Put the squash in the oven.

• Roast the squash for 30-40 minutes. It should be browning on the skin and easy to pierce with a fork. Time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the squash.

• Remove from the oven and flip the squash so that it’s cut side up. When cool to the touch, use a fork to scrape and fluff the strands from the sides of the squash.

Marinated Baked Tofu

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons tamari

• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice

• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses or maple syrup

• 1 block organic extra firm tofu, cubed

• pinch of salt

• 1 tablespoon canned chipotle in adobo (FOR VERSION 2 BOWL ONLY)

PROCEDURE

• Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

• Place the tofu cubes in a dish and pour marinade over them. Allow tofu to marinate for anywhere between 30 minutes and 6 hours, covered, in the fridge.

To cook:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.

• Using a slotted spoon, remove the tofu from the marinade and lay out on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the tofu with salt.

• Bake tofu for about 30 minutes, or until golden and firm and the marinade is turning golden.

Sauteed Greens

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of greens (about 2 bunches total) – can be a mix of kale, chard, collards, mustard greens, broccoli rabe, or others

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ½ cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped (use green tops of green onions if experiencing IBD symptoms)

• 3 medium cloves of garlic, thin sliced (omit if symptomatic)

• ½ teaspoon lemon zest

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

PROCEDURE

• Wash all greens well and dry as much as possible.

• If using kale and collard greens, remove the stalks and discard stems.

• If using swiss chard, trim the stalks and ribs from the greens. Cut the stalks and ribs into ¼ inch slices. Ofgesinn.

• Cut all of the de-stemmed greens into ½ inch ribbons.

• Heat a saute pan over medium heat with olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, and chopped stalks. Stir frequently.

• After a couple of minutes, when the stalks and onion are softened, add the greens. Cook, stirring often. Add a touch of water if the greens are sticking to the pan.

• Remove from heat. Add lemon zest, salt and lemon juice. Stir fir ze kombinéieren. Taste and adjust flavor, if needed.

Coconut-Curry (Yellow) Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup onion (SEE NOTE BELOW)

• 1 clove garlic, smashed (OMIT FOR VERSION 1/ symptomatic)

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 ½ tablespoons yellow curry powder

• ½-1 cup raw cashews

• 1 14-oz. can regular coconut milk

• 1 cup water

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Optional:1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

NOTE:

• Use 1 cup yellow onion, diced FOR VERSION 2 / asymptomatic

• Use 1 cup chopped green onion tops – FOR VERSION 1/ symptomatic

PROCEDURE

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sautee on medium-low heat until onions are translucent and starting to turn golden brown. Add curry powder and sauté about 10-20 seconds.

• Add cashews, coconut milk, and water. Bring mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Simmer sauce for about 20 minutes to thicken. Season with salt. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

• Use a blender to mix to make the sauce very smooth.

• Remember that hot liquids in a blender can be dangerous. It’s important to allow some air flow, and to start blending on the lowest setting, slowly increasing to high speed.

• When the sauce is completely smooth, it is ready to use over your bowl or other food.

Fermented Raw Roots

INGREDIENTS

• 5 pounds of roots (combination of carrots, beets, and daikon radish)

• 3 tablespoons sea salt

• ½ cup water

PROCEDURE

• Grate vegetables on a box grater. Mix in a bowl.

• Sprinkle with salt and mix well. Let sit a few minutes.

• Add about a half cup of water and mix.

• Put a plate over the top of the roots and weight it to press down.

• I recommend covering it with a paper towel and cinching the top with a rubber band to avoid bugs getting in the fermenting veggies.

• Let the bowl sit on the counter for several days. Check it often to make sure that the brine level is always above the veggies.

• The ferment should be ready after about 5 days. The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor will be.

• When it’s ready, put it in a jar with a top and refrigerate.

Option:You can also just enjoy your roots raw and un-fermented. Simply use 1 beet, 2 carrots, and a piece of a daikon radish. Grate the veggies and serve them as is… no salt needed.

Putting your bowl together is easy

• When you have prepared your ingredients, get your large, shallow bowl.

• Layer the items from each category in a color-wheel style.

• Start with the base, and work your way around, adding the plant-based protein, then veggies.

• Top with a boost like avocado or raw roots.

• Drizzle with sauce.

• Top with any final toppings like seeds or nuts, fresh herbs, or kelp flakes.

• Dig in, and enjoy!

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