Fresh Spring Rolls Ingredients 4 ounces vermicelli noodles or other rice noodles 8 large rice paper wrappers 1 carrot, julienned ½ English cucumber, julienned 3 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into strips 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips 1 mango, peeled and cut into strips 1 avocado, cut into strips Fresh basil, mint, and cilantro leaves Peanut sauce, for dipping Instructions Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Fill a large bowl with warm water and dampen a clean kitchen towel. Spread the kitchen towel over a flat work surface. Soak a spring roll wrapper in the warm water for 15 seconds, or until pliable. Lay the wrapper flat on the kitchen towel and place some of the noodles, carrot, cucumber, tofu, jalapeño, mang ...

Tabbouleh Ingredients ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, grated ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground coriander Pinch cinnamon 3 cups finely chopped curly parsley, about 2 bunches 1 cup diced English cucumber 1 cup cored and diced tomato ⅔ cup cooked bulgur wheat(See Notes) ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh mint 2 scallions, chopped Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, coriander, and cinnamon. Add the parsley, cucumber, tomato, bulgur, mint, and scallions and toss to combine.  Season to taste and chill until ready to serve. Notes To cook coarse bulgur, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in 1 cup dry coarse bulgur, cover, and remove from the heat. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes, or unt ...

Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes, about 2 medium 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon paprika, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange two oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into ¼- to ½-inch-thick planks. Slice the planks vertically into ¼- to ½-inch-thick sticks. Slice any very long sticks in half crosswise. The smaller pieces will get crispier in the oven. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour the mix ...

Best Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups) 2 celery stalks, chopped 6 small or 3 large kale leaves, stems finely diced, leaves chopped (8 cups) Heaping ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1½ teaspoons sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, grated 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ¾ cup dry green lentils, rinsed 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 12 fresh thyme sprigs, bundled 6 cups vegetable broth ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Red pepper flakes Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, kale stems, cumin, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir ...

Healthy Hot Chocolate Ingredients 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons cacao powder 1 tablespoon maca powder 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste ½ teaspoon coconut oil Pinch of cinnamon Tiny pinch of sea salt Optional toppings: Coconut whip Shaved dark chocolate Instructions In a blender, mix the almond milk, cacao powder, maca, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt. (You can also whisk this together by hand). Transfer to a small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired. If it’s too thick, add a little more almond milk. Serve with coconut whip and shaved dark chocolate, both optional. https://www.loveandlemons.com/healthy-hot-chocolate/