This month is all about manifesting my insatiable love for soup. Not only are soups typically forgiving and flexible, they can be quite amenable to augmentation if you happen to run out of a particular spice or herb. A hearty soup or stew can be repurposed for multiple meals throughout the week, alleviating much of the 8pm, just home from work/gym, grab a bag of blue corn chips hangry drama. For my take on lentil soup, I enriched the flavors with smoked paprika, spicy chili powder, and warm and earthy cumin to add a distinct robustness to this hearty winter soup. A handful of baby kale is added right before eating for added nutrient density and a burst of color.
Read moremy favorite way to eat brussels sprouts
Well, this is a slight lie because I love brussels sprouts in many, many forms. This is my current favorite way to eat them. I created this recipe when I was in search of a healthier version of the infamous David Chang of Momofuku's brussels. I swapped out the fish sauce for a blend of lime juice, brown rice vinegar, and a little soy, exchanged sugar for maple syrup, and added plenty of hot sauce for that spicy and sweet kick. As an added crunch factor, I threw in thin slices of cucumber and plenty of sesame seeds for garnish and texture.
Read moremy favorite way to eat a breakfast taco
Breakfast is extremely important to us here at Crunchy Radish. I often find myself contemplating what I will have for brekky the night before. A nutritious breakfast provides an exponential amount of benefits including much needed fuel for the morning. Breakfast prevents overeating at lunch, helps avoid poor food choices out of hunger, improves mood, and assists with weight maintenance and weight loss. Still not a convert? Try out my favorite way to eat a breakfast taco loaded with fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, and a hearty dose of greens.
Read moremorning stories
Morning rituals manifest different identities for every individual. Whether they consist of frantically running out the door to catch a train or having the pleasure of making French pressed coffee and steel cut oats, everyone has their ritual. Everybody has their story. These are my morning stories...
Read moreIs This The New Hummus?
Squash can be utilized in many ways. For this recipe, I took roasted butternut squash and garlic and blended them together to create a simple, nutritious, and delicious spread. The ingredients and process are minimal, but the end result is quite robust. The squash is simply served-spread on toasted whole grain nut and seed bread, garnished with chives or pomegranate seeds. Use it as a dip with baked whole grain or corn tortilla chips and vegetables or in place of mayo or hummus on your next sandwich.
Read moreFalling for Farro
The first time I visited Charlie Bird and had their delicious farro salad, I was blown away. The second time I had it, I was able to pin point the touches that made this dish so great- the balance of toasted pistachios, the mint-laced perfectly cooked grains gently tossed with grassy olive oil, and the salty flecks of parmesan cheese. All of these components truly brought this delicious dish together. By the third time, I was kicking myself for not attempting to recreate this grain dish at home. Although I have a feeling that Charlie Bird likely uses a tad more cheese and oil than I did, this dish is a stand out side or main to make at home.
Read moreSummer Soba Solution
Summery soba noodle bowls with raw and roasted seasonal vegetables is the ideal simple and satiating end-of-summer meal. For this bowl, I tossed broccoli with cayenne pepper and chili powder to create a spicy coating and roasted until tender and slightly crisp. Thinly shredded raw zucchini and squash paired nicely with brown rice and wakame soba. To bring all the ingredients together, a quick lime and herb laced ginger tahini sauce was the ideal dressing for this light and summery bowl.
Read moreMatcha Movement
Anti-oxidants come in many shapes and forms. I have discussed their importance here on TCR multiple times, but I have yet to discuss the power of matcha! Matcha is the powdered form of green tea leaves. Pure, exceptional quality Matcha, like that from Panatea, ensures that the tea leaves are harvested in the most protective way to optimize the nutritional potential.
Read moreThe Naughty Vegan
“The unhealthy vegan/vegetarian” - sounds like an oxymoron, but it does exist. Are you or do you know someone who leads a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle ladened with processed soy-filled fake meat and imitation cheese products, french fries, potatoes, pasta, bread, and rice with little to no vegetables? Warning: You are doing you body more harm than good!
Read moreSuperfoods Series- Hemp
No, these little seedlings won't give you a temporary high, but they will provide you with a plethora of health benefits. Hemp seeds are derived from the same species of plant as marijuana. However, they do not contain THC (the active substance) and the seed, not the flowering bud is what is utilized. Like chia seeds, (mentioned in the previous post) these seedlings contain both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which help decrease inflammation and promote cardiovascular health.
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