Basil Pesto Spinach Snacks

MONTHS ago when I was researching all sort of Kale Chips from different companies and different kind of dehydrated chips and all sorts of different flavors of these said "chips" I came across Seaweed Chips with a Cashew Cheese on top - both dried - both raw.  They were very tasty.  Over the weekend I wanted to come up with some of my own and do them in my new Dehydrator...that is how this idea was born.  Instead of Seaweed or Kale I used Frozen Spinach that I thawed and got as much of the liquid out as possible.  It worked out to be about 2 Cups of Spinach.

I then added a little bit of Wildtree Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil - only about a teaspoon or so PLUS about the same amount of Apple Cider Vinegar.  I sprinkled in a little bit of Garlic Sea Salt (but a very little bit since I'm not much of a salt person).  I also took a handful of Cashews and Grinded them in my Mini Coffee Grinder I use as a Spice Grinder...made that into a 'near' powder.  I was going for a Parmesan-like texture and taste to it.  I also added 1/2 of a teaspoon of GoL's Wheatgrass Perfect Food.  I mixed everything in to the damp spinach and took pinches of the mixed and put them on my dehydrator trays and dried them for about 12 hours or so.  They sure did have that Basil Pesto Flavor I was looking for!  I ate one of the dried munchies and started craving another shortly after.  I hope to do some more Kale Chip as well as Spinach Chips in the very near future, too!  Stay Tuned.

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Vegan Veggie Spinach Alfredo Topped Ravioli & Tabouli Salad & Tabouli Salad Sandwiches

 Last night I made this Ravioli.  I've been hungry for Ravioli since dropping dairy from my vegetarian diet.  I ended up ordering some Garlic & Veggie Stuff Ravioli online and topped it with several things I had around the house.  I used Chreese Alfredo Sauce but added more almond milk to it than it required.  I simmered that in with Spinach and Mixed Veggies including: Carrots, Potato, Corn, Peas, and Lima Beans.  It was quiet good.  It wasn't overly seasoned and I LOVE seasonings.  I did use a little bit of Garlic Grapeseed Oil within the mixture and next time I might had some onion and/or chives and more Garlic.

 I also worked ahead last night and made my lunch for today and will have plenty leftover for the next day or two or more.  I cheat.  I use a box mix for Tabouli!  That's what this is.  I just added water, Garlic Grapeseed Oil, Lemon Juice, and Zima Tomatoes. I like this stand alone but also put it in wraps or on top or IN tossed salads...as well as...

 Sandwiches!  So today I'm having Tabouli Salad Sanwiches and they are darn tasty!  Between the Lemon Juice, Mint, and Zima Tomatoes - I think that flavor combo is my favorite part!

Yes!  I can be messy but it's OH SO GOOD!  And Good FOR you! 

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Veggie Flatbread

I have to apologize - I didn't take a pic of the final product but it was a little messy!  BUT...in THIS case...Messy is GOOD!

Sure... you can put anything in a flatbread but here is what I put in mine last night for dinner...

Foot Long Flatbread - like the ones Subway offers

Iceberg Lettuce
Baby Spinach

Onions

Tomatoes

Green Peppers

Banana Peppers

Pickles

Follow Your Heart High Omega Vegan Ranch Dressing

Wildtree Chipotle Hot Sauce (Discontinued)

Artichoke Cashew Veggie Burger (cut in half/long-ways)

It was SUPER tasty and FULL of protein, vitamins, nutrients, etc!

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Wildwood Sprouted Tofu & My Scrambled Tofu Adventures

 I don't LOVE tofu but I don't hate it either.  I seem to enjoy the dishes that other people make but I don't have much luck with tofu dishes unless it's a scramble.  This past weekend I bought this Sprouted Tofu for the first time and I must say I think it's among my favorite tofus!  It's between this one and SoyBoy!  Check out all the nutritional value - not only for Tofu - but SPROUTED Tofu!  Many of you know I'm a Sprouting fan anyhow, so this was fitting!  I also found some additional recipes I might try down the road - on their company website!

• Easy Tofu Chili
• Tofu Dill Salad
• Tofu Satay
• Tofu Satay
• Vegan French Toast

But here is my LARGE Scramble this week!  It made to HUGE Breakfasts!

In addition to the Tofu here is what I added:
1/2 can of Spinach
4 T Medium Salsa

3 to 4 T Nutritional Yeast

2 T Wildtree Chili Grapeseed Oil

a few pinches of Wildtree Onion & Chive Blend

It was REALLY tasty!

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Meatless Monday A-Z: Spinach

Today at Meatless Monday from A to Z the ingredient is SPINACH.  I LOVE Spinach!  Some of you might remember some of my Spinach attempts like my Vegan Creamed Spinach - pictured above.

Or the Spinach Salad that was part of my Thanksgiving this past year...

One thing I want to get into more is Green Smoothies.  I go in spurts with them but with my NEW Ninja Blenders I'm looking forward to it more!  It will be MUCH EASIER!

I'm getting especially hungry for Lasagna!  Someone told me the one strip pictured here looked like bacon! LOL

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But I have to say I'm looking forward to more and more Spinach in my near future!

Left Overs - Spinach Rice Chickpea Dish

The other night I made Vegan Creamed Spinach and that recipe can be found HERE.

Last night I had that for dinner and wanted to do something a little different with the left overs for my lunch today.  So I took a little bit of the following:
Splash of Wildtree European Dipping Oil - Chili (Grapeseed Oil)

Chickpeas
Corn
Long White/Basmati Rice

I heated it up and am eating it now!  I'm VERY happy with this left over concoction!  I would definitely do it again!  It's tasty!

Vegan Creamed Spinach

 I had a spurt of energy at the end of today and decided to try and make Vegan Creamed Spinach.  Above you can see I did end up adding vegan mozzarella - Teese Brand.

Here is what I put in this dish to make it my very own...

10-ounces frozen spinach
Splash of Grapeseed Oil (Wildtree Brand)
Splash of Green Tea (I used Organic Green Andean from Drink T)

2 T Vegan Margarine (I used Earth Balance)
1/2 T Wildtree Onion & Chive Blend
1/2 T Wildtree Garlic Galore
A bit less than a cup of Soy Milk
Pinch of Nutmeg
Sprinkle of Wildtree Lemon Pepper

5 thin slices of Teese Mozzarella - Vegan Cheese

I'm pleasantly surprised at how rich it is and creamy.  I'm happy with the outcome!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Get Your Greens On - Kale Chips & Spinach Butternut Salad

 Yes...I swiped that phrase from Dara Dubinet!

See!  I DO make my own Kale Chips!  Here is one of my attempts!  It wasn't one of my better attempts but they were still yummy!  There is a Cashew Type of Concoction on them, here.  I also added some of Wildtree's Hot Chili Pepper & Garlic Blend to this!

And this is the Spinach & Butternut Salad we did for Thanksgiving, too!  So...we have Baby Spinach, Red Onions & Butternut Squash, Grapeseed Oil, Wildtree's Lemon Rosemary to taste, and Craisins.  It was DARN TASTY!

Mango Spinach Chia Smoothie

So sorry I don't have a photo of this but I wanted to let you know over the weekend I made a green smoothie and I wanted to share it with you all!

Many of you know I HATE Bananas!  It's the only fruit I don't like.  So when I try and look for Green Smoothies to try - it seems my search is cut in half or even more than that!

What I did for my Green Smoothie over the weekend was...

2-3 Cups of Mangoes

2 Cups of Spinach

Water to your liking

2 Tablespoons of soaked Chia Seeds

It was very tasty!

I'm looking forward to more Green Smoothies again as I have been 80-90% Raw for the last week now and think this will be my new norm.  I really need to get to the bottom of my life long digestion issues and for once I am being proACTIVE.