Side Dishes

Coconut and Mango Black Forbidden Rice

  Have you ever tasted black forbidden rice?  I had no idea it existed until a few years ago.  I love the nutty flavor and sometimes enjoy it hot for breakfast with raw honey and almond milk. This Coconut and Mango Black Rice is the perfect side dish to the Smoky Jalapeno Chicken Skewers that I posted last week.  I like to make extra because it goes really well with almost any form of protein. I like Lotus Foods Heirloom Forbidden Rice and purchase it on Amazon. It is linked below! Enjoy!!   Ingredients: 1 C black forbidden rice    1 C coconut milk 1 ¼ C chicken or vegetable stock 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 TBS. coconut oil  1 tsp. Sea salt ¼ C finely chopped mango (optional)     Directions:  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt coconut oil. 2. Add garlic and shallot and saute for 1 minute.     3. Add rice and saute rice, stirring so it doesn’t stick to the bottom, for about 3 minutes until toasted.     4. Add coconut milk, broth and salt.     5. Follow directions on the back of the rice package.  6. When rice is done, add mango (if using) on top of rice and put the lid on.  Allow mango to heat up. 7. Stir and serve! I like to serve it with my Jalapeno Chicken Skewers and Garlic Yogurt Sauce!                   […]

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Orange Honey Roasted Carrots

  Have you ever bought carrots directly from a farm? They have so much more flavor!! I bought these from Fall Line Farms and they are delicious. Carrots are in season now and this new recipe with an orange glaze is such a delicious way to eat them! You can also use the glaze in this recipe for other root veggies like turnips and parsnips and sweet potatoes. Don’t be afraid to make substitutions and get creative with what you have!      Ingredients:  1 ½ lb. thin whole carrots 3 T olive oil 1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 large orange, sliced thinly 1 T lavender leaves, finely chopped 8 thyme sprigs Raw Honey to drizzle   Directions:  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  2. Layer a sheet tray with parchment paper. 3. In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4. Layer carrots side by side on a sheet tray. 5. Slice the orange in thin slices and layer them over carrots. 6. Sprinkle carrots with lavender and thyme sprigs. 7. Roast for 15-20 minutes until soft and easily pierced with a fork. 8. Drizzle honey over the top of carrots and serve.               © The Sown Life LLC, 2020

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Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice I’ve found to be a satisfying substitute for grains. You don’t have to be strictly paleo to want to substitute grain sometimes. As you can tell by my other recipes, I’m not against whole grain in any way; I don’t believe in haphazardly removing food groups for no reason, however, it is true that many of my clients benefit greatly from either eliminating or reducing their grain intake. It just depends on the person. For example, someone who has high blood sugar or who is insulin resistant should not partake in very much grain at all.  While whole grains are amazing in so many ways, they still turn into sugar in your body. For most, that sugar is compensated for by the amount of fiber in the grain but for someone who is insulin resistant, those sugars are still going to be stored in your body as fat. Enter cauliflower rice! Cruciferous vegetables (like cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts etc.) are so great for removing fake estrogens from the body and help level out your hormone levels. Plain white rice does not do that for you. Think of cauliflower rice as an easy way to add more goodness into your diet and treat your body right. This is one food trend I can get on board with, I love a grain free option that still satisfies. You can do so much with this easy recipe! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 3 green onions, finely chopped 3 TBS. Ghee Salt and […]

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The Sown Life-Curried Quinoa Salad-Recipe

Curried Quinoa Salad

Quinoa has now become a household name and rightfully so. It is not actually a grain but an edible seed that is free of gluten and a complete protein. One serving size equals about 8 grams of protein which is very high for a plant based food. Now you can find a red, white or black variety on just about any supermarket shelf. Each has it’s own texture and cooking time and I use all three interchangeably. Quinoa is a great substitute for other grains and is easy to prepare. This salad is one of my “go to” recipes. I make a large batch at the beginning of the week and use it in many different variations. It is excellent for breakfast with a fried egg on top, alone as a light lunch, or a hearty dinner alongside chicken, salmon or a sweet potato. Ingredients: 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed and cooked 2 carrots chopped or shredded 1 red bell pepper chopped 3 green onions chopped (I use the whole thing) 1 handful parsley chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds or pepitas 1 1/2 TBS. curry powder (or to taste) Salt & Pepper Drizzle of Olive Oil Juice of 1/2 lemon Directions: 1. Cook quinoa according to the package and add all the chopped vegetables      2. Sprinkle curry powder into the mixture followed by salt and pepper to taste   3. Drizzle Salad with olive oil and lemon juice.   4. Stir it all together and enjoy! I hope you enjoy this as much […]

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