Raw Foods Recipes

Raw Foods Soups

Spicy avocado cucumber soup

Equipment Needed - Vitamix Blender, knife, cutting board

Ingredients

3 large avocados1/2 cucumber3 sprigs fresh cilantro1/2 chopped jalapeno1/4 cup sundried black olivesa pinch cayenne pepperpinch of himalayan sea salt

Combine all ingredients except for 1/2 avocado and the olives in a Vitamix Blender. Add water depending on desired consistency and texture

Garnish - dice avocado, pit the olives and chop and garnish your soup

*Health Tip - avocados contain good fats for cellular building and structure and they contribute to the elasticity of the skin

Corn Squash Soup

Equipment - Vitamix Blender, Food processor, knife

5 ears of corn1 butternut squash pureed in a food processor1 cup cashews1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeastrosemaryblack pepperpinch of himalayan sea salt

Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix Blender and serve thick. Garnish with ear corns and some sprouts

*Nutritional Tip - Nutritional yeast is rich in B-vitamins for vegans and raw foodists and contains protein and essential amino acids

Entrees

Salads

Smoothies

Juice Cocktails

Appetizers

Raw Foods Juice Cocktails

Everything Spicy Green Goddess Juice

Equipment - High powered juicer, knife, cutting board

Ingredients

5 stalks of black kale (preferred)1/2 lemon1 apple5 stalks celery1/2 head green cabbage1 cucumber1/2 head broccoli1 small piece of ginger

Juice all ingredients in a high powered juicer. Strain and drink immediately.

Nutritional Tip - This juice is a detoxing skin and liver tonic ideal for the goddess in Everyone!

Raw Foods Salads

Nwenna Kai's favorite apple & parsley salad

1 fuji apple

5 sprigs chopped parsley

3 diced avocados

2 cups mixed greens

1 cucumber

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 sliced red onions

Combine all ingredients in a big mixing bowl.

Dressing - Just add cold-pressed olive oil, salt, pepper, and a 1/4 teaspoon of fresh Braggs apple cider vinegar.