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   Feel Good Recipes 
  that Nurture the Body & Soul
​by Chef Jessica Bella

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I made a delicious, lentil soup loaded with veggies, sweet spices and hearty pasta that is warming, grounding amd nurturing. This soup is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and a spice blend offering a punch of anti inflammatory and anti viral properties. It was so rich, filling and flavorful, I had to share..


Makes 4 hearty servings.
Total Cook Time 45 minutes
Actual Prep and Cleanup Time 15 minutes


Ingredients:


1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small-medium sweet potato, small cubes
1 large carrot, cut in half moons
1 small parsnip, cut in half moons
1 cup green lentils, rinsed
3 leaves kale, rough chopped
1 cup protein plus Rotini (made w legumes) or Brown Rice Spirals for Gluten Free
8oz tomato sauce or diced roasted tomatoes
1 32oz carton low sodium vegetable broth
Sprinkle of spices (starting with 1/4t of each, add more according to taste)
Sea salt
Black Pepper
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Ginger powder
Turmeric
Cardamom
Clove (tiny pinch)
1 Bay Leaf
3T Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Unrefined Coconut Oil

Directions:

1. On med high heat, Sautee garlic and onion with pinch of salt in medium- large pot with oil until transluscent.
2. Add diced sweet potato, carrot and parsnip and stir in another pinch of salt and spices and let all get coated in flavor and warm until semi soft.
3. Add in vegetable broth, tomato sauce, lentils, and bay leaf and additional sprinkled of spices.
4. Cover pot with lid, and let simmer on med heat for 25 minutes.
5. Add Pasta and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
6. Add Kale at the end, letting soften over the last minute.


Cuddle up in your favorite chair and blanket and Enjoy! 

Back to Earth Pumpkin Caramel Cacao Smoothie
    1 frozen banana
    2 Tablespoons of unsweetened pumpkin puree
    1 pitted date
2x1 inch slice fresh ginger
               1 heaping teaspoon tahini
2teaspoons cacao nibs
1Tablespoon Vitamineral Earth powder
1 scoop vegan protein powder
Dash cinnamon
16 oz filtered water
Blend.
This smoothie is more like a super nutrient packed drinkable DESSERT.
Mood Boosting Magnesium, Muscle Replenishing Potassium, Re-building & Satiating Protein, Fiber, Blood Nourishing Iron, Immune Boosting Adaptogens, Tonic Herbs and Gut Soothing Probiotics. How incredible is that?! Try this now and swoon into BLISS........ <3 <3 
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4 Labor Day & SpringTime Recipes
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Watermelon, Tofu Feta & Arugula Salad
This Salad is so refreshing on a warm spring day. The tofu in this dish is reminiscent of feta cheese, and offers a Punch of Clean Protein without any unhealthy fats.  A definite Pleaser for Any Springtime Potluck, Picnic or Festive Gathering
Ingredients:
1 Package of Tofu, drained of liquid & Cubed
1 Package of Arugula or Favorite Baby Greens
Half red onion, sliced
36 oz cold watermelon, cubed
1/2 cup mint, thinly sliced
1 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives, Halved
1/2 cup crushed hazelnuts or Marcona Almonds
Marinade:
 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
 2 minced garlic cloves
 1 Tablespoon Mild Yellow Miso
 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
​ Dash Black Peppper
·       Dry and Cube Tofu, Cube Watermelon, Slice Mint & Onion, Pit and Half your Olives, Crush Nuts
·       Make your marinade and let your tofu cubes soak in this mixture for at least 30 min, covered, in refrigerator, so tofu absorbs all the delicious flavors.
·       Wash & Dry your Greens, top with Cubed Watermelon, Onion, Olives, Tofu “Feta”, Remaining Marinade & Crushed Nuts.
Enjoy!


Kale, Cabbage, Currant & Pepitas Salad
1 head kale, destemmed and chopped
1/2 medium head purple cabbage
1 large watermelon radish, julienned
1 /2 cup currants
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (raw)
1/4 cup hempseeds
Vinaigrette:
1/4 Cup Flax Oil
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup 
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt & Pepper
Toss All and Indulge in this delicious, light, and fresh cleansing and Detoxing Salad.


Refreshing Green Gazpacho
This refreshing soup is perfect for any warm and sunny day. Packed with vitamins (high in vitamin C) and minerals, and offers energy boosting Phytonutrients.
1 Avocado 
1 large garlic clove
1 Tablespoon Flax Oil 
3 Cups Freshly Pressed Juice of : 4 stalks celery, 1 cup watercress, 1 large cucumber, 1 cup peas, 1 lemon or lime
1/4 teaspoon or Himalayan sea salt and black pepper
Once Juice is made, blend in high speed blender for 30 seconds
top with hempseeds, Watercress, Edible Flowers for a Beautiful Presentation.
​Enjoy!


Grilled Tofu, Beet & Blackberry Salad
sweet & savory, can top over quinoa for a protein rich salad that qualifies as a meal
1 Package non GMo Organic Tofu, sliced, dried, marinated and grilled
1 large beet, Julienne
1 package mixed greens
1 box blackberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Marinade: 
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Balsamic or Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika and Italian Seasoning or Harissa Spice
Marinate tofu 30 min in fridge, then grill 1 min on each side
while cooling, prep your veggies, toss and top with tofu and Remaining Balsamic Marinade


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All Recipes Created & Copywrited bY Chef Jessica bella 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
All recipes and pictures Posted on this website and media pages, offered in Cooking classes or Personal Chef Services offered by Chef Jessica Bella are not to be duplicated without
giving credit to Chef Jessica Bella as the source, unless authorization is granted.





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