Press salad is a wonderful way to enjoy raw vegetables without the bloating that too much toss salad or raw veggies, such as crudités, can produce. The pressing process (pickling) actually creates enzymes for better digestion. Umeboshi plum, which is pickled, neutralizes acids in the blood and is a natural antibiotic that strengthens the immune system. The following recipe … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Seed Dressing
Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 2-3 teaspoons brown rice syrup* 1/2-1 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Directions: Dry roast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over high heat until they begin to pop. Then turn heat down to medium low and continue to stir until all the seeds are popped. … [Read more...]
Vegetable Tofu Cream Cheese
Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 pound fresh tofu* 2 1/4 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 1/2 teaspoon tahini* 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped scallion 1/2 stalk celery, minced 1/4 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/2 medium carrot, grated Directions: Steam tofu in 2 inches of water in a pot with cover for 2 minutes. Remove immediately. Crumble tofu … [Read more...]
Caesar Salad Dressing without Oil
Ingredients: silken tofu - 4 ozs lemon juice - 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast/capers/dijon mustard 1 tablespoon each garlic 1 minced clove black pepper - dash sea salt - to taste water - 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Carrot Raisin Salad
Ingredients: Carrots, grated Raisins Sea salt Directions: Mix grated carrots, raisins and salt together and press for at least 30-1 hour. To do this put vegetables in a large bowl, cover with a plate and add to the top of the plate a heavy weight, such as a jug of water or a heavy rock. When done pressing, rinse well and drain. You can … [Read more...]