Fig Salad

1 1/2 c mixed greens
3 figs, quartered
2 T chopped pecans
1-2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1 -2 T honey balsamic vinaigrette (recipe below)

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 1/2 t balsamic vinegar
1/2 t olive oil
1/2 t honey
salt and pepper to taste

White Chicken Chili

Olive oil
1 onion diced
4 clove garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp salt
2 can canellini beans
1 4 oz can green chills
5 c low sodium chicken broth
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 c frozen corn

Optional Toppings:
Cilantro, chopped

Greek yogurt or sour cream

Lime juice

Avocado

Tortilla chips

1. Heat olive oil on medium heat, add onion, garlic, and jalepeno. Saute for 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin, chili powder, coriander and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add beans, chilis, and chicken broth.
4. Bring to boil
5. Reduce to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes
6. Add shredded chicken and corn. Cook for 10 more minutes.

Vegan and Gluten-free Banana Muffins

1/2 c Coconut flour
1 c Almond flour
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Cinnamon
1 1/2 t Baking soda
1 T Maple syrup
3 Flax eggs*
1 t Vanilla extract
2 T Coconut oil
2 Bananas, mashed
1/4 c + 1 T Almond milk

1. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
2. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
3. Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
4. Pour batter into a greased muffin pan, distributing evenly.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. Stick a toothpick in a muffin to check doneness.

*Note: To make 1 flax egg, mix 1 T ground flax seed with 2.5 T warm water and let sit in refrigerator for 15 minutes (3 flax eggs=3 T ground flax seed + 7.5 T water).

Fallafel with Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki sauce
1 c greek yogurt
1/2 c diced cucumber
2 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lemon, juice of

Fallafel
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, diced
3 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 c cilantro
1/2 t crushed red pepper
3 T white whole wheat flour
1 t baking powder
1 t chili powder
1 t cumin
1/2 t salt
2 T lemon juice

Pita or Salad toppings:
Tzatziki sauce
Broccoli slaw
Red bell peppers, sliced
Feta cheese
Red onion, sliced

1. Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, cucumber, garlic, salt, and lemon juice, set aside.
2. In a food processor, mix chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, crushed red pepper, flour, baking powder, cumin, salt, and lemon juice until just combined.
3. Form chickpea mixture into 1/4 c patties and place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
5. Enjoy inside pita bread or on top of mixed greens

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Dipping Sauce:
1/3 c peanut butter
2 T soy sauce
2 T honey
1 lime, juice of
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 T ground ginger
2 t sesame oil
2 T water
1/2 t chili powder

Summer Roll:
Vermicelli or rice noodles
Rice paper
Carrots, cut into sticks
Cucumber, cut into sticks
Red bell peppers, cut into sticks
Basil, chopped
Cilantro, chopped
Chives, chopped
Spinach

Other ingredient options:
Radishes
Sprouts
Shrimp
Mint leaves

1. Mix all ingredients for the dipping sauce first to give the flavors time to set.
2. Bring a pot of water to boil, remove from heat, and put noodles in warm water.
3. Let noodles sit in water for 4 minutes, stirring once.
4. Drain noodles and set aside.
5. Prepare a large plate of water and soak one rice paper for about 1 minute, until it becomes soft and pliable.
6. Dry paper by on paper towel.
7. Fill with ingredients, leaving enough room on the sides and edges to wrap.
8. Wrap like a burrito.
9. Repeat with each rice paper, as desired.

Granola Bars

2 1/2 c oats
1/4 c peanuts
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c peanut butter
1/4 c applesauce
1/3 c agave syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c chocolate chips

1. Toast oats and peanuts for 15 minutes at 400 degrees, let cool
2. Combine oats, peanuts, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix wet ingredients with oat mixture.
5. Pour mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over mixture and press down.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
8. Once cool, lift parchment paper out of baking dish and use pizza cutter to slice into bars

Or break up the granola for a yummy fruit and yogurt parfait!