Pomegranate Guacamole

This guac is really quick and easy to make, and the pomegranate makes it just fancy enough to wow your crowd :)

Pomegranate Guacamole

Serves about 2-3

Ingredients

• 3 Haas avocados 
• 1/2 pomegranate 
• Juice from 1 lime
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• Pinch of sea salt to taste
• Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Extract the arils/seeds from half a pomegranate and set aside. Mash the avocado and all ingredients except the pomegranate arils until well combined. Mix in the pomegranate arils last. Top with extra cilantro and pomegranate. Enjoy!

Tempeh-Sweet Potato-Zoodle Plate with Spicy Peanut Sauce

I made one of my favorite sauces again--spicy peanut sauce. You might remember it from my Red Spicy Peanut Noodles earlier this year. This time I paired it with a baked diced sweet potato, tempeh, and zoodles (zucchini noodles).

I'm all about toppings- the more the better! I topped this dish with cilantro, coconut flakes, chopped peanuts, key lime juice, and sriracha. Hope you enjoy!

Tempeh-Sweet Potato-Zoodle Plate with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Serves about 2

Ingredients

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp sriracha
• 1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp miso paste
• 1 tsp agave nectar
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• Cracked pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp water

Tempeh:

• 1 package tempeh
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Nutritional yeast to taste- I used about 1 Tbsp
• Liquid aminos to taste- I used about 1 Tbsp

Zoodles:

• 2 zucchinis 
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• Cracked black pepper

Sweet potato:

• 1 sweet potato
• Cracked black pepper

Toppings:

• Cilantro
• Coconut flakes
• Chopped peanuts
• Key lime juice
• Sriracha

Instructions

In a saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add tempeh, nutritional yeast, and liquid aminos. Cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Once the tempeh is done, set aside. Spiralize 2 zucchinis with a spiralizer. Add oil to the same pan along with the zucchini noodles and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. While the noodles are cooking, heat a sweet potato in the microwave for about 6 minutes, then dice after it has cooled. For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined. Add the sauce to the pan of zucchini noodles and heat for 2-5 minutes.

Sweet Potato Nachos

If you're looking for something tangy, savory, and sweet- here it is! These Sweet Potato Nachos are perfect for a weekend movie night. If you're planning on making these, make sure to soak your cashews in advance. I like to keep some on hand in the fridge-- they're great in smoothies too!

This is a healthier twist on a usually indulgent meal, and not short on flavor. If you try out any of my recipes, I'd love to see them! Just use #gardengoddesskitchen

Sweet Potato Nachos

Serves 4

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Chips:

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Cracked black pepper to taste
• Dash of salt

Lime-Black Bean-Corn-Sweet Onion Hash:

• 1 ear corn
• 1 can black beans
• 1/2 medium sweet onion- chopped
• Juice and zest of 1 lime 
• Cracked black pepper to taste
• Dash of salt

Cashew Cream:

• 1 cup soaked raw cashews (soak for 4+ hours in water)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup water

To top:

• 1 medium tomato- chopped
• Cilantro
• Extra lime wedges

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 F. Cut the sweet potatoes into thin slices and place on a pan for roasting. Top with the oil, salt, and pepper- to taste. Cook for about 45 minutes or until crispy.

Combine all hash ingredients in a saute pan and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes.

Combine all cashew cream ingredients in a food processor and combine until smooth. Add more or less water depending on desired consistency.

Hope you enjoy!

Cashew Hemp Seed Pesto

This Cashew Hemp Seed Pesto is creamy, easy to make, and so versatile! I used it as a polenta topper here-- by using a little less water I made it more like a spread. It works great as a sauce for noodles and veggies too!

I've really gotten into hemp seeds lately. They're a complete protein with all essential amino acids and a good source of omega-3's. Between the hemp seeds and cashews, this pesto packs some protein!

Cashew Hemp Seed Pesto

Serves about 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 Tbsp hemp seeds/hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2-3/4 cup water, depending on desired consistency
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Enjoy!

Carrot Cake Smoothie

This is one of my favorite carrot-based smoothies--kind of like having dessert for breakfast, but with all nutritious ingredients! Whenever I can recreate a dessert in smoothie form, I do! I even snuck in some turmeric for some anti-inflammatory action--and great color.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches
• 1/3 frozen banana
• 2 medjool dates
• 1 Tbsp unsalted almond butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp turmeric

Instructions

Simply combine all ingredients in a blender. Enjoy!