Herbed Quinoa (Serves 2)

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 tbsp each basil and parsley 2 cups water ½ tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice   Directions 1 cup uncooked quinoa yields 3 cups cooked quinoa. First, rinse the quinoa well under running water to remove any bitterness and dirt. Place the quinoa with the water and salt in…

Green Smoothie (Serves 2)

Ingredients 1 cup ripe avocado 1 cup kiwi Handful of spinach Few sprigs of mint 6 – 8 dates soaked 2 – 3 ice cubes 1 tbsp chia/sabja(holy basil) seeds soaked in 3 tbsp water   Directions Blend all ingredients in high speed until smooth. Add water if necessary. Serve in a tall chilled glass.

Pea Pod and Barley Soup (Serves 1)

Ingredients ½ cup peas and pod shells, with strings removed 1 onion finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves minced 2 tbsp barley + 2 tbsp barley boiled 1 Bay leaf 3-4 sprigs thyme 7-8 mint leaves Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste   Directions In a pan, sauté onions and garlic for a…