Last weekend, I went to a yoga retreat at Kripalu (http://www.kripalu.org/) for a few days of r+r and some great information on ways to manage stress and anxiety through yoga and meditation. It was amazing, and I highly recommend it to everyone!
One highlight of the center was the healthy, wholesome and delicious food. Many recipes for the food served at Kripalu are right online on their website! Below are three of my favorites. In fact, I am making them right now for my MAM's (make ahead meals) this week! Try 'em out. They are delicious!
Scrambled Tofu (a delicious alternative to eggs)
Serves three to four.
1 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder½ small onion, chopped
2 cups chopped spinach or chard
½ carrot, grated
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon tamari
Sauté onion over medium heat in olive oil. Add curry and stir. Rinse tofu and crumble into onions. Combine well. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer until heated through. Serve.
Quinoa Avocado Salad (quinoa is a great gluten free, protein rich grain)
Serves four. Prep time: 25 minutes, plus cooling time.
1 cup quinoa1
¾ cup water
½ cup red pepper, diced
2 scallions
¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 fresh ripe avocado
Optional add-ins: organic raw cheddar cheese, cooked black beans, roasted asparagus
Rinse quinoa and drain. Place in a saucepan and cover with measured water. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let remain covered for another 10 minutes until all water is absorbed. Remove and fluff with fork onto a tray to cool. When quinoa is cool, add peppers, scallions, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Combine olive oil, water, lime juice, and salt. Toss with quinoa. Garnish with fresh, sliced avocado and any of the other add-ins.
Rice and Nut Salad (A nice mix of sweet and salty, this goes really well with roasted chicken and spinach salad)
Serves two.
2 cups cooked rice
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup chopped scallion
¼ cup raw or toasted nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, or cashews)
¼ cup raw or toasted pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
Small amount of organic raisins or other dried fruit
¼ cup chopped parsley
1½–2 tablespoons tamari (natural soy sauce)
1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Toss all dry ingredients together in a bowl. Separately combine tamari and oil and toss into salad. Enjoy!
Find these recipes and more at http://www.kripalu.org/article/270
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