That's one Smooth Papaya!

vegan

This can easily double as a dessert!

4 ingredients:
- fresh papaya
- fresh coconut
- ground flax seeds
- Turkish apple tea

ok, I tossed in a slice of lemon just for kicks, but I'm ok with the special bitterness of the rind

Quiche

Ovo-veg, easy to make dairy-free



This is an easy, quick, pretty and delicious meal and works really well for potlucks.

Preheat oven 350-400F

Crust*
I use this oil crust recipe below

1. Mix 1 cup flour and 1/2 tsp salt with fork.
2.  Beat 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup fridge-cold water with whisk or fork to thicken. Add to flour and mix with fork.
3. Press it into pie plate by hand and although it doesn't say, pre-bake it after poking some fork holes all over so that you will actually get a crispy crust (5-10 minutes seems ok in a hot oven)

Filling
1. Sauté veggies if using anything you want cooked before eating (onions, mushrooms and spinach are a rockin' combo). Something like tomatoes can just get sliced and added raw. Sweet peppers can go either way, but I think they really come to life in a gourmet way after being sautéed.
2. Whisk 4 eggs with ~1 cup "milk" (I use non-dairy, also try half yogurt), season with s/p and Italian herbs. Pour over veggies in crust.
3. Sprinkle with cheese if using, can top with fresh basil leaves - press them just under the egg mixture so they don't burn
4. Bake 30-40 min

* The crust can also be made out of thinly sliced potatoes. Line the pan with them, spray or sprinkle with a little water and pre-bake for ~10 minutes.

Avocado-Flax "Nutty" Green Monster

vegan

I must say, although it's easy to grind my own flax seeds even in my aging blender, having bought the ready-to-go package of ground flax makes life one step easier and the evenly ground flax kernels have such a delicious nutty smell and taste, I can practically eat them with a spoon!


So, here this nutty flavor then hypes up the avocado's nuttiness. A short ingredient list and the result? Thick, creamy deliciousness!

Blend together:
Coconut water, pure water, mustard greens and kale (steamed), chopped avocado, ground flax seeds, Amazing Grass Green Superfood