Starting at the roots: Sweet potato, artichoke, broccoli, and seeds packed with protein.

Per Bowl - 1 cup sweet potato (boiled, chopped,sautéd) 

 1 cup zucchini & chickpea sautéd 

1 tbsp organic hemp seed | 2 oz Organic Trader Joe's Trail Mix

1 cup fresh parsley | Dress with 2 oz of your preferred oil

Squeeze of lemon + dash salt & pepper

Don't forget the 1/4 Avocado

LG: I could have also called this bowl "Dirt Candy" cause it has a fulfilling and yet still slightly addicting flavor like candy. 

MOD FEAST - 1 hr cook time (so worth it!)

Artichoke 1. level top & trim leave tips 

2. boil for 30 min on low 3. oil brush & lather in pesto 

4. roast in oven for 30 min at 450 degrees

Chimichurri Hummus 1. combine 15 oz canned 

Organic Trader Joes Garbanzo Beans + 1 cup fresh parsley  

3/4 cup olive oil + 3 tbsp red wine vinegar + 2 tbsp dried oregano 

 2 tsp ground cumin + dash of salt + 1 clove roasted garlic  

1/2 tbsp of hot red pepper sauce (I used Valentina's) in a blender 

2. blend low until chunky mash, if you like smoother consistency, add more oil.

Sweet Potato (boiled, chopped,sautéd) + Beet (boiled, chopped,sautéd) with coconut oil & dash of salt

Your choice off fresh veg to dip in hummus (I like sliced Organic red pepper)

LG: I like eating my biggest meal at lunch because it's usually my first and I just had a good workout in the morning. I want nutrients asap after a workout while my muscles begin to recover. 

Hummus 1. combine 15 oz canned Organic Trader Joes Garbanzo Beans 

 3/4 cup avocado oil + 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 2 tbsp tumeric powder 

 2 tbsp of lemon juice + dash of salt + 2 clove roasted garlic in a blender

 2. blend low until chunky mash, if you like smoother consistency, add more oil.

Balsamic - Jamaica Reduction * plz excuse spelling in pic 

 1. bring 1 cup balsamic vinegar up to simmer in small pan 

2. add 1/2 cup jamaica concentrate (You boil jamaica leaves in water for 20 min and strain) 

3. add 2 tbsp of honey  4. Let cook down on low to 1/2 the original portion (takes nearly 10 min)

Grilling makes everything taste better :)

Before grilling the cauliflower + broccoli - boil for 3-4 min to soften and cut in quarters.

Oil brush all vegetables you have (peppers, tomatoes, cut onion) + season with salt - pepper - other seasonings.  I like curry.

Grill on med-high flame, check & rotate every 6 min (max time on grill = 20 min) & continue to oil brush. 

Place all veggies and hummus into dishes (makes 2 servings) & serve with reduction! 

LG: Buen Provecho! This is a summer classic anywhere. 

GF Trader Joes Waffles w/ banana + blackberries 

cacao nibs + chia/flax seed blend

Gluten Free | Non Dairy

Cooked the 1 sliced banana + 1/2 cup of blackberrys in coconut oil for 3 min to brown, added a dash of cinnamon.  

Add Organic honey and topped with 1 tbsp of raw cacao nibs + chia/flax seed blend.

LG: Saved the best for last. This was a treat for myself. I try to keep my carbs GF & no preservatives. I also do honey because it has a less sweetness intensity.