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The 5 Most Popular Recipes
From the Blog
Hi there!
About Shae
I’m Shae, the creator of The Vedge. Nice to meet you!
After becoming vegetarian, then celiac, then vegan, my journey with healthy living has kept evolving.
Thank you so much for signing up to The Vedge’s newsletter! I am so excited to start sending you weekly updates, but in the meantime, here are the 5 Most Popular Recipes from the blog to get you started!
What is The Vedge is All About? If you need help: • Finding recipes to help you eat healthier • Learning what foods you should be eating for optimal health • Eating seasonal, local whole foods • Learning about superfoods and healthy ingredients • Overcoming your sugar addiction • Navigating your way through the gluten free food world • Dealing with food allergies or intolerances … you’re in the right place!
Celiac disease took over my life for a few years after being diagnosed. I was sick every day and the only path I could take was to use food to help heal my body. I don’t eat dairy, eggs or meat because I love animals, the environment and for my health. Because of celiac, I have eliminated gluten (including oats). I avoid refined sugar and deep fried foods for health reasons. If you or your loved ones are dealing with food allergies or intolerances, The Vedge is the place for you! But please don’t let that scare you off, the recipes taste just as good as the regular version – it’s just healthified! Expect to find amazing, healthy, whole food recipes on The Vedge that will taste good and make you feel good. I am here to help and encourage you to make heathier food choices, and show you that it’s not so hard after all.
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Stomach Cleanser Smoothie This beautiful smoothie is the perfect way to start your morning.
Yield:
1 Litre / 1 fl oz
Ingredients: • • • • • •
3 cups water Juice of 1 lemon 1 inch piece of ginger inch piece of cucumber ¼ cup mint 1-2 handfuls ice
Method: 1. Add 1 cup of water and lemon juice, ginger, cucumber and mint to a high speed blender (like a Vitamix). Blend. 2. Add last 2 cups of water and ice and blend again. 3. I like to add some ice and extra mint leaves to my glass.
Mac ‘N Cheese Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
10oz / 300g gluten free macaroni pasta 2 Tbsp dried parsley OR 1/4 cup fresh parley, chopped 1 1/2 cups cauliflower OR white beans 1 1/2 cups sweet potato, diced 1 cup nutritional yeast (nooch) 3/4 cup almond milk OR no-chicken stock 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds 1/2 tsp paprika Optional veggies: steamed broccoli, kale or peas
Method: 1. In a medium pot and steamer bring water to a boil. Steam sweet potato and cauliflower until soft, about 10-15 minutes. 2. Cook pasta according to packet directions. Drain. 3. While pasta is cooking, add everything except the pasta and parsley to a blender and blend until smooth. 4. Combine cooked pasta, blender cheese sauce, and parsley in the pot or a large bowl.
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Falafel & Tzatziki Sauce
Falafel
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
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2 medium zucchinis, roughly chopped 3 cups cooked chickpeas (about 2 400g cans) 1 large brown onion (or 2 small), roughly chopped bunch of parsley 8 cloves garlic 3 tsp salt 1 Tbsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp flaxmeal + 6 Tbsp hot water 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup chickpea/besan flour
Method: 1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. 2. Add zucchini to the food processor and shred. 3. Add chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, cayenne and lemon juice and process into a chunky paste. 4. Move mixture to a bowl and add flax meal, baking powder and chickpea flour. 5. Spray a baking tray with olive oil. Spoon mixture onto tray into cookie sized bits. 6. Cook for 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
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1 cup cashews, soaked overnight 1 cup water 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt 1 medium cucumber
Method: 1. Peel the cucumber and halve lengthways. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds out. Thinly slice in half moon shapes. 2. Blend everything except the cucumber in a blender (like a Vitamix). 3. Add in sliced cucumber and pulse gently in the blender so the cucumber is still chunky.
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Chickpea Wraps Yield: 5 Wraps Ingredients: • • • •
1 cup chickpea flour 1 cup water 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional) 1/2 tsp all purpose seasoning OR salt
Method: 1. Heat a non-stick pan on medium-high heat. 2. Add flour, nutritional yeast and seasoning to a bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add water, mixing well as you go to avoid clumps. 3. Spray pan lightly with oil. Add 1/5 batter to the pan and whirl around to fill out the pan in a thin layer. 4. Cook until golden on both sides.
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Chocolate Coconut Truffles Ingredients: • • • • • •
3 cups desiccated coconut + more for rolling 1 cup cacao 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract (optional) Optional add ins: cacao nibs (recommended), protein powder, choc chips, chia seeds, cinnamon
Method: 1. In a small bowl, combine coconut and cacao. 2. Add coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla, stir to combine. 3. These truffle are hard to ‘roll’ together as they tend to break apart. Instead, take about 1 tablespoon of the batter and squeeze together in your hand, then move it to your other hand and squeeze. Continue squeezing until it forms a ball shape. 4. In a small bowl, put a few tablespoons of shredded coconut. Roll each ball in the coconut and place into a container. 5. Fridge for 6-12 hours to allow the coconut oil to harden. These taste really good when cold and just from the fridge.
Classic Chocolate Milkshake The perfect treat for adults and kids! Giving up dairy and sugar doesn’t mean giving up the classic chocolate milkshake.
Ingredients: • • • • • •
2 cups almond milk 1/2 cup ice 2 bananas 2 medjool dates 3 Tbsp cacao 1 tsp pure vanilla essence
Method: 1. Throw everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust.
Bonus Recipe: Shae’s Favourite
Tip: Make homemade almond milk for an even healthier treat!
