Welcome September....

It's been hard for me to find my groove now that the kids are back in school and my work hours are increasing.  Still feel like it should be summer and I'm enjoying trips to the Creamery for ice cream (new favorite flavor is Oh Snap-pumpkin ice cream with homemade ginger snaps blended throughout!), and indulging in some summer time drinks.  I can tell by the way I feel I need to do a little reboot to my system!


I have found some nice "Detox" recipes from the website Oh She Glows and will be enjoying them this week!

Here is one recipe that I am excited to make.

The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Eat Your Greens Detox Soup

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

1½ teaspoons (7 mL) coconut oil or olive oil

1 sweet onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups (750 mL) sliced cremini or white button mushrooms (about 8 ounces)

1 cup (250 mL) chopped carrots

2 cups (500 mL) chopped broccoli florets

Fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1½ to 3 teaspoons (7 to 15 mL) grated peeled fresh ginger

½ teaspoon (2 mL) ground turmeric

2 teaspoons (10 mL) ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon (0.5 mL) ground cinnamon

5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable broth

2 large nori seaweed sheets , cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) strips (optional)

2 cups (500 mL) torn kale leaves

Fresh lemon juice, for serving (optional)

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add the mushrooms, carrots and broccoli and stir to combine. Season generously with salt and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes more.
3. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Add the broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
5. Just before serving, stir in the nori (if using) and kale and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.

Some other great recipes are Detox Tabbouleh, by Angela Liddon and Thai-Inspired Cucumber Salad with Roasted Spiced Chickpeas.

You can find the recipes on http://www.ohsheglows.com  and search Detox Tabbouleh and Thai-Inspired hydrating cucumber salad with roasted spiced chickpeas.  

Would love to hear how you like these recipes.  I have made all 3 before and they are truly delicious and also have the power of cleansing the system!  

Please share if you have a favorite healthy recipe or if you are familiar with Oh She Glows, either the cookbook or the site.

Welcome September by storm by feeling good!

Yours,

Donna