Carrot Cake Maple Muffins
Carrot Cake Maple Muffins
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
12 muffins
Ingredients
- [q:3/4] cup white whole-wheat flour
- [q:1/2] cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- [q:1/4] tsp ground nutmeg
- [q:1/4] tsp ground ginger
- [q:1/8] tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs
- [q:3/4] cup maple syrup
- [q:1/2] cup melted coconut oil, plus 2 tsp for greasing pan
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- [q:1 1/2] cup shredded carrots
- [q:1/2] cup raisins
- [q:1/2] cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with the 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.
- Whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl until mixture is combined and smooth. Whisk maple syrup mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Gently stir in carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Fill each cup of muffin pan with approximately [q:1/4] cup batter. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted in center of a muffin.
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in pan. Remove muffins and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info
1 Muffin: 226 Calories, 3 g Protein, 30 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (9 g sat), 172 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin D, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), Calcium
Carrot Fries with Cinnamon Salt
Carrot Fries with Cinnamon Salt
Prep Time
30 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
serves 2 generously
Ingredients
- 6 carrots, peeled and cut into [q:1/2] x 2-inch batons
- 4 Tbsp sunflower oil
- [q:1/2] tsp fine sea salt
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Arrange carrot batons in a single layer on two baking trays, and then rub over oil. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes until softened.
- In the meantime, mix together salt and cinnamon.
- Remove carrot fries from oven and scatter liberally with cinnamon salt. Serve hot alongside Fiery Butternut Squash Ketchup (recipe follows).
Nutrition Info
Per serving (without ketchup): 318 Calories, 2 g Protein, 18 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 28 g Total fat (4 g sat), 490 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), C, Potassium
Fresh Grilled Corn Salad
Fresh Grilled Corn Salad
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- Oil, for greasing grill
-
Salad
- 8 medium heirloom carrots, washed, tops and bottoms trimmed, and halved lengthwise
- Salt
- 4 ears corn, shucked
- 5 firm peaches
- 2 bunches fresh baby arugula
- [q:1/3] cup toasted sunflower seeds
-
Basil Tarragon Vinaigrette
- [q:1/4] cup fresh tarragon, packed
- [q:1/4] cup fresh basil, packed
- [q:1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- [q:1/4] tsp salt
- [q:1/8] tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat and grease with oil.
- Place carrots on grill in a single layer and season with salt. Grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, until cooked but still crunchy. Remove to cutting board to cool.
- Grease grill with more oil and add corn. Sprinkle with salt. Grill for 10 minutes, rotating to cook on all sides. Remove to a cutting board to cool.
- Cut each peach into 2 halves and remove pits. Grill flat side of peaches for 4 minutes and remove to a cutting board to cool.
- In a blender, add all Basil Tarragon Vinaigrette ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Cut corn off cob and place in a large bowl. Cut carrots on bias into bite-size pieces and add to bowl. Cut peaches into bite-size half-moon slices and add to bowl. Add arugula and sunflower seeds and toss with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
230 Calories, 6 g Protein, 33 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (1 g sat), 287 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, C, E, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Veggie Hash with Eggs
Veggie Hash with Eggs
Prep Time
45 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cups quartered button mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- [q:1/2] tsp ground cumin
- [q:1/2] tsp smoked paprika
- [q:1/2] tsp coarse salt
- [q:1/2] tsp black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- 2 to 3 Tbsp torn fresh cilantro
Directions
- Place a rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine oil, carrots, parsnips, onion, mushrooms, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread vegetables on baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Make four indentations in the hash and carefully break an egg into each indentation. Roast until egg whites are set, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Top with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Info
333 Calories, 14 g Protein, 28 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (4 g sat), 479 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin C, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, E, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B12, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
Carrot "Cake" Potato Muffins
Carrot "Cake" Potato Muffins
Prep Time
10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
Number of Servings
9 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup baked potato, cooled (russet potato with skin)
- [q:1/2] cup sliced cooked carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 banana, peeled
- 3 eggs
- [q:1/4] cup coconut flour
- [q:1/4] cup coconut sugar
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- [q:1/2] tsp nutmeg
- [q:1/4] tsp cloves
- Pinch of sea salt
- [q:1/2] cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- [q:1/2] cup golden raisins (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Put potato, carrots, banana, and eggs into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl, and mix in remaining ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and raisins, if desired.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and evenly pour batter into 9 of the cups.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool completely before eating. Extra muffins can be stored in fridge for up to five days or in freezer for up to three months. Thaw frozen muffins in fridge for a few hours before eating.
Carrot Cake Muffins
Carrot Cake Muffins
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 c sorghum flour
- [q:1/2] c tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour)
- [q:1/3] c quinoa flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
- [q:1 1/2] tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- [q:3/4] c nondairy milk
- 2 eggs
- [q:1/3] c runny honey*
- [q:1/4] c unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- [q:1 1/2] c shredded carrots
- 1 c raisins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly oil the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan, or line cups with paper liners, and set aside.
- Mix together sorghum flour, tapioca starch, quinoa flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in carrots and raisins.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until combined.
- Fill muffin cups with batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Leave muffins in pan for 10 minutes and then carefully remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
*If the honey is too thick and not pourable, gently heat it in a saucepan until it’s more liquid.
Nutrition Info
1 muffin: 169 Calories, 3 g Protein, 38 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat, 204 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Calcium
Crispy Cabbage, Carrot & Kraut Salad
Crispy Cabbage, Carrot & Kraut Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage, blanched 1 minute
- [q:1/2] cup coarsely grated carrot
- 1 cup EDEN Sauerkraut or EDEN Kimchi Sauerkraut, or EDEN Three Onion Sauerkraut
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together and place in a serving bowl.
Nutrition Info
18 calories, 0 g fat (4% calories from fat). 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium
Coconut-Carrot Soup with Ginger and Spices
Coconut-Carrot Soup with Ginger and Spices
Prep Time
60 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 can (14-oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 Tbsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 5 minutes. Add carrots, cumin, and coriander and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Add coconut milk, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a high-speed blender, working in batches. Serve.
Nutrition Info
297 Calories, 5 g Protein, 25 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 21 g Total fat (15 g sat, 4 g mono, 1 g poly), 110 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, Manganese, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Yin Yang Carrots
Yin Yang Carrots
Prep Time
1 week fermentation time
Number of Servings
Makes about 1 quart (Serves 8)
Ingredients
- 8 cups coarsely grated* carrots (about 2 lb)
- 6 tsp sea salt
- 2 to 4 tsp grated fresh ginger (leave peel on if you’d like)
Directions
- Put carrots in a large bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Use your hands to thoroughly work salt into carrots. When carrots have shrunk down to about half their original volume and have generated a briny, watery base, taste them and add more salt or water if necessary.
- Add ginger, starting with 2 teaspoons, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout. Taste and add additional ginger if a stronger flavor is desired.
- Pack carrots tightly into a quart jar until they’re about 2 inches below rim, weighing them down with an optional weight (clean glass coaster, small glass jar filled with water).
- Make sure brine completely covers compressed carrots by about 1 inch, and that they’re about 1 inch below rim of jar. Let jar sit at room temperature, roughly 64° to 70°F, topping carrots with more brine if needed. Carrots should be ready to eat after 1 week (or let them ferment longer for a richer taste). Store them in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Info
51 Calories, 1 g Protein, 12 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 286 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Potassium
Buddha Bowls with Avocado Sauce
Buddha Bowls with Avocado Sauce
Prep Time
20 minutes prep, cook time for eggs, quinoa, and lentils, fermentation time for Yin Yang Carrots
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
Buddha Bowls
- 4 cups spinach or other salad greens (about [q:1/2] lb)
- 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, warm
- 4 cups cooked lentils, warm
- 4 sheets nori, cut into thin strips
- 4 organic fried or hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 2 cups sliced fresh seasonal veggies (such as carrots, avocados, cucumbers, or bell peppers)
- 2 to 3 cups Yin Yang Carrots
Avocado Sauce
- [q:1/3] cup sauerkraut
- [q:1/4] cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 large avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 2 Tbsp white miso paste*
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Directions
-
Make Buddha Bowls
- Divide spinach among 4 shallow bowls and top with equal amounts of quinoa and lentils, dividing them among bowls.
- Finish each bowl with a few strips of nori, 1 egg, and equal amounts of the fresh veggies.
- Take Yin Yang Carrots out of their jar with a clean fork, letting any extra brine drain back into the jar, and divide equally among bowls.
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Make Avocado Sauce
- Put all ingredients except salt and pepper into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Thin dressing with additional water if needed, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Dress and Serve
- Drizzle a few tablespoons of the dressing over each bowl.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
1,033 Calories, 55 g Protein, 168 g Carbohydrates, 28 g Fiber, 18 g Fat (3 g sat), 564 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, C, K, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:2] Vitamin E, [nutrition:1] Calcium