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CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
MAKES 6 SERVINGS

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, cut into small chunks
1 teaspoonCeltic or Himalayan sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 stick cinnamon
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 quart filtered water or vegetable broth
½-1 cup apple juice
Ground cinnamon for garnishing the soup

Warm the oil over moderate heat in a large pan. Sauté the onion and salt for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the ginger, cinnamon and garlic and sauté for 5 more minutes. Add the squash, carrot, water and ½ the apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes or until the squash and carrot are ready. Remove the cinnamon stick and puree until creamy.

If the soup is too thick, add some more juice or water. Serve the soup sprinkled with cinnamon.

(Inspired by a recipe from The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health)

QUINOA WITH SPICED ZUCCHINI
MAKES 4 SERVINGS

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
½ teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan sea salt
1 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 pound zucchini
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ ground cumin
Fresh ground black pepper
1 cup quinoa cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup fresh mint

Cook onion with salt for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add zucchini and sauté for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in spices. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add cooked quinoa and mix. Just before serving, add lemon juice and fresh mint.

Enjoy !

To Your Long, Healthy, and Passionate Life !

Cathy

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