Need a quick and easy meal that is filling and nutritious. Then a hash is what you want. Hash comes from the French term “haché” which means chopped. A hash is basically a mix of meat, potatoes, and any other chopped leftover veggies. In this version, we use organic pork sausage, sweet potatoes, apples and kale. Simple and quick to prepare. Pre-cook the sausages to save on time.
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
What you need:
- 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
- 1 large organic sweet potato, unpeeled, diced
- 6 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1 large organic apple, unpeeled, diced
- 2 organic cooked pork sausages, cut in 1-inch slices
- 1 lime, juiced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
What you do:
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the ghee or coconut oil. Add the sweet potatoes and sauté for 1 minute. Then turn down the heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the kale and apple to the skillet. Cover and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until kale is wilted but still a vibrant green.
- Add to the sliced sausages to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes or until they are heated through.
- Drizzle lime juice over everything and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
*To cook sausages, use a dry skillet. Add the sausages and brown on all sides over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Turn down heat to medium-low. Add a small amount of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes until no longer pink inside.
Bon appétit!
Prep tips:
- Cook your sausages on the weekend and store in the fridge until ready to use. This will cut down on your meal time.
- Keep your kale stems and freeze them. Then add them to your smoothie or use them when making bone broth.
Soup is a stable in our household. You can mix and match vegetables according to what you have in your refrigerator. Our Fall Harvest Soup is a great way to use up the wonderful variety of vegetables that are available at your local farmers’ market in the fall. Adding an apple to the soup gives it a natural sweet tanginess. This soup can be served as is or pureed.
Makes 8 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
What you need:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 cup chopped cabbage
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large apple, unpeeled if organic, cubed
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- 3-4 cups bone broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (or any squash purée)
- 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence (or Italian Seasoning)
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
What you do:
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the sweet potatoes, cabbage and carrots. Stir and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Add the bone broth, the apple, and the pumpkin purée. Mix well and add seasoning. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 30 minutes or until all vegetables are cooked.
- Add the spinach and mix until wilted. Turn off the heat. Serve into soup bowls and enjoy!
Bon appétit!
Substitution tips:
- Replace the cabbage with 2-3 stalks chopped celery.
- Replace the spinach with another leafy green such as kale.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Will freeze very well for up to three months.
- If you prefer creamier soups, then just purée this soup in your blender and add some coconut milk.
Fall means football season and cooler evenings. And nothing beats a great bowl of chili on a Sunday night while watching the game. This chili incorporates fall vegetables and is versatile. Add whatever you have on hand. The pumpkin purée gives it a nice thick consistency.
This chocolate pudding is full of nutrients including good fats (avocado), protein (tofu), fibre (pumpkin) and lots of flavour (chocolate and maple syrup). If you need a sweet fix, make it a nutritious treat at least. No gluten, no dairy but lots of flavour. Top with coconut yogurt and toasted nuts or seeds and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
What you need:
- 1/2 pkg firm tofu (regular package is 396ml)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsps cacao powder
- 1-2 tbsps maple syrup (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional toppings:
- coconut yogurt
- toasted nuts or seeds
- cacao nibs
- toasted coconut flakes
What you do:
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until you get a smooth homogenous pudding like mixture. You may need to scrape the sides a few times.
- Add with your favourite toppings and enjoy.
Bon appétit!
Useful tips:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Sweeten naturally with dates instead of maple syrup.
Autumn means cool sunny days, colourful leaves, and lots of pumpkins. Our soup will keep you warm on those cooler days. Packed with warming spices, we add apple pieces for a touch of sweetness. Enjoy this easy recipe.