Recipes of the Month

Simple Spinach Salad

• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Dressing

• Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Herbs to taste such as cilantro, thyme, basil, or black pepper

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, broccoli, raisins, almonds, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Lentil Veggie Pasta

• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup julienne carrots
• 1 1/3 cup zucchini, sliced lengthwise and then into 1/4" slices
• 1/3 cup lentils
• 1-14oz can diced tomatoes (or petite diced), well drained
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 8-12 oz whole grain pasta (bowtie, penne, mostachioli, twists, macaroni - bigger pasta is better)

Bring the broth to a boil. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add zucchini, lentils, and tomatoes. Return to boil and reduce to simmer. Add herbs and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta. Serves: 2

Banana Rolls

Simple no cook treat.

• 1 to 2 bananas
• ½ c desiccated coconut
• ½ c carob powder

Cut the bananas into 3/8 inch slices. Roll the fruit into sifted carob and coconut. Enjoy!

Play Date Pizza

For kids of all ages, whether it is a play date or after school snack.

• 1 sprouted grain tortilla
• 3-4 tbsp. Muir Organic pasta sauce, your choice
• ¼ - ½ tsp. fresh basil or oregano leaves, chopped
• 2 -3 oz. organic or hormone free cheese, thinly sliced or shredded

Place tortilla in a skillet. Spoon pasta sauce evenly onto tortilla. Layer herbs on top of sauce and lay cheese evenly on top. Turn on heat to medium high and let pizza cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat, slice and enjoy! Serves 6