Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad with Garlic Essence Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

2 firm Organic pears, slightly shy of ripe

Juice of 1 lemon

3 tablespoons Organic Cane sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground star anise

2 tablespoons Organic Dried Cranberries (NOT Craisins)

2 tablespoons unsalted Earth Balance butter

7 ounces Organic Spinach Leaves, Romaine, or Spring Mix

About 1/3 cup Garlic Essence Dressing

1/2 cup toasted or candied pecans

1 tbsp Feta, Blue, or Goat Cheese

***Can add red pepper and asparagus for extra nutrients and taste***

DIRECTIONS:

Peel the pears and rub them with lemon juice. Cut the pears in half through the stem end and remove the cores with a small spoon. Rub with more lemon juice. Cut each pear half into 4 wedges, so that you have a total of 16 wedges.

Combine the sugar and star anise in a small bowl and stir to blend.

Melt the butter in a skillet that is large enough to hold the pears in a single layer without crowding (alternately, use 2 pans or cook them in batches) over medium heat. Arrange the pears in the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high. Sprinkle the pears with half of the sugar and cook until the bottoms begin to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the pears, sprinkle with the remaining sugar, and cook until the second side is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the wedges to a plate and let them cool.

Assemble the salad by placing the lettuce leaves, either whole or broken into pieces, in a large bowl. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat the leaves, adding more as desired.

Divide the greens among 4 plates. Arrange 4 pear wedges on top of each mound of greens and sprinkle with the pecans. Lightly drizzle some of the dressing over the pears and serve immediately.

 *Vegetarian, *Gluten-Free                             Optional: Can add meat of your choice if not vegetarian

AMAZING BENEFITS OF PEARS AND PECANS

PEARS:

Pear are high in various vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine),  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Copper, Niacin, Calicum and Potassium.  They are a good source of fiber because they contain a significant amount of pectin, which is a water soluble fiber.  Pears include health benefits such as enhancing weight loss, supporting digestive health, optimizing metabolism and blood presssure levels.

PECANS:

Pecans provide you more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B, and E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.  They are rich in fiber which boosts the health of your heart by reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and preventing some forms of cancer.  Eating pecans may lower your total cholesterol because they are high in unsaturated fats and contain phytochemicals that further contribute to their cholesterol-lowering benefits.  

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SPINACH-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Makes: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 20 medium mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots, scallions or onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Essence Marinade
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup Plain Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
• ¼ cup wheat bread crumbs (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash the mushrooms and carefully remove the stems without breaking the caps. Finely chop the stems. 
2. Combine the shallots, garlic, marinade and vinegar in a small skillet or saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped mushroom stems and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mushrooms soften and release their juices. 
3. Add the spinach and cook, continuing to stir, until it is wilted and the liquid in the pan is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes, then stir in the yogurt. 
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Sprinkle wheat bread crumbs as topping layer (optional) 
6. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Stuff the spinach filling into the mushroom caps. 
7. Place the mushrooms in a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes, until tender. 
8. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes for the filling to set before serving. Yields 20 mushrooms.

The Amazing Healing Power of Mushroom

• Mushrooms are one of the highest antioxidant foods on the market.  Studies in both humans and animals indicate that mushrooms stimulate the immune system.  
• Mushrooms are particularly high in one unique antioxidant called ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is very effective in providing protection from free radicals as well as boosting the immune system.   Ergothioneine has a specific protein transporter in the blood it must very important to cardiovascular health.   A serve of mushrooms provides about a quarter of an adult’s requirements of selenium, an essential antioxidant mineral.   
• Mushrooms themselves provide you with lean proteins since they have no cholesterol or fat and are very low carbohydrates. The fiber and certain enzymes in mushrooms also help lower cholesterol levels. 
• Mushrooms are very effective in preventing breast and prostate cancer due to the significant presence of Beta-Glucans and conjugated Linoleic Acid, which both have anti-carcinogenic effects. 
• Vitamin D is a relatively rare vitamin to find in vegetables, and in fact, edible forms in general are not particularly common. 
• Would you believe me if I said that a completely lean protein diet is ideal for losing fat and building muscle mass? Well, believe it or not, it’s true.  Most fats are burnt to digest proteins found in our food, more so when the protein is accompanied by a very low carbohydrate count, no fat or cholesterol, and a good amount of fiber.

 FOOD AS MEDICINE...NEVER FAILS!

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OVERNIGHT OATS WITH TURMERICBOOST: UPLIFT

Classic muesli brightens up any morning, thanks to TurmericBoost Uplift. Breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup oats
• 2 tbsp. chopped nuts and/or seeds
• 2 tbsp. dried cranberries or raisins 
• 2/3 cup plain almond milk (or your favorite milk)
• 1/4 cup granola
• 1 serving TurmericBoost Uplift

*Optional: Add Fresh Fruit (Strawberries, Bluberries, Bananas,)  for more Flavoring 

Preparation:

1. At night, combine all dry ingredients and TurmericBoost Uplift.
2. Stir in the almond milk and refrigerate.
3. In the morning, top with fresh fruit and ENJOY!

Additional Info: 

TurmericBoost: Uplift

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Concentrated Turmeric extract with measured amounts of Curcumins is combined with Lemon Balm and Gotu Kola to support a centered and peaceful feeling.* With no added sugar or flavorings, TurmericBoost Uplift delivers real Vanilla Chai spices in a prebiotic blend to feed the intestinal flora that help keep a body’s natural defenses happy.

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