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Instant Pot Savory Vegetable Soup

13 Monday Feb 2017

Posted by mmvsmm in Recipes

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#cleaningeating, #dinner, #fieldday, #ginger, #immuneboost, #instaeats, #instafood, #instantpot, #lunch, #muirglen, #nomnom, #organic, #paleo, #paleodiet, #pressurecooker, #quickmeal, #savory, #soup, #tasty, #vegan, #vegetable, #vegetarian, #wintersoup

A few weeks ago J and I invested in an Instant Pot and man is it awesome! Not only is it a time saver it’s also a seven in one multi-functional cooker: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, sautes/browns, yogurt maker, steamer, and warmer in one! After spending three hours on the road today returning home from a fun weekend in PA, I was looking to make something for dinner that was quick, tasty, and did not require a trip to the store. In the winter I am always sure to keep the following staples so that at the very least I can whip up some kind of soup in a pinch:

  • Organic, reduced sodium, vegetable and/or chicken broth
  • Muir Glen organic cans of tomatoes (BPA free!)
  • Yellow onions
  • Garlic

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Anything else I find in my fridge or pantry to throw in is just an added bonus! J has been under the weather so instantly knew that fresh ginger root would play a role in this soup due to its natural immune boosting properties! For those of you that do not have an Instant Pot, this soup can also be made on the stove top.

Instant Pot Savory Vegetable Soup

Author: mmvsmm.com
Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbs Minced Ginger
  • 2 Shallots (optional)
  • 1 Medium to Large Onion Diced
  • 2 Medium Zucchini Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Cup Broccoli Florets Chopped
  • 2 cups Curly Kale Chopped
  • 1 28 Ounce Can Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes
  • 5 Cups Free Range Low Sodium Chicken Broth (vegetable broth works too!)
  • 1 Tbs Parsley Flakes
  • 2-4 Thyme Sprigs
  • Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt to Taste

Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot onto saute mode
  2. Drizzle olive oil into bottom of pot
  3. Once olive oil begins to heat, toss in onions, garlic, ginger, and shallots (if using) and cook until onions become translucent (about 5 minutes)img_0845
  4. Add in the zucchini, broccoli, and parsley flakes, stir for 2-3 minutesimg_0852
  5. Place thyme in the potimg_0854
  6. Pour tomatoes and their juices along with the broth over the veggie mixtureimg_0856
  7. Cover the Instant Pot with lid, ensuring that both the lid and its vent are in the “closed” position
  8. Set the pot to 10 minutes on the pressure cooker mode
  9. When the timer is up use the quick release method for ventilation
  10. Remove the lid
  11. Stir in the chopped kale until it begins to wiltimg_0864
  12. Fish out the thyme sprigs and remove from the potimg_0865
  13. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with sea salt or Himalayan salt to taste
  14. Enjoy!

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Recipe: Green Tea Berry Smoothie

30 Friday Dec 2016

Posted by mmvsmm in Nutrition, Recipes

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#antioxidant, #barleans, #berrysmoothie, #chiaseed, #cinnamon, #coffeealternatives, #dailybeverage, #earthcircleorganics, #energy, #energyboost, #ginger, #greentea, #greenteaberrysmoothie, #immuneboost, #juice, #juicing, #masonjar, #matchadna, #numi, #numitea, #simplybalanced, #smoothie, #target, #vitamix, #wakeup, #wegmans, #wheatmt

Juicing is a big part of my life. Where many of you can’t begin your day without your favorite cup of joe, my go to morning beverage is a green tea berry smoothie. J and I are not big coffee drinkers, but don’t get me wrong, I love the smell and taste of fresh brewed coffee. For me the crash I experience after caffeine does its magic, feels much worse that the tiredness I battle with when first waking up. As I suffer from low energy, a weakened immune and fatigue, I’ve found that juicing is a great way to naturally boost my energy without relying on caffeine. I also swear by it to help me ward off illnesses during peak cold and flu seasons.

We’ve been fortunate enough to have a Vitamix on loan from friends for the past year, and I can say we’d be lost without it. I attempted making fresh juice everyday but it started to be a pain. With the Vitamix we’re able to make six servings of juice or smoothie at a time, which we store in mason jars in the fridge, allowing the two of us to have a healthy breakfast option for three days. The longer fresh juice is exposed to air, the more health benefits it begins to lose. But three days is a pretty safe bet in most of the resources that I’ve found. My tried and true recipe for our daily smoothie is loaded with antioxidants from berries and green tea. Green tea has also been shown to aid in combating some cancers. I also rely on fresh ginger to help give my immune system a boost. Here is a basic recipe followed by optional add-ins (that we do include each time we make this).

Green Tea Berry Smoothie

Recipe by mmvsmm.com
Makes 6 servings (reduce by 1/6 to make a single serving) based on 64oz/2L blender

Ingredients*:

  • 3 cups organic unsweetened almond milk (we use Wegman’s brand)
  • 16oz organic decaf green tea (we use Numi decaf green tea with ginger and lemon)
  • 3 cups organic kale (can use spinach as a substitute)
  • 2 cups organic berry blend (we use Target’s Simply Balanced Berry Blend)
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced (or if using high powered blender, removed the skin and throw the whole thing in)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground ginger
  • Fresh ground cinnamon to taste (did you know cinnamon can have AMAZING health benefits?

Optional add-ins (with links to brands we use of our own choosing):

  • 3 tablespoons high quality flax seed oil for omega-3s
  • 3 tablespoons organic chia seeds soaked in water for extra antioxidants, fiber and omega-3s
  • 3 teaspoons matcha powder for extra antioxidants and EGCG
  • 2 teaspoons chlorella powder for vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein and chorlophyll

We do not sweeten any of our juices or smoothies as we find the fruit to be sweet enough. If you like things on the sweeter side try adding in raw agave, honey, or maple syrup. A couple of tablespoons should do the trick!

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients into blender, liquids first
  2. Blend on high
  3. Pour into mason jars, seal jars with lids and refrigerate
  4. Enjoy as your morning breakfast or as a mid day snack!
*Disclaimer: please note, I am not sponsored by any of the products used on this blog. Any products used have strictly been of my own choosing/research. 

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