Total making time: 30 minutes. 

Serves 3

Ingredients: 
1 cup of quinoa 
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of turmeric 
1 teaspoon of himalayan salt
1 teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you want it spicy! 

Action:
1. Add the quinoa and 2.5 cups of water to a pot. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 
2. The water will evaporate (like cooking rice). Add the spices (the rest of the ingredients) and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until moist and soft. 

Serve with avocado, fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon!

This recipe was designed by Liana Werner-Gray in Iowa February 2013.

Photo by Rock N Raw Photography. 

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved 

Serves 2

Ingredients: 
2 Sweet Potatoes (or Yams)
Himalayan Salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Water for boiling
¼ cup coconut oil

Action:
1. In a large sauce pan, bring water and a dash of Himalayan salt to a boil.
2. Add yams and let them sit and cook for approx. 10 -15 minutes, but be sure to stay close by.
3. Poke yams with a fork to make sure they are cooked through and through.
4. Strain the yams and place them back in sauce pan.
5. Use a potato masher or spoon to mash and mix thoroughly.
6. Add coconut oil and mix again until a mushy consistency is reached.
7. Add garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste!

Serve alongside TED PORTOBELLO STEAKS!
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Recipe designed with LOVE by Mr. F January 2013 LI, NY

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved