Wednesday, January 8, 2014

ZESTY Raw Vegan Romaine Tacos

                                           Beauties, aren't they?








Ingredients:

- 1/2 a head of organic Green cabbage
-1/2 a head of organic Purple cabbage
-2 large carrots
-2 large zucchinis
-1 stalk of organic celery (not shown)
-2 or 3 dates (not shown)
-2 tablespoons raw organic tahini
-2 tablespoons raw organic hemp seeds
-1/2 teaspoon organic ground turmeric
-1/2 teaspoon organic cayenne
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With your shredder blade intact on your food processor, shred the cabbage and the carrots and put in a very large bowl.

Blend the rest of the ingredients in the food processor with the S blade attached.

Place the decadent sauce on top of the shredded cabbage and carrots.

Stir, baby, stir!

Now take romaine hearts and place the cabbage mixture inside them.

You now have amazingly healthy tacos!



Don't forget you can always eat the cabbage mixture on its own or have a bowl on the side with your tacos!



*Nutritional Profile of this dish:


  • Zucchini: Has vitamin C and also contains two antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin, which are two phytonutrients that belong to the carotenoid family. These antioxidants promote good eyesight.
  • Purple Cabbage: Loaded with vitamin K , A and C. Contains folate, tryptophan, fiber, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Green Cabbage: Same as above except green cabbage has less nutrients overall than purple cabbage.
  • Celery: High in vitamin K, A, fiber, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, B6, B2, B1, folate, and contain coumarins, a natural compound that helps reduce damage in the body caused by free radicals.  
  • CarrotsHigh in vitamin A, K, C, potassium, B6, B1, B3, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, minerals, anti-oxidants, and carotenoids. 
  • Turmeric: Very powerful anti-inflammatory. Has been shown to ward of Alzheimer's disease, prevent cancer (like all fruits and vegetables), fights cold and flu, helps indigestion and bowel issues, etc. Very powerful! A great parasite detoxifier!
  • Cayenne: High in capsaicin, vitamin C and A, potassium, and contains high levels of minerals. Also contains niacin vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamin, iron, and copper. A great parasite detoxifier!
  • Hemp Hearts: High in amino acids (a complete protein source), essential fatty acids (contains several times the amount of omega 3 than any toxic fish you could eat). High in fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin E, C, D, B6, B2, B1, and A.   
  • *Look at previous posts for nutritional information on the wonderful tahini and dates*
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These tacos are Victoria approved, organic, raw, and vegan!






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