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Ingredients:

• One head of cauliflower
• homemade or store bought tahini
• bunch of fresh parsley for garnish
• pomegranite seeds for garnish
• TBSP of mayo
• Jerusalem Spice Blend
• 1/2 tsps of sumac
• 1/2 tsps of smoked paprika

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven on the roasting setting to 425 degrees
• Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and put your caulifower in the water until it is fork tender
• Take the caulfower out and let it cool and dry, then mix it with the mayo and spices
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and greece it with a cooking oil of choice
• Place the Caulifower in the oven to roast for 30 minutes to an hour or until it is crispy and cooked through
• Arrange on a bed of tahini and drizzle a bit more on top of the cauliflower. Garnish with the pomegranate seeds, and parsley, sumac, and paprika!

The post Make This Whole Roasted Cauliflower With a Tahini Drizzle appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Spinach – Popeye Was Right!

This is a nutrient-rich leafy green, is loaded with iron, vitamins A and C, and is a great antioxidant. It supports immune function, and bone health, and provides a natural energy boost.

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Kale – The Cruciferous King

Kale is one of the many nutritious cruciferous vegetables. Packed with vitamins K, A, and C, along with potent antioxidants, kale is amazing for heart health and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Kale smoothies, salads, or chips are just a few examples of healthy treats.

Avocado – Deliciously Creamy and Healthy for the Heart

Avocados are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and they boost heart-health. They also have a healthy amount of potassium, vitamins E, C, B6, and folate. This delicious fruit lowers the risk of heart disease and heart attack risk. Avocados are great in salads, sandwiches, or in dips like guacamole.

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Broccoli – Nature’s Detoxifier

Broccoli is also a cruciferous that is great for detox. Super abundant in fiber, vitamin C, and folate, broccoli helps with digestion and promotes a healthy immune system. You can steam it, roast it, or throw it in a stir-fry and taste the benefits.

The post 4 Green Superfoods for Ultimate Health appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Meatballs

Add some flavor and nutrients to meatballs with veggies like mushrooms, greens, onions, and carrots in the meatball base. You can even add cauliflower or butternut squash that’s been cooked and pureed.

Macaroni and Cheese

Next time you make this comfort food, blend butternut squash into the cheese sauce. The sauce will be extra creamy and flavorful. Or you can swap cauliflower for pasta and use it as the base of the dish.

Mashed Potatoes

Instead of only using potatoes, use a blend of potatoes and pureed cauliflower. If you’re feeling creative, blend veggies like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and broccoli together.

Chips and Dip

This classic game-day snack can feature a healthier dip like baba ghanoush (an eggplant dip), roasted red pepper hummus, or a yogurt spinach artichoke dip.

Lasagna

You’ve heard of veggie noodles, so why not try veggie pasta sheets? Zucchini, butternut squash, and eggplant can be thinly sliced to mimic lasagna pasta sheets. You can also keep the lasagna sheets and just add veggies to the dish.

The post Don’t Like Vegetables? Here’s How to Sneak Them Into Your Meals appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Veggies are a great source of immune-boosting compounds like Vitamin C and antioxidants, and here are three that you should consider adding to your diet for this fall and winter season.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are great as an addition to salad, in fajitas, or even when used as a shell for a “stuffed” Italian-inspired dish. What’s great about this vegetable is that they are chock full of Vitamin C which can help keep you sickness-free.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a classic food that’s used in all kinds of dishes and prepared in all kinds of ways, but not many know about its health advantages. Several antioxidant-boosting phytochemicals can be found in this veggie, including glucobrassicin and beta-carotene. These work together to boost your body’s immune response.

Spinach

Spinach has always been lauded as healthy, but did you know that it’s especially effective as an immune system booster? That’s right, as spinach contains high doses of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Use it sauteed or in salads!

The post Veggies to Add to Your Diet for an Immune System Boost This Fall appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are some great ideas for vegetables that will give your smoothies a nutritional boost without overwhelming their flavor.

Kale

This superfood might seem bitter and like an odd choice for smoothies, but the reality is that if you add it in a correct proportion, you will reap all of its nutritional benefits without affecting taste. Combine it with sweet fruits that will counteract its natural bitterness.

Spinach

Spinach is a classic smoothie addition. Its high vitamin content and inoffensive taste means that it can blend in well into almost any type of smoothie. We love combining it with bananas and strawberries.

Carrots

Carrots have a relatively neutral taste with a bit of sweetness, making them a great addition to smoothies. Cut them up and combine them with other similarly-colored fruits like mango and peaches, and you won’t even realize that they’re there!

The post Make Your Smoothies Healthier With These Veggies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Vegetables, however, are generally pretty safe for pups. Check out these three that you can both enjoy without any fear of hurting your dog.

Carrots

Carrots are completely healthy for dogs, which is good because they sure are delicious! You can give your pet pieces of this tasty veggie as long as they are bite-sized, ensuring that he or she won’t choke on them.

Broccoli

Broccoli is also safe for dogs, and its high fiber content can even help them if they are having digestive issues. Be sure to give them raw broccoli or broccoli that hasn’t been cooked in oil or with extra ingredients, as these can harm them.

Cucumbers

Good news: cucumbers are also safe for dogs to eat! They will not only be a crunchy green treat for your four-legged friend, but they can also give them a hydration boost, which owners with dogs that are finicky about drinking water will find especially useful.

The post Three Everyday Vegetables You Can Share With Your Pup appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are one of the best sources of calcium and iron, two important nutrients to keep your body strong. To make sure you eat enough of these greens, make sure you put in things like chard, kale, and spinach. Since they are all neutral flavors, you can put them in any type of smoothie without altering the taste.

Beets

Beets are not only a gorgeous color, but they are full of manganese and potassium. Since they are naturally sweet, pair them in a smoothie with a tart green apple and whatever other fruits you like to add.

Celery

Although this is not something you would ever think to put in a smoothie, if you make a smoothie that is on the sweeter side, like with strawberries or mango, you really will not be able to taste it at all.

The post These Smoothie Recipes Will Help You Get In Your Daily Amount Of Vegetables appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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A post shared by RUHAMA SHITRIT (@ruhamasfood)

Ingredients:

• One head of cauliflower
• homemade or store bought tahini
• bunch of fresh parsley for garnish
• pomegranite seeds for garnish
• TBSP of mayo
• Jerusalem Spice Blend
• 1/2 tsps of sumac
• 1/2 tsps of smoked paprika

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven on the roasting setting to 425 degrees
• Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and put your caulifower in the water until it is fork tender
• Take the caulfower out and let it cool and dry, then mix it with the mayo and spices
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and greece it with a cooking oil of choice
• Place the Caulifower in the oven to roast for 30 minutes to an hour or until it is crispy and cooked through
• Arrange on a bed of tahini and drizzle a bit more on top of the cauliflower. Garnish with the pomegranate seeds, and parsley, sumac, and paprika!

The post Make This Whole Roasted Cauliflower With a Tahini Drizzle appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Spinach – Popeye Was Right!

This is a nutrient-rich leafy green, is loaded with iron, vitamins A and C, and is a great antioxidant. It supports immune function, and bone health, and provides a natural energy boost.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Andreea Duția (@andreea_dutia)

Kale – The Cruciferous King

Kale is one of the many nutritious cruciferous vegetables. Packed with vitamins K, A, and C, along with potent antioxidants, kale is amazing for heart health and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Kale smoothies, salads, or chips are just a few examples of healthy treats.

Avocado – Deliciously Creamy and Healthy for the Heart

Avocados are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and they boost heart-health. They also have a healthy amount of potassium, vitamins E, C, B6, and folate. This delicious fruit lowers the risk of heart disease and heart attack risk. Avocados are great in salads, sandwiches, or in dips like guacamole.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ilona Niina (@veganiina)

Broccoli – Nature’s Detoxifier

Broccoli is also a cruciferous that is great for detox. Super abundant in fiber, vitamin C, and folate, broccoli helps with digestion and promotes a healthy immune system. You can steam it, roast it, or throw it in a stir-fry and taste the benefits.

The post 4 Green Superfoods for Ultimate Health appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Meatballs

Add some flavor and nutrients to meatballs with veggies like mushrooms, greens, onions, and carrots in the meatball base. You can even add cauliflower or butternut squash that’s been cooked and pureed.

Macaroni and Cheese

Next time you make this comfort food, blend butternut squash into the cheese sauce. The sauce will be extra creamy and flavorful. Or you can swap cauliflower for pasta and use it as the base of the dish.

Mashed Potatoes

Instead of only using potatoes, use a blend of potatoes and pureed cauliflower. If you’re feeling creative, blend veggies like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and broccoli together.

Chips and Dip

This classic game-day snack can feature a healthier dip like baba ghanoush (an eggplant dip), roasted red pepper hummus, or a yogurt spinach artichoke dip.

Lasagna

You’ve heard of veggie noodles, so why not try veggie pasta sheets? Zucchini, butternut squash, and eggplant can be thinly sliced to mimic lasagna pasta sheets. You can also keep the lasagna sheets and just add veggies to the dish.

The post Don’t Like Vegetables? Here’s How to Sneak Them Into Your Meals appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Veggies are a great source of immune-boosting compounds like Vitamin C and antioxidants, and here are three that you should consider adding to your diet for this fall and winter season.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are great as an addition to salad, in fajitas, or even when used as a shell for a “stuffed” Italian-inspired dish. What’s great about this vegetable is that they are chock full of Vitamin C which can help keep you sickness-free.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a classic food that’s used in all kinds of dishes and prepared in all kinds of ways, but not many know about its health advantages. Several antioxidant-boosting phytochemicals can be found in this veggie, including glucobrassicin and beta-carotene. These work together to boost your body’s immune response.

Spinach

Spinach has always been lauded as healthy, but did you know that it’s especially effective as an immune system booster? That’s right, as spinach contains high doses of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Use it sauteed or in salads!

The post Veggies to Add to Your Diet for an Immune System Boost This Fall appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are some great ideas for vegetables that will give your smoothies a nutritional boost without overwhelming their flavor.

Kale

This superfood might seem bitter and like an odd choice for smoothies, but the reality is that if you add it in a correct proportion, you will reap all of its nutritional benefits without affecting taste. Combine it with sweet fruits that will counteract its natural bitterness.

Spinach

Spinach is a classic smoothie addition. Its high vitamin content and inoffensive taste means that it can blend in well into almost any type of smoothie. We love combining it with bananas and strawberries.

Carrots

Carrots have a relatively neutral taste with a bit of sweetness, making them a great addition to smoothies. Cut them up and combine them with other similarly-colored fruits like mango and peaches, and you won’t even realize that they’re there!

The post Make Your Smoothies Healthier With These Veggies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Vegetables, however, are generally pretty safe for pups. Check out these three that you can both enjoy without any fear of hurting your dog.

Carrots

Carrots are completely healthy for dogs, which is good because they sure are delicious! You can give your pet pieces of this tasty veggie as long as they are bite-sized, ensuring that he or she won’t choke on them.

Broccoli

Broccoli is also safe for dogs, and its high fiber content can even help them if they are having digestive issues. Be sure to give them raw broccoli or broccoli that hasn’t been cooked in oil or with extra ingredients, as these can harm them.

Cucumbers

Good news: cucumbers are also safe for dogs to eat! They will not only be a crunchy green treat for your four-legged friend, but they can also give them a hydration boost, which owners with dogs that are finicky about drinking water will find especially useful.

The post Three Everyday Vegetables You Can Share With Your Pup appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are one of the best sources of calcium and iron, two important nutrients to keep your body strong. To make sure you eat enough of these greens, make sure you put in things like chard, kale, and spinach. Since they are all neutral flavors, you can put them in any type of smoothie without altering the taste.

Beets

Beets are not only a gorgeous color, but they are full of manganese and potassium. Since they are naturally sweet, pair them in a smoothie with a tart green apple and whatever other fruits you like to add.

Celery

Although this is not something you would ever think to put in a smoothie, if you make a smoothie that is on the sweeter side, like with strawberries or mango, you really will not be able to taste it at all.

The post These Smoothie Recipes Will Help You Get In Your Daily Amount Of Vegetables appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.