POWER UP YOUR AFTERNOON
LUNCH RECIPES
Over the next few weeks I am going to take you on a personal growth and self-development journey…
My mission with this series is to get you to that place that you truly want to be at in life, both personally and professionally.
Cooking has always been a passion of mine, so it only made sense to include some of my favorite recipes in this series for you. You can find more on my Instagram and other social channels here.
As I am also a big believer in doing things that will save you time, money, and energy. Meal prepping is where it is at!
LUNCH RECIPES
DETOX GARDEN SOUP
½ -1 cup Salsa
Splash of Olive Oil
4-6 stalks Celery
Handful Shredded Carrots
½ bunch Cilantro
1 Onion
¼ cup Garlic
Parsley
Kale
Turmeric
Cayenne Pepper
Dill
Oregano
Handful Sprouts
Handful Shredded Cabbage mix
Lemon/Lime Juice
Pink Himalayan Salt
Black Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
Depending on how big your soup pot is and how vast your taste buds
are, you may modify the number of vegetables and only add a pinch
of the pepper and, of course, your favorite amount of seasonings.
Sauté olive oil, onion, and garlic first in the pot. This will give you
more of a roasted flavor. Then add in all your other vegetables and
broth. Just cut and put the ingredients into a pot. Super simple and
quick! Add water ¾ to top of pot and less for a heartier soup.
Your broth will consist of water. Therefore, I use salsa to flavor. You
can also add a vegan chicken seasoning or more salsa to flavor the
water.
Bring to a boil and simmer with lid on for 30-40 minutes.
This is a great base of a soup to add vegan matzo balls, white navy
beans, or jasmine rice to create more of a dense meal.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
1 box Butternut Squash Soup
Splash of Olive Oil
Touch of Sesame Oil
1 Onion
¼ cup Garlic
Pink Himalayan Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano
1 can Peas
¼ bunch Cilantro
3-4 stalks Celery
¼ bunch Parsley
2 Bay Leaves
Handful Shredded Carrots
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
Turmeric
Cumin
Rosemary
Use olive oil and/or sesame oil to sauté onion and garlic first for fuller
flavor. Add box of soup and fill up with water and then add salsa to
flavor the water.
Next, add all the vegetables and spices.
Boil and simmer with lid on for 30-40 minutes.
Add garbanzo beans, black rice, or quinoa for a heartier flavor. I
usually have these on the side, so it doesn’t consume all the broth over
the course of a few days while in the fridge.
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA SALAD
1 box Pasta
1 Red Pepper
Handful Shredded Carrots
1 can Corn
1 can Peas
¼ cup Olive Oil
¼ cup White Balsamic Vinegar
Pink Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano
Dill
Cook one box of pasta and wait for it to cool off before adding in
vegetables. I like to use a variation of two smaller pastas. Looks great
for parties and your photos!
Prep all vegetables. Once pasta is cooled off, add in olive oil and all
vegetables and balsamic vinegar. Mix so that the rainbow of your
veggies start to appear.
Add in all your favorite spices and place in the fridge for 30 minutes,
so, flavors adhere to pasta.
Serve and enjoy. The longer the time in fridge, the richer the taste.
Additional flavor options would be to add ranch flavoring, Italian
dressing, sugar snap peas with sesame oil, lemon, and basil.
LENTIL STEW
1 ½ cup Dried Lentils
Splash of Olive Oil
1 Onion
3-4 tbsp Garlic
3 stalks of Celery
Paprika
Cumin
1 Tomato
1 small can Tomato Paste
½ cup Tahini
Handful Shredded Carrots
1 Bay Leaf
Cayenne Pepper
Dill
Pink Himalayan Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano
Use olive oil to sauté onion and garlic first for fuller flavor. Add in
all ingredients that have already been chopped and fill to top with
water. Add in all spices.
When I want more of a creamier flavor, I use tahini rather than tomato
paste. For a thinner consistency, add more water.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. This is a very hearty soup.
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Talk soon,
Kelly Ann Gorman
