Falafel Salad Plate

Name: Falafel Salad Plate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans ((drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans 15oz/425g)); 3 small cloves Garlic ((crushed/finely chopped)); 1 medium Red Onion ((roughly chopped)); ¼ cup Oregano ((fresh)); ¼ cup Parsley ((fresh)); ¼ cup Mint leaves; 2 tbsp Lemon / Lime; ¼ tsp Black Pepper; 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 2 tbsp Chickpea / Garbanzo Bean / Gram / Besan Flour; ¼ cup Tahini / Sesame Seed Paste ((hulled)); ¼ cup Lemon / Lime ((fresh juice)); 3 small cloves Garlic ((crushed/finely chopped)); ½ tsp Cumin ((dried, ground)); 2 tbsp Olive Oil ((extra virgin, cold-pressed)); 1½ cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans ((drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans/tins)); 2 tbsp Spring Water ((only if needed)); 3 Baby Tomatoes; 3 Cos Lettuce leaves; 4 slices Cucumber; ¼ Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper ((or Orange or Yellow Capsicum / Bell Pepper)); 1 sprig Parsley leaves ((optional)); 6 Mint leaves ((optional)); ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds ((or your choice of nuts & seeds))

This is one of those awesome make-in-bulk-and-freeze kinda recipes. This is something I make big batches of, portion and then store sealed in smaller containers in the freezer for those all too familiar week day evenings when you are stretched for time or don’t feel like preparing something from scratch. There are so many ways to enjoy this Falafel mix. Make into balls or smaller ‘bites’ and serve with a dip or sauce for lunch boxes, social get togethers, or as a healthy filling little snack in between meals. You can create burger size patties and serve with salad or on toasted Clean Multiseed Bread. Perhaps you prefer to serve them between lettuce leaves instead of a burger bun. Or in between sliced and toasted Coconut Buckwheat Flatbreads, (or your choice of locally sourced gluten-free buns).

This recipe is: Gluten-free (GF), Wheat-free (WF), Dairy-free (DF), refined Sugar-free (SF), Plant-based/Vegan (PB), Vegetarian (V)

Falafel Salad Plate

You will need: food processor or blender NOTE: You can pre-make this mixture a day or few hours before using, for flavours and dough to 'develop' - this is not necessary though of course. If making homemade Hummus, this recipe will take 15 minutes longer to make.

Course

Meals - Middle Eastern Flavours

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

Falafel Mix

3 cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans 15oz/425g)
3 small cloves Garlic (crushed/finely chopped)
1 medium Red Onion (roughly chopped)
¼ cup Oregano (fresh)
¼ cup Parsley (fresh)
¼ cup Mint leaves
2 tbsp Lemon / Lime
¼ tsp Black Pepper
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsp Chickpea / Garbanzo Bean / Gram / Besan Flour

Creamy Hummus

¼ cup Tahini / Sesame Seed Paste (hulled)
¼ cup Lemon / Lime (fresh juice)
3 small cloves Garlic (crushed/finely chopped)
½ tsp Cumin (dried, ground)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, cold-pressed)
1½ cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans/tins)
2 tbsp Spring Water (only if needed)

Salad (per person portion)

3 Baby Tomatoes
3 Cos Lettuce leaves
4 slices Cucumber
¼ Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper (or Orange or Yellow Capsicum / Bell Pepper)
1 sprig Parsley leaves (optional)
6 Mint leaves (optional)
¼ cup Sunflower Seeds (or your choice of nuts & seeds)

Course

Meals - Middle Eastern Flavours

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10-15 minutes

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

Falafel Mix

3 cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans 15oz/425g)
3 small cloves Garlic (crushed/finely chopped)
1 medium Red Onion (roughly chopped)
¼ cup Oregano (fresh)
¼ cup Parsley (fresh)
¼ cup Mint leaves
2 tbsp Lemon / Lime
¼ tsp Black Pepper
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
2 tbsp Chickpea / Garbanzo Bean / Gram / Besan Flour

Creamy Hummus

¼ cup Tahini / Sesame Seed Paste (hulled)
¼ cup Lemon / Lime (fresh juice)
3 small cloves Garlic (crushed/finely chopped)
½ tsp Cumin (dried, ground)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, cold-pressed)
1½ cups Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (drained and rinsed, precooked, in BPA-free tin/glass)(=1½ cans/tins)
2 tbsp Spring Water (only if needed)

Salad (per person portion)

3 Baby Tomatoes
3 Cos Lettuce leaves
4 slices Cucumber
¼ Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper (or Orange or Yellow Capsicum / Bell Pepper)
1 sprig Parsley leaves (optional)
6 Mint leaves (optional)
¼ cup Sunflower Seeds (or your choice of nuts & seeds)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C. You can skip this and cook on stove top in a pan.
Falafel Patties: Combine everything except Chickpea Flour and Baking Powder in a food processor.
Falafel Patties: Pulse to create a rough, but well combined mixture - don't pulse/blend for too long or else you will make a puree/paste.
Falafel Patties: Pulse in the Baking Powder and half the Chickpea Flour. Only add enough flour to make dough slightly firm to press into shapes.
Falafel Patties: Line a baking tray (or cooking pan) with non-toxic parchment paper or silicon baking mats.
Falafel Patties: Shape the mixture into your choice of either bites, balls or patties and space them out onto the baking tray (or cooking pan).
Falafel Patties: Bake for 10-15 minutes on one side, turn over and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. If cooking with a pan, cook on low heat for the same amount of time.
Falafel Patties: Optional - You can brown the patties up in a little heated Coconut Oil in the pan to finish them off.
Creamy Hummus: Blend Tahini and Lemon Juice together until smooth, fluffy and creamy - continually scrape sides using a spatula to combine well.
Creamy Hummus: Add Garlic, Cumin, Salt, Olive Oil. Blend well.
Creamy Hummus: Slowly add Chickpeas to the mix, blending in between.
Creamy Hummus: Only add Water if need be to reach desired consistency.
Combine your choice of Salad Ingredients on a plate, add 2-3 tablespoons of Hummus and add the patties to the Salad plate.

Recipe Notes

*Avoid baking/cooking on aluminium and non-stick surfaces - they will bake/leach toxic substances into your food. Cook with stainless steel and ceramic where possible. Or use bleach-free, non-toxic baking paper and food-grade silicon mats to line baking trays or pots and pans when baking, and cooking on stove top. Use a little Coconut Oil in a stainless steel pan if you prefer not to bake.

*As mentioned, this recipe can be made in bulk, portioned into smaller containers, sealed and stored in the fridge or freezer.

*If you can, choose organic Chickpeas canned in BPA-free cans. I use an organic brand called Eden (available in Australia & USA). Haven't yet found a brand in South Africa - please share in our Fresh Life Community Facebook page if you do find one.

*See Creamy Hummus Dip recipe to see how to activate and prepare Chickpeas from scratch.

Serving suggestions:

* Make Falafel burgers, by putting them between two sides of a toasted Coconut Buckwheat Flatbread, served with Hummus and salad ingredients.

* Made into balls they are great for lunch boxes or served with a dip as a pre-dinner snack

Sunflower & Sesame Warm Quinoa Salad

You will need: Baking tray; large pan; pot; cooking utensils

Course

Meals - Hearty Veggie Meals

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

10-15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

½ large Butternut Squash
4 medium Potatoes
1 cups Quinoa
2 cups Spring Water
1½ cups Vegetable Stock
1 large Brown Onion
3 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
4 small Zucchini
½ Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper
½ Yellow Capsicum / Bell Pepper
½ Green Capsicum / Bell Pepper
3 cloves Garlic
1 Lemon / Lime
1 small bunch Parsley
¼ cups Sunflower Seeds (½ toasted, ½ raw)
¼ cups Sesame Seeds (½ toasted, ½ raw)
1 tbsp Olive Oil (virgin, cold-pressed)

Optional

¼ cups Cashew Nuts (½ toasted, ½ raw)
½ cups Goat Cheese Feta (Organic)
¼ cups Broccoli Flowers (Broccoli flowers shaved from Broccoli head)

Course

Meals - Hearty Veggie Meals

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

10-15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

½ large Butternut Squash
4 medium Potatoes
1 cups Quinoa
2 cups Spring Water
1½ cups Vegetable Stock
1 large Brown Onion
3 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
4 small Zucchini
½ Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper
½ Yellow Capsicum / Bell Pepper
½ Green Capsicum / Bell Pepper
3 cloves Garlic
1 Lemon / Lime
1 small bunch Parsley
¼ cups Sunflower Seeds (½ toasted, ½ raw)
¼ cups Sesame Seeds (½ toasted, ½ raw)
1 tbsp Olive Oil (virgin, cold-pressed)

Optional

¼ cups Cashew Nuts (½ toasted, ½ raw)
½ cups Goat Cheese Feta (Organic)
¼ cups Broccoli Flowers (Broccoli flowers shaved from Broccoli head)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
Chop Potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Add 1 tbsp of Oil to baking tray and bake until soft (approx. 15-20 min)
Chop Butternut Squash into 1 inch cubes, add to the tray and cook for a further 10-15min until squats is soft and potatoes are a little crispy.
While veg are baking, add Quinoa and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir frequently until all water is absorbed and Quinoa has expanded and has a translucent middle. Add stock and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed.
Chop Onion and add to a pan with 1 tbsp of Oil on high heat. Stir frequently and cook until onions are browned. Remove from heat.
Chop and add the Zucchini and Capsicums/Bell Peppers to the pan and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes (keep veggies crunchy).
Add the Quinoa and Garlic to the pan and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Serve Quinoa dish with roasted veggies on the side or mixed through.
Top with a squeeze of fresh Lemon / Lime, chopped Parsley and toasted Nuts & Seeds.
Optional - add shavings of Broccoli flowers and a little crumbed Goat Cheese Feta.

Recipe Notes

Clean Eating Tips to remember:

*Stainless Steel and Ceramic or Glass Cookware are the safest materials to cook in with the least amount of leaching into food when heat is applied. A high quality set of cookware is essential and will last a lifetime - and a longer lifetime at that because of it.

*Stainless Steel, Food-grade Silicon or Wooden Cooking Utensils are the safest materials to cook with with the least amount of leaching into food when heat is applied.

*My ½ Toasted / ½ Raw Philosophy for Nuts & Seeds:
Toasted - for flavour
Raw - for nutritional value

*Olive Oil - it’s best not to cook with Olive Oil, always consume raw. Best to drizzle Olive Oil over food just before serving. It’s better to avoid cooking with Olive Oil as it is a delicate oil and is damaged and becomes harmful to ingest when heated.

*Better oils for cooking with have a higher smoke point/less free radical forming when heated— Coconut Oil, Macadamia Oil and Grapeseed Oil

Toxic Fat Busting Green Juice

Course

Drinks - Fresh Juices

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

3-4 Kale leaves (large)
2-3 Coz Lettuce leaves (large)
2-3 branches Broccoli
1 Cucumber (small)
¼ Pineapple (large)
1 Green Apples (large)
1 bunch Coriander (small bunch)
1 bunch Parsley (small bunch)
½ Lemon (skin removed)
1 slice Lemon / Lime (with skin)

Course

Drinks - Fresh Juices

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

3-4 Kale leaves (large)
2-3 Coz Lettuce leaves (large)
2-3 branches Broccoli
1 Cucumber (small)
¼ Pineapple (large)
1 Green Apples (large)
1 bunch Coriander (small bunch)
1 bunch Parsley (small bunch)
½ Lemon (skin removed)
1 slice Lemon / Lime (with skin)

Instructions

Any juicer will do: Juice everything together and enjoy as fresh as possible!

Recipe Notes

*Always make fresh where possible - you get the most benefits and cleansing/detoxing effects from freshly juiced juice.

*If need be, prepare juice the night before - add citrus such as oranges, lemon and lime to your juice as it acts as a natural preservative and will keep your juice fresher for longer.

*Seal with a lid in a glass bottle - never in plastic. Plastic will leach into your juice and plastic adds to the bio-accumulation of chemicals in the body (chemical body burden), contributing to The Toxic Fat Effect! (see Module 2)

Quick Link to FLIMJ Program resources for Fresh Life Juicing:

Module 2 - refresh on information about The Toxic Fat Effect and how bioaccumulation of toxins in our bodies can lead to weight gain (that’s hard to lose), brain fog, low energy and many more poor health symptoms.

Module 4 - Awesome Everyday cheat sheet to print off and put up on the fridge so you can make great juices from scratch with my Fresh Life Juicing Formula with what you already have in your kitchen.

Module 4 - FLIMJ Ultimate Juicing Guide, your detailed guide to all the best info on juicing (summarised and based on 5+ years of research)

Module 4 - To get you into the swing of things, redo our 7 Day Just Add Juicing Challenge - you’re always supported in our Fresh Life Community, no matter when you decide to do any of the 7 Day Challenges.
You’ll find your Recipe Book: 7 Days of Just Add Juicing and Shopping List print off to guide you through the challenge.

My thoughts on having a Fresh Life Juicing Habit:

Fresh juicing is so important on your Fresh Life Internal Makeover Journey. It is a quick and delicious way to get live enzymes - which can only be obtained from raw plants/veggies and fruits - plus vital nutrients into your body for your cells to function optimally.

It is also one of the most powerful, gentle, safe, daily cleansing rituals you can do consistently to help your body to move xeno-toxins (which cause The Toxic Fat Effect - Module 2) from the body every day.

Gone are the days of getting away with occasionally doing a cleanse, or doing a detox a few times a year. The influx and exposure of toxins we have on a daily basis is now too much and too varied for our bodies to handle on its own.

These daily toxins bio-accumulate in our bodies (refer to Module 2 work) and most won’t move out of the body without specific assistance.

We have to be proactive to get the results we want.

We have to, as I like to say, “ABC - always be cleansing…”

If you want to Live Your Best Fresh Life, juicing needs to be a regular part of your days.

During the initial stage of my journey I was drinking a lot of freshly made juices. It’s a big part of the reason I was able to lose so much toxic fat/excess weight so quickly. And in a healthy way.

I was drinking at least 300ml-900ml per day of fresh juice along with eating clean and doing as many gentle and regular cleansing practises as possible.

I lost the weight effortlessly, and have been able to effortlessly keep it off for these past 6+ years. Why? Juicing is time-tested, and proven to work.

Which is why it is an integral part of my Fresh Life Formula. Fresh juices keeps flooding those powerhouse nutrients through the body, and keeps flushing daily toxic exposures out of the body, every single day.

I always try to have at least 1x fresh juice per day or more.

Prep Tip: You can always make juice the night before if you’re going to be rushed the next day.

Storing Tip: Just seal in a glass jar with a lid in the fridge so it’s ready to go in the morning.

Storing Tip: Adding citrus to your juice will act as a natural preserver, so if you are going to make the night before, be sure to add oranges, lemon and/or lime. It makes your juices taste even more delicious anyway.

The darker the green colour of a plant, the more chlorophyll the plant contains. And chlorophyll helps to push toxins from our cells and bind and remove them from our blood stream and gut.

Over and above everything, if I can only do one thing in a day, it will be to ensure I have at least one raw juice or smoothie a day - preferably a Green one!

Alternating colours is also a good idea to ensure your body is receiving a full spectrum of nutrients - eating/drinking the whole rainbow of colours we find in vegetables and fruits will achieve this without you even having to think about what your body needs.

To refresh on all the best information I’ve researched, go back to Module 4 to go over your Just Add Juicing Module content.

Got questions for me? Or want some friendly support and accountability to help you on your FLIMJourney?

Our Fresh Life Community is the place to be!

See you over there!

Big Hugs,
xx Sam

Healing Green Juice

Course

Drinks - Fresh Juices

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

3-4 Kale leaves (large)
2-3 Silverbeet / Swiss Chard leaves (large)
1-2 branches Broccoli
1 Oranges (large)
1 Green Apples (large)
1 bunch Coriander (small bunch)
1 bunch Parsley (small bunch)
1 inch nob Ginger
1 inch nob Turmeric
1 slice Lemon / Lime (with skin)

Course

Drinks - Fresh Juices

Cuisine

Clean Eating

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

Passive Time

Servings

servings

Ingredients

3-4 Kale leaves (large)
2-3 Silverbeet / Swiss Chard leaves (large)
1-2 branches Broccoli
1 Oranges (large)
1 Green Apples (large)
1 bunch Coriander (small bunch)
1 bunch Parsley (small bunch)
1 inch nob Ginger
1 inch nob Turmeric
1 slice Lemon / Lime (with skin)

Instructions

Any juicer will do: Juice everything together and enjoy as fresh as possible!