Mexican Wraps

My version of the candle cafe cookbook jewel. Healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:
1 lb firm tofu

Marinade for tofu (or chicken!):
1 c OJ
1/2 c lime juice
1/4 c honey
1/2 c chopped cilantro
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt

Avocado filling:
2 ripe haas avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c cilantro
1 tsp salt

Large flour tortillas
1 can of black beans
1 c long grain brown rice
2 c chicken broth




pre-marinated tofu


1. Compile marinade, and cut firm tofu into 6 chunks, marinate for at least an hour in fridge.
2. Cook rice in chicken broth (takes about 40 mins).
3. Compile avocado filling in large mixing bowl
4. After marinating, remove tofu with slotted spoon, place on foil-lined shallow baking pan and broil in oven 5 to 7 mins. or until golden. Texture will still be soft, somewhat watery.
5. Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade and mix with avocado filling.
6. To compile wraps: chop one of the six tofu portions and place on lower end of wrap. Top with avocado filling, rice, and beans. Roll up lower side and outer sides first into wrap and cut on diagonal to serve.

Healthy Homemade Granola

I got this recipe from this blogsite written by a registered dietician. Now, I have been serious in my search for a true, healthy granola. Most are overwhelmed by sugars so much that "healthy"granola is sort of an oxymoron. I didn't realize how much oil goes into the standard homebaked granola, either. So, you can sort of taste the "health" in this... it probably would be better following suit with the others-- little more oil and sugar. But it is excellent with plain yogurt and a little honey, or just with milk and some fresh fruit! I felt great after I ate it that way, which was the best part.

Preheat oven to 300

Combine dry Ingredients:
3 cups Steeled Oats, rolled oats, or a combination of grains (barley, etc).
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 c unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
1/4 c flaxseed (note: did you know that our bodies don't process the outer shell of a flaxseed? This is why, in order to get the nutrition in them, you must grind them before use).
1/4 c wheat germ
1/4 c dried fruit (I used just cranberries, and ended up doubling it :) *Do not add until done baking
optional: 1/4 c shaved coconut

In a separate bowl, combine:
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1/6 c honey or agave
1 TB EVOO
1/2 TB ground cinnamon
1/2 TB ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt

Mix wet mixture into dry ingredients (except dried fruit and/or coconut) very thoroughly to achieve appropriate consistency. Place on large jellyroll on bakers parchment. Bake 35-40 mins, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes for even browning. Add dried fruit and mix when cooled. Store in refrigerator for up to one month.