Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts + Green Beans

This is a simple way to spice up any stir-fry. Serve with sliced beef, chicken or fish! Super delicious and tastes great! 

3/4 cup water

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed

2 Tbsp sesame oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 lb bean sprouts

1/3 cup raw cashews (optional)

Bring water to a boil in a large wok over high heat. Add green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and place in ice-cold water.

Heat sesame oil over medium high heat in wok. Add garlic and onions and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until golden. 

Add green beans, brown sugar and bean sprouts and cook for 3 minutes, until bean sprouts are lightly softened. Stir in cashews, if using.

Yield: 4 servings

Healthy Homemade Granola

Healthy Homemade Granola

3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free or regular)

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch Kosher salt

1/4 cup grapeseed oil

1/3 cup maple syrup 

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup assorted nuts (almonds, walnuts or pecans)

1/2 cup assorted seeds (pumpkin, flax or sunflower)

3/4 cup assorted dried fruit (cranberries, raisins or sliced apricots)

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

In a medium bowl, combine oats with brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Mix to combine. Add oil, maple syrup and vanilla and stir well. 

Stir in nuts and seeds. 

Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden. Stir occasionally. 

Let cool. Add dried fruit and chocolate chips, if using.

Yield: about 5 cups.