Tag: cilantro

Pico de Gallo

Nothing is better to spice up your cleanse diet than this Pico de Gallo

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced finely
  • (or 2-1/2 to 3 cups grape tomatoes)
  • 1/2 large red onion, diced finely
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped finely (use 1/2 green bell pepper if you don’t want it as spicy)
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped finely (if small, use the entire bunch)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Toss the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice together, and add pepper to taste. Store in the fridge.

Serve with fresh veggies.

Detox Herb Salad

Make your cleanse diet more interesting with this Detox Herb Salad

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 head of broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 pear, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
  • 1/2 bunch dill, minced
  • 1/2 bunch mint leaves, minced

DRESSING

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper to a container with a lid. Shake vigorously until well blended.

Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. Allow dressing to sit for at least 15 minutes before tossing with your salad.

Chop broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces for easier digestion. Try pulsing them in a food processor or use a sharp knife to chop into bite-sized pieces.

Combine in a large salad bowl along with shredded carrot, chopped pear, red onion, cilantro, dill, and mint. Add enough dressing to coat the salad but not drown it.

Mix thoroughly. And enjoy!!!

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice”

A great rice replacement as part of your cleanse diet can be the Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium head (about 24 oz.) cauliflower, rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 scallions, diced
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1-1/2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Remove the core and let cauliflower dry completely. Coarsely chop into florets. Place half the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous—don’t over process or it will get mushy. Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, scallions, and garlic and sauté about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the cauliflower “rice” to the pan. Cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl, and toss with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and pepper to taste.

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