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Grilled Chicken Dragon Salad

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This Grilled Chicken Dragon Salad features an amazing array of colors, textures, and flavors. It’s quick, easy, healthy, and makes a lovely lunch or dinner with chicken as the source of protein, and plenty of veggies to support digestion, elimination, and satiation.

Nutritional Powerhouse: Cabbage contains anthocyanins, which are naturally occurring antioxidants. Anthocyanins not only add color to your fruits (think blueberries) and vegetables, but may also reduce inflammation. Cabbage is also packed with plant sterols and insoluble fiber, which supports your digestive system healthy by keeping bowel movements regular. It also fuels the good bacteria in your gut that protects your immune system and produces essential nutrients. That’s especially true when you eat fermented cabbage in kimchi or sauerkraut.

Expect this recipe to take 35 minutes to make, without accounting for marinating the chicken.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thigh or breast

Marinade

  • ¼ cup tamari
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce sauce

Vegetables

  • 1 cup snap peas, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienne
  • 1 cup green beans, blanched
  • 1 cup english cucumber, diagonal cut
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • ½ red onion, minced
  • 1 cup assorted colored baby bell pepper, thin sliced
  • 4 cup shredded red cabbage or spinach

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp tamari
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dijon
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice

Garnish

  • ¼ cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. lightly toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions (35 min)

  • Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl.
  • Marinade chicken for 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken on a barbecue about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to 165 F. Cool and slice.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender, and blend thoroughly.
  • Assemble all of the veggies in a bowl or on a plate, and top with chicken. Drizzle with dressing, and top with garnishes.
  • Enjoy!

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is an award-winning health retreat located in the lush forests of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1991, our health reset program helps 16 guests at a time unplug, recharge, reconnect with nature, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. Our nutrition program uses local, organic ingredients and reduces inflammation and balances blood sugar levels and hormones. To learn more about Mountain Trek, and how we can help reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Umami Beef with Cauliflower Rice and Vegetables

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Japanese for “pleasant savory taste” or “essence of deliciousness”, Umami is a flavor that everyone loves and craves. This Umami Beef recipe is simple, taking only 25 minutes and one pan to make, yet a complete meal that is packed full of flavor and nutrients—exactly what you need after a long day. The rich flavors of the beef pair nicely with the freshness of the vegetables, while the sauteed cauliflower satiates cravings for white rice. Use high-quality grass-fed ground beef, or substitute ground pork, chicken, or turkey to make this recipe your own.

Nutritional Powerhouse: Snap peas contain 18 percent of the daily recommended intake of dietary iron in one cup. Iron is an incredibly important mineral that has been shown to reduce female fatigue, even in non-iron-deficient women.

Expect this recipe to take 25 minutes.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp Tamari
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, grated
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • ½ cup snow peas, cut diagonally in half
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cucumber slices
  • ¼ cup cashews or peanuts, toasted and chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil and mint, rough chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp Tamari
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp almond butter
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions (25 min)

  • Whisk together the first 5 ingredients (up to the beef). Then pour over the beef and let sit while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can also whisk by hand.
  • Heat a medium fry pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp grapeseed oil. Add the beef and break up into small pieces, and let sit in an even layer in the pan while it browns on one side for a few minutes. Then flip and let sit again for a few minutes until cooked through.
  • Place the beef in a bowl and set to the side.
  • Add the grated cauliflower to the same pan and saute on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly cooked but still firm.
  • Place the cauliflower and remaining vegetables in a bowl, and top with beef, cashews or peanuts, basil and mint, and a wedge of lime in each bowl. Drizzle with sauce.
  • Enjoy!

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is an award-winning health retreat located in the lush forests of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1991, our health reset program helps 16 guests at a time unplug, recharge, reconnect with nature, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. Our nutrition program uses local, organic ingredients and reduces inflammation and balances blood sugar levels and hormones. To learn more about Mountain Trek, and how we can help reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Seared Ribeye with Chimmichurri, Cauliflower Mash, & Grilled Vegetables

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This Seared Ribeye with Cauliflower Mash and Vegetables is a simple yet impressive dish, especially with the always-crowd-pleasing chimichurri sauce. Ribeye animal protein provides long lasting energy and satiety, as well as iron and other essential nutrients. The cauliflower mash is a lighter alternative to potato, and is high in antioxidants and phytonutrients (which benefit in fighter cancer), making it an excellent replacement, especially since you will likely not notice a difference. A healthy dose of grilled carrots, broccolini, asparagus, and peppers rounds out this dish, making it a complete meal sure to satisfy both body and brain.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Ribeye

  • 1.5 lb ribeye steak
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp worcestershire
  • 2 tsp grapeseed oil

Chimichurri

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or finely chopped
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped oregano
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes. You can adjust your use of chili flakes based on your preference.
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Cauliflower Mash

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Grilled Vegetables

  • 4 mini peppers, halved
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into ½ inch rounds
  • ½ bunch asparagus, tips trimmed
  • 1 bunch broccolini, tips trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

  1. Make chimichurri by combining all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Let flavors blend for at least 1 hour.
  2. Take steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and rub with salt, pepper, and worcestershire.
  3. Make Cauliflower mash.
    1. Place cauliflower and salt in a large pot and cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender/soft.
    2. Drain very well, and let stand for 5 minutes.
    3. In a food processor or blender add cauliflower, salt, and olive oil, and puree until smooth. Use a plunger if using a blender to avoid adding excess liquid which will make your mash runny.
    4. Transfer to a baking dish and re-heat (covered) to serve.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 425 F.
  5. After 30 minutes of steaks sitting at room temperature, turn a cast iron or oven safe pan to medium-high heat with oil. Let heat up and then add steaks to the pan. Sear for 4 minutes each side, and then place pan in the oven and let steaks finish 4-6 minutes or until thermometer reads 135F (medium rare), 145F (medium).
  6. Grill vegetables while the steak is in the oven.
    1. Turn the grill to medium heat.
    2. Toss all the vegetables with the oil and salt/pepper
    3. Place on the grill when warmed. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes, until browned and tender.
  7. Plate a large spoonful of cauliflower mash, vegetables, and layer with slices of ribeye. Top with chimichurri and enjoy

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is the health reset you’ve been looking for. Our award-winning health retreat, immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia, will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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This simple chocolate pudding takes just 5 minutes to make. It’s decadent and healthy and sure to become your new favorite dessert! It comes compliments of Jenn Keirstead, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Mountain Trek’s nutritionist of 15+ years.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 ripe avocados, pits removed
  • 4 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, optional
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 pinch sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides in between. Add more milk if needed to help blend.
  2. Taste test it to see if you prefer more chocolate flavor; you can add more cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon at a time, or for more sweetness, or add a splash more maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer to an airtight container for storing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  4. Serve chilled.

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is the health reset you’ve been looking for. Our award-winning health retreat, immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia, will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Homemade Bone Broth

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There is no better addition to your recipe arsenal than homemade bone broth. It’s a nutrient-dense addition to a vast number of other recipes, can be used as a cooking/sautéing liquid, and can be consumed on its own as a coffee or tea replacement. Needless to say, it’s versatile, and in the case of the recipe we’re sharing today—which happens to be Mountain Trek’s very own nutritionist’s recipe—deliciously savory. Compliments of Jenn Keirstead, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Mountain Trek’s nutritionist of 15+ years, this recipe is packed with so many benefits, including:

  • A highly absorbable source of vitamins + minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, Vitamin A, K2, and minerals like zinc, iron, boron, manganese + selenium.
  • Packed with glucosamine + chondroitin; natural compounds found in connective tissue which supports joint health.
  • Collagen, and lots of it! This turns into gelatin that, when cooked, yields several important amino acids, which are a protein (e.g. building block).
  • Helps maintain digestive health. Bone broth is not only easy to digest, but it may also help in the digestion of other foods. Gelatin binds to the water in your digestive tract, helping food move through your gut easier. It is also believed to help with a condition called “leaky gut” and other inflammatory bowel diseases.
  • Loaded with amino acids glycine and arginine, which have strong anti-inflammatory effects; targeting cancer cells and all areas of internal inflammation.

Equipment Needed

  • Stockpot– at least one large 8 quart stockpot. Or, a large crockpot/slow cooker.
  • Roasting Pans– for the best possible beef bone broth, you need to roast the bones before you boil them.
  • Wire mesh strainer– to strain the delicious broth from the bones and vegetables.

Ingredients

Note: organic is key, so you are pulling out as high of quality nutrients as possible.

  • Grass-fed beef bones, or chicken bones*. NOTES:
    • Knuckles, joints, and marrow bones are best. If you’re unsure, ask your local butcher for the best broth bones and then request that they cut them in half
    • For added flavor incorporate meaty bones, and short ribs.
    • But as high of quality as you are willing to go.
  • 6 carrots
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

*Use an entire organic chicken carcass. After you roast the chicken, and enjoy the meat, use ALL the leftover bones, skin + any fat from cooking. Follow the same method below – except no pre roasting of bones needed.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450F and prepare two roasting pans.
  2. Transfer the beef bones and vegetables to the roasting pans. Don’t pile them all on top of each other. Roast for 30 minutes before gently tossing the bones and vegetables, and roasting for an additional 15-30 minutes more.
  3. Transfer the bones and vegetables to the stock pots and scrape up any remaining bits and juices remaining in the roasting pan using a metal spatula and a little water, if needed (don’t worry, all those brown bits add goodness and FLAVOR!).
  4. Fill pot with approximately 10-12 cups water, or until bones and vegetables are fully submerged. Cover the pot and bring to low boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer, with the lid slightly ajar, skimming any foam, occasionally. Simmer for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours (do not leave the stove running overnight. Simply cool and store in the refrigerator and continue to simmer the next day). Add more water if needed to make sure bones and vegetables remain fully submerged.
  6. Once the bones and vegetables have simmered and your broth is ready, you will need to strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer.
  7. Set the broth aside to cool. Pro Tip: Don’t forget about the meat on the bones! Whether you eat the remaining meat in a bowl of soup or in salads, I can almost guarantee that there is a TON of delicious nibbles waiting to be picked from the bones. Don’t let it go to waste! Now, you can discard the meat-free bones and compost the vegetables without guilt.
  8. Transfer broth to the refrigerator and allow broth to cool fully. The result will be a hard, thick layer of fat and a bottom liquid layer that looks like gelatinous brown jello. Pro Tip: Do not discard the top fat layer. It will melt together with the broth when heated and adds serious nutrients and flavor, as well as supporting brain health, immune system function, and hormone balance.
  9. Store your bone broth: Bone broth stores well in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days. If you make a large batch, freeze smaller batches in the freezer for up to 6 months (it reheats perfectly!).

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is the health reset you’ve been looking for. Our award-winning health retreat, immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia, will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

The Kootenay Bowl With Prawns

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As fresh as you can get, this healthy and delicious veggie and prawn lunch bowl (which is named after the lake our lodge looks over) is definitely one to add to your routine. Packed full of lean protein, vitamin and mineral rich vegetables, this full meal offers your body and brain a powerhouse of good things, while keeping your body feeling light and trim. To make this bowl even more nutrient dense, try adding cubed avocado, a natural companion to the lightly spiced prawns.

Note: Unfortunately, this recipe is so new that we don’t have an image for it yet! The image above is borrowed from Low Carb Maven to give you an idea of what a veggie packed prawn bowl looks like. You can find her version of this bowl here. We will be publishing our own image for this recipe later in the year.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 24-32 Prawns, sized 21/25, peeled & deveined (serving size: 6 prawns for women (4oz.) 8 for men (5oz))
  • 1/2 C cashews, toasted

Marinade for prawns:

  • 2 Tbsp tamari
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp grape seed oil
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 3/4 tsp sesame oil
  • Zest and juice of 1/4 lime

Bowl:

  • 4 C spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 C matchstick carrots
  • 1 C sliced peppers
  • 1 C sliced cucumber
  • 1 C daikon julienne
  • 1 C finely sliced red cabbage
  • sprouts for garnish
  • sliced radish for garnish

Dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce (gluten free)
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 Tbsp grape seed oil
  • 1 Tbsp hemp oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 Tbsp tahini

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Prepa lined sheet pan
  2. Marinade and Cook Prawns. Blend marinade ingredients and toss prawns in it. Spread prawns and marinade on lined sheet pan. Cook until just done. Once cooked, remove prawns from juice, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Toast cashews. Place cashews in pan on medium heat and stir occasionally until toasted.
  4. Assemble Bowl. Start with 1 C of spinach, then top the salad with little (1/4 C) handfuls of all of the vegetables. Top with prawns and cashews, and garnish with sprouts and sliced radishes.
  5. Enjoy!

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is the health reset you’ve been looking for. Our award-winning health retreat, immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia, will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Japanese Umami Beef Soup

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We recently developed this soup in an effort to bring more flavors of the east to our menu. As a base, it uses chickpea miso, which delivers some sweetness but is balanced by the sesame, tamari, and sake. We’ve included shiitake mushrooms, arame seaweed and edamame beans for a great nutritional profile.

Servings: 6

Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS (Serves 6)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Braggs amino acids or tamari
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 tsp cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup onions, cut lengthwise
  • 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped on diagonal
  • 2 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 5 tbsp chickpea miso paste
  • 4 cup beef stock or bone broth (for heartier soup)
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1 1/2 cup edamame soybeans, without pods
  • 1/2 cup smoked tofu, diced
  • 1/2 cup arame seaweed
  • 20 oz. striploin beef, cleaned, fat removed, cut into ¼” thick small strips.

PREPARATION (20 min)

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the shitake mushrooms, onions, carrots, celery, cabbage, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Also while the water is coming to a boil, prepare the striploin beef and set aside.
  4. Once boiling, pour the water into a large bowl and add the arame seaweed. Set aside and let soak for 20 min to rehydrate.
  5. Heat the olive and sesame oil in a large pot on medium-high.
  6. Add all ingredients from step 2 (vegetables + ginger + garlic)  and the Braggs to the pot. Saute until soft.
  7. While the vegetables are cooking, blend the miso with beef stock/bone broth, vinegar, and sake in a large pot and heat. This is your soup broth.
  8. Add vegetables (once cooked), tofu, and edamame to the soup broth and simmer at a low temperature for 10 minutes. Add water as desired for preferred thickness.
  9. Meanwhile, using your vegetable pot, stir fry your beef in olive oil with a splash of sesame oil and Braggs until slightly browned. Add to soup once cooked.
  10. Drain the seaweed. Add atop the soup before serving.
  11. Enjoy.

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is an award-winning health retreat immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia. Our one or two-week program—featuring daily hiking, yoga, exercise classes, time in our state-of-the-art spa, and of course, delicious, healthy cuisine—will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

The Kootenay Bowl With Herbed Tofu

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Colorful bowl of organic greens, baked tofu, fresh tomatoes, cabbage and grated carrots and garnished with crushed nuts.

Named for the invigorating, fresh, and health-inspiring lake which our British Columbia lodge overlooks, this healthy dinner bowl shares the same attributes. The Kootenay Bowl with Herbed Tofu recipe makes a great lunch, but treat the tofu as a cutlet and this recipe becomes a satisfying dinner packed full of protein and nutrients. Guests absolutely love the crunch of the vegetables with the smooth, creamy sauce. To make this bowl even more filling, add cooked quinoa or whole grain brown rice to the bottom of your bowl.

Serves 4.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Tofu:

  • 2 cups tofu, cubed
  • 1 tsp Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fine, dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, rosemary and/or basil

Bowl:

  • 1 cups beets, grated
  • 1 cups carrots, grated
  • 1 cups almonds, toasted
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup sunflower sprouts or sprout of your choice

Dressing:

  • 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tahini paste
  • 2 tbs almond butter
  • 2 tbs fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cups olive oil

Method:

  • Sauté tofu cubes in a skillet with the oil and liquid aminos, and coat with the herbs when nearly done. If you like heat, add a pinch of dried, ground chilies.
  • Combine nutritional yeast flakes, water, Braggs liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, tahini, almond butter, ginger, and crushed garlic in blender to prepare the dressing. Add oil in a steady stream while blending. (You will have leftover dressing to use again)
  • Assemble 4 bowls, starting with spinach leaves and topping with beets, carrots, almonds, sunflower sprouts, and sautéed tofu cubes.
  • Drizzle bowls with warmed dressing and enjoy!

A Full Day of Spa Cuisine Recipes

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Spa-CuisineThere has been a lot of talk about “spa cuisine” in the past year and some people are questioning just exactly what the phrase means. Some assume it’s vegetarian or flavorless or served in tiny qualities. Others wonder if it’s new-age “superfood” or supplemental vitamins. In actual fact, spa cuisine can include meat, it’s delicious and, at Mountain Trek, it’s served in perfect portions at the right times during the day so your body doesn’t crave non-essential foods. From a scientific perspective, spa cuisine utilizes the natural elements, nutrients, and minerals in food to assist the body so that it can function at an optimal level of vitality. In layman’s terms, it looks colorful and tastes delicious! You’ll find little-to-no processed or refined ingredients in spa cuisine, and in many instances, a lot of what you’ll be consuming is locally grown or raised and seasonally appropriate. At Mountain Trek, you’ll discover that every single one of our meals is well-balanced and amazingly tasty. In fact, we have an on-site nutritionist who ensures the ideal amount of protein, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables are consumed throughout the day, and at specific times of day, while our chef is always discovering new and delicious ways to prepare the dishes. To learn more about meal composition and timings read our Healthy Eating Tips blog. But if you’re looking for a daily sample of delicious spa cuisine, we’ve included three recipes below for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bon Appétit!

Breakfast

Manna Bread Breakfast RecipeManna Bread Breakfast

Manna Bread is made with whole sprouted grain berries and pure water – a far cry from the heavily processed bread you find in most supermarkets. Manna bread can come in rye or multigrain or varieties and is available at your local health food store. Loaves tend to be smaller but that’s because Manna Bread is more dense and filling. At Mountain Trek, we’ll typically serve men three half-inch slice in the morning while women receive two slices. Women’s portion – serve with:

  • 2 slices smoked cheese (equaling ½ oz. or 14 grams)
  • 2 slices avocado
  • 3 slices tomato
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • Alfalfa sprouts

Men’s portion – serve with:

  • 3 slices smoked cheese (equaling ¾ oz. or 21 grams)
  • 3 slices avocado
  • 3 slices tomato
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • Alfalfa sprouts

Lunch

Kootenay Mushroom Barley Lentil Soup

Kootenay Mushroom Barley Lentil Soup

This recipe tastes best when you use freshly picked mushrooms from the forest floor, like we do at Mountain Trek. Whatever mushrooms you use, though, this recipe (which serves 4) will be sure to delight and fulfill.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp grapeseed oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 cup spinach
  • 1/3 cup barley
  • 2 ½ tbsp red lentils
  • 2 ½ tbsp sherry
  • ¾ tsp fresh rosemary
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 3 ½ cups veggie stock
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 2 ½ tbsp parsley
  • ½ tbsp Bragg’s or tamari sauce
  • 2 tbsp flax oil
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne

Directions:

  • Heat oil and butter in a large soup pan.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots, and sauté until translucent.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic and sauté until translucent.
  • Add barley, lentils and spices and sauté for 10 minutes.
  • Add stock and let cook over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes or until the barley is done.
  • Add Bragg’s, sherry, flax oil, and parsley.
  • At Mountain Trek, our portions are typically two cups for men and 1.5 cups for women.

Dinner

The Kootenay Bowl

The Kootenay Bowl

This easy-to-make dish is as colorful as it is delicious. It serves four.

Tofu + Marinade:

  • 1 ½ blocks (600 grams) herbed tofu, cubed. (By freezing, thawing, and then squeezing the excess water from the tofu its texture changes, allowing it to absorb the marinade.)
  • 2½ tbsp tamari
  • 2½ tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 2½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ – ½ tsp. rosemary powder
  • Blend the above ingredients and marinate cubed tofu in it for at least 2 hours before cooking.
  • Reserve some marinade for cooking tofu.

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2½ tbsp water
  • 2½ tbsp tamari sauce
  • 2½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp tahini Blend above ingredients and serve on the side.

The Bowl:

  • ½ cup quinoa cooked in 1 ¼ cup water
  • 4 cup mixed greens
  • ½ cup beets, grated
  • ½ cup carrots, grated
  • ½ cup red cabbage, shredded very fine
  • 4 large cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted 4 pinches alfalfa sprouts
  • Rinse quinoa well and cook until tender (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Sauté tofu in a small amount of the marinade until browned on all sides.
  • Place greens on the bottom of each bowl, put quinoa on top of that, then add rows of carrots, beets, and red cabbage.
  • Sprinkle with sunflower seeds; add tofu, sprouts, and tomatoes.
  • At Mountain Trek we serve the following portions: women receive 7 cubes of tofu, 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa and 1 1/2 tbsp of dressing; men receive 9 cubes of tofu, 1/3 cup cooked quinoa and 2 tbsp of dressing.

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