2019 April

Vegetable Wash: Recipe!

As food moves around the country and world there’s more opportunity for pathogens to hitch a ride. A simple solution is this easy vegetable wash.

Combine 1 part distilled white vinegar and 3 parts water. For example 1 tbsp vinegar and 3 tbsp water, mix together. Using a spray bottle fully douse your produce, scrub and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Rinse well and prepare as usual.

I use a scrub brush like this one to reach all the nooks and crannies and I put my vegetable wash in a spray bottle like this one.This vinegar gets the job done too!

Really simple and your best defense against pathogens!

FYI I’m an amazon affiliate!

In good health,

Marcia

Auto Immune Protocol Tomato Sauce Recipe

Here’s the NO TOMATOES but is magical like a TOMATO sauce substitute recipe!

In a small crock pot. Combine: 1 large beet (peeled and quartered), 1 sweet onion cut in half, 2 large garlic cloves (roughly chopped), 8 small carrots, 1 c vegetable stock, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/2 tbsp parsley, 1 heaping tbsp of basil, 1 sprig of rosemary (stem removed) and 1 bay leaf. Heat ingredients on high for 3 hours. Once cool, add a splash of red wine vinegar and then blend until smooth! Yield = 3 cups.

Should be freezer safe for up to 3 months but I haven’t tested it!
For reference, my petite crock pot is listed here. I love it and it’s very durable for my single meal prep life! FYI- I am an Amazon affiliate.

Please share this recipe with your friends who struggle with auto immune issues! It’s a real bummer not to be able to eat tomatoes. Also, this is perfect for my sloppy joe and chili recipes that you can find here on Patreon! Hint, hint there’s two secret ingredients to make the sloppy joe’s! Happy cooking! #nightshadefree #AIP #allergies #Everythingdiet #sloppyjoes #chili #plantbased #healthyrecipes