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Weekend Lunch: Fuji Apple and Spinach Soup; Summer Berry Salad

August 2, 2010 Raw, Soups

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A few days ago, a friend and I had a comically animated (OK, most of the animation was coming from me) conversation about Fuji apples. They are, we concluded, the best apples in the world. There are other great varieties (Macoun, Jonagold, Granny Smith) as well as some not so great ones (the offensively mealy Red Delicious), but Fujis have the perfect combination of sweetness and crispness.

It’s been a while since I made a raw soup. Over the weekend, I happened to spot my first Fujis of the season at my Sunday farmer’s market. They weren’t quite as giant and perfect as I know they will be in a few months, but they were there, and I was elated. Since I hadn’t made a raw soup in quite some time, I decided to put them to good use in a new soup concoction: Fuji apple and spinach soup. Sounds a little weird, I know, but it was refreshing and totally delicious. I think this one will be a mainstay between now and the end of summer! Here’s the recipe:

Fuji Apple and Spinach Soup (serves 3)

1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 large avocado
2 stalks celery
1 cup raw spinach
1 1/2 cups coconut water (I used fresh, but packaged is fine)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp nama shoyu or tamari
2 tsps flax oil

Blend all ingredients but the oil on high till well mixed. Add flax oil in a thin drizzle to emulsify the soup. Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs if you like.

I wanted something equally summery to go with my soup, so I decided to make a berry dressing, which a couple of readers have requested. I’ve never really liked raspberry or strawberry salad dressings, which is why it’s taken me some time to comply, but it was hard to say no with a fridge full of strawberries that were destined to get mushy if I didn’t use them soon. I decided to throw together a spinach, berry, and avocado salad and top it all off with a creamy strawberry dressing. I loved the results!

Strawberry Blush Vinaigrette (yields 1 1/2 cups)

2 cups strawberries, tops removed
1/4 cup orange or apple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt

Blend all ingredients in a blender till the dressing is smooth. Serve over any salad, but in particular over the summer berry salad, below.

Summer Berry Salad (serves 1, but can be easily doubled)

1 cup baby spinach
1 cup baby arugula
1/4 cup each strawberries (sliced), raspberries, and blackberries
1/4 avocado, chopped

Toss all ingredients with a few tablespoons of the blush vinaigrette and serve.

Together, the soup and salad were a perfectly light and refreshing lunch!

I rounded the meal out with some leftover black beans I had (leftover from making Susan’s black bean and corn salad!) mashed onto some sprouted toast.

There you have it, guys. Sunday lunch. I love using ingredients that are summery (berries) and autumnal (apples) all at once!

I’m trying to think of a terrific question to end with, and I can only think of this: what’s your favorite apple? It’s hardly the stuff of philosophical debates, but we’re all foodies here. If the topic of Fujis can put me on the edge of my seat, it’s probably worth asking.

xo

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  1. Sara says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Fabulous recipes as always, Gena! Can’t wait to make both the soup and the salad. Looks like such a light, refreshing, and summery meal!

    My favorite apples, without a doubt, are pink ladies! They’re sweet, crispy, and perfect. I also like granny smiths when they’re super crispy, and honeycrisps!

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  2. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    This recipe looks great! I have a feeling I’ll be giving a lot of shout outs to you in the next four weeks during my raw challenge 🙂

    Reply
  3. Bianca King says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Loooks so good! But what if I don’t have coconut water? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Gena says

      August 3, 2010 at 10:00 am

      Bianca,

      Don’t sweat it. Regular water will be fine.

      G

      Reply
  4. veganlisa says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    I love Crispin and Ginger Gold the most but I generally love apples so I try to embrace them all (except the Red Delicious as you mentioned – what did they do to that poor apple variety?).

    The soup sounds interesting. I may give the combination a try in salad form this week.

    Thanks Gena.

    Reply
  5. Daniel says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I prefer the Jonagold because of it’s semi-mushy texture yet still crisp and sweet. McIntosh are too mushy in texture but I find the Jonagolds to be one step up on the firmness scale and after discovering them for the first time last year, they rate around number one on my list (Braeburns being close by because of the same not-too-hard-but-not-mush texture).

    If anyone knows of any other varieties similar to this (or even understands what I’m talking about with how poorly I’m describing it, haha) I’d be glad to hear of them. 🙂

    I like the dressing idea, I’ll have to give it a whirl if we can get ahold of some strawberries.

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    • Molly says

      August 3, 2010 at 1:58 am

      I know *exactly* what you’re talking about, but I think you may have already hit upon the perfect choices.

      Personally, I go for super-crisp and super-sweet/tangy, à la Pink Lady and Jazz varieties, though Braeburn used to be my favorite. You have good taste.

      If you’re in a part of the country that can get them, check out some of the heirloom varieties, namely the Arkansas Black. I think you might like that one.

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      • Kaz says

        August 13, 2010 at 6:22 pm

        Being a kiwi, I love braeburns and the red braeburns – mahano I think they are called, and I have been munching my way through bags of Jazz – they are great! Pacific Rose is also lovely for another taste/texture combo. They are still pretty good after that first ultra fresh crunch has gone, and great flavour.

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  6. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Hmmm, gala and fuji I guess, and I’m a sucker for red delicious also. 🙂 This recipes look wonderful, thanks!

    Reply
  7. CathyK says

    August 2, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    LOVE the Fuji, too! I can’t get enough of them this summer: Fuji + nut butter = total refreshment!Braeburn, Yellow Delicious, Granny Smith are also in my rotation.
    Not a fan of Red Delicious, either – you hit the nail on the head with the adjective MEALY!
    …and I’ve never liked fruity salad dressings, either. I like a tang to my salad dressing, not a sweet taste.

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  8. Rhea (Greek Feaster) says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    I am a Fuji/Granny Smith kinda gal, myself! I like my apples sweet and crunchy, none of that mealy (side eye to the “Delicious” family) business for ME! 😉
    I also like a fresh-off-the-tree Macintosh. Oh, Maine, how you spoiled me!

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  9. Nancy Reed says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Fugis are my all-time favorite. I rarely eat any other kind.

    Reply
  10. J says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Gotta be pink lady… there’s just no comparison! I think honeycrisp are probably my second favorite, but they seem to be a “hit or miss” variety of apple (I’ve had some incredible and some sub-par honeycrisps). The only two apples I don’t like are red delicious (mush) and granny smith (bitter + sour).

    Reply
  11. Edith says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Those both look amazing!!

    But seriously, GALA APPLES ARE THE BEST EVER!
    That is all. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Rowie says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    A very crisp pink lady is my favorite! I used to only like granny smith when I was younger, but the Pink lady has the same crisp jucieness, with just a hint of sweetness too. *drool!

    Reply
  13. Camille (Raw Candy) says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Your soup sounds delish!

    My favourite apple is the honey crisp. Organic, of course.

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  14. vanessa says

    August 2, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    HONEY-FREAKING-CRISP!!! Best apples ever. That said, I’ll always have a spot in my heart for Gravensteins, as my grandparents used to have a tree of them in their yard; I have great memories of sitting in that tree with my cousins, munching away :). Perfect balance of sweet and sour, those ones.

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    • elizabeth says

      August 3, 2010 at 9:27 am

      Agreed! I love New England Honey Crisps. Though Fujis are usually my second choice.

      Reply
  15. BroccoliHut says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    What a perfect meal! I am munching on a Fuji as I type this, so that soup sounds very enticing…

    Reply
  16. Ellen says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    honeycrisps and sweetangos (ridiculous name, but ridiculously delicious fruit).

    Reply
  17. Willa says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Hey Gena,

    Love this post as I do with all of yours. My favourite apple is the Matsu, then royal gala.

    Reply
  18. Christine says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    You must try the Jazz apple. Unfortunately, it’s not local. It’s a new variety from New Zealand, but they are Delicious! My daughter and I pick them up when ever we see them in the store.

    BTW, spinach and thinly cut apple slices are awesome as a salad. I’m sure it makes for a yummy soup!

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    • Sarah says

      August 3, 2010 at 2:55 am

      I agree – Jazz apples are great! And they’re not local to me in Australia either, but a little closer than some! I found NZ apples in the supermarkets in England last week and I was surprised.

      I am also partial to pink ladies, braeburns and galas. Depends on the particular crop though. I’ve managed to get mushy batches of all of the above at some point or other (including Fujis!).

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    • Karin says

      August 5, 2010 at 7:41 pm

      Hi Christine,
      Thanks for the nice thing you said about JAZZ apples! On behalf of the JAZZ growers, I couldn’t resist chiming in. JAZZ apples are grown in several places, including the UK, France, Chile and Washington state as well as New Zealand. The Washington season begins in early November…in case that is a little closer to you?

      Come say hi at http://www.facebook.com/jazzapple if you’d like!

      Cheers.

      Reply
  19. twyla says

    August 2, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    My favorite apple is golden delicious. or pink lady. none of my apple trees have produced yet so I can only judge the store-bought varieties. Its hard to find organic apples they’re always sold out so sometimes … I cheat and buy regular.
    Hey, whats sprouted toast?

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  20. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    August 2, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    Gena, I think we all know it’s all about the Pink Lady…crisp, juicy, sweet-tart…..mmmmmmmmmm 🙂

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  21. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:18 am

    my #1 apple is also the fuji for it’s crisp/sweet balance! Red delicious GAG ME!!! bleah!!! the soft mealy action…soooo gross! No offense to anyone who likes them but I hate them! There are others like the honeycrisp or pink lady which are really crisp and I enjoy that but they dont have the same type of sweetness the fuji has. There are a zillion varieties of apples as we all know but yeah, the fuji is where it’s at for me too!

    The soup looks great…the only thing that makes me nervous is the 4 stalks of celery. Not really a fan b/c I feel like it overpowers EVERYTHING in its path…yet without it, the soup may not have the bulk/thickness one would get from 4 stalks. Hmmm. Well, I can always try it without 🙂

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  22. [email protected] knackfornutrition says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I have such a weakness for Jazz apples. They can only be found in certain areas of the country (fresh and organic) so it is like a jackpot ever time I locate them! They are a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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  23. Jackie (Peaces of Earth) says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:34 am

    I had a raw soup at Grezzo once that had apples in it. I can’t remember what else was in it, but it was AMAZING. And this is coming from someone who is not a raw soup fan. I will have to try yours, though. Sounds delish.

    My favorite apple is also the fuji. How can you not love it? The only reason I don’t eat them very often is because they travel half way around the world to get to me, but they are just so sweet and crisp. I also love the pink lady, yum! Mealy, dry apples are SO gross. We used to get them as a kid and they almost ruined my apple eating days forever!

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  24. Lauren says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:39 am

    My two fave apples are 1. Pink Lady and 2. Granny Smith (which is a very close second). I love the champagne-esqe flavour of the PL and the tartness of the GS.
    Fujis are good too though!
    I love the looks of these recipes…I haven’t experimented with raw soups yet so I’m going to give it a shot!

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  25. Gillian G. says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:55 am

    with apples, i tend to change my fave. fuji is always in the top, as are pink lady. i adore these yellow apples I ate everyday in Italy, but haven’t ever seen them here 🙁

    that soup looks great, might have to give that one a try!

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  26. MarathonVal says

    August 3, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Apple and spinach soup I’m not so sure about, but that reminds me that I need to make your carrot/avocado bisque again ASAP. LOVE LOVE LOVE that stuff and could eat it every day!!

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  27. Remy says

    August 3, 2010 at 1:18 am

    Ambrosia apples. Divine to be sure 😉

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  28. Kate says

    August 3, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Royal gala apples are by far the best. Although most kiwi apples are amazing, you should come try then Gena! haha.

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    • Gena says

      August 3, 2010 at 10:02 am

      For real! And I want to taste these jazz apples everyone’s talking about!

      Reply
      • Christine says

        August 3, 2010 at 11:21 am

        I am in California and was lucky to find them in my local Stater Bros. But they don’t stock them as often as I like. Very yummy. Hope you find some!

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      • Kate (Stilettos and Salad) says

        August 4, 2010 at 5:36 am

        Well you always have somewhere to stay and a tour guide with me! New Zealand is waiting xx

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  29. Mallory says

    August 3, 2010 at 1:49 am

    This looks scrumptious! Another vote here for Pink Ladies–they are so beautiful and have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness!

    Reply
  30. Anne says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:21 am

    haha, great to see I am not the only one who is super exited when the first apples of the season are in store! I’ve been looking forward since…april :-). Shouldn’t be long here, now.

    Reply
  31. Maria (Tough Cookie) says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing xoxo

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  32. JL Goes Vegan says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:29 am

    The soup looks divine!

    Reply
  33. Jesse says

    August 3, 2010 at 6:29 am

    Looks delicious! If someone has digestion issues and is trying food combining, would avocado and apples be a decent combination? Beans?

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    • Gena says

      August 3, 2010 at 10:03 am

      Jesse,

      Apples and avocado might be (it would actually depend on whom you ask), but definitely not along with beans.

      G

      Reply
      • Jesse says

        August 3, 2010 at 7:13 pm

        good to know — thanks!!

        Reply
  34. Jaime says

    August 3, 2010 at 8:18 am

    WOW, your meal looks fantastic. I’m definitely saving this post for later.

    Reply
  35. Rachel says

    August 3, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Honeycrisp! (My first comment on your blog, I’m THAT passionate about apples…haha)

    Reply
    • Gena says

      August 3, 2010 at 10:03 am

      Ha! Thank you Rachel. Feel free to comment on non-apple posts, too 😉

      Reply
  36. kate says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Pink Lady, or Braeburn generally and the English Russet apple in the autumn..

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  37. Tricia says

    August 3, 2010 at 9:16 am

    What? I love Red Delicious 😛

    Reply
  38. Sarah S. says

    August 3, 2010 at 10:00 am

    Hooray! Thanks for granting my request for a CR fruity dressing 🙂 Lucky for me my fridge is also full of strawberries, so I can try this soon!

    For best apple I have to go with honeycrisp.

    Reply
  39. Lauren says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:14 am

    This looks delicious!! YUM! I could dive right in!

    Reply
  40. Diana (Soap & Chocolate) says

    August 3, 2010 at 11:27 am

    “Offensively mealy”: what a perfect way to describe red delicious apples, which are also offensive because their name contains “delicious”! Seriously, what a scourge on the apple community. I actually grew up on red delicious–why my mom chose those over all others, I don’t know–I assume because it was all she knew. Shameful! But the day a friend’s mom handed me a McIntosh, I never looked back. I’m now a Gala/Fuji fan all the way. I put Galas in my juices. The best ones were in Japan though. When I lived there I would get these Galas that were seriously like, the size of a softball. Like you almost couldn’t eat a whole one in one sitting, and they were perfect, too (in Japan they don’t even bother putting imperfect produce up for sale).

    Hmm, looks like the apple subject gets me a little hot under the collar too. I would feel weird if I were writing this anywhere else…haha…

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  41. Christie says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Can’t wait to try that soup!

    As for apples, I go with galas, yum!

    Reply
  42. Tonya says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Ohhh apples, how I love thee…. My fave are probably gala, but I used to be a die hard golden deliscious girl. Can’t wait to try the soup!!!

    Reply
  43. Rachey says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Has no one else tried the american cameo apple???? from the outside its similar to the dreaded red delicious, but inside it’s so light, crisp, and juicy that its a different apple altogether! cameo all the way! 🙂

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  44. jvegegirl says

    August 3, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Oh please come to California :). You’ll forget all about Fujis in our apple world. The three best, in order, are varieties I hadn’t heard of until living here: Mutsus, Pippins, and Pink Pearls.

    Reply
  45. Christi says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Fujis are my favorite. I would love to try this soup and salad out! Forgive me if someone already asked this in the comment section, but did you use fresh juice or packaged juice for the salad dressing?

    Reply
  46. Christi says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Sorry, forgot to ask this in my first comment. Do you eat this meal in any particular order (Soup first, then salad and toast or Salad first, then soup, then toast, or other order) or does it not matter?

    Reply
  47. Alyssa says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I love Pink Lady apples. Your salad looks soooo good!

    Reply
  48. Maria @ Kale and Cupcakes says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    I’d say my apple Ipod – I know how good they are for you but I’m just not a fan! : )

    Maria

    Reply
  49. Gena says

    August 3, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Order? No, I don’t think that it matters.

    Reply
  50. Jamie says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Honey crisp, fuji, and pink lady (They’re actually pink on the inside!) are my favorites. In that order. 🙂

    Reply
  51. carrie says

    August 3, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Fuji tops my list and i cant wait to make this soup! Thank you for constantly creating these wonderful meals. (i just finished gobbling up your dilly/carrot/avo dip). You are a mad-food-genius. 🙂

    Reply
  52. Erika @ Health and Happiness in LA says

    August 4, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Granny Smith. I like my apples tart and as crunchy as possible. For some reason I just despise mushy apples. Fujis are actually too mushy for me.

    Reply
  53. Elaine @ Om Sweet Om says

    August 4, 2010 at 5:19 am

    i must say fujis are on the top of list of apples too!

    Reply
  54. brittany says

    August 4, 2010 at 10:10 am

    I agree. Fuji apples are by far the best!!

    Reply
  55. Kara says

    August 4, 2010 at 10:42 am

    I’m pretty new to your site and I love it. I tried the strawberry vinegrette last night and I love, love, love it! I am super picky when it comes to dressings and have probably tried 10 ir so recipes that I didn’t like all that much until I found yours! Had it on a spinach and romaine salad with mango, avacado, and strawberries. It was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and recipes!

    Reply
  56. jodye @ 'scend food says

    August 4, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Ahh everything looks so delicious! The texture of the soup, the colors of the salad – I just can’t decide what I want to make first! As for the apple, I’m a big fan of both fuji and honeycrisp!

    Reply
  57. Angela says

    August 4, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    I would have to say that Granny Smith apples are my favorite. They are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. And I’ve never bit into a Granny Smith that was mealy. Love that dressing, going to try it out tonight (I have some strawberries that are about to go bad).

    Reply
  58. Tyrah says

    August 5, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Honeycrisp and Pinata apples are by far my favorite! (organic and in season)

    Soup sounds wonderful =)

    Reply
  59. Lauren says

    August 5, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    WHOA I can’t believe I missed this question! If you can’t tell by my goofy WordPress identity: I. love. apples.

    My favorite is the Crispin/Mutsu (same thing) – particularly those sold at the Union Square Greenmarket. Big, cool, crispy, local and delicious.

    Reply
  60. Ashley says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Amaaaazing meal. I LOVE the colors. I am all about Pink Lady, Honey Crisp + McIntosh. I put apple cider vinegar in every dressing I make. The huz is even hooked! I haven’t bought a jar of dressing in about 1 year. I gag thinking about ranch dressing now, lol. 😉 I need to make this meal!

    Reply

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  • All set for week 20! 💪
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This is a actually a short internship week, thanks to the long weekend, but I’ve got plenty of food. Here’s what’s on the menu:
✔️ My Cuban slow cooker black beans (the last of last week’s batch)
✔️ Roasted cauliflower
✔️ Roasted broccoli
✔️ The tempeh hash from #powerplates
✔️ The second portion from last week’s @purplecarrotxo jambalaya (you’ll see the first portion tomorrow!)
✔️ Stuffed acorn squash (recipe will be on the blog this week!)
✔️ Golden beets
✔️ Leftover Power Plates enchiladas from brunch with friends
✔️ Roasted Brussels sprouts
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Just posted a long weekend reading, with thoughts on two years of being on my own since the end of a long term relationship. Difficult to write about and a very vulnerable topic for me, but writing about it actually reminds me that I’m where I’m supposed to be, which is growing. Always growing.
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Sending you all love—have a great week ahead! 💓
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  • Have spent this Sunday doing and not doing: soaking up time with family and friends, taking care of my batch cooking, but hitting pause on work so that I can have some idle time, too. Don’t quite have the energy to put thoughts into words for weekend reading today, so that’ll go up tomorrow.
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Didn’t make this butternut chickpea curry over the weekend—I cooked enough for a family gathering that I didn’t need to make extra stuff—but it has been at the top of my list to make soon, so you’ll probably see it one of these days. It’s easy to make, and while it’s pretty mild, it’s packed with flavor. Plus, chickpeas + butternut = 🧡🧡🧡
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Recipe link is in my bio now! Happy Sunday, and happy long weekend, loves.
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#vegan #veganfood #veganeats #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #veganlife  #bestofvegan #thefeedfeedvegan @thefeedfeedvegan #healthfood #plantbased #plantpower #plantpowered #poweredbyplants #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedlifestyle #eatplants #ieatplants #wholefoods #wholefood #nourish #nom #instayum 📷: @trinerask
  • This lunch bowl = happy place 😊 Sweet potatoes, roasted red peppers, chickpeas, cucumbers, greens, herbed cashew cheese, and balsamic Dijon tahini dressing. Link to the cashew cheese recipe this is based on (I just pulse in chives) in my bio today 👌
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Power Plate deets:
Complex carbs = chickpeas + sweet taters
Protein = chickpeas
Healthful fat = cashew cheese + dressing
Veggies = always! 💚
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Next week will be my last at my current rotation! The internship gets harder as it goes on, but it’s going. And going. Happy Friday, loves!!
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