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Roasted Tomato Dip

Roasted Tomato Dip

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Dehydration Time: 5 to 7 hours
Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients:

1 small red onion
1/4 cup white onion
1 clove garlic
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mild chili
1 teaspoon fresh coriander
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
1 cup cooked beans

Directions:

At Home: Preheat oven to 180ºC. Mince the shallot and onion. Cut the garlic and tomatoes in half. Put the shallot, onion, garlic and tomatoes in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. The tomatoes will start to brown and become very soft. Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool.

Process the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor with the rest of the ingredients and pulse until well mixed. Place the blended mixture on a solid sheet on a dehydrator and dehydrate for 5 to 7 hours. When dry, crush to powder with a food processor then store in an airtight container or a ziploc bag.

At Camp: To reconstitute, add 1½ parts dried mix to 1 part water. Wait 5 or 10 minutes and then add a little more water if necessary. Mix thoroughly and enjoy with your favorite bread or cracker.

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Seedy Crackers

Seedy Crackers

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Ingredients:

4 cups golden flaxseeds
4 cups sunflower and pumpkin seeds
2 cups chia seeds
3 cups onion and red pepper
4 cups carrot & celery veggie pulp left over from juicing
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 teaspoons mixed herbs
(optional)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Directions:

Soak all seeds for 6 hours or overnight in water. Your flax and chia seeds will become very gel like
In a high power blender, put 1 onion and 2 red peppers or the equivalent of 3 cups. Process on high until the mixture is almost a liquid and pour into a large bowl
Add all soaked seeds and 4 cups of veggie pulp left over from making carrot & celery juice. Thoroughly mix all ingredients together until the cracker mix is evenly combined
Scoop out your mixture onto your dehydrator sheets and evenly spread the mixture and begin to spread it out across the tray in the shape of a square
Make sure to use your hand as a smooth rolling pin, moving your hand up and down across the mixture on the tray until its spread evenly and thinly across your dehydrator sheet. You want the crackers to be thin, so no more than 3mm
Score your crackers into the shape and size you’d like them to be using a spatula or the backside of a large knife (be careful)
Set your dehydrator to 55°C and dehydrate for about 12 – 14 hours


Did you know?

Carrots are the number one vegetable recommended for eyesight due to the high content of beta-carotene and vitamin A, which improves eyesight. Carrots are also rich in antioxidants which fight cancer causing free radicals, these antioxidants also slow down the ageing process.

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Pumpkin Apple Fruit Roll

Pumpkin Apple Fruit Roll

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Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin purée
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 soft pitted dates


Directions:

Blend all the ingredients in a Super Blender until smooth.
On solid sheets, divide the mixture and spread out evenly with a spatula or spoon.
Put sheets in your Dehydrator and dehydrate for about 7-8 hours.
Allow to cool before cutting with a knife or pizza cutter (be careful not to cut through the solid sheet).
Store in an airtight container.


Did you know?

Pumpkins are rich in Vitamin A which helps maintain good eyesight and healthy skin, teeth and bones. Pumpkin seeds are a great snack that is rich in the amino acid tryptophan, this amino acid is important in the production of serotonin, one of the major players when it comes to our mood.
Nature’s very own tooth brush, apples stimulate the production of saliva, reducing the bacteria in the mouth while reducing tooth decay. Apples are rich in soluble fibre stabilising sugar levels, reducing mood swings and lowering cholesterol levels.
Dates are natures candy. These delicious treats are filled with iron, potassium, sodium, protein and vitamins. They are low in cholesterol and do not contain excessive amounts of fat. The combination of these nutrients are good for the heart, aid in weight-loss, provide energy and reduce the risks of strokes.

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Zucchini Crackers

Zucchini Crackers

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Ingredients:

2½ cups walnuts
2½ cups peeled cubed zucchini
½ cup ground golden flax seed
¼ cup hemp or sesame seed
2 teaspoons Himalayan salt (less if using fine Celtic sea salt)

Directions:

In a Super blender, grind the walnuts into crumbs
Transfer contents to a bowl
Grind the zucchini into small bits. (Do NOT process into a puree! Keep texture)
Add zucchini to the walnuts. Stir in the flax, hemp, salt, and water (½-¾ cup)
Add enough water to create a thick, spreadable mixture
Spread evenly on solid sheets
Dehydrate at 65 degrees celsius for 3 hours
Turn the temperature to 46 degrees celsius and continue dehydrating for 8-12 hours
Store in an airtight container

Did you know?

Zucchini, or alternatively known as baby marrow, resemble cucumbers in appearance. They are rich in vitamin C which helps fight off disease caused by free radicals. They are also known to lower cholesterol, help maintain weight management and the magnesium in the zucchini reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Flax seeds are know to be a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre. It is also a source of essential Omega 3 oils which are good for the heart. Flax seed also contain a compound called lignans which is a source of antioxidants (cancer fighting properties) and plant-based estrogen.

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Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Chips

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Ingredients:

1 medium zucchini/cucumber

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and other seasoning to taste


Directions:

Wash and slice zucchini/cucumber into thin slices using a Mandoline slicer or a knife

In a bowl mix zucchini/cucumber with all seasoning

Place zucchini/cucumber on the dehydrator trays

Dry in yourKuto dehydrator or Ezidri dehydrator at 50 degrees celsius or until crispy

Allow to cool to room temperature then eat the chips plain, dip in avocado or guacamole, or add to cold raw soups or salads

Store leftovers in an airtight container


Did you know?

Zucchini, or alternatively known as baby marrow, resemble cucumbers in appearance. They are rich in vitamin C which helps fight off disease caused by free radicals. They are also known to lower cholesterol, help maintain weight management and the magnesium in the zucchini reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Olive oil is know to be a great source of monounsaturated fats which are found in both animal- and plant-based sources. The beauty of monounsaturated fats is in the following, it decreases the risk of cancer, reduces bad cholesterol levels, helps manage weight and is also known to help reduce belly fat. Olive oil can also be applied externally as a natural skin moisturiser especially for the dry and cold winter months.