Take advantage of the prime fig season to make a delicious banana fig tart, which tastes even better when shared with family and friends.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: September 5th, 2012

Preparation time: 1h

Yield: 6 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: almonds, banana, cashew, coconut, dates, figs, hazelnuts, lemon, pine nuts, raw honey, vanilla

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When we prepare raw food dishes from other cultures, it is usually the specific spices and herbs that help us achieve the flavors associated with each country’s traditional cuisine. Mexican dishes emphasize cilantro, cumin, lime, chili and jalapeno peppers, all of which are included in these tacos.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: August 29th, 2012

Preparation time: 1h and 15 mins

Yield: 6 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: avocado, cashew, cilantro, coriander, corn, cumin, flax seeds, hot pepper, lemon, lettuce, lime, red onion, sweet pepper, tomato, walnut

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The Middle Eastern dip and spread Baba Ghanoush is traditionally made with baked or roasted eggplant, garlic and olive oil. Many countries have their own variations of this dish. Here’s the raw food version, with the eggplant uncooked, of course.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: August 26th, 2012

Preparation time: 15 mins

Yield: 3 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: eggplant, garlic, lemon, parsley, red onion, sesame

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Jennifer Cornbleet shared this recipe with us from her book “Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People”.

Courtesy of Jennifer Cornbleet
Published: August 20th, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 6 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: cumin, garlic, lemon, lettuce, olives, paprika, sweet pepper, tahini, zucchini

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Yes, you can juice cauliflower!  This 3-ingredient juice is an easy way to include a significant amount of this cruciferous vegetable in your diet.

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Published: August 17th, 2012

Preparation time: 10 mins

Yield: portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: apple, carrot, cauliflower

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Adding poppy seeds to your smoothie provides additional minerals, fiber and Omega-3s on top of summer berry goodness, the freshness of coconut water, and all the gifts the leafy greens have to offer.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: August 13th, 2012

Preparation time: 15 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: avocado, blueberry, coconut, kale, lemon, poppy seed, strawberry

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When the weather turns hot, we naturally gravitate towards lighter meals. Raw soups are a perfect solution – quick, satisfying, and nutritious. Use the whole squash for this soup, since its seeds are quite soft, and the peel contains many nutrients you cells will appreciate.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: August 2nd, 2012

Preparation time: 15 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: cilantro, coconut, lemon, parsley, red onion, squash

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Spicy citrus dressing combined with summer vegetables makes it more than just a salad: it makes it an experience.  Light and refreshing, it’s also quick to make, especially if you can delegate the chore of chopping to your food processor.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: July 26th, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: carrot, cilantro, cucumber, lemon, orange, pumpkin seeds, red cabbage

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Don’t pass fresh okra at the farmer’s market thinking that it belongs only in your past: why not enjoy it raw? Here’s one way to do it: blend it to make soup.  This light soup with okra and tomatoes is quick to prepare and makes a perfect meal on a hot summer day.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: July 25th, 2012

Preparation time: 15 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: garlic, lime, okra, oregano, sweet pepper, tomato

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This rejuvenating and invigorating juice I drink at the start of most days. It’s very simple, quick to make and I never get tied of it.

Courtesy of Tonya Zavasta
Published: July 25th, 2012

Preparation time: 10 mins

Yield: 1 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: apple, beetroot, bok choy, celery, green cabbage, parsnip

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