White Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz. can organic Cannellini beans or white kidney beans

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 Tbsp. of chopped Spring onions

• ½ tsp. grated lemon zest

• 5 radishes thinly sliced

• 1 cup crunchy fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas

• Sea salt & pepper to taste

• 3 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil ( I also like mint)

• 2-4 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 tsp maple syrup

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)

To Prepare

• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup.

• Drain beans and toss gently 1/3 of the dressing.

• In a small pot of boiling water, add in snap peas and cook for 1 minute.

• Drain, pat dry and slice thin.

• In a large bowl add in beans and crunchy vegetables, Spring onions and toss with remaining dressing.

Sensational Split Pea Soup

One of the best comforting, healing and healthiest soups out there. High in protein, soluble fiber, low in fat and calories. Split peas also promote good bacteria for your gut, and help reduce cholesterol to improve your overall health.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 2 Yukon gold potatos (opțional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 bay leaves

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 lb bag dry split peas rinsed

• 6 cups vegetable broth (may want to add more if too thick)

• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Chopped fresh parsley, sprouts, fresh peas, or cilantro for topping