Cilantro Zoodles with Ginger and Garlic

A refreshing summer salad that is great for taking to potlucks or enjoying at a BBQ.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet True Orange
• 1 tsp Garlic & Cilantro Fiesta seasoning made by The Garlic Box* 
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2-3 sage leaves or 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2  cups zucchini, spiral sliced
• 1/4 cup red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4  cup thin green onion, sliced

Directions:

1. Combine the True Orange, seasoning, lemon juice, sage, ginger and oil.
2. Toss the mix with the sliced vegetables and serve.

* This seasoning is available in-store at LillyPad.

LillyPad Pad Thai

This dish by Karen has become a LillyPad favourite. Try it yourself for a great, guilt-free Thai inspired treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups zuchini noodles (spiral sliced)
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, cooked in a thin scrambled layer and chopped
• 2 cups red pepper, thinly sliced or spiral sliced
• 2 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1/4 cup of coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
• cilantro, bunch
• cayenne to taste
• 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
• lime juice
• 1 packet stevia (optional)
• 1 Tbsp Walden Farms peanut butter (optional)
• thai pepper (optional garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine the coconut animos/soy sauce, garlic, half the cilantro, cayenne, ginger, lime juice, stevia, and peanut butter in a blender / magic bullet. Taste it and season appropriately until you like the flavor. 
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok on med-high. Add the grapeseed  oil to it and make sure to coat the pan.
3. Add bean sprouts, red pepper and zucchini. Stir fry for  1-2 minutes while stirring consistently.
4. Add the sauce and stir for 2 minutes until heated through and ingredients are coated.
5. Add the cooked eggs and gently mix in.
6. Garnish with green onion, cilantro and/or thai peppers.

Lemon Mint Jicama Salad

This light, crisp salad is perfect for warm evenings on the patio.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jicama, spiral sliced
• 1 cup kohlrabi, spiral sliced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice 
• stevia to taste
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp of finely chopped mint leaves 

Directions:

Stir together and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. 

Parsley Pepper Salad

A beautiful and delicious raw salad prepared using a spiral slicer. We carry the Paderno Spiral Slicer (also known as a Spiralizer) in-store.

Ingredients:

• ‎1 cup cucumber, sliced into ribbons 
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced into ribbons 
• 1/2 cup red onion, sliced into ribbons 
• 2 tsp cilantro, dried
• 2 tsp mint, dried 
• 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
• 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 garlic cloves minced 
• Salt + pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley to garnish

Directions:

1. Combine the spices, mustard, oil, and dill juice. 
2. Add vegetables and toss until well coated.