Plant Based Living

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"Because we all deserve better. Because whole foods heal. Because Earth is the boss of us and when we learn her rhythms and tendencies, both inside ourselves and out in the world, we feel better. Period! We have more energy. Our mind is calmer. Our vision of ourselves and the future is clearer. Our hearts are more open and able to love both internally and externally. I have personally been practicing Kitchen Healing for over 5 years and within the last year have dove in deeper and can attest to the power of plant forward food choices to radically, yet gently, change your life. Let this journey lead you, like it led me, through the realization of a deep and intimate connection to plants. The path toward health, radiance, and vitality can and should be an enjoyable, inspirational one. The ripple effect is real. The more we come back to plants, the more we are supporting to full circle connection into spiritual integrity with our Mama Earth. If enough of us learned and practiced Kitchen Healing wisdom, we could perhaps change the world."

- Janice Evert | Rootz Kitchen + Wellness Founder

 

Coming soon….

Event & retreat catering.

Plant based prepared meal services.

Rootz Kitchen Healer | The Membership

(interested in transitioning to a plant based lifestyle + eating style and not sure how? Have questers about protein, nutrients, good fats etc.? Looking for weekly recipes, inspiration, kitchen cleanse tips, tricks, and tools? Want to chat monthly with a plant forward community that is supportive, informative, and inspiring? This one’s for you!)

 
 

In the mean time.. Enjoy one of my favorite family friendly recipes below.

Vegetable Bolognese w/ quinoa pasta

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Vegetable Bolognese

Ever since moving toward a plant based lifestyle, Bolognese has been a go to dinner for us.

It’s so easy, can be made a hundred different ways, and is devoured by all (including hungry 3 and 5 year old’s)!

Recipe + Guide below (use as many organic or non GMO ingredients as possible)

  • 2-3 heads of broccoli (chopped)

  • 5-7 mushrooms (diced)

  • 5 cloves of garlic (diced)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 Tbs

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • handful of fresh oregano

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomato’s

  • 1 1/4 cups veggie broth or water

  • 1 bag of quinoa pasta (or brown rice)

  • 10 whole basil leaves

  • 2 Tbs of hemp hearts

Guide:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Chop broccoli, toss with olive oil + salt + pepper and place on baking sheet.

Roast broccoli in oven for about 15-20 min.

In a large deep skillet heat 1/4 cup olive oil + salt + pepper (med heat).

Add the garlic, stir and saute till fragrant (30 seconds).

Add the mushrooms and stir.

Add the oregano and stir.

Add the tomatoes and veggie broth (or water) and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, uncovered.

Lower heat and simmer for 15 min.

Add the basil leaves (whole) + hem hemp hearts.

Simmer for another 15 minutes.

In the meantime, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, add a little sauce, and set aside.

Once the sauce thickens and all flavors are combined, turn down to low and serve over a bed of the pasta.

** less is more with the pasta! The sauce alone is hearty and delicious, you don’t need a lot of pasta **

** sprinkle additional fresh herbs on top such as basil, oregano, parsley and more hemp hearts **

Enjoy loves!

xxx