Recipes

Traditional Fire Cider

Traditional Fire Ciders are a specific type of oxymel, an ancient medicine that combines herbs with the soothing combination of vinegar and honey. It is believed this spiced-up version first was...
Personal care, Drinks, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Root Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine

This easy-to-make tagine is representative of a traditional Moroccan tagine, which is cooked over coals to minimize the need for fire. Cooking this tagine in a crockpot allows for a slowly developed...
Entrees, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Easy

Collard and Sunflower Seed Pesto with Roasted Beets

In the quest to stay healthy this winter, there is no substitute for providing your immune defenses with a well-stocked toolkit. Vitamins A, D, E, and zinc are among the tools that let our systems...
Vegetarian, Entrees

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a traditional North African stew that is now commonplace in cafes throughout the Middle East. Comprised of eggs poached in spiced tomato stew, Shakshuka is extremely versatile and...
Entrees, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Amaranth Cereal

Amaranth, a gluten-free seed known as an Aztecan staple food, makes a great addition to a whole foods-based anti-inflammatory diet in the cold winter months. It makes a great base for breakfast...
Breakfast, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Easy

Spiced Quinoa and Kale Patties

Bastyr alumna Selva Wohlgemuth, MS ('14), RD, shares this recipe with us via her blog ...
Entrees, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Savory Pear Green Salad

If you're looking for a burst of delicious nutrition from a fruit that's grown locally in the Puget Sound area, look no farther than your nearest pear tree. High in vitamin C and potassium,...
Salads, Easy, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Raw Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto

Most people don’t know that zucchini can be eaten raw! Without cooking, the zucchini and kale are higher in vitamins and enzymes that are sometimes destroyed in the cooking process. This mostly raw...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Entrees, Dairy-free, Paleo

Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

Instead of getting stuck in a rut when trying to come up with ideas about what to take to that next summer potluck, try making something that is fresh, tasty and easy to prepare, such as a ...
Appetizers, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Easy, Snack

Green Pea Pesto

High in antioxidants, fiber, potassium and even omega-3 fatty acids, peas also can add some sweetness to a meal. Even people who don't think they like peas should try this pesto, which you can ...
Appetizers, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pesto

Cinnamon Mango Salsa

This refreshing tropical spring recipe has a South Asian influence, and is ultra-healthy. Mango is known as the "king of fruits," in part due to its immune-boosting qualities and...
Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Side dish, Gluten-free

Breakfast Quinoa Porridge

This superfood breakfast from Bastyr University 2014-15 dietetic intern Vanessa Berenstein, MS, will jump-start your morning. It’s packed with fiber and is a complete source of plant-based...
Breakfast, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Tuscan Bean and Pasta Salad

This hearty and filling salad is a great entree or side dish to bring to an outdoor picnic because you can make it in advance and it avoids ingredients that spoil quickly such as mayonnaise and dairy...
Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Salads, Side dish, Entrees

Spring Asparagus Salad

In her blog Poppies and Papayas, Bastyr University dietetic intern Selva Wohlgemuth, MSN ('14),...
Salads, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian

Turmeric Anti-Inflammation Drink

With its bright color, dynamic blend of flavors and energizing botanicals, this turmeric drink can serve as a therapeutic tonic or a post-workout recovery drink. This recipe comes from alumna...
Drinks, Vegetarian, Personal care, Turmeric, Anti-inflammatory, Smoothie

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

These Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons are a fabulous treat for those who have problems with wheat.
Desserts, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian

Portobello Shakshuka with Baked Eggs and Israeli Feta

Meaty portobello mushrooms star in this soulful, healthy and satisfying entree. Add flatbread and a greens salad for a full meal. This recipe comes from chef Becky Selengut's book ...
Vegetarian, Entrees, Gluten-free, portobello

Plate of King Trumpet Mushrooms with Orange and Black Pepper

Grilled King Trumpet Mushrooms with Orange and Black Pepper

Nutty, mild king trumpet mushrooms get an umami boost from soy sauce and a peppery kick from arugula. This recipe comes from chef Becky Selengut's book ...
Vegetarian, Easy, Gluten-free, Side dish, Salads, Mushroom

Smoky Ginger Butternut Soup

This creamy autumn soup gains a subtle smokiness from dried dulse seaweed, which is rich in iron. The broth made with kombu greens adds minerals. Find these sea greens in a grocery store’s...
Dairy-free, Easy, Entrees, Soup, Vegetarian, Vegan

Green Bean & Sesame Salad

This is a fabulous summer salad when green beans are abundant, crisp and fresh. Simple and so easy, it’s great served hot or cold. The key is the Japanese-inspired addition of toasted sesame...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Side dish, Gluten-free

Apple Scones

Use any whole fruit or nuts on hand to make these tasty scones from Dawn Dailidenas, a Bastyr University student in the...
Breakfast, Vegetarian

Broccoli Rabe with Red Pepper and Sesame Seeds

Rabe, raab, rapini – this green cruciferous vegetable goes by many different names. Though broccoli is in its name, broccoli rabe is more closely related to turnips. The leaves are bitter and...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Easy

Fresh Corn, Blueberry and Basil Salad

This simple salad comes together easily. To avoid using a hot oven in the summer, the corn can be grilled on the barbecue. Leaving the husks and silk intact while roasting results in a soft tender...
Salads, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, antioxidant

Chipotle Coleslaw with Creamy Avocado Dressing

This dish is all about the creamy chipotle avocado dressing. Silky avocado and zesty lemon dance with the smoky kick of chipotle pepper. You won’t miss the mayo. Customize the...
Dairy-free, Salads, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Pina's Coconut Pancakes

This update on a classic pancake recipe features coconut oil, a heart-healthy oil with many benefits: lowering cholesterol, boosting immunity, improving hormone and insulin control, and providing...
Breakfast, Easy, Vegetarian

Red Bean and Quinoa Chili

Because whole grains and beans are combined in this Red Bean and Quinoa Chili, a vegetable or salad is all you need to make a nutritionally complete meal.
Vegetarian, Entrees, Vegan, Dairy-free, quinoa

Ginger Tahini Dressing

Spice up your salad with a healthy dose of ginger, which is well-known to help soothe stomachaches and reduce nausea, but also can be used for as an anti-inflammatory throughout the body. Be sure to...
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Sauce, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian, Ginger

Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad

Try this salad for a crisp, fresh introduction to the flavors of summer. Great as a side dish to spicy barbecue.
Salads, Easy, Vegetarian, Breakfast, Side dish

Quinoa Breakfast Bars

These protein-packed, gluten-free and only slightly sweetened bars are a healthy, grab-and-go snack or breakfast item. This recipe is easy and endlessly customizable — a “...
Breakfast, Easy, Gluten-free, Snack, Vegetarian

Fresh Broccoli and Tofu Spring Rolls with Broccoli-Cashew-Lemon-Nettle Sauce

Team Brossica Brothers wowed judges at the 2014 Top Chef Bastyr competition with their Fresh Broccoli and Tofu Spring Rolls with Broccoli-Cashew-Lemon-Nettle Sauce. The star of their meal was...
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Entrees, Appetizers, Dairy-free