Conscious Eating Part 52

Neutral for V, P, and K All Seasons

Yams

Thinly slice the yams with a knife or use the Saladacco veggie noodle slicer (on the "thick" setting). Dehydrate 4-5 hours.

Zucchini Chips

Balances V, P, K All Seasons 1 zucchini, sliced tsp cayenne Sprinkle cayenne over zucchini and dehydrate 8-12 hours, until crunchy

Dulse Chips

Balances K, neutral for V, unbalances P Winter 2 handfuls dulse, soaked and rinsed - tsp cayenne Mix dulse and cayenne and dehydrate for 4 hours, or until crunchy

Corn Chips

Balances K, unbalances V and P Winter 2 cups fresh corn cup cilantro, dried Celtic salt to taste Blend and pour onto dehydrator sheets. Dehydrate 12 hours or until crisp.

Buckwheat Corn Tortillas

Balances K, neutral for V, slightly unbalances P All Seasons 2 cups buckwheat groats, soaked 2 cups sweet corn 1 cup carrot, chopped cup parsley cup cilantro 2 Tbs miso or Celtic salt to taste 1 clove garlic (optional) 2 Tbs water or as needed Blend all ingredients in a food processor using the S-blade. For a smoother mixture, h.o.m.ogenize all the ingredients, except for miso and Celtic salt, in the Champion Juicer using the blank plate. Add in miso or Celtic salt to final mixture. Roll the dough into tortilla shapes and dehydrate 10-12 hours.

Fabulous Flax Crackers

Balances P, V, and K All Seasons 2 cups flaxseeds, soaked 1 Tbs c.u.min seed 1 tsp Celtic salt Mix all ingredients by hand. Spread thinly onto dehydrator sheets and dehydrate 8 hours.

Basic Sprouted Bread/Crackers

See Remarks for dosha information All Seasons 2 cups winter wheat (or rye) berries, sprouted Blend the berries in a food processor until they reach a dough-like consistency Remove from food processor and knead with your hands. Use rolling pin to spread dough on dehydrator sheet. To facilitate creating crackers, indent the dough with a knife where desired breaks will occur. Dehydrate 8-12 hours.

To vary the taste of the crackers, add one or more of the following to two cups of wheat berries: a. 1 cup dehydrated tomatoes b. - tsp dehydrated garlic c. - tsp cayenne d. 1 tsp curry e. 1 tsp dehydrated dill f. tsp kelp powder g. 1 tsp basil h. 1 tsp masala of choice (see Masala Recipes) i. 1 tsp curry and tsp dill j. 1 tsp caraway seeds k. cup unhulled soaked sesame seeds l. cup soaked sunflower seeds Remarks: Normally wheat balances V and P, and unbalances K. However, drying the wheat makes it more balancing for K. Rye can also be subst.i.tuted for wheat in part or completely. Rye is balancing for K, but unbalances V and P. A 50% rye and 50% wheat cracker comes the closest for balancing all three doshas.

Salsa Cracker

Neutral for K, slightly unbalances V and P All Seasons, best Winter cup tomato, dehydrated and ground tsp hing tsp cayenne 2 cloves garlic Blend all ingredients and add to Basic Sprouted Bread/Cracker dough. Dehydrate per instructions above.

Ginger Crisp

Balances V, P, K All Seasons 2 cups wheat or rye, sprouted l Tbs ginger, finely grated Blend and dehydrate 8-12 hours.

Remarks: The heat of the ginger may aggravate P if eaten in excess. This is a very good dish for cold winter.

Thanksgiving Crackers

Balances V and P, neutral for K All Seasons 2 cups winter wheat, sprouted (for K use rye) 1 cup yam or sweet potato 1 cup raisins 1 Tbs cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg Blend in food processor or h.o.m.ogenize in the Champion Juicer. Knead dough for a few minutes. Roll onto dehydrator sheets or put on by spoonful (be consistent with the entire batch). Dehydrate 8-12 hours, turning over halfway through the process.

Remarks: This tasty cracker balances V and P, and is neutral for K if using wheat. It balances K when using rye.

Sun and Sea Crisp

Balances V and K, slightly unbalances P All Seasons 2 cups oats, soaked 1 cup sesame seeds, soaked cup carrot, shredded 2 Tbs dulse, soaked, rinsed, and shredded Masala of your choice (see Masala Recipes) Blend ingredients and make into half-dollar-sized patties (" thick), using a tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the sheets.

Sunny Sea Crackers

Balances P and K, neutral for V All Seasons 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked to slightly sprouted 1 tsp dulse, soaked and sliced into fine strips Blend, form cracker, and dehydrate 8-10 hours.

DEHYDRATED SWEET TREATS.

General instructions:

Blend the ingredients in a food processor using the S-blade or h.o.m.ogenize in the Champion Juicer using a blank plate. Drop dough onto a fine-mesh screen with a teaspoon, flattening slightly to create a cookie shape. Dehydrate 10-14 hours, turning the cookies over about halfway through the drying process. You may also spread dough onto the screen with a rolling pin. Flatten to a smooth surface VS-VA" thick. Dehydrate, cut into squares, and serve.

Sweet Grain Crisps

Balances V, P, K All Seasons 2 cups oat groats, soaked 1 cup pearled barley, soaked 1 cup raisins, soaked 1 apple 1 tsp cinnamon Prepare as per general instructions above.

Nutty-Fruity Cookies

Doshas and Seasons depend on ingredients Seeds or nuts, soaked Raisins or dates, soaked, or fruit of your choice Prepare as per general instructions above.