Recipes on this page:
-Mock Chicken Salad
-Almond Date Balls
-Using Soaked Raw Almonds
Raw almonds are the best nut to have because of their high alkalinity or pH balance. Not more than a handful a day is recommended. However they can be difficult to chew. Many people have given up raw almonds after a costly visit with their dentist as result of breaking a tooth or cap.
Before Soaking
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After Soaking
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There are other reasons or benefits soaking almonds. As the almonds soak the nutrients and enzymes become more bio available to the body. They become more digestible. I feel more energetic after eating soak almonds. This link helps explain the benefits of soaking almonds.
-Put one to two cups of raw almonds in a medium size mixing bowl.
-Cover with pure water. Let stand until almonds swell. You should see the 'veins' as they swell.
-When you can break an almond with your finger, they are ready for use.
Ingredients 2 cups of soaked and rinsed almonds 2 stalks of celery, chopped fine 1/2 small onion chopped fine 2 TB vegetarian mayo 1 tsp pickled relish 1/8 tsp mustard (optional) 1/8 powdered rosemary
Variations- add poultry season to replace the rosemary. |
InstructionsIn a blender or food processor, grin almonds using a tablespoon of water (or more) as needed. Place ground nuts in a medium mixing bowl. Add celery and onion. Mix well. In a small bowl, mix mayo, relish, mustard and rosemary. Mix well. If too dry add more mayonnaise. Serve with crackers, on a bed of salad or pita or flat bread. |
Ingredients2 cups of soaked raw almonds 4 to 5 pitted ma dates 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2 TB of water |
Instructions-In a food processor chop almonds into very fine pieces. Place in mixing bowl -blend dates to a smooth paste, using a little water if needed. Add to mix bowl. -with a spoon, mix the two ingredients. -sprinkle coconut onto a large plate -scoop a teaspoon of the mixture and place into the palm of your hand. Roll into a ball and place on the coconut plate. -Gently roll ball until it is covered.
-refrigerate immediately |