Recipes

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Heavenly Orbs Recipe

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The name says it all. Nut butter anchors the lightness of coconut, orange and apricot in this delicious snack. This Heavenly Orbs recipe is definitely one that belongs in our Hall of Fame. Makes 8 or 9 orbs.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/8 cup hemp seed butter
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/3 cup coconut
  • orange juice to moisten
  • 1/8 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
  • pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • zest of a small orange

Method

  1. Chop nuts and apricots together finely in a food processor
  2. Add butters and remaining ingredients
  3. Form into balls and refigerate or freeze

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Black Bean Soup Recipe

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A deep, dark standard, this black bean soup recipe provides plenty of flavor while offering a complete bean and rice protein source. Try it blended for a smoother texture. This recipe for Black Bean Soup serves 4.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ½ cup yams, diced
  • ½ cup red peppers, diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Braggs amino liquids or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice zest of 1 lime
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce, canned
  • 1 cup diced tomato, canned or fresh
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups black beans, cooked 1/2 cup cooked rice salt to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cilantro, minced
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream

Method

  1. Saute diced vegetables until tender in oil.
  2. Add seasonings.
  3. Add tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, stock, and lime juice.
  4. Add cooked beans and rice.
  5. Simmer until flavors develop.
  6. Finish with cilantro garnish and optional dollop of sour cream.

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Grilled Mango Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

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Our famous recipe for Grilled Mango Chicken. The char of the BBQ and the freshness of the mango is the perfect combination for a flavourful and colorful dinner. The fresh mango provides a hint of sweetness and rich color to this recipe. We frequently surprise guests when serving this mock rice since it truly has the look and texture of the real thing. We recently made this meal for our first At-Home Virtual Health Retreat, where our guests made this meal alongside our chef. It is a delicious, and nutritious, meal.

Serves 4

Marinade

  • 4 free-run chicken breasts, 4 or 5 ounces each
  • 2 fresh mangos
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried chilies or sriracha spice to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons parsley and/or cilantro, chopped finely

Cauliflower Rice

  • 1 cup cauliflower, grated
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce

METHOD

  1. Score the chicken breasts by cutting partially through in a criss-cross pattern.
  2. Blend all the marinade ingredients together well.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, reserving 1/3 for serving with the cooked chicken.
  4. Marinate chicken a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  5. Grill the chicken on the barbeque until done through.
  6. Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower in a little vegetable stock and drain well.
  7. Roast the seeds then put through a food processor to chop finely.
  8. Mix the cauliflower with the seeds and yeast and keep warm.
  9. Warm the mango sauce and drizzle on the finished chicken.
  10. Serve with the rice on the side. Garnish with the fresh herbs.

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Seedy Trail Crackers Recipe

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Seedy Trail Crackers Recipe

These crunchy, munchy crackers are simple, easy to make, healthy, and contain a lot of protein. We love to serve our Seedy Trail Crackers with any of our dips, or they would be great paired with a soup. Keep them fresh in an airtight container and then toast a little before serving to bring up the crunch and toasty, nutty flavor. Makes about 10 crackers

Ingredients (makes 10 crackers)

  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the seeds in a bowl and add the water, garlic, and salt.
  • Stir and then let sit for a few minutes while the water is absorbed.
  • Apply the mixture to the parchment with a spatula to a depth of just under ¼ inch forming a square or rectangle.
  • Lightly score the mixture with a knife into cracker-sized pieces and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
  • Bake for 35 minutes then remove from oven and deepen the score to separate the crackers.
  • Carefully flip over and bake for another 20 – 25 minutes until they are just looking golden on the edges.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes before eating.

 

What is Mountain Trek?

Mountain Trek is an award-winning health retreat immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia. Our one or two-week program—featuring daily hiking, yoga, exercise classes, time in our state-of-the-art spa, and of course, delicious, healthy cuisine—will help you detox, unplug, recharge, and roll back years of stress and unhealthy habits. To learn more about the retreat, and how we can help you reset your health, please email us at info@mountaintrek.com or reach out below:

Smoked Salmon & Halibut Chowder Recipe

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Halibut & Salmon Chowder Recipe

Many people may not realize this but salmon is excellent food for your brain. It contains omega-3 fats in a ready-made form (EPA and DHA) that’s easily digestible, which is good because our bodies cannot produce EPA or DHA and so they must be obtained through diet. These fats are important for healthy brain function, the heart, joints and general well-being and can be found in trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kippers and, of course, salmon. It should also be noted that low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss so be sure to eat your oily fish! Here’s one recipe that we love. It serves eight people or you can freeze it and reheat at your leisure.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

  • 2 cups fennel, diced
  • 2 cups celery, diced
  • 2 cups carrots, diced
  • 2 cups onion, diced
  • 2 cups sweet potato, diced
  • 1 cup peppers, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • 1/8 cup Braggs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups fresh dill, chopped fine
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 cubes veg or chicken stock, blended
  • 1 small can or 5 1/2 oz tomato paste
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup of tofutti (dairy free) sour cream
  • 4-5 oz fish (wild Pacific salmon and halibut) per person
  • 8 cups stock

PREPARATION

  1. Sauté the vegetables in the olive oil. Move them to a large pot and add the rest of the ingredients. Let simmer until fish is cooked through then enjoy!

 

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The Kootenay Bowl With Herbed Tofu

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Colorful bowl of organic greens, baked tofu, fresh tomatoes, cabbage and grated carrots and garnished with crushed nuts.

Named for the invigorating, fresh, and health-inspiring lake which our British Columbia lodge overlooks, this healthy dinner bowl shares the same attributes. The Kootenay Bowl with Herbed Tofu recipe makes a great lunch, but treat the tofu as a cutlet and this recipe becomes a satisfying dinner packed full of protein and nutrients. Guests absolutely love the crunch of the vegetables with the smooth, creamy sauce. To make this bowl even more filling, add cooked quinoa or whole grain brown rice to the bottom of your bowl.

Serves 4.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Tofu:

  • 2 cups tofu, cubed
  • 1 tsp Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fine, dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, rosemary and/or basil

Bowl:

  • 1 cups beets, grated
  • 1 cups carrots, grated
  • 1 cups almonds, toasted
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup sunflower sprouts or sprout of your choice

Dressing:

  • 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tahini paste
  • 2 tbs almond butter
  • 2 tbs fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cups olive oil

Method:

  • Sauté tofu cubes in a skillet with the oil and liquid aminos, and coat with the herbs when nearly done. If you like heat, add a pinch of dried, ground chilies.
  • Combine nutritional yeast flakes, water, Braggs liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, tahini, almond butter, ginger, and crushed garlic in blender to prepare the dressing. Add oil in a steady stream while blending. (You will have leftover dressing to use again)
  • Assemble 4 bowls, starting with spinach leaves and topping with beets, carrots, almonds, sunflower sprouts, and sautéed tofu cubes.
  • Drizzle bowls with warmed dressing and enjoy!

Loki Dip Recipe

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Loki Dip Recipe

This snack recipe is a guest favourite! Our famous Loki Dip is a perfect snack that is tasty, packed with protein and will curb an afternoon craving. Enjoy with fresh seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. olive oil
  • 1 c. nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 c. hemp hearts
  • 1 Tbs. wheat-free tamari
  • 2 Tbs. Braggs liquid aminos
  • ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. dark balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 c. tomato paste
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ tsp. basil
  • ½ tsp. thyme
  • ½ tsp. marjoram
  • 1 tsp. chilli powder
  • 1½ Tbs. agave nectar or honey

Directions

  • Blend well using a Vitamix blender. 
  • Refrigerate until serving. 
  • Enjoy!

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Fiesta Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Visit your local farmers market and buy all the seasonal ingredients for this fresh and tasty salad recipe. We always recommend you go organic for your produce and meat. This particular recipe serves four. Enjoy!

Chicken & Marinade

16 oz. chicken breast
1 Tbs. grapeseed oil
1 Tbs. lemon juice
½ Tbs. dijon mustard
1 tsp. maple syrup
½ Tbs. yogurt
Pinch dried coriander

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine all other ingredients and marinate the chicken within for 1 hour. Sauté & cool.

Salad

1½ c. cauliflower – florettes – blanched lightly
1½ c. celery – diced
1/3 c. red onion – finely diced
½ c. cubed radishes
6 Tbs. dried cranberries
1 c. red pepper – cubed
1½ c. cucumber – cubed
Cherry tomatoes
Organic mixed greens

Combine all and then gently add cooked, marinaded chicken.

Dressing
3 Tbs. oil
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. vegennaise or mayo of your choice
½ Tbs. agave
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. coriander
Makes ½ cup

Combine above ingredients and pour over salad. At Mountain Trek we use the following portions:

  • Women: 1 ½ Tbs. dressing & 1 ½ cup salad
  • Men: 2 Tbs. dressing & 2 cups salad
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Vietnamese Salad with Steak

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Vietnamese Salad with Steak Recipe

Barbecue season has arrived and with it comes delicious grilling recipes such as the one below that incorporates Vietnamese salad, a yummy take on a traditional green salad that incorporates a chilli-seasoned dressing. Invite your friends over and serve them the following and they’ll be sure to talk about it for weeks afterwards.

If steak isn’t your preference, you can swap the protein out for free-range organic chicken or the vegetarian selection of your choice, such as tofu or even portobello mushrooms. (Just be sure to include protein-rich vegetables in the salad such as spinach or broccoli.) The following amounts are enough to serve 8 people.

 

Marinade & Dressing Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 c. tamari
  • 1⁄4 c. grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 c. lime juice – freshly squeezed
  • 1⁄4 c. water
  • 4 tbsp sugar – raw
  • 4 tbsp minced garlic
  • 4 tsp chili paste

Whisk together all the above ingredients. Use 1/4 cup for marinade and the rest for salad dressing.

 

Steak preparation:

Get the best-quality organic sirloin steak – we recommend serving about five ounces of steak for each guest. Marinade the steak for a minimum of 30 minutes. If using a plate or glass bowl to marinade, be sure to turn halfway through marinating time.

Use barbecue to cook stead until its medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes and then slice thinly at an angle. Alternatively cut the steak and place on skewers before barbecuing.

Salad Ingredients: 

  • 8 c. mixed greens
  • 1 c. fresh basil leaves – julienned
  • 1 c. fresh cilantro – julienned
  • 2 c. red onion – finely diced
  • 6 c. snap peas
  • 6 c. English cucumbers – with peel – julienned
  • 6 c. carrots – julienned – blanched
  • Cashews dry roasted – unsalted (for topping) – chopped

 

Mix greens, basil and cilantro, onion, cucumber, snap peas, and carrots. Top with sliced steak and drizzle salad dressing over top. Sprinkle with chopped toasted cashews.