Cinco de Mayo Sangria
Feeling in the mood for mexican but want to skip all those heavy burritos and cheese dishes. Try our non-alcoholic Sangria.
Recipes
The Spa Cuisine at Mountain Trek is 5 Star. We are happy to provide some of those great recipes to all.
Falafel
Falafels are the perfect punch of protein! Try this recipe for a casual weekend dinner.
Creamy Hummus with Artichokes
We love hummus as a snack! This recipe will take you minutes to make and is perfect for nibbling on the weekend or for a mid-afternoon bite in the office. Serve with your favorite cut-up fresh (organic) raw vegetables. It’s another favorite dip from the Mountain Trek kitchen that can be served with fresh vegetables or Seedy Trail Crackers. Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 oz artichoke hearts in water, drained 12 ounce can
2 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 medium cloves of garlic, grated
3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
Sea salt to taste
2 tbsp tahini sesame paste
PREPARATION
Combine chickpeas, artichokes, and sesame paste in a food processor and blend.
Slowly add olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Season with sea salt to taste.
Blend to a smooth consistency and add parsley just before finishing.
Manna Bread Sandwich
Enjoy our Manna Bread Sandwich recipe with the ingredients you love. This gluten free lunch is a great way to enjoy a guilt-free lunch.
Green Goddess Smoothie
This powerful green smoothie, fortified with kale is perfect for breakfast, post morning workout snack or workout recovery drink.
Minestrone with Grass-Fed Beef Recipe
We’ve removed the pasta from this minestrone but kept many of the traditional flavors. Cubes of beef have replaced beans in this meat-eaters version, but beans could be returned to the soup for vegetarians. Try navy or cannellini. Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tbsp basil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 broth, vegetable or beef
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florettes, small pieces
- 1 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 5 garlic, minced cloves
- 8 oz grass-fed beef sirloin
- 1/2 cup green beans, diced
- 2 tbsp hard parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 tsp tarragon
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
PREPARATION
- Cut beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot and combine onion, garlic, celery, basil, oregano, tarragon, salt and pepper to sauté.
- Add beef, carrots, and wine and continue sautéing a few more minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, and spinach.
- Add broth and simmer 10 minutes, then add minced parsley.
- Serve topped with grated hard parmesan.
Greek Feta and Turkey Stew
Our Greek Feta & Turkey Stew is the perfect fall lunch recipe. Packed full of protein, fiber, and vitamins, this soup is a great recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. Use fresh feta atop your stew to add a layer of depth to the flavor profile.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
- 16-20 oz turkey breast
- Olive oil
- ¾ c. onion, diced
- 1 c. celery, diced finely
- 4 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 ½ c. zucchini, diced
- 1 c. grated carrots
- 2 tbs. minced fresh parsley
- 1 ½ c. diced Roma tomatoes
- 3 c. fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. oregano
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ c. white wine
- 4 c. veggie or turkey stock. For added protein and collagen, use turkey bone broth.
- ¼ c. feta cheese crumbled – 1 Tbsp. per serving
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Rub your turkey breast in olive oil and bake until cooked through (internal temp of 165 F). Meanwhile,
- In a large soup pot sauté oil, onions, garlic, celery, oregano, salt, & pepper until onions are translucent.
- Add white wine, cook for 5 minutes more.
- Add zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, stock, and bay leaf; simmer 45 minutes.
- Prior to serving, pull apart turkey breast and add to the stew along with fresh parsley. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve topped with feta.
What is Mountain Trek?
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Mulligatawny Curried Coconut Chicken Soup
This healthy Mulligatawny Curried Coconut Chicken soup is a lunch favorite at Mountain Trek for its rich and delicious flavors and beautiful color. It includes a good variety of vegetables and other ingredients, offering you a wide range of nutrients. The coconut milk adds thickness and healthy fat, while the spicy of the jalapeno and sweet of the apple dance in harmony on your tongue.
Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken and add chickpeas for protein and texture.
Serves 4.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 organic free-range chicken breasts, 4 or 5 ounces each.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups yam, diced
- 1 ½ cups celery, chopped
- 1 ½ cups carrot, chopped
- 1 ½ cups onion, chopped
- ¾ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- ½ large jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 ¼ tablespoons curry powder, lightly toasted
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup tart apple, finely chopped
- pinch pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Method
- Cube the chicken breasts and sauté until just cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables to soften, stir in curry powder and ginger and cook for a minute or two.
- Add stock, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until veggies are tender.
- Add the chicken cubes to soup along with coconut milk and apple.
- Season to taste and enjoy!
What is Mountain Trek?
Mountain Trek is the health reset you’ve been looking for. Our award-winning health retreat, immersed in the lush nature of British Columbia, will help you eat healthfuly, 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:
An Award-Winning Retreat
