Veggie Sushi Rolls

     Thursday was my daughter's birthday, she turned 10, but since it was a rather busy evening she decided that she wanted to celebrate her birthday on Friday night, since she could stay up later and have more fun. I thought that was very wise of her.


     In our house every birthday boy or girl gets to pick what their birthday dinner and dessert is going to be. She informed me over a month ago that she wanted Zucchini Pasta with Marinara Sauce, a few weeks ago she said that she wanted Make Your Own Wraps, about a week ago she decided that she wanted Zucchini Pasta Salad and the other day she informed me that she wanted Veggie Sushi Rolls. She definitely has good taste! She never varied on her dessert though, Banana Ice Cream with Raw Granola. The Raw Granola was her own personal recipe. *smile*


     So last night we dined on Veggie Sushi Rolls and Banana Ice Cream with Raw Granola. Then we finished off our evening opening presents and playing games. It was a very fun and delicious evening! Below are our favorite recipes for Raw Sushi Rolls and Banana Ice Cream. What have you fixed lately that you fell in love with?


Veggie Sushi Rolls

• nori sheets
• zucchini, julienned 
• cucumber, julienned
• carrots, grated
• tomatoes, julienned
• yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• avocado, sliced

Layer all of of the veggies on one end of the nori sheet and roll up tightly. Cut into 1 inch slices and serve with sesame seeds, horseradish and soy sauce.



Banana Ice Cream

• ripe frozen bananas

Place frozen bananas in food processor and let sit for 3 to 5 to partially thaw. Turn food processor on and let it run until it becomes the consistency of soft serve ice cream.



 

Raw Zucchini Curry

     Tonight I really wanted some curry. I mean really wanted some curry! We were driving home and we were very hungry. I was talking about what I wanted for supper and I just could not get this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe, that I had not made for probably 3 years, out of my mind. It was the only thing that sounded good and boy did it sound good! The problem, how to make it raw?


     I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but it turned out amazing! I julienned some zucchini, thawed some frozen peas, made some coconut butter (for the first time I must say!) and made a very yummy curry in the vita-mix. Oh, my, goodness!!! I am without words, well almost. (*smile*) I am the type of person that does not like to measure ingredients, so although I can give you an ingredient list I can not give you exact amounts. This is close to the amounts that I used. My husbands only complaint was that there was not more of it! What is one of your favorite non-raw recipes that you have turned, or want to turn, into a raw dish? I hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!




Raw Zucchini Curry

• 12 small zucchini, juilienned without seeds & cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces
• 1 lb. peas, fresh or frozen that have been thawed

Toss together in a bowl.



Coconut Butter

• 4-6 cups coconut, shredded & unsweetened

Put into food processor and blend for about 5 minutes, until it turns into a lovely coconut butter.




Curry

• around 8-10 roma tomatoes
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• about 1/4 of medium sized sweet onion
• garlic, 2 cloves
• fresh ginger, about thumb size
• mild curry powder, around 1-2 Tbs. or to taste
• garam masala, 1-2 Tbs. or to taste
• 1/4-1/2 cup coconut butter, or to taste
• pinch of salt

Blend well in a Vita-Mix, or other high speed blender, and adjust seasonings accordingly. Mix with the zucchini and peas right before serving.