Cranberry Nazdira's Elixir Drink

I used to spend tons of money on facial products. How wrong was I to think that, although some of these products may help, if we do not take care of our body from the inside, it's never going to happen on the outside, no matter how many cleansers and lotions we put over our faces.

Beauty comes from within, and luckily we have real food that enables us to take care of it. The good news is that we don't have to search for expensive treatments, it's all out there within our reach, provided by our wonderful and so forgiving mother nature. 

It was for this very same reason that I needed to come up with a beverage using ingredients containing exceptional nutritional values that not only would benefit my overall health being, but in addition would make my skin glow! And oh how my skin appreciates the existence of this elixir! 

There's one more good news! It's so delicious you'll want more! And if you are one of those people who don't like spinach yet (later you will!! trust me, I have come to the point of craving it just as I used to crave a chocolate cake back in the day, yes! It does happen believe me) then this drink is for you since you won't even know it's in there!

Make sure that everything or at least most of the ingredients are organically fresh. Yes, I know it can be pricey but little by little you will realize that paying a bit more is totally worth it. Plus it's better to pay now for your health by drinking awesome ingredients than later in the hospital, or like I did, spending on high-priced products, don't you guys agree?

Anyways I hope that you guys enjoy it and I wish you a delicious sip of this magical beverage! 

Please comment so that I know how you find my elixir drink, and if it's worthy of its name. 

Ingredients:

1/2 a cup of fresh cranberries 

1 tbsp of grated ginger

1 scoop of raw wheatgrass powder

1 cup of spinach 

1 cup of coconut water 

5 drops of stevia 

1 tbsp of coconut oil

2 kiwis

1 or 2 tbsp of raw organic honey (according to taste)

1 cup of water

3 ice cubes

Blend it all together in a vitamix. It's important to use a vitamix or any other high speed blender since it gives it a nicer texture than the conventional blender.

Finally, a special drink deserves a special glass. Drink slowly, with love and appreciation. 

Cheers everyone,

Namaste!

Nazdira 

Veggie Vegan Tortilla Española

Veggie Vegan Tortilla Española 

If you are like me and love Tortilla Española, but want to stay away from the eggs and the loads of oil and the potatoes, this is the perfect recipe for you. It's a healthier version to the traditional dish and your guests will love it's presentation!  I used garbanzo flour to achieve a similar texture to that of the traditional one.  I finished the cooking process in the oven. The only requirement is to have patience and wait until it cools down and put it in the fridge for several hours. Trust me, you will get the desired consistency and your guests will not believe it is eggless!!

Ingredients:

2 tbsps of Extra Virgin Olive oil 

1 onion cut into slices

1 red pepper cut into slices

8 oz (227g) of white mushrooms cut into slices 

5 oz (142g) Baby Kale 

3 garlic cloves cut into small pieces 

1 cup of garbanzo flour

About 2 cups of water

2 tbsp of nutritional yeast

1 tbsp of turmeric powder

1 pinch of cayenne pepper 

Himalayan salt and pepper to taste 

1 chipotle pepper sliced in four pieces for decoration

Preheat oven to 350°F 

Sauté in low heat the onions and the red peppers in olive oil, don't let the onions get burnt! Take your time, do it with love. ; )

When the onions are turning transparent, add the garlic and the mushrooms. keep it in very low heat, after five minutes have passed by, add the baby kale and let it cook (still in very low heat) and have patience, maybe enjoy a glass of red wine during the process and put your favorite music on! Life is beautiful isn't it?

 Meanwhile in a bowl, add the garbanzo flour, and the water and mix. Make sure that the consistency is thick as if you were making a batter for pancakes so add the water little by little, you may need less or more water. Then add turmeric, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and mix again.

Here's a picture of the nutritional yeast:

Once the veggies turn soft, take them out of the skillet and add them to the "eggless mix"

Now it's time to add the mixture to your already greased pan or you favorite nonstick pan. Decorate with a beautiful piece of kale in the middle and chipotle slices. 

Put it in the pre heated oven for about 25-30min. Every oven varies, so keep a look at it and wait until the top slightly hardens. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down  (If you slice it right away it will not have the desired consistency). Then place it in the fridge for a couple of hours, the more hours the better so if you make it one day in advance it's best! 

Lastly enjoy with a delicious side salad and love the moment you give the first bite! 

Let me know how yours turned out, I would love to know!

Namaste!