7 Recipes That Support Detoxification- Canyon Ranch

7 Recipes That Support Detoxification

Why should you detox your diet?

Unfortunately, we live in a toxic world.

It’s nearly impossible to avoid ingesting chemicals, pesticides, additives, preservatives & other toxic elements that are prevalent in the air, water and food supply.

So, what can you do to minimize your exposure?

Clean Eating

Clean Eating — consuming whole, unprocessed foods — to eliminate as many toxins as possible by making educated choices.

Being aware of what you eat, where it comes from & how it was produced.

Certain foods actually enhance the liver’s ability to clear toxins from the body.

Canyon Ranch original recipes helps your body clean itself

Our collection of delicious recipes from the Canyon Ranch Kitchen features nutritional superheroes & others among their ingredients.

As you look for more ways to improve your diet and add new healthy dishes to your repertoire, consider integrating these into your “clean routine.”

Check out our 7 detox recipes…

Ingredients 

3 med cucumbers, peeled and diced1 cup water¼ cup diced white onion2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp minced garlic1½ tsp sea salt¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper2 Tbsp heavy cream¼ cup julienned arugula

Instructions 

Combine cucumber, water, onion, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender and puree until very smooth. Refrigerate in covered bowl for at least 30 minutes, or until well chilled.Serve ¾ cup chilled cucumber soup with 1 teaspoon cream and a sprinkle of arugula.

Written by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Chilled Cucumber Soup with Arugula

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  35 fat 2 g

protein  1 g fiber 1 g

sodium 319 mg cholesterol 6 mg

carbohydrates 4 g

Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients

¾ cup fruit-flavored nonfat yogurt1 tsp honey1 sm banana⅓ cup skim milkPinch ground cinnamon

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender container and whirl until smooth. Serve garnished with a dusting of cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  115 fat Trace

protein  4 g fiber 5 g

sodium 58 mg cholesterol Trace

carbohydrates 25 gWritten by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Ingredients

2 green tea bags3 cups hot water1 Tbsp ginger juice3 Tbsp low-sodium tamari sauce2 tsp frozen pineapple juice concentrate3 cups leeks or scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces4 tsp extra virgin olive oil4 4-oz ahi tuna fillets2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil2 cups cooked brown riceInstructions

- Preheat grill or broiler.- Brew the green tea in hot water for 4 to 6 minutes. In a large saucepan, combine tea, ginger juice, tamari sauce and pineapple juice to create a broth. - In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil to medium heat. Add leeks or scallions and sauté briefly. Brush each tuna fillet with ½ teaspoon of olive oil and grill 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Keep warm.- In a medium sauce pot, reheat broth to a simmer. Pour ¾ cup of broth in a 12-ounce bowl. Add ½ cup of cooked brown rice. Top with grilled ahi tuna fillet and ¾ cup of sautéed leeks or scallions.

Ahi Tuna with Green Tea Soy Broth

Written by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  345 fat 9 g

protein  31 g fiber 3 g

sodium 587 mg cholesterol

48 mg

carbohydrates 34 g

Ingredients 

8 lg eggs2 cups egg whites (about 16 lg egg whites)¼ cup 2% milk½ tsp fresh lemon juice1 cup chopped red onions½ cup chopped red bell peppers½ cup chopped yellow bell peppers⅛ tsp extra virgin olive oil¼ tsp sea saltpinch freshly ground black pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

- Preheat oven to 375F.- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk and lemon juice.- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until tender. Season with salt and pepper.- Add cheese and sautéed vegetables to egg mixture, and stir until combined. Pour mixture into a 9-inch cake pan.- Bake frittata in oven until eggs are cooked and cheese is melted, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool briefly and cut into 8 pieces.

Frittata with Bell Peppers & Onions

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  175 fat 7 g

protein  20 g fiber 1 g

sodium 395 mg cholesterol

219 mg

carbohydrates 6 g

Written by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Ingredients - Dressing ¼ cup nonfat sour cream 2 Tbsp canola oil mayonnaise¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt2 Tbsp white grape juice2 Tbsp cane sugar½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for salad dressing and mix well.In a large bowl, combine pears and lemon juice and mix to coat pear with juice. Add remaining ingredients and salad dressing and mix well.

Pear Waldorf Salad

Servings - 6 (½ cup ea.)

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  130 fat 4 g

protein  2 g fiber 2 g

sodium 162 mg cholesterol

2 mg

carbohydrates

22 g

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper1 lb chopped pears3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 cup chopped celery½ cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half1 Tbsp chopped walnuts1 Tbsp raisins

Written by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

⅓ cup diced shallots¼ cup chopped leeks1 cup white wine1¼ lbs cauliflower

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, heat shallots, leeks and wine and reduce to ¾ of the volume, about ½ cup.Add cauliflower and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a blender container. Puree until smooth. Stir in salt, butter, sugar and vinegar. Puree briefly.

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Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  80 fat 3 g

protein  3 g fiber 2 g

sodium 220 mg

cholesterol

12 mg

carbohydrates

7 g

Servings - 8 (3/4 cup ea.)

6 cups chicken stock1 tsp sea salt2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 tsp cane sugar½ tsp champagne vinegar

Mashed Sesame Soybeans

Ingredients

2 Tbsp sesame seeds1½ cups edamame (green soybean) kernels, steamed½ cup vegetable stock1 Tbsp white soy sauce⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper¼ tsp sea salt

Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories  130 fat 7 g

protein  10 g fiber 4 g

sodium 264 mg cholesterol

0 mg

carbohydrates

9 g

Written by The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

Instructions

Place toasted sesame seeds in a food processor and pulse just until some oil is visible.Add remaining ingredients to food processor and mix for several minutes until pureed.Serve ⅓ cup.Servings - 4 (⅓ cup ea.)

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