Raw Mexican Fajitas

I found this Raw recipe on the blog Sweetly Raw {great blog for raw recipes!}. I have to say, this is a close rival to the cooked version, even my 13 year-old gobbled it up! I wasn't sure if I would be a fan of the raw cream cheese and cheddar sauce (since I love to eat the original versions) but I was pleasantly surprised!
I made everything the night before, letting the veggies marinate. The next day I was all set for quick and easy lunch.

Raw Veggie Fajitas

Let marinate for a few hours for the veggies to absorb the juices and soften.

I left over-night with perfect results. Serve in romaine lettuce leaves with homemade salsa and/or diced avocado.

2 large portobello mushrooms

3 bell peppers, sliced into strips

1 zucchini, sliced into sticks

1 sweet or red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup nama shoyu or tamari

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

 

Sour Cream

3/4 cup raw cashews

3/4 cup young coconut pulp

1/2 cup water

1- 3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy in a high speed blender. 

Chill for a few hours.

Cheddar Sauce

1 large red bell pepper

2-3 tablespoons water

1 cup cashews

2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon tahini (or sesame seeds)

2 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 large clove garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill.

RAW chocolate brownies

Here is my first RAW “un-cooking” experience! Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Frosting.

I first started with the ganache frosting since that had to slightly melt.
You combine 1/2 coconut oil, 1/2 cup raw cacao powder, and 2 table spoons of raw agave (my question is can agave actually be “raw”? Since i’ve seen it on multiple “raw” sites, i’m assuming, yes?). Place ingredients in a bowl & place over a pan of hot water, the warmth from the hot water will eventually melt the oil. Stir to combine.

Next, combine 1 cup raw walnuts, 1 cup raw pecans, and 1 cup dates in a food processor (i used my vita-mix which worked, but maybe processed it too much). Pulse a few times and then add in 1/2 cup raw cacao powder, pulse more until mixture is combined. {optional-add in some raw cacao nibs for added crunch}.

Press dough into a lined pan.

My pan was much larger than I need, but it worked fine. Just form into a square shape & chill in freezer or refrigerator for about 20 mins. Frost with ganache & top with crushed sea salt {optional}. return to refrigerator.

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Healthy alternative to baked brownies and sure to cure any sweet tooth!!