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This recipe is modified from The Yoga Body Diet by Kristen Schultz Dollard and John Douillard, DC.

Ingredients
- Zucchini – 1 cup, cubed
- Cumin – 2 tsp. ground
- Mild Chili Powder – ½ tsp.
- Paprika – ¼ tsp.
- Salt – 1 tsp.
- Coconut Oil – 3 tsp.
- Onion – ½ cup, chopped
- Cauliflower – 2 cups, florets
- Jicama – 1 cup, peeled and cubed
- Green pepper – ½ pepper, thinly sliced
- Celery – 1 stalk, thinly sliced
- Garlic – 2 medium cloves, minced
- Mung Beans – 2/3 cup, picked through and rinsed
- Short Grain Brown Rice – 1 1/3 cups, dry
- Tomato Paste – 1 Tbs.
- Snow Peas – 1 cup, cut into 1” pieces
- White Vinegar – 2 Tbs.
- Fresh Mint – 1 Tbs., minced
- Black Pepper – ¼ tsp, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the zucchini, cumin, chili powder, paprika, half the salt and half the oil in a large bowl. Toss to coat the zucchini.
- Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the zucchini in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Add the oinion, cauliflower, jicama, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
- Cook 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the beans, rice, water, tomato paste, and remaining salt.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook 35-40 minutes, or until the rice and beans are almost tender.
- Add the snow peas and cook 5 more minutes.
- Add the vinegar, mint and black pepper,
- Stir in the zucchini and serve immediately.
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The soup sounds great. Thank you. However I could not see how much water would be needed. Does the amount of water matter if it is a soup? Thanks.
Keini,
There is not a specific amount of water needed. We recommend using as much as you prefer for the consistency you desire.
Best,
LifeSpa Staff
Could you please let us know how much water is needed for the soup?
Eileen,
We recommend using as much as you prefer for the consistency you desire!
Best,
LifeSpa Staff