Zesty Lime Dressing and Marinade
Zesty Lime Dressing and Marinade
Zesty Lime Dressing and Marinade satisfies my recent cravings for Spicy food, without burning up my mouth. Â I’ve noticed since I’ve had an extreme amount of stress events the past few years I’ve been more tolerant of and craved more spicy foods … foods I would not have chosen in the past, and there is a reason for this!
When you have tons of stress and your body is on alert all the time it begins to crave stimulating foods. Â Typically these are caffeine, salt, fatty foods (like chips) and protein. Â Interestingly enough, you may also find you suddenly have a tolerance for spicy foods, like I have, because they too are stimulants!
Speaking of craving salty fatty foods, rather than reaching for a Big Mac, Shake and Fries, the beneficial fats and natural sodium from the lime will actually satisfy that craving; as long as you aren’t sitting next to someone inhaling their fast food. Â :0)
Limes are full of beneficial natural sodium, your body needs LOTS of real-food sodium when you are under stress.
I usually have this recipe in the fridge, ready for a salad or marinade. Â It’s great for taco salad…be sure and add some crunchy angel hair cabbage. Â Toss your greens and veggies in the Zesty Lime Dressing & Marinade and they top with a scoop or two of refried beans, a dollop of guacamole and a spoonful of salsa…you have a nutrient dense vegan meal!
You could also marinate beans, peppers, onions in this Zesty Lime Dressing & Marinade. Â Store in the fridge. Â When you are hungry, plop a cup of your marinated beans on a handful of greens. Â Hmmm….I might have to try that!
Recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman Fajita Marinade. Â I’ve upgraded some of the ingredients to make them healthier and absolutely love this as a salad dressing.
Zesty Lime Dressing/Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup high quality oil cold pressed olive, coconut or avocado
- 3 Tablespoons Braggs Amino Acids or Coconut Aminos
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt or pink himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 Tablespoon raw honey or 100% organic maple syrup
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all in a high speed blender.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one month.