Recipes

  Have you heard about Soba Noodles? We LOVE them here at Nutrition for Longevity. Soba noodles are popular in Japanese cuisine and have a similar shape to spaghetti. These noodles can be eaten hot or cold and have a...

Looking for the perfect side dish this summer? This recipe lets the simple flavors of lemon, garlic and fresh basil shine for a light and quick component to a meal, perfect for those warm summer days. Tomatoes provide a variety...

The days are getting warmer and that means a classic summer fruit is going to make a grand appearance -- Watermelon!  Watermelon is such a staple at picnics and barbecues. Everyone loves the red flesh of a watermelon, but it’s...

       Spring Pear Salad  Prep Time: 15 minutes |  Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 cups baby kale  2 cups low-sodium chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried   1 cup Asian pears, thinly sliced  1 cup quinoa, cooked  ½ cup pickled onions (check out our blog on Okinawa Pickled Vegetables)  Edible flowers  Dressing...

  Like many Mediterranean villages, Ikaria’s conventional diet includes a ton of vegetables, herbs, and the use of good Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Tabouli (or Tabbouleh) is a Mediterranean dish that is full of herbs and a pop of fresh...

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes   Ingredients  1 medium Kohlrabi, peeled and cubed  1 pound potatoes, quartered  2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced  1 lemon, zested  3 tablespoons N4L Imported Olive Oil   3 tablespoons fresh herbs*, roughly chopped  ½ teaspoon salt  ½ teaspoon ground pepper   Chopped scallions, to...

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound fresh vegetables (radishes, carrots, squash) 1 cup vinegar (white, apple cider or rice) 1 cup water 1 Tbsp kosher or sea salt 1 Tbsp granulated sugar Optional 2 springs...

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes. ( makes about 4 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts  1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems and greens separated, stems...

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes. (makes about 6 servings) Ingredients: 1 bunch (about 1 pound) of carrots with carrot tops, washed 1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper, to taste 1-2 cloves of...