CHIA RICE SALAD

• 3 cups cooked brown rice and Basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic (diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon oregano (fresh or dried)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup Chia gel (see Chia gel recipe)
• 1 zucchini (julienned or thinly sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or a cheese substitute (rice or soy cheese, etc.) *optional

Place rice in a large bowl. Combine oil, lemon, garlic, salt, herbs in jar, and shake well to mix. Pour over rice and lightly toss. Cover and let cool. Stir in vegetables and sprinkle on cheese or alternative cheese. Serve. Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 ½ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup Chia seeds (ground)

Beat butter and sugars together until smooth and somewhat fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix the flour, ground Chia, salt, and baking soda together. Add these dry ingredients to the batter, and mix only until uniform. Roll into walnut size balls and flatten with back of a fork. Bake on 375 for 12 minutes.

RECIPES CHIA GEL CHIA PUDDING CHIA RICE SALAD