Vegan Party Platter

Need to bring a plate to a party or food gathering? Here are some great ideas! This is a variety of raw and cooked, sweet and savory to make a healthy colorful plate!

In the center is +Guacamole! 
For 2, Ingredients:
1 avocado
Then add whatever you like for example,
+ 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt
+ 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper or cayenne pepper
+ The juice of 1 lemon for extra cleanse!
+ Diced capsicum/peppers for extra crunch! 
Action:
1. Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl
2. Add the extras and taste it and add more to your liking! Dip the cucumber and carrot sticks in!
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Surrounding the guacamole from left to right are, 
+ Purple grapes
+ Cherry tomatoes
+ Fries:
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2 large potatoes
Himalayan salt to season to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil
Action:
1. Peel and then cut the potatoes into chunky fries. 
2. Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add the fries when the pan is hot. 
3. Cook the fries for 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy and then flip them. Continue to flip them for another 5-7 minutes until the fries have a crispy outside and soft inside. 
4. Season with salt. Serve with The Earth Diet ketchup! 
Tip:
1. Try Sweet Potato as an alternative!
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+Bean Gravy
Total time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
1 can organic BPA Free Black Beans or Kidney Beans
1/4 cup water (or use the liquid from the can of beans)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil 
1 small brown onion, diced
Action:
1. Mash the beans in a bowl with the water or blender so they are smooth.
2. Heat a fry pan with coconut oil. Add the onion and stir fry for 5 minutes until they are soft and clear. 
3. Add the bean mixture and cook for another 5 minutes. Add more water if you want a smoother gravy. Serve!
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+ Carrot sticks and 
+ Cucumber sticks!

Benefits:
+ Vegan
+ Potatoes: High in Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium
+ Immune Boosting
+ Good for digestive health
+ Brain food

EVERY single recipe on this website uses nature’s ingredients, only. 

* Always choose ORGANIC, local and seasonal whenever possible. 

This Party Platter recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray

Photo thanks to Lopez Brothers. 

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