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THRIVE 71

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For the Fries

4 large russet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil or Tessemae’s

Zesty Ranch (optional)

½ cup guacamole

½ cup pico de gallo

1 package of Sweet Earth Foods

Chipotle Savory Grounds (10 oz)

Cilantro (garnish)

Mexican Cashew Queso

1 cup raw cashews

¼ cup hot sauce (I used Yellowbird)

4 tbsp nutritional yeast

¼ tsp sea salt

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

1 cup hot water

method

Mexican Cashew Queso

Soak cashews for 2 hours or until soft.

Add all ingredients to high-power

blender or food processor.

If too thick, add more water to reach

desired consistency.

For the Fries

Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C and set to

convect bake.

Wash and peel potatoes, then cut in

french fry shape ¼ inch thick.

Place potatoes in bowl and coat with olive

oil or Tessemae’s Zesty Ranch dressing

(optional).

Line potatoes on baking sheet(s) and

place in the oven for 15 minutes.

Remove trays from oven, flip potatoes

and bake again for 15 minutes.

Once finished, remove from oven and

let cool.

While cooling, follow package direction

to heat Sweet Earth Savory Grounds on

stovetop.

Add potatoes to a serving bowl or dish

and top with the Sweet Earth Savory

Grounds, pico de gallo, cashew cheese

sauce and guacamole, and garnish with

cilantro.

Food Secrets

I Swear By:

First, liquid smoke adds the perfect

element to so many different savory meals.

second, make it rain nooch

(nutritional yeast) on everything.

Finally, harness the power of meal

preparation and planning. it’s amazing

how much easier it can be to eat

nutritiously when you cook in

batches and plan ahead.

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