Low-Fat Raw Butternut Squash with Cilantro Cream

• 1 pound butternut squash—peeled, seeded and place cubes in food processor
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4  red onions, finely diced
• 4 large scallions, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
• Cilantro Sour Cream:
• Handful of raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 c. lime juice
• 1/8th tsp ground cumin
• 1/8th tsp hot paprika
• dash of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Put butternut squash in food processor and chop until desired size (I do about 2x size of rice).  Put in bowl and add rest of ingredients.  Put seeds in blender with water, lime juice, cilantro and spices.  Blend until well mixed.  Drizzle the cilantro cream over squash.  Serve with sprigs of cilantro on top.   Put into romaine hearts. 

No-Fat Raw Beets with Beet Green Salsa and Pomegranate Seeds

1. • 2 1/4 pounds small or medium beets, peeled (ripen on counter for a week) 
   Salsa:
   • 1/4 cup lemon juice
   • 2 cups beet greens, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise into ribbons
   • 1/2 cup minced beet green stems 
   • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
   • 1/2 cup chopped dill, plus sprigs for garnish
   • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
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3. Peel beets and then use mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler to make thin strips.  
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5. In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, dill and onion. Add the beet greens and stems and mix well. Spoon the salsa verde over the beets. Scatter the pomegranate seeds on top, garnish with dill sprigs and serve.

No-Fat Raw Shaved Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons minced shallot (from 1 shallot)
• 4 ounces butternut squash (from 1 small squash), peeled
• 3 small carrots, peeled
• 2 ounces dates, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 Tbsp. raw sunflower seeds
• 4 ounces baby arugula (6 cups)

1. Combine lemon juice, mustard powder, shallot, and seeds in a small bowl. 
2. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave squash and carrots into a large bowl. Add dates, arugula, and dressing. Toss thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately.

No-Fat Raw Butternut Squash Spread

3 oz. cubes of butternut squash
2 tamarind pods, seeds and outer pods removed, soaked for 2 hrs. in water (keep soaking water)
2 green onions, white and dark parts
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2" ginger, minced
slice of jalapeno, optional

Blend all in food processor, including soaking water, until very small pieces.  Spread on lettuce leaves, tomato or cucumber slices.