Serves: 8 Hands-on time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb ground turkey breast 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes in juice 1 tsp salt 8 sheets dried high-protein or whole-wheat […]
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Moroccan Meatballs
Serves 4 Ingredients – 7.6 oz whole-wheat couscous (about 1 ¼ cups) – ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil – 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch-wide and 2-inch-long matchsticks – 1 juice orange, zested and juiced – 1 lb extra-lean ground sirloin – 1 egg white – 3 cloves garlic, minced – 1 […]
Serves: 4 Hands-on time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: Olive oil cooking spray 2 slices soft whole-wheat bread, crusts removed (about 1 1/4 oz after trimming) 3 tbsp 2% milk 1 tsp olive oil 1 white onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 oz lean ground turkey 6 oz lean ground […]
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (about eight) 2 eggs, beaten with a fork 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (sundried tomato or plain) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (25-ounce) jar pasta sauce (roasted vegetable or any variety)* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Instructions: Preheat oven […]
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain brown rice 2 cups water 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon ground curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk 1 large sweet potato, peeled and […]
Ingredients Cilantro Lime Rice 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 T lime juice 2 T chopped cilantro Corn Salsa 2 cups corn 1/4 cup roasted tomatoes 3 T finely chopped yellow onion 1 serrano chili pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 T avocado oil 1 tsp chili powder Roasted Tomatoes 6-7 vine ripened tomatoes Roasted […]
Yields 4 – 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 chuck roast (mine was 3 pounds) Olive oil 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks (optional) 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoons […]
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Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, diced (1 cup) 2 large carrots, julienned (1 cup) 3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 28-ounces diced tomatoes (with liquid) 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans (with liquid) 1 15-ounce can great northern beans (with liquid) 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 12-ounces beef […]
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Homemade Toasted Ravioli
INGREDIENTS: Olive oil cooking spray 2 egg whites 1/4 tsp sea salt, divided 1/8 tsp plus 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided 1/2 cup fine whole-wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1 oz) 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme Dash ground cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 9-oz pkg bite-size […]
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Black Beans and Rice
Serves 1 Ingredients: 3/4 cooked brown rice 1/2 canned low sodium black beans 1/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp chili powder 1 pinch ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp. Bragg liquid Aminos or (low sodium soy sauce) While rice is cooking, heat beans gently in saucepan until very hot. Drain and […]
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Mom’s Quiche
Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell 6 slices bacon, chopped — or steamed broccoli or other veggies (approx 1 cup) 1/4 Onion (optional) 4-6 ounces Swiss cheese — or cheddar cheese 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Evaporated Milk 3 large eggs, well beaten 1/4 […]
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Baked Falafel
INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons olive oil Instructions 1. Place garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and […]
Prep 15 min. | Cook 1 hour | Serves 6-8 (about 36 meatballs) Ingredients: Meatballs: 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds ground lamb Sauce: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 medium onions, diced (about 2 cups) […]
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Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
1 yellow onion, sliced 3 sweet peppers, sliced 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs 1/4 to ½ cup chicken broth, depending on preference (leave this out if you prefer a drier fajita filling) ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cumin 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder Squirt of lime juice Tortillas Fajita fixings Combine sliced […]
Courtesy of Katie Starek Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 lb protein of your choice (shrimp, chicken, etc) 2-3 cloves of chopped or pressed garlic lots of spinach or kale mushrooms sundried tomatoes (I used 6-8 chopped) Italian seasoning 1-2 cup chicken broth butter olive oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Roast 1 spaghetti squash […]
Jen rating: Delicious! Extra points for being amazingly easy and fast. Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash 1 pound of ground grass fed and finished beef 1 jar of tomato sauce or pasta sauce (I prefer Trader Joe’s organic marinara sauce) 1 small jar of tomato paste 1 tsp red pepper flakes 4 to 6 cloves […]
Serves 2-3 Ingredients Pesto 3 bunches of Fresh basil 6 Cloves of Garlic ½ Cup Walnuts 2-Tablespoon Pine Nuts 1-Cup Trader Joe’s Light Coconut Milk Remainder of the recipe 1lb Shrimp (or really as many as you want) 1 Cup Trader Joe’s Light Coconut Milk ½ Tablespoon Coconut Flower Salt to taste 2 Tablespoons Butter or […]
Serves 4 Prep Time: 25 min. Cooking Time: 10 min. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef; 1 large head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped; 2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; (an orange or yellow pepper adds more color to the dish) 1 cucumber, chopped; ½ to 1 cup homemade Catalina […]
INGREDIENTS: Wild caught salmon fillet 1 cup NGM soy sauce (Bragg’s Liquid Aminos) 1/4 cup agave nectar 3 Tablespoons minced garlic 3 Tablespoons minced ginger root DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Allow to marinate in fridge for 40-60 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove salmon fillet from marinade and […]
Serves 12 Ingredients 1 Tablespoon raw honey 1 packet (2 tsp) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm, filtered water 3/4 cup blanched almond flour 3 Tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 cup arrowroot starch 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 omega-3 egg 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Toppings: 1 jar medium salsa 1 pound […]
Makes 6 Ingredients 4-6 organic zucchini 1/2 cup organic spaghetti sauce sliced olives fresh basil, chopped uncured pepperoni, chopped For the Cheese Spread: 6 oz (about 1 cup) raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon water 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon […]
Makes 12 Ingredients 12 Healthy Tortillas (click for recipe, use the one with flax meal) 2 lb grass fed ground beef 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder dash of sea salt Toppings: diced tomato shredded lettuce sliced olives guacamole or chopped avocado […]
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Wraps
12 Servings Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 (4lb) pork shoulder roast 1/2 cup organic chicken broth 1 cup organic, sugar-free barbeque sauce click here for a recipe 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 large organic yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons […]
Ingredients For the patties– 1lb salmon, skin removed 1 egg, whisked ½ cup almond flour 3 stalks celery, chopped small (yes, small) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon green onions 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground ginger For the vinaigrette– ⅓ cup olive oil […]
Prep time: 5 mins // Cook time: 15 mins // Total time: 20 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients For the salmon 2 salmon fillets (6oz each) 1 heaping tablespoon coconut flour 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or dried, if you have on hand) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste For […]
Ingredients: 8 ounces salmon, cut into 2 portions 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 12 ounces whole wheat penne 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup fresh or frozen […]
Ingredients 4 green onions, green parts only, minced 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds Juice of 1/2 lemon 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 1lb red leaf lettuce, chopped 3 slices whole-grain bread 1 egg white 1 tsp mustard powder 1/2 ground black pepper 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp olive oil, divided Directions […]
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Jen’s 3-Bean Crockpot Chili
Serves 8 Ingredients 1 small jar tomato paste 15 oz tomato sauce 30 oz diced tomatoes 1 green pepper diced 1 onion diced 1 lb ground beef, ground turkey or ground bison 1 15oz can kidney or chili beans (do not drain sauce) 1 15oz can black beans (do not drain sauce) 1 15oz can […]
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White Beans, Kale and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked white beans (or 1 can rinsed and strained) 4 leaves of kale, stem removed & loosely chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp basil, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) pepper & salt Directions Heat oil in […]
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Taco Veggie Lettuce Cups
Makes about 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound 100% grass-fed beef 1 bell pepper, diced (color of choice, I used half red and half orange) 2 to 3 green onion, diced Taco Seasoning (click for the recipe) Lettuce Leaves, washed and dried Fresh Guacamole and Salsa Cilantro, green onion, and bell pepper for garnishing […]
Serves 3 Ingredients 16 prawns 180m can coconut milk 3 eggs whisked 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3 tbsp yellow curry powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper garlic paste 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 lime Directions Whisk eggs in a bowl. Mix coconut flour […]
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Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients 3-4 large Zucchini-cored with a melon baller-chop and save the flesh 2 lbs Ground Beef-Grass Fed if possible 1 eggplant, peeled and diced 8.5 oz sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped 1 cup fresh basil 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp dried oregano Splash of balsamic […]
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Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) & Meatballs
Ingredients 6 zucchini Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 1 lb Italian sausage healthy or homemade marinara sauce Directions 1. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each zucchini so they won’t roll around on the cutting board. 2. Julienne the zucchini. 3. Place the noodles in a covered microwave safe dish – heat on […]
Ingredients 3 large carrots, peeled and shredded 10 leaves fresh mint, finely chopped juice of 1/2 of an orange sea salt to taste 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil OR coconut oil, divided, plus additional oil as needed 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 6 tbsp sesame seeds 24 oz skinless, sushi-grade tuna (try […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 4 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp tandoori seasoning (check ingredients for no added coloring) 1 lb boneless, skinless center-cut salmon 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1/2 tsp ground cumin sea salt and fresh ground pepper 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup nonfat plain […]
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Mini Quiches
Makes 12 12 eggs (or egg whites or mixture of eggs / egg whites) 1 to 2 cups protein (any cooked and seasoned meat, poultry, seafood, bacon, etc.) 3 to 4 cups cups vegetables (anything except uncooked tomatoes) Seasonings & herbs to taste (I never cook without Gourmet Garden blends). Grease silicone baking cups with […]
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Stuffed Bell Peppers (Vegan)
INGREDIENTS 4 large green bell peppers, the stem cut out and seeded Sauce: 8 cups of mashed tomatoes (canned or fresh) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed Stuffing: ¾ cup sweet potato, grated ¾ cup red bell peppers, diced 1 […]
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 bamboo skewers 16 jumbo shrimps (prawns) deveined and peeled 16 sea scallops 1 large mango, flesh cut into 8 cubes Black pepper 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 limes zested and halved 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon coconut oil DIRECTIONS 1. On bamboo skewers, thread […]
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Thai Coconut Ginger Shrimp
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 pounds (900g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and dried well Black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS […]
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Apple Glazed Grilled Turkey Breast
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless turkey breast halves (approx. 2 pounds each) Coconut oil 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped 1½ cups apple cider vinegar 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon of powdered Stevia 2 apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the grill to […]