Entrees

Apricot Quinoa Summer Salad

by on Jun.30, 2018, under Entrees, Salads, Side Dish, Type II Friendly, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wheat Belly


Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
4-5 (200g) fresh apricots, halved and then quartered
1 cup cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup zucchini, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
juice of 1 orange
1-2 threads of saffron
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil, add quinoa and seasonings. Cook to simmer for 25 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Using the olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and saffron whisk until mixed for a dressing.
  3. Take quinoa off the heat, set to cool. Once cool, stir in all ingredients including the dressing and adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. Enjoy at room temperature or cold. Garnish with more fresh parsley and chopped almonds.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 6

Per serving:
Calories: 255;
Total Fat: 15g;
Saturated Fat: 2g;
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g;
Cholesterol: 0mg;
Sodium: 380mg;
Total Carbohydrates: 26g;
Dietary Fiber: 4g;
Sugars: 5g;
Protein: 7g

Nutrition Bonus:
Potassium: 229mg;
Vitamin A: 17%;
Vitamin C: 28%;
Calcium: 5%;
Iron: 11%

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Hearty Chili Mac

by on Jun.30, 2018, under Chili, Entrees, Pasta, Type II Friendly, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian


8 ounces dry macaroni noodles
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 8-ounce package vegetarian ground beef substitute, or 4 vegetarian burgers, thawed (if necessary) and chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, undrained
1 15-ounce can corn, undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  2. In a large pot add onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add bell pepper, garlic and vegetarian ground beef substitute or chopped vegetarian burgers. Mix in tomatoes, beans and their liquid, corn and its liquid, chili powder, and cumin. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  4. Add cooked pasta and check seasonings. Add more chili powder if a spicier dish is desired.
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Slow Cooker Loaded “Baked” Sweet Potatoes

by on Jun.30, 2018, under Entrees, Type II Friendly, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wheat Belly

PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 3 hours
TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 10 mins

Cooking sweet potatoes in the slow cooker makes them extra moist and sweet! Top with black beans, corn, avocado, spices, and smoky cashew cream for an easy vegan and gluten-free meal.

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

For the sweet potatoes:
4 medium sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces each)
½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup corn, fresh or frozen
? cup canned tomato sauce
2 tbsp chopped scallions
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
1 avocado, chopped
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
For the smoky cashew cream:
½ cup raw cashews, soaked for 30 minutes
½ cup water
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Place them in slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours (mine were done after a bit less than 3 hours on high).
  2. Place cashews in a bowl of warm water to soak.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomato sauce, scallions, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
  4. Drain cashews and place in high-speed blender with the rest of the cashew cream ingredients, blending until smooth. Season to taste and set aside.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the slow cooker and cut each lengthwise ¾ the way through. Pull apart to create opening and gently mash flesh with a fork. Divide the bean filling among the potatoes and gently mix it into the potato flesh.
  6. Top potatoes with avocado, cilantro, and cashew cream.
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Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

by on Jun.15, 2017, under Entrees, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked ribbon noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, divided
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (half Portobello and half White Button mushrooms), cut into large 2-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegan sour cream (optional)
10 turns of fresh ground, black pepper
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced

Instructions:

  • Cook the noodles per the direction on the package. Under cook them a bit because they will be cooked again once incorporated into the sauce.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and sauté the onions for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, and tomato paste, while stirring at the same time. Stir until mixture becomes thick and bubbly, about a minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, thyme, sage, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until mushrooms have shrunk in size.
  • Add the vinegar and simmer for 4 more minutes.
  • Add the noodles, sour cream, 1 tablespoon of flour, black pepper, and parsley and cook on low for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information:

Total Calories: 795 | Total Carbs: 104 g | Total Fat: 21 g | Total Protein: 50 g | Total Sodium: 1,548 g | Total Sugar: 13 g

(Per Serving: serves 4-6 people) Calories: 159 | Carbs: 20.8 g | Fat: 4.2 g | Protein: 10 g | Sodium: 309 mg | Sugar: 2.6 g

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Italian Orzo Spinach Soup

by on Jun.15, 2017, under Entrees, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Total Time: 30 Mins
Prep Time: 5 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, peeled and diced
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) DeLallo whole wheat orzo pasta, or other whole wheat pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 cups loosely-packed spinach
salt and black pepper
optional toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.

Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Taste, and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.

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Coconut-Flour Fried Chicken Wings

by on Sep.11, 2015, under Chicken, Dairy Free, Entrees, Gluten Free, Paleo, Wheat Belly

Coconut Flour Fried Chicken Wings

Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

15 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup coconut flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, for frying

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat chicken dry.

Beat eggs in a shallow bowl, set aside. In a shallow dish, mix coconut flour and spices.

Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, turning to coat evenly with egg. Transfer egg-coated chicken into seasoned coconut flour, coat well with coconut flour, and place on a separate plate.

Heat 1/2 cup coconut oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Working in batches, pan fry chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven 5 minutes to cook through.

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White Chicken Chili

by on Jan.16, 2015, under Chili, Entrees, Soup, Wheat Belly

White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
  3. Top each serving with cheese and jalapeno pepper if desired.
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

by on Dec.12, 2014, under Entrees, Pizza, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wheat Belly

Cauliflower Pizza

2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup tomato sauce, homemade or store bought
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1/4 cup basil leaves, for garnish

Heat oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have 2 cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for 7-8 minutes, or until soften. Remove and let cool. Mix in the egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with non-stick spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.

Top the pizza with the sauce, remaining mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving.

Cauliflower Pizza Nutrition Facts

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Reuben Pizza

by on Dec.30, 2011, under Entrees, Pizza

Ingredients
1 (1 pound) loaf frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup thousand island dressing
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
6 ounces deli sliced corned beef, cut into strips
1 cup sauerkraut – rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large pizza pan. On a lightly floured surface, roll the bread dough out into a large circle about 14 inches across. Transfer to the prepared pizza pan. Build up the edges, and prick the center all over with a fork so it doesn’t form a dome when baking .
2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
3. Spread half of the salad dressing over the hot crust. Sprinkle with half of the Swiss cheese. Arrange corned beef over the cheese, then drizzle with the remaining salad dressing. Top with sauerkraut and remaining Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with caraway seed.
4. Bake for another 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese melts and toppings are heated through. Sprinkle with chopped pickle. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Oven Baked Chicken

by on Oct.21, 2011, under Chicken, Entrees

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp salt
1 3 – 3.5# chicken, jointed or 3.5# chicken pieces
3 Tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Combine all the ingredients except the chicken and butter in a large bowl. Brush the chicken pieces with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Press the crumbs firmly to the chicken.

Arrange the crumbed chicken on the prepared tray. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the chicken over and bake for a further 10 minutes (a little longer may be needed for big chicken pieces). The crumbs should be golden brown and the chicken cooked through.

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