Category: healthy diet

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Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe By:DAIRMUID “Gluten-free, grain free, but not flavor-free! Top as desired and bake for an additional 15 minutes.” Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets 1 egg 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 pinch salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; pulse until chopped into grains the size of rice. Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower “rice”; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. … Continue reading Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles

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Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles Recipe By:Jenna Robinette “A great alternative to pasta!” Ingredients Lemon Basil Dressing: 2 cups thinly sliced fresh basil 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds, divided 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 shallot, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 lemon, zested 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 5 zucchini kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Blend basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup almonds, vinegar, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a blender until lemon basil dressing is … Continue reading Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles

Chicken, healthy diet, Soups, Thai, Weight LossLeave a comment

Thai Hot and Sour Soup

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Thai Hot and Sour Soup “Fantastic authentic Thai hot and sour soup. Ideal as a starter in a Thai meal. Not very filling, but a great appetizer. Very quick and easy to prepare. The tom yum paste is hot, so try the soup before adding the chile and decide if any extra heat is required. Do not attempt if you do not have fresh coriander, as this is vital!” Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon tom yum paste 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 stalks lemon grass, chopped 2 kaffir lime leaves 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – … Continue reading Thai Hot and Sour Soup

Cabbage, healthy diet, Soups, Tomato, vegetables and beans, Weight LossLeave a comment

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

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Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup Ingredients 5 carrots, chopped 3 onions, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid 1 large head cabbage, chopped 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained 2 quarts tomato juice 2 green bell peppers, diced 10 stalks celery, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth Directions Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for … Continue reading Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

Artichoke, healthy diet, Rice, Rice & Grains, Spanish, Vegan, VegetarianLeave a comment

Vegan Paella

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Vegan Paella “This is a twist on a Spanish-favorite. Use seitan, tofu, or tempeh to add a protein element. I substituted turmeric for the traditional saffron to cut costs.” Ingredients 2 cups boiling water 1 cup white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 tomato, diced 2 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup peas 1 cup drained and quartered canned artichoke hearts Directions Mix boiling water and rice together in a bowl; let stand for … Continue reading Vegan Paella

healthy diet, Low Carb, Low-Carb, pine nuts, Spainish, Tomato, TunaLeave a comment

Titaina

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Titaina Ingredients 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Directions Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red and green … Continue reading Titaina

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Avocado and Tuna Tapas

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Avocado and Tuna Tapas Recipe By:La Cocina de Redondita “Living in Spain I have come across a literal plethora of tapas. This is a light, healthy tapa that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread. This recipe is great for experimenting with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and vinegars.” Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 dash balsamic vinegar black pepper to taste 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste 2 ripe avocados, halved … Continue reading Avocado and Tuna Tapas

Appetizers and Snack Recipes, Cake, Chocolate, Desserts, healthy dietLeave a comment

Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Flourless Chocolate Cake for those who can’t tolerate wheat or gluten. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup white sugar 18 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 6 eggs Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch round cake pan and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, salt and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside. Either in the top half of a double boiler or in a microwave oven melt the bittersweet chocolate. Pour the chocolate into the bowl of an … Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Chickpea Soup

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Chickpea Soup Recipe By:Christine L. “This bean soup can be made in 45 minutes. Substitute vegetable broth to create a vegetarian alternative.” Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes 3 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 tomato, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions In a saucepan, warm oil over moderate heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potatoes; saute … Continue reading Chickpea Soup

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Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce With Feta and Wine

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Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce With Feta and Wine “An easy one skillet meal. Great alone, as a side, or added to salad greens.” Ingredients 1 1/3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion, garlic, and oregano. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until onions … Continue reading Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce With Feta and Wine