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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice”

Written By: Chris - Jul• 19•17

Grated cauliflower makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.  It is often considered one of the healthiest foods on earth as a member of the cruciferous vegetable (or Brassicaceae) family- along with broccoli, cabbage, kale, and brussel sprouts herunterladen.

Recent studies suggest that cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of natural antioxidants due to their high levels of various phytochemicals (any of various biologically active compounds found in plants), as well as good suppliers of essential vitamins, fiber, minerals, and phenolic compounds itunes again.  Brassica crops are now highly correlated with preventing chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and various forms of cancers, to name a few download ebay invoices.

Buying cauliflower already “riced” makes cooking very convenient and you can find it at most grocery stores.  I was thrilled to see Costco is carrying it now because it’s a real time saver microsoft office 2013 for free in full!  It’s pretty versatile and you can season it any way you wish.  This night I brightened it up with cilantro and lime and served it with fish tacos Download vaillant app.  It has a nice texture and is perfect as a side dish that you might normally serve with rice!

Ingredients: 

1/2 medium head (about 16 oz) Cauliflower, riced
1/2 medium Onion, diced
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, pressed
1 Jalapeno pepper, minced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 to 2 Limes – zest and juiced, to taste
1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped

If not using pre-riced cauliflower, rinse and remove the core from cauliflower and allow it to dry completely amazon music herunterladen stoppen.  Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice but don’t over process or it will get mushy herunterladen.
Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.


Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add oil, onions, and jalapenos word herunterladen mit key.  Sauté about four to five minutes until the onions are until soft.

Raise the heat to medium-high and add the cauliflower “rice” to the onions in the saute pan herunterladen.

Cover and cook approximately five minutes, stirring frequently, just gently cooking it through until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside download maps for free.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Turn off the heat and toss in the with fresh cilantro and zest to taste.

Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the rice and serve.

We enjoyed this with fish tacos and a standout 2011 Napa Chardonnay by CROZE.  Wine maker Daniel Benten makes this is all about the purity of the fruit and it’s awesome!

Enjoy!
Cheers!
~Chris

Potato Salad with Mint and Lemon, by Al Roker

Written By: Chris - Jul• 13•17

I recently watched Al Roker of the TODAY show prepare this salad and decided to make it myself based on the feedback of the other hosts who were sampling it herunterladen.  We don’t eat a lot of potatoes these days but love this lightened up version of potato salad because it satisfies your starchy cravings without a lot of added fat and excess calories do not download a word.  I’ve also prepared this dish by replacing the potatoes with chopped, roasted butternut squash and it was delicious!

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Consider stirring chopped mint into marinades or meatballs, and you can always flavor water or iced tea by adding chopped mint leaves.

Ingredients:
3 pounds Baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1 Lemon, juice, and zest (about 2-4 tablespoons)
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt, to taste
Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
Flaky Sea Salt, for garnish

In a large saucepan, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and cover them with cold water and season the water with salt (to taste like the sea) polizeisirene herunterladen. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.  Drain and let stand until cool.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper in my mind for free.  Toss the chopped potatoes with the dressing and chopped mint leaves.

Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

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Cheers!
~Chris

Zesty Lime Corn Chicken Salad

Written By: Chris - Apr• 12•17

I was inspired to create this salad after recently visiting the sky lounge of our frequent airline.  They often serve the same old same old options for lunch, but both  Bill and I were thrilled when we saw that the lounge had a few new options including a vegetable salad with a very forward taste of lime dateien von dropboxen!  I happen to love this zesty tropical fruit that has a somewhat bitter, acidic taste – and also adds brightness and freshness to dishes.  Limes not only taste great, but they are good for you German language on mobile phone!  They are rich in vitamin C, can regulate sugar absorption in diabetics and can also help prevent heart diseases.  I read recently that lime peel and lime juices contain antioxidants that can slow down the process of atherogenesis, the buildup of plaque on artery walls; which is a good thing herunterladen!

I decided to incorporate Jicama, a round, bulbous root vegetable (pronounced hee-cama) that is part of the legume family and grows on vines.

I love its light crunchy texture and was surprised to read that like potatoes, should be used sparingly due to the high carbohydrates content skype download kostenlos deutsch.  (They are a free – 0 point item on the Weight Watchers *SmartPoints™ program) Jicamas are also good for you with health benefits mainly derived from the unique mixture of vitamins, minerals, and other organic compounds, including dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, and a small amount of protein epson stylus sx218 treiber kostenlos downloaden.  Chopped, cubed, grated or sliced into fine sticks, raw or cooked, it is versatile and great for stir-fries, salads, slaw, soup, and combined with other veggies and fruits like oranges, apples, carrots, and onions, as well as meats and seafood wie kann ich einen podcast downloaden.  A favorite Mexican recipe is chilled jicama slices sprinkled with chili powder, salt, and lime juice; so I thought this would be a perfect combination download video from website mac!  This is a simple salad to toss together and it sure reminds me of summer – finally within reach!

Ingredients: 

2 Corn cobs, cut from cob
1 Cup Grap Tomatoes, sliced in half or quarters
1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped 
1/2 Cup Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
1/2 Cup English Cucumbers, chopped 
1/2 Jalapeno Pepper, minced
1 Cup Jicama, grated
2/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped 
1 Whole Lime, plus zest (about 2 to 4 Tablespoons juice) 
1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lime infused if available
1 teaspoon Champagne Vinegar
1 teaspoon Skinny Girl Stevia liquid, or 1 Tablespoon Sugar to taste
Salt & Pepper, to taste
2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless 

Start by blanching the corn wo kann ich hörbücher kostenlos herunterladen.  Drop shucked whole ears of corn into salted, boiling water and let boil for about five minutes.  Then plunge the corn into an ice bath to stop the cooking process wow spiel herunterladen.  Once cool, use a sharp knife to remove corn from the cob.  Cut the other vegetables into small pieces, grate the Jicama and combine in a bowl.

Whisk together the lime juice, zest, vinegar, oil, sweetener, and salt and pepper windows 8.1 for free.

Gently toss the lime vinegarette with the vegetables.

I use a rotisserie chicken that has already been cooked with skin and bones removed that I purchase from Costco.  Cut it into small bite-sized pieces and combine with the salad.  Stir in chopped Cilantro.

Enjoy immediately!
Cheers!
~Chris

 

Cauliflower “Fried” Rice

Written By: Chris - Apr• 10•17

Bill and I  have been trying to cut back on carbohydrate-containing foods.  I’m sure you’ve been seeing Cauliflower as a huge food trend lately?  Well, I’ve been using it to replace white rice, a controversial food.  On the one hand, some nutritionists call it an empty source of calories and recommend avoiding it while others consider it a “safe” starch and say it is ok to eat in moderation Download 365 apps.

It can be confusing, but there are reasons why we try to avoid carbohydrates such as rice, which has no fiber.  Did you know that rice cannot be digested before it is thoroughly cooked?  When it is cooked it becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour; almost as quickly as it would if you ate a sugar candy.  It can fill you up long before your blood sugar spikes because the fiber bulks and fills up your stomach and since white rice doesn’t have fiber, you tend to eat more of the calorie dense food before you get filled up eür 2018 elster herunterladen.  Besides all of that cauliflower is good for you.  Studies show strong nutrient richness in both raw and cooked cauliflower.  It is high in nutrients like vitamin C, is a good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese.

This dish is really flavorful and while the texture is great, it tastes fantastic!  One wouldn’t even know you’ve skipped the rice ccleaner 64 bit deutsch kostenlos!

Ingredients:

1 Head cauliflower, medium with stem removed (about 3 or 4 Cups)
1 Tablespoons Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 Onion, medium chopped
2/3 Cup Carrots, chopped
2/3 Cup Celery, chopped
1/2 Cup of Peas, frozen
Other vegetables like red bell pepper, mushrooms, cabbage, etc. can be used! 

3 Garlic Cloves, pressed
2 Tablespoons dried Ginger
4 to 5 Tablespoons 5 Spice
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce, plus more for serving, optional
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed
3 Green Onions, thinly sliced
2 Eggs, scrambled (or Egg Beaters)
Cooked Ground Turkey, left over Pork Tenderloin or chicken, chopped, optional

I’ve recently prepared this twice free antivirus download mcafee.  The first time I used the food processor to “rice” the cauliflower.  More recently, I used the pre-packaged cauliflower that was already done for me that I found at Costco!

If you buy the whole head, start by cutting the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until coarse in texture, like rice download the housing benefit application.

 

Otherwise, just open the package of riced cauliflower that you purchased!

 

Chop and prepare your veggies of choice kartenspiele solitär kostenlos downloaden.

 

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the canola oil and saute the onions, celery, and carrots until they start to become soft and translucent.  Add the garlic and cook for about a minute before adding the cauliflower download word for free macbook.  Continue to stir fry until all of the vegetables are tender about 5 to 10 minutes.  If using peppers and/or peas, I tend to wait and add them last since they cook quickly.  As the vegetables are cooking, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl along with the spices befor stirring it into the cauliflower mixture amazon ebooks auf pcen.

 

You can either cook the eggs in a separate pan and later transfer them back into the stir fry, or create a well and cook them in the center and then stir them in.  If adding mushrooms, I recommend cooking them separately to thoroughly brown before mixing them in.

 

Stir in the green onions and cooked meat if desired and serve with hot sauce and additional soy sauce if desired alle ressourcen herunterladen wizards unite.

I served this dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a beautiful, crisp Chardonnay by Charles Krug.

Enjoy t online mails!
Cheers!
~Chris

Crockpot Turkey Chili

Written By: Chris - Jan• 11•17

The temperatures are very cold here in Minnesota in the middle of winter.  After a day with this cold, there isn’t much more comforting than a steaming bowl of chili download ringtones for free a1!  Even though we bundle up in heavy sweaters and blankets, eating hot foods not only keeps you warm but also keeps us happy.

I crave hot meals during the winter months due to their warming powers programs to.  I came up with this simple chili recipe not too long ago and am almost ready to make it again!  The best part about this dish is that I always have most of these ingredients on hand youtube filme legalen.  This dish is so simple to throw together in the crockpot and just walk away!

2 lbs filmen ios. Ground Turkey
1 lg. Onion, chopped
2/4 Garlic Cloves, pressed
3/4 stocks Celery, chopped
1 Orange (or any) Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Jalapeno, chopped fine
2 Bay leaves (retrieve later)
2 to 4 Tablespoons Better than Bouillion Chicken, to taste
2 Cups Water (warmed)
2 cans White Beans,  drained
2 cans chopped Tomatoes
2 to 3 Tablespoons Chili powder (to your liking)
2 to 4 Tablespoons Cumin (to your liking)
Fresh Oregano, to taste
Salt & Pepper to taste

In a skillet, saute the ground turkey with the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onions become translucent and the turkey is browned download adobe flashplayer for free.  Season with salt and pepper and add the chopped celery, peppers and combined warm water that has been combined with the Better than Bouillion chicken until dissolved all photos from icloud pc.  Add these and all remaining ingredients into the crockpot and stir well to combine.

Set on high for at about three hours and then reduce heat to low and cook for at least another hour, up to six hours total stirring occasionally ik kan ios 13 niet downloaden.

 

Remove the bay leaves before serving samsung a50 app herunterladen.

Enjoy!
Cheers!
~Chris