ZUCHINNI NOODLE SALAD WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
INGREDIENTS
2 large zucchinis
1 lb ground turkey meat light fat
1-2 cans of tomato sauce (as little sugar as possible)
Fresh garlic
Fresh basil
Cumin, smoked paprika, basil, oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Spiralize zucchini noodles until you get desired amount. Squeeze zoodles with paper towels to get rid of excess water
Mix ground turkey with spices in large mixing bowl
I like to use cumin, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, , smoked paprika and fresh garlic
Place cans of tomato sauce into large pot and begin to heat up
Roll into small balls and start to pan fry in 1 tbsp of coconut oil until browned
Place balls into pot with tomato sauce and let simmer for ~30 minutes
Top meatballs with fresh basil and parmesan if you like. Bon Appetite!
FRESH WATERMELON, MINT, FETA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
1 Watermelon
Fresh feta
Mint leaves
Balsamin glaze
Olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut watermelon into bite size chunks
Crumble feta into bowl on top of watermelon
Cut up some fresh mint and sprinkle on top
For a little more flavor, I like drizzling a bit of olive oil and balsamic glaze on top (not pictured below)
Enjoy!
CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA
INGREDIENTS
1/2 Cauliflower
2 Eggs
Some non or light fat mozzarella cheese
Light tomato sauce
You can really top with whatever you feel like or have in your fridge! That’s what’s nice about your own personal pizzas
INSTRUCTIONS
Line baking tray with tin foil and spray generously with non stick spray (very important!)
Grate raw cauliflower with some type of blender until finely chopped (steam in microwave after grating. If you don’t have microwave, steam before on pan and then grate up in blender)
Squeeze all water out of cauliflower. I used a paper towel which was kind of messy and ripped up a bit. A thin, clean dish towel would be ideal to get all moisture out and ensure crisp crust
Mix in large bowl the raw cauliflower with salt, pepper, eggs (I used one yolk and just used the egg whites for the second) and 1/4 cup of cheese
Mix well until all is combined and then spread out on oiled baking sheet or tin foil until about 1/4 of an inch thick
Cook for 10-12 minutes on 450°
Take out and put all your ingredients on top, tomato sauce, maybe some more cheese, veggies, etc. and broil for 6-10 mins (watch so it doesn’t burn)
SMOKED PAPRIKA 'FRIES'
INGREDIENTS
1-2 Eggplants
Olive Oil (or coconut oil) spray to spray bottom of pan and top of fries
Smoked Paprika
Stevia
Sea salt to sprinkle
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut up eggplant into thin strips about an inch wide and a couple centimeters thin
Spray pan with olive oil and cover pan completely with fries
Cover fries with smoked paprika (I like a lot of flavor so I sprinkle quite a bit on top)
Shake one packet of stevia over top- this will give them a bit of caramelization
Sprinkle with desired amount of salt
Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes (the blacker they become the more bacon-flavored. I like them a nice dark brown but not burnt)
A side of reduced sugar ketchup won’t disappoint;)
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
2.5 tbsp maple syrup
A pinch of sea salt flakes (to stir into chocolate mixture and to top cups with at the end)
1/4 cup nut butter (try and find one with no sugar)
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk cacao, salt, and maple syrup into melted coconut oil until smooth
Pour 1 tsp of choco mix into muffin/cupcake tin cases and place molds into freezer for 5 minutes until firm
Remove from freezer and place 1-1/2 tsp of nut butter into center of each chocolate. Then place back into freezer so nut butter can harder a little bit
Remove from freezer and top each with 1 tbs of remainder of the chocolate mix. Place in freezer for 30 minutes minimum. (Take out 5 minutes in and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Then place back in freezer for remainder of the 30 minutes.)
These are raw so eat immediately or store in an airtight container in fridge. (I made about 8 large cups with this recipe but you could use smaller tins and get many more.)
Recipe found on natkringoudis.com.au