6 cups mix of shredded green and purple cabbage (or store-bought coleslaw mix) 2 tbsp chopped ginger 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 red onion thinly sliced 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks (approx 1/2 cup) 1 red chili finely chopped 1 tbsp sesame oil 7 ounces shrimp cut into chunks 1 pound ground pork 3 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp white pepper 2/3 cup chopped scallions Spicy Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp lime juice 1/2 red chili (+/- depending on desired spiciness) 1 clove garlic […]
Chicken Yakitori
Chicken 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Teriyaki Sauce 2 cloves garlic 2 medjool dates 1 inch piece ginger 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup coconut aminos 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tbsp water Skewers 1 bunch scallions (approx 8 scallions) 8 asparagus spears 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS Cut the chicken thighs into even 1-inch sized cubes and put them in a bowl. Add […]
Moo Shu Pork
1 pound pork tenderloin 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 2 eggs 7 ounces shiitake mushrooms stems removed and cut into thin slices 1 large carrot* shredded or julienned 2 1/2 cups shredded savoy cabbage* 1 cup shredded red cabbage* 1/3 cup sliced scallions 1 tbsp chopped ginger 4 cloves garlic finely diced saucee 4 large medjool dates soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1 tbsp chopped ginger 1 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar […]
Coconut Chicken Soup
1 stalk lemongrass (or 1 tbsp lemongrass paste) 2 cloves garlic 2 inch piece ginger 1 small onion 2 bird’s eye chilies (or 1 red chili) 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 (14oz) can full fat coconut milk 3 cups chicken stock 6 oz mushrooms 2 large chicken breasts very thinly sliced 3 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp lime zest 2 tbsp fish sauce Garnish 2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1 red chili thinly sliced INSTRUCTIONS To make the paste, in a high speed blender or nutribullet container […]
Creamy Coffee + Banana Smoothie
1 frozen banana 2 medjool dates or 1 1/2 tbsp honey 1 1/2 tbsp almond or hazelnut butter 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or 1/2 cup almond milk and 1/2 cup coconut milk for extra creaminess) 20 grams of protein powder 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (chilled or at room temperature) 1 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower florets (or 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice) pinch of salt […]
Lemon Chicken Recipe
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size strips 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (instead of soy sauce) 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 cup arrow root powder, divided (instead of cornstarch) 1/2 cup coconut flour (instead of all-purpose flour) 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger Salt and pepper Oil for frying (coconut, almond, avocado) Instructions Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and toss with coconut aminos, sherry, and 2 […]
Protein Dinner Bowl!
Ingredients Bruschetta 3 each Roma tomatoes, 1/4″ dice 1/4 each red onion, 1/4″ dice 2 tbsp basil, chiffonade 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 each lemon juice, fresh Vegetables 2 each green zucchini, cut into sticks 2 cups broccolini, chopped in half 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced 2 cups Brussel […]
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Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives
Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives (adapted from Elenas Pantry) Serves:4 Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 shallot, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Instructions Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper […]
One Skillet Greek Chicken – oh my!
1 to 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano Salt and Pepper 6 to 8 boneless, skin on chicken thighs* 3 cloves garlic, pressed/minced 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked 14oz. chicken broth 1 cup kalmata olives, halved 1 tsp fresh dill weed 1 tsp lemon zest 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup feta cheese […]