MOROCCAN BROCCOLI SALAD - GLUTEN FREE, KETO & VEGAN

Packed full of antioxidants, this delicious Moroccan raw broccoli salad is both beautiful to look at and packed full of nutrients. If you, like me, are looking for ways to eat healthier without compromising on taste, this gluten free, vegan, keto broccoli salad is perfect. Since it can be prepared a day in advance and keeps well in the fridge, it also is great for meal planning or a grab-and-go snack. Not to mention it takes only a few minutes to make!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4

- Dressing -
6 TBSP of Grape Seed Oil
1 TSP of Ras-El-Hanout Spice
1 Garlic Clove (pressed or chopped finely)
2 TBSP of Fresh Lemon Juice
2 TBSP of Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBSP of Honey (can be substituted with Agave if you are vegan)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Salad -
6 CUPS of Broccoli Florets
1 Shallot (chopped Finely)
1 Jalapeno (chopped finely)
1/3 CUP of Dates (pits removed and chopped finely) - reduce the amount or leave out if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)
1/4 Cup of Roasted Pistachios (chopped finely)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Optional Garnish-
1/4 CUP of Pomegranate Seeds
5-6 Slices of Pickled Beets (use sugar-free pickled beets if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)

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DIRECTIONS:

Remove sauce pan from heat and add in lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey (or agave). Salt and pepper to taste and set aside to cool.

Next, add your broccoli, shallots, dates, jalapenos and pistachios to a large salad bowl. Dress with your ras-el-hanout dressing, toss and garnish with pomegranates and slices of picked beats. Salt and pepper once again to taste.

Cover and chill if prepared in advance otherwise enjoy!

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CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWN EGG BITES

Always on the look out for a keto friendly recipe, these cauliflower hash brown egg bites are the perfect addition to your weekly breakfast line up. If you are looking for something to batch make that is not only low carb but also gluten free, you have to try this recipe. Not only are they delicious but you can add a variety of toppings to them like smoke salmon and chives or ham and tomato. Plus, they are packed full of protein so you can feel good about starting your day off on the right foot. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Makes 9 Cups

500 Grams of Frozen Riced Cauliflower - defrosted
1 Large Egg - whisked
1/2 CUP of Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup of Parmesan
1 TSP of Salt
1/2 TSP of Garlic Powder
Pepper to Taste
9 Eggs

Additional Toppings - Optional
Chili Pepper Flakes
Green Onion
Chives

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 and butter your muffin tray really well! If you don’t it will be hard to remove the cauliflower cups later.

In a large bowl, microwave your cauliflower for 8 minutes. Remove and let rest of 5 minutes before putting it a cheesecloth or tea towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. There is a lot of excess water in cauliflower so you will need to squeeze it really hard!

Next, in a large bowl, add in your whisked egg, cauliflower, cheddar cheese, parmesan, salt, and garlic powder and mix well using your hands.

Take your cauliflower mixture and press it into your muffin tray to form your ‘cups’.

When ready, place muffin tray in the oven and bake for 15-20 until the cups are golden and edges are brown.

Remove from oven, add in one egg to each cup, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on top before placing back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until whites are set.

When done, remove from oven and allow egg bites to sit for 5 minutes before taking a knife and sliding it around the edge of each muffin mold to help remove the egg bites from the tray.

Add your desired garnishes and serve.

Enjoy!

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CAULIFLOWER EGG FRIED RICE (LOW CARB & KETO)

Always on the lookout for a low carb option to make with my next meal, this cauliflower egg fried rice is my new favorite recipe. It’s so easy to make, is great for batch meal planning, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. If you are looking for a tasty low carb, keto, gluten-free recipe that is packed full of flavor and taste just like the traditional egg fried rice, you got to try this recipe!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

- Makes 4 Servings -

2 TBSP of Vegetable Oil
3 Scallions - Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1'“ of Fresh Ginger - Minced
1 CUP of Frozen Peas
1 500 gram Pack of Frozen Cauliflower Rice
4 TBSP Low Sodium Soya Sauce
2 TBSP Sesame Oil
3 Eggs - lightly beaten
Salt and Pepper to Taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat up vegetable oil in a large skillet on high. When hot, throw in your chopped scallions and minced garlic and ginger. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes before adding in your frozen peas.

When peas begin to turn bright green (about 4-5 minutes) add in your frozen cauliflower rice and mi thoroughly until well incorporated and there are no big chunks. Allow water to evaporate by continuing to cook for 5-7 minutes.

Next, add in your soya sauce and sesame oil, Mix until all the rice is coated before pushing the rice to one side fo the skillet.

On the empty side oft he skillet, add in your egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Fry it up, scrambling as it goes. Once cooked mix in with the rice and remove from heat.

Enjoy!

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BRAISED OXTAIL WITH COCONUT CAULIFLOWER RICE

A personal favorite of mine, Oxtail is a very tender, juicy, gelatin-rich meat. Usually found slow-cooked as a stew or braised, my version is packed full of amazing savory flavors and braised for 7 hours until it falls off the bone. Although, I didn’t cook the oxtail in the typical Jamaican style, I did pair mine with coconut cauliflower rice to give it a hint of sweetness while keeping it low in carbs. The results were amazing and had my family fighting over leftovers. If you like braised juicy meat, I highly recommend giving this recipe a try!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

- Serves 6 People -

- Braised Oxtail -

6LBS of Oxtail
Kosher Salt
3.5 TBSP of Curry
4 TBSP of Vegetable Oil
10 CUPS of Chicken Broth
8 Scallions - diced
2 Garlic Heads - cut in half
Pinch of Chilli Pepper Flakes
Pinch of Thyme
6” Piece of Giner - sliced in 1/8 slivers
4 TBSP of Soy
2 TBSP of Brown Sugar

- Coconut Cauliflower Rice -

1 TBSP of Butter
2 Cloves of Garlic - minced
2’ Piece of Ginger -Chopped
3 Scallions - diced
1/2 CUP of Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1/2 TSP of Brown Sugar
1000 Grams of Cauliflower Rice - I used from frozen

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 250 degrees

In a large bowl, season oxtail generously with salt followed by the curry powder.

In a large deep skillet, or using a dutch oven heat up vegetable oil on the stove on medium-high and sear both sides of oxtail until browned. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet or a large enough dutch oven to fit all the meat and liquid, first sear the oxtail in the skillet and then moved them to a roasting pan.

Once you have seared all the oxtail remove from skillet/dutch oven and add in chicken broth, scallions, garlic, chili pepper flakes, thyme, soy, ginger, and brown sugar. Allow this to come to a simmer and scrape the bits of oxtail that stuck to the bottom of the skillet to become loose before adding the mixture into your roasting pan, or placing the oxtail back in the dutch oven. The oxtail should be submerged in liquid.

Next, place the roasting pan or dutch oven with the oxtail in the oven to slow cook. Position lid partially off and allow to cook for 7 hours flipping pieces around halfway through. If at the halfway point the liquid has gone down a lot you can add in 1/2 cup of water.

30 minutes prior to Oxtail being ready its time to make the coconut cauliflower rice. Grab a large skillet, add in your butter and allow to heat up on medium. When hot add in your garlic, ginger, and scallions - saute for 3-4 minutes.

Next, add in your unsweetened coconut milk and brown sugar. Mix until well incorporated.

Finally, add in your cauliflower rice and allow it to steam and mix with sauce until fully coated.

Serve oxtail on rice when ready and garnish with more scallions.

Enjoy!

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HEALTHY GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS 2 WAYS - LOW CARB & VEGETARIAN OPTION

As someone who thrives on being a busy body, I often forget to eat or worse, go after items high in carbs and sugar as a way to sustain my energy and curb my cravings. Knowing this, I decided to make some delicious, healthy, grab and go egg bites that I can batch make and store in the fridge for easy access throughout the week. This has totally helped me choose better snacking foods and its super easy to just warm up quickly in the microwave before I head out the door. I love them in the morning or after a workout and they are packed full of protein and veggies so you can have two or three completely guilt free!

Hope you like them!

INGREDIENTS:

- Makes 12 Servings -

Butter to Greece Baking Sheet
!2 Large Eggs
1 Small Sweet Onion - chopped roughly
Salt and Pepper To Taste

- For 6 Muffins Italian Style -
1/4 Cup of Freshly Grated Mozerella
5-6 Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced
3-4 Strips of Prosciutto

- For 6 Muffins Greek Vegetarian Style -
1/4 Cup of Grated Halloumi
1/4 Cup of Crumbled Feta Cheese
A handful of Freshly Washed Spinach

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350.

Greece baking tray wel.

Mix eggs, onion, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whip together.

Pour mixture into baking tray till each muffin cup is 1/2 way full.

Add in ingredients for both the Italian and Greek style.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tops brown slightly.

Remove and let sit for 10 minutes before trying to remove them from the tray.

Enjoy!

P.s You can store these eggs muffins in the fridge for 3-4 days in a ziplock bag or sealed container and warm up in the microwave for an easy grab and go snack!!

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