Simply Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Simply Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Simply Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse seeds in a colander, removing any excess pulp. Transfer to a paper towel and thoroughly pat them dry.

In a bowl toss seeds with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well. Spread seeds evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake, string occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until seeds are golden brown.

Cornbread Poblano Muffins

Cornbread Poblano Muffins

MAKES 12 MUFFINS

We all strive to be healthy with our low sugar and low carb diets, but sometimes you just gotta have some corn! These muffins incorporate in-season poblano peppers to provide that Southwestern taste without the heat.

Ingredients

1 egg
¼ cup coconut canned milk
1/2 cup avocado oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup cornmeal
1 cup almond flour
½ cup fresh or frozen yellow corn
1 large poblano pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to broil. Place whole poblano pepper on the upper rack on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Cook 3-4 minutes until skin is well blistered. Turn poblano and cook again until all of the skin is well blistered. Rinse the poblano under cold water for about 30 seconds. Carefully remove the skin from the pepper. Slice lengthwise, remove the stem and seeds, and dice.

Switch oven to bake and preheat to 350. Spray muffin tins or line with muffin cups.

In a large bowl, add egg, coconut milk or cream, and avocado oil and mix well.
Then add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cornmeal, and almond flour. Mix well.
Fold in corn and poblano pepper.

Pour batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake 16-20 minutes until tops moderately brown. Enjoy!

Cilantro-Lime Kale And Cabbage Salad

Cilantro-Lime Kale And Cabbage Salad

Cilantro-Lime Kale And Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

2 cups cabbage ( you can use a combination of red and green or pre-packaged coleslaw mix)thinly sliced
2 cups kale ( any variety) chopped
1 cup carrots, shredded
pepitas or sunflower seeds, for topping
For the dressing
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/2 cup ( packed) fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tbsp)
½ Jalapeno( seeds and ribs removed), roughly chopped
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 tsp local honey (optional)
½ tsp salt

Directions

In a blender or food processor, blend all the ingredients for the salad dressing and set aside

In a large serving or mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, kale, and carrots. Pour salad dressing over top and toss to coat. season with salt and pepper if needed. Top with the desired amount of pepita and/or sunflower seeds. Serve and Enjoy!

Roasted Carrots and Radishes with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Roasted Carrots and Radishes with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Roasted Carrots and Radishes with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients

12-14 radishes, cut in half ( any color)
4-5 large carrots, cut in half vertically, then cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp fresh chopped thyme, plus more for garnish
1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1.5 tsp dijion mustard
1.5 tsp honey
2.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine radishes, carrots, onion powder, garlic powder, fresh thyme, 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, mix well.
Spread vegetables in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

While vegetables are roasting. Combine all the ingredients for the vinegarette and mix well to combine.
Remove vegetables from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. While vegetables are still warm, drizzle vegetables with half of the honey mustard vinegarette and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Serve warm with the remaining vinegarette on the side.

Fennel Salad

Fennel Salad

Lighten things up with this crunchy fennel salad. This salad works great as a refreshing side dish or serve it topped with grilled chicken or salmon for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

For the Salad
1 large fennel bulb with fronds, cut in half and thinly sliced
3 cups arugula
1 small green apple, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries
½ cup pecans, chopped
For the dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions

For the dressing

Place all the dressing ingredients into a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined and dressing has emulsified.

For the Salad

Add all the salad ingredients into a large serving bowl. Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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