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Showing posts with label paleo. Show all posts

Friday, May 8, 2015

Paleo Cauliflower Breadsticks



INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 Head of Cauliflower
  • 1 Egg (whisked)
  • Spices: Oregano, Basil, Parsley, Onion Powder, Pepper
  • OPTIONAL: Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook the cauliflower in either a steamer, microwave or boil for about 5 - 10 minutes.
  2. Place cooked cauliflower into a food processor and grind until rice consistency.
  3. Place cauliflower in the fridge to cool.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425.
  5. Mix cauliflower 'rice' with egg and spices and stir.
  6. Place this mixture on a baking sheet spread about 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Place in the oven for 25 minutes, remove from oven , cut into bread stick shapes and flip over. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with a side of Marinara Sauce.

SUGGESTIONS

  • For a creamer flavor, you can add shredded mozzarella cheese into the cauliflower mixture prior to baking.
  • For a crisp topping, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese in the last 10 minutes in the oven.
  • For a spice, add crushed red pepper into the cauliflower mixture.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Maple Quinoa Breakfask Porridge


INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of cooked quinoa (in water)
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1 banana (sliced)
1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia or hemp seeds
Cinnamon to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Add quinoa, almond milk, maple syrup and cinnamon to a microwave safe bowl and stir.
2. Heat the porridge up
3. Top with sliced bananas, chia/hemp seeds and more cinnamon


NUTRITION

Paleo Diet friendly, grain-free, vegan, complete protein, dairy free.

Calories: 400
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 11 g