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Pico De Gallo
By shayelynn87
Cut stems off of the jalapenos, dice what remains
- 5 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 3 fresh jalapenos
- 1 bunch cilantro
- lime juice
- salt
Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
By shayelynn87
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda {15 Cool Uses for Baking Soda}
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup canned pumpkin {I used pureed of course}
- 1 1/2 cup {soy} semi-sweet chocolate chips
Zucchini Pizza Crust
By shayelynn87
Once the zucchini has been grated and then chopped, you need 4 cups to make the two small pizzas in this recipe
- 4 cups grated then chopped fresh zucchini (one large zucchini about a foot long, or several smaller ones)
- 1/2 cup finely grated low-fat Mozzarella blend
- 5 T almond meal
- 3 T finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. dried Greek or Turkish oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Mexican Zucchini
By shayelynn87
Cook the garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring until sizzling
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb zucchini, diced
- 1 large tomato, cored, seeded and diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro or Garden Gourmet cilantro paste
- 1 tsp minced pickled jalapeño
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso blanco (or queso fresco, cotija or feta)
- fresh lime juice, to taste
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Greek Chicken
By shayelynn87
o make the marinade, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper i...
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly cracked pepper
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
- 3 1/2 to 4 lbs chicken pieces
Oven Baked Chimichangas
By shayelynn87
Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions
- 2/3 cup picante sauce or your favorite salsa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano, leaves crushed
- 1 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onion, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
- 8 in flour tortilla
- 2 tbsp margarine, melted
- 1 cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving
- 1 cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving
Basil Pesto
By shayelynn87
Mix up in food processor
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
By shayelynn87
To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt ...
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted, for serving
- 2 cups arugula, for serving
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, for serving
- 8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese
By shayelynn87
Cook the macaroni according to the package's instructions (about 8-10 minutes), until al dente
- 8 oz. (about 2 cups) elbow pasta (I used whole wheat)
- 8 oz. (about 2 cups) shredded cheese (a sharp cheddar is great)
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I love Chobani)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Green Goddess Grilled Cheese
By shayelynn87
Spread about 1 tablespoon of Green Goddess Herb Pesto onto each slice of bread (2 tablespoons total, but if you’r...
- 2 slices bread (we used a white bread, but one filled with lots of different whole grains and seeds would be *awesome*)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Green Goddess Herb Pesto (recipe below)
- 2 slices mild white melty cheese like mozzarella
- handful fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
- olive oil (and butter if you’re so inclined)