6 thinly cut pork loin
1 1/2 cups almond meal
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Mix together all dry ingredients in 1 bowl. Beat egg in second bowl. Dip each pork loin first in egg, and immediately second, the dry mix.
Cook 2-3 minutes on each side.
YUM! The curry really adds a fun flavor :)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese & Dates
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 C dates--pitted & chopped
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook just until they turn bright green and are barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and cool in a bowl of ice cold water. Drain and pat dry.
To make the dressing, whisk together remaining ingredients. Toss green beans with it. Chill until serving.
I was inspired by a recipe found in Whole Living. The dish is too tangy without the dates, but when added the dates bring a perfect sweet & sour mixture. Perfect salad for hot summer night.
2 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 C dates--pitted & chopped
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook just until they turn bright green and are barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and cool in a bowl of ice cold water. Drain and pat dry.
To make the dressing, whisk together remaining ingredients. Toss green beans with it. Chill until serving.
I was inspired by a recipe found in Whole Living. The dish is too tangy without the dates, but when added the dates bring a perfect sweet & sour mixture. Perfect salad for hot summer night.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
We had a ton of lettuce in our CSA box this week so I decided to make Taco Salad for dinner tonight. I hate all the extra added ingredients in the pre-made taco seasoning so I attempted to make it myself. Score! Awesome flavorful taco seasoning made simply from spices I had on hand.
Ingredients:
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon paprika
-1 teaspoon oregano
Stir to blend, add to 1 lb ground beef. Add more seasonings to taste. Voila!
--Adapted from southernfoodabout.com and busycooksabout.com
Ingredients:
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon paprika
-1 teaspoon oregano
Stir to blend, add to 1 lb ground beef. Add more seasonings to taste. Voila!
--Adapted from southernfoodabout.com and busycooksabout.com
Make Your Own Fruit Popsicles
Ingredients:
4 Nectarines (Any fruit will do, I just had these on hand)
2 T honey
1/4 C of water
Dice up fruit. Add fruit, honey, and water to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour in popsicle mold or small plastic cups. Place in freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight. If using a plastic cup, cover with aluminum foil and then poke popsicle stick in.
--Adapted from FoodNetwork.com
*So easy and so much more healthy than the sugar filled popsicles in the store.
4 Nectarines (Any fruit will do, I just had these on hand)
2 T honey
1/4 C of water
Dice up fruit. Add fruit, honey, and water to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour in popsicle mold or small plastic cups. Place in freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight. If using a plastic cup, cover with aluminum foil and then poke popsicle stick in.
--Adapted from FoodNetwork.com
*So easy and so much more healthy than the sugar filled popsicles in the store.
Coconut Flour Banana Bread or Muffins
Ingredients:
* 5 Eggs
* 2 bananas (I will use 3 next time)
* 1 scoop protein powder or 1 tsp arrowroot (optional)
* 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter (softened)
* 1/2 cup coconut flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp vanilla
* Small amount of milk to thin (may not need-I didn't)
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Put all ingredients in medium sized bowl
3. Using strong whisk or immersion blender (I used a hand mixer), mix until smooth and well incorporated. If batter is too thick, add a little milk to thin, but don’t let it get runny at all.
4. Put into greased muffin tins- i use a 1/4 cup measure to make pretty even sized. Batter will be somewhat thick.
5. Bake for 13-18 minutes until lightly browned and set in middle.
--WellnessMama.com
*Super light and fluffy!
* 5 Eggs
* 2 bananas (I will use 3 next time)
* 1 scoop protein powder or 1 tsp arrowroot (optional)
* 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter (softened)
* 1/2 cup coconut flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp vanilla
* Small amount of milk to thin (may not need-I didn't)
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Put all ingredients in medium sized bowl
3. Using strong whisk or immersion blender (I used a hand mixer), mix until smooth and well incorporated. If batter is too thick, add a little milk to thin, but don’t let it get runny at all.
4. Put into greased muffin tins- i use a 1/4 cup measure to make pretty even sized. Batter will be somewhat thick.
5. Bake for 13-18 minutes until lightly browned and set in middle.
--WellnessMama.com
*Super light and fluffy!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Warm Spinach and Sweet Potato Salad
Warm Spinach and Sweet Potato Salad
3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes (400 degrees for 20-30 minutes)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 apple diced
1 carrot shredded
6 oz of fresh baby spinach
Handful of sliced almonds for garnish
Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste
Enjoy!
--Everyday Paleo
3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes (400 degrees for 20-30 minutes)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 apple diced
1 carrot shredded
6 oz of fresh baby spinach
Handful of sliced almonds for garnish
Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste
Enjoy!
--Everyday Paleo
Apple & Cheddar Beef Burgers
Ingredients
3/4 pound 90% lean ground grass-fed beef
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (I used mild)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded peeled Granny Smith apple
Method
Combine beef, onion, cheddar, mustard, salt, pepper and apple in a large bowl and form into four (4-inch) patties. Grill over medium heat or broil, flipping once, until done to your taste, 6 to 8 minutes. Or, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and cook over medium heat, 6 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 5oz/136g-wt.): 240 calories (150 from fat), 16g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 4g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 19g protein
--Whole Foods
*So flavorful & moist!
3/4 pound 90% lean ground grass-fed beef
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (I used mild)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded peeled Granny Smith apple
Method
Combine beef, onion, cheddar, mustard, salt, pepper and apple in a large bowl and form into four (4-inch) patties. Grill over medium heat or broil, flipping once, until done to your taste, 6 to 8 minutes. Or, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and cook over medium heat, 6 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 5oz/136g-wt.): 240 calories (150 from fat), 16g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 4g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 19g protein
--Whole Foods
*So flavorful & moist!
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