Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 pounds/3.5 cups sweet potatoes (PHASE 3). Avoid potatoes and save 740 calories 1 pound (1 head) cauliflower florets 3 tablespoons almond milk, unsweetened ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, low-fat (PHASE 2) ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chopped parsley for garnish Directions Peel and cut sweet potato […]
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
Ingredients ⅓ cup cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks Olive oil spray 4 dried red chili peppers (to taste) 1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 medium zucchini, chopped into halves SAUCE (feel free to […]
Best Cauliflower Crust
Ingredients 1 head (small) cauliflower (or save time by buying riced cauliflower) ¼ cups Parmesan cheese ¼ cups mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoons dried basil ½ teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoons garlic powder Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon flax meal (optional) 1 whole egg Directions Place a pizza stone in the oven, or baking […]
Tumeric Greek Yogurt Marinade
Ingredients 2 tbs fresh-grated turmeric 1 tbs fresh-grated ginger 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil Juice of one large lemon 1 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (0% fat) Fresh-ground pepper to taste Directions Mix all the marinade ingredients together, then pour over the boneless […]
Buffalo Cauliflower
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1/2 cup almond flour or meal 2 tbsp. flax, ground ¾ cup almond milk, unsweetened 1 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ cup homemade buffalo sauce, or hot sauce (sugar-free) or Simple Girl BBQ sauce 1 tsp. olive or […]
Two-Ingredient Chocolate Souffle
Ingredients ½ cup chocolate protein powder 2 whole eggs 1 tbsp. all-natural peanut butter (PHASE 2) Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). 2. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and place into two bowls. 3. Mix the chocolate protein powder into the bowl with the egg yolks. PHASE 2: Add the nut […]
Cucumber Dressing
Ingredients 1 whole cucumber Cilantro to taste 1/2 tsp. dried mustard 1/2 tsp. cumin Juice of one lemon 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp Stevia Directions Put in a blender and puree. Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (PHASE 2 option).
Citrus Vinaigrette
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 tbsp. lemon (juice) 1/2 tsp. stevia or 1 dropper liquid or orange-flavored stevia 1/4 tsp garlic POWDER (not salt!) (Add 1 tbsp. olive oil in phase 2) Directions Mix together and refrigerate.
Homemade and Hearty Veggie Broth
Serves about 10 cups. Ingredients 1 onion with skins, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic with skins, finely chopped (or sub garlic-infused olive oil) 4 stalks celery , finely chopped 1-2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper, plus more to taste (divided) 9-10 cups filtered water 1 cup chopped sturdy greens (kale, collards, etc.) 1/2 […]
Zoodle Bolognese Cauliflower Crock Pot
Ingredients BOLOGNESE 1 head of cauliflower, cut up into florets (or sub 97% lean ground beef) 3/4 cup diced red onion 2 small garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp dried oregano flakes 1 tsp dried basil flakes 2 14oz cans diced tomatoes, no salt/sugar added 1/2 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium (homemade preferred) 1/4 tsp red pepper […]
