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Green Machine Smoothie

Green Machine Smoothie

J Walden

Green Machine Smoothie

Struggling to get all your veggies and fruits in each day? Start out with several servings with a breakfast smoothie full of antioxidants and vitamins. It is creamy and not too sweet!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale
  • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (substitute frozen or canned pineapple, drained)
  • 1 cup Milk or Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Honey (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground Turmeric
  • 1 banana, frozen or fresh

Directions:

Combine all in blender and mix until smooth. Serve with garnish of pineapple if desired.

yield – 2 servings

recipe by: Parade Magazine published 9/19/2021 edited by eatlivefit.net

Dinner Tonight: Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

Dinner Tonight: Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice

J Walden

Love the simplicity of this dish not to mention the taste!! It’s on my table tonight for dinner.

Yep, Cauliflower rice is the “new” rice.  No need to add a cheesy sauce to cauliflower any longer, just substitute it in for rice in your favorite dishes.

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice:

recipe by: cleanfoodcrush.com modified by eatlivefit.net

Ingredients:
Makes about 3 servings

  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil, or olive oil + an extra tsp.
  • 1 head cauliflower, grated (can buy this already prepped for you in most stores now)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 3 cups fresh chopped kale

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and set aside on a plate.
  3. In the same skillet and a drizzle of olive oil, garlic, kale and sauté until softened. Add the cauliflower rice, chili flakes and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir fry for about 5 minutes, then add the shrimp back to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes until reheated.
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Spicy Motivation…

Spicy Motivation…

J Walden

As we kick off the second week of January, here’s a thought for the week:

“Don’t worry about what you are giving up today, worry about what you RISK giving up if you don’t press on each day.”  – Pfitblog.com

Keep your focus on the big picture.  The day to day grind can get to all of us!  Keep your eye on the prize which is better health, feeling your best, taking care of your body, and being your best you.  It is so easy to get down on yourself when everyone else around you is indulging and you are not.  They are not walking your journey, living your life, making your choices!!! Take pride in the choices you are making and realize the results will pay off.

Here’s a little spice advice to help you add a new spice or flavor to your week.  Each spice is described in simple detail to help you decided when and where to add it to make your food more interesting and flavorful.  Enjoy and think outside the box.

Following on from my last post about where to begin cooking with spices, using the same collection of spices from the masala dubba (spice tin) from Spice Kitchen UK that I based that post on, this time I’ll refer to the ‘whole spices’ in the collection.. If you are just venturing into the world of […]

via Spices: where to begin…with whole spices… — foodbod

Turkey, Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Frittata

J Walden

If you still have a little turkey lingering in your fridge, here is an easy refreshing way to make a last meal of the leftovers.  The great thing is it will double as a great breakfast the next morning.  “BAM” as Emeril would say!

Turkey, Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Frittata

Preparation Time: 20 minutes   Cooking Time: 30 minutes

recipe by What’s Cooking/Mymagazine, modified by eatlivefit.net

Ingredients:

6 large eggs

1 tsp. + 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped

4 oz. crumbled goat cheese (I used 2 oz as a sprinkle)

Directions:

Preheat broiler, in small bowl whisk together the eggs, 1 tsp olive oil and salt and pepper.  In ovenproof skillet (i.e. a medium cast iron skillet) heat 1 Tbsp Olive Oil over medium heat on burner.  Add the bell pepper and cook until tender, 5-8 min approx.  Toss in cooked turkey and rewarm for 1 minute or so.  Turn burner down to low-medium heat; add egg mixture to skillet and cook until eggs are set on the bottom (approx. 5 minutes).  Using spatula, lift the cooked egg so that some of the liquid in the center runs to the edges of the pan.  Work one section of the pan at a time.  Cover completely and cook until frittata is not quite set, about 5 minutes.

Uncover the skillet, sprinkle on goat cheese.  Transfer to oven; broil until the frittata is golden brown and puffed on top; 3-5 minutes (internal temp 160 degrees).  Serve and enjoy.

 

Spicy Pineapple Salsa

J Walden

Dinner at my house tonight, just add grilled chicken, and “lickety split”, a main dish is ready.

Spicy Pineapple Salsa

recipe by thatsugarfilm modified by eatlivefit.net

pineapple-salsa

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 – medium pineapple, skin removed and cut into thick slices
  • 1 – red onion, quartered
  • 1 cup – coriander leaves
  • 1 – red bullet chili
  • 1 tbsp – black sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp – olive oil

METHOD

1. Brush the pineapple with a little olive oil, pop on a baking tray and grill under a broiler until it starts to blacken and caramelize in spots. This took us 5-10 minutes. Alternatively you
could do this on a BBQ or stove-top griddle pan.
2. Roughly chop the pineapple, removing any hard core and set aside to cool.
3. In a food processor, put the onion, coriander, red bullet chili and cooled pineapple.
4. Pulse until the salsa is fine. You could also make a chunkier salsa by chopping everything by hand.
5. Stir in the sesame seeds and olive oil and season to taste.

Fall Flavors Salad

J Walden

As we move into the Fall, try this hearty salad full of fall flavors.

 

Fall Flavors Salad

recipe by: womenshealthmag.com modified by eatlivefit.net

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup salted, shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • Shredded cooked chicken (optional)
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Directions:

Coat seeds with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with chili powder. Roast in the oven at 375F for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes. Lightly cook for 7 minutes. In a bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, honey, and a dash of chili powder. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil. Add potatoes, cooked chicken, seeds, and raisins. Toss well.

Tomatoes, Tomatoes Galore Salad

Tomatoes, Tomatoes Galore Salad

J Walden

Looking for a new way to enjoy the fresh tomatoes that are in abundance right now?  Personally, I could eat them right off the vine, and I do often.  But if you are up to your gills in BLTs, spaghetti sauce and the like…here is a fresh new recipe to try.  No cooking allowed here!

Tomatoes, Tomatoes Galore Salad

  • 1 lb mixed variety small and/or large tomatoes ( try a mix of varieties, perhaps purple?)
  • 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. hot Spanish smoked paprika (or pinch red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika)
  • 1 small shallot
  • 2 Tbs. small capers, rinsed, drained
  • 1/3 cup smoked almonds, chopped
  • Small handful of flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • Sea Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper

Directions:

Cut the tomatoes into a mixture of disks and wedges; different sizes and shapes add variation to the dish.  Whisk together oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and paprika in a small mixing bowl.

Add the shallot, capers, tomatoes, half of the chopped almonds, and 3/4 of parsley.  Toss gently to incorporate.  Season lightly with salt and pepper.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining parsley and almonds on top.  Enjoy.

Recipe contributed by: The Naked Cookbook, modified by eatlivefit.net

Butternut Squash-Fruit Casserole

J Walden

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, you most likely have your list of sides already planned out.  If you are looking for one additional idea, check this powerhouse recipe out.  Best news, no oven time needed!

Finally, Happy Thanksgiving!  I am so grateful for the opportunity to help each and every one of you.  My wish for you, is time to tell those you love how much you appreciate them this week.

Butternut Squash-Fruit Casserole

by Gabe Mirkin

1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups bouillon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch cayenne, or to taste
2 tart apples, cored and cut in 1/2″ chunks
1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, or low sugar)
1 cup cooked barley or other whole grain of your choice
ground cinnamon for garnish

Pierce the squash with a knife in 2 or 3 places. Set in a microwave dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into bite-size pieces.

Meanwhile, combine the onion, garlic, bouillon, tomato paste, curry powder, nutmeg and cayenne in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes. When the squash is ready, add it to the pot and cook until the squash is barely tender, about 10 minutes. Add the apples, cranberries and the barley and cook 10-15 minutes more, until the apples are tender. Dust each serving with a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired.

Happy Turkey Day!!!

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J Walden

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Cauliflower “Steaks”

J Walden

I have to be honest here, I am not a huge fan of cauliflower.  I grew up eating it raw on the veggie tray smothered in ranch dressing or cooked and covered in gooey cheese sauce.  Sound familiar?

Because I know the value of adding a variety of vegetables to your palate, I am always looking for ways to cook cauliflower that my family will enjoy without the calorie dense sauces.  Here is a recipe that accomplishes just that!  It even has a fancy name to impress your friends.  Give it a go.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon-lime Feta Gremolata

recipe by The Food Network modified by eatlivefit.net

prep/cook time: 30 minutes         serves 6

Ingredients

2 small heads of cauliflower

1 clove garlic

1 lime

2 lemons

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

2 Tbs feta cheese crumbled

Pinch of sea salt and pepper

1 Tbs Olive Oil (or grapeseed oil)

 

Directions

Heat the grill to medium high heat.

Trim off and discard the cauliflower leaves.  Flip each head over so the stem side is facing up.  Trim about 1/4 inch from the bottom of the stem, then cut each head into 3 thick slabs.  Reserve side florets that fall away when trimmed for later use.

In a medium bowl, grate the garlic clove.  Grate the zest of the lime and 1 lemon, the juice the lime and 1/2 the lemon into the same bowl.  Finely chop the cilantro and reserved cauliflower bits.  Add the feta cheese to the bowl and stir to mix.  Season with pinch of salt and pepper.

In separate small bowl, whisk together remaining juice from other 1/2 of lemon and oil.  Brush one side of each cauliflower slice with this mixture, then place on preheated grill, oiled side down.  Cook for 4 minutes, brush with oil/lemon mixture on the top and flip to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on the other side.  Continue to cook until slightly charred and tender (approx. 3 minutes depending on thickness of slices).

Slice remaining lemon into wedges.  Spoon the cooked slices of cauliflower, “steaks”, with a Tbs of garlic, feta, cilantro mix and serve with lemon wedge on side.

Enjoy!