MOROCCAN BROCCOLI SALAD - GLUTEN FREE, KETO & VEGAN

Packed full of antioxidants, this delicious Moroccan raw broccoli salad is both beautiful to look at and packed full of nutrients. If you, like me, are looking for ways to eat healthier without compromising on taste, this gluten free, vegan, keto broccoli salad is perfect. Since it can be prepared a day in advance and keeps well in the fridge, it also is great for meal planning or a grab-and-go snack. Not to mention it takes only a few minutes to make!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4

- Dressing -
6 TBSP of Grape Seed Oil
1 TSP of Ras-El-Hanout Spice
1 Garlic Clove (pressed or chopped finely)
2 TBSP of Fresh Lemon Juice
2 TBSP of Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBSP of Honey (can be substituted with Agave if you are vegan)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Salad -
6 CUPS of Broccoli Florets
1 Shallot (chopped Finely)
1 Jalapeno (chopped finely)
1/3 CUP of Dates (pits removed and chopped finely) - reduce the amount or leave out if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)
1/4 Cup of Roasted Pistachios (chopped finely)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Optional Garnish-
1/4 CUP of Pomegranate Seeds
5-6 Slices of Pickled Beets (use sugar-free pickled beets if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)


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DIRECTIONS:

Remove sauce pan from heat and add in lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey (or agave). Salt and pepper to taste and set aside to cool.

Next, add your broccoli, shallots, dates, jalapenos and pistachios to a large salad bowl. Dress with your ras-el-hanout dressing, toss and garnish with pomegranates and slices of picked beats. Salt and pepper once again to taste.

Cover and chill if prepared in advance otherwise enjoy!


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I hope you enjoyed this gluten free, vegan, keto broccoli salad recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!


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MEDITERRANEAN VEGAN BEAN SALAD!

As someone who is always looking for ways to make ‘honouring my body’ easier, following a balanced diet such as the traditional Mediterranean diet makes doing so not only satisfying but undeniably more delicious! If you are looking for ways to add more protein to your diet without always gorging on meat, mix bean salad make a great substitute. Packed full of protein and carbs, this Mediterranean vegan bean salad will give you a boost of energy to help sustain you throughout the day. It has more nutritional value than a regular leafy green salad and keeps well for 3-4 days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal planning. It’s also very inexpensive to make and can be whipped up in less then 10 minutes! Regardless of your motivation, I know you’ll not only love the flavour, but feel good about eating it too!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4-5

1 Shallot (finely chopped)
3TBSP of White Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Parsley (roughly chopped)
1/4 Cup of Chives (roughly chopped)
1/4 Cup of Mint (roughly Chopped
Olive Oil
2 x 15 oz Mix Bean Medley
Salt and Pepper


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DIRECTIONS:

Add white wine vinegar to shallots and set aside for 5 minutes.

Next get a large bowl and add in your chopped parsley, chives and mint. Coat in olive oil. Add bean medley. Salt (generously) and pepper to taste.

Lastly add in your white wine vinegar shallots, toss and serve!


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ELOTE - MEXICAN STREET CORN

Elote or Mexican street corn is one of my favorite appetizers!! Whenever I go out for tacos I always have to order the Mexican street corn otherwise the dining experience isn't complete! The thing you might not realize is that it is so simple to make and you can do it so easily right at home. I made mine on the bbq this past week which I think was even better than boiling it because when you boil it you dilute the sugars in the kernels whereas if you bbq it, they get sealed in and the corn tastes extra sweet! Give it a go, you’ll be surprised just how delicious and easy it is to make.

INGREDIENTS:

Sweet Corn - Two per person is my usual estimate
Butchers Twine
2 TBSP of Vegetable Oil
Cream Fresh
Chipotle Chilli Seasoning Spice
Feta Cheese, Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco
Lime Wedges - optional

DIRECTIONS:

Peel back the husk of corn and tie back with a piece of butchers twine

Coat corn in a light layer of oil and place on the bbq, turning frequently so that it becomes only slightly charred

When the corn is ready, drizzle with creme fresh, sprinkle with chipotle seasoning and garnish with cheese.

Serve warm with a slice of lime.

Enjoy!


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CAULIFLOWER EGG FRIED RICE (LOW CARB & KETO)

Always on the lookout for a low carb option to make with my next meal, this cauliflower egg fried rice is my new favorite recipe. It’s so easy to make, is great for batch meal planning, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. If you are looking for a tasty low carb, keto, gluten-free recipe that is packed full of flavor and taste just like the traditional egg fried rice, you got to try this recipe!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

- Makes 4 Servings -

2 TBSP of Vegetable Oil
3 Scallions - Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1'“ of Fresh Ginger - Minced
1 CUP of Frozen Peas
1 500 gram Pack of Frozen Cauliflower Rice
4 TBSP Low Sodium Soya Sauce
2 TBSP Sesame Oil
3 Eggs - lightly beaten
Salt and Pepper to Taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat up vegetable oil in a large skillet on high. When hot, throw in your chopped scallions and minced garlic and ginger. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes before adding in your frozen peas.

When peas begin to turn bright green (about 4-5 minutes) add in your frozen cauliflower rice and mi thoroughly until well incorporated and there are no big chunks. Allow water to evaporate by continuing to cook for 5-7 minutes.

Next, add in your soya sauce and sesame oil, Mix until all the rice is coated before pushing the rice to one side fo the skillet.

On the empty side oft he skillet, add in your egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Fry it up, scrambling as it goes. Once cooked mix in with the rice and remove from heat.

Enjoy!


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BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE!

Pizza Dough Recipe

I have always been a bit of a carb lover but a couple of summers ago I got a pizza stone as a gift and I became a full on pizza addict. There is nothing better than fresh pizza right out of the oven and a pizza stone is a definite game changer. If you like that crispy bottom typically associated with thin crust gourmet pizzas from restaurants I definitely recommend you pick up a stone. I have even gone as far as having pizza parties which I find is quite an interactive way to host and entertain guests. Anyways what inspired this post was that I recently came across this recipe for pizza dough by Matt Rotenberg and tried it out this past weekend and loved so much I had to share! It was so easy and really quite delicious it would be selfish of me to keep it all to myself - so enjoy!

Makes about 3-4 Personal Sized Pizzas

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 Cups of Flour
1 Pack of Fleischmann's Quick Rise Instant Yeast
1/4 TSP of Salt
1 Cup of Lukewarm Water
2 TBSP of Olive Oil
1 TBSP of honey

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl mix flour, salt and yeast together with a fork.

Add lukewarm water, olive oil, and honey into a bowl and continue to mix with a fork until the dough starts to form,

Sprinkle flour on the counter and kneed dough. If the dough is sticky sprinkle with flour and continue to kneed until it becomes smooth.

Place ready dough in a bowl, drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top to help keep the dough moist and cover with a cloth. Let it rise for 10 minutes before moving it to the fridge.


TIP: Prepare dough within 2 hours of use otherwise it will continue to rise!

My pizza stone was from William and Sonoma - link HERE *

*I am not affiliated so I dont make commission just wanted to recommend my stone if you are looking to purchase one

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