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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 Tbsp chopped green onions
Directions:

Melt butter in a large skilled over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and bell peppers and sauté until soft and golden (10-12 minutes). Add the shrimp. Reduce heat to medium, stirring occasionally. Cook shrimp for about 10-12 minutes. 

Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the shrimp mixture. Season with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and green onions and cook for about 2 minutes. 

Serve over rice

Makes about 4 servings
Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 296
Protein: 25.2 g
Fat: 13.6 g
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 797 mg
Potassium: 533 mg
Phosphorus: 286 mg

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

5 Ingredient Spelt Flatbread

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups + 2 Tbsp light spelt flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup almost boiling water
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil


Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
2. Stir in the hot water and oil until it forms a dough.
3. Knead the dough with your hands for about 15 times, soaking up the extra flour at the bottom of the bowl as you go. If the dough is still wet, add some more flour and knead again.
4. Shape dough into a ball and place in the bowl. Cover with a tea towel to prevent from drying out.
5. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Grab a chunk of dough just larger than a golf ball. Shape the ball and sprinkle on some spelt flour to coat lightly.
7. Place a large nonstick baking mat on the counter and flour a rolling pin. You can also use parchment paper instead of a nonstick mat. Sprinkle the mat with a dusting of four.
8. Roll the dough all directions into a circular shape until it's paper thin. It's okay if it's not a perfect circle. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil and spread it out to coat the entire surface.
9. Place the tortilla on the preheated skillet, oil side down. Cook over medium heat for around 30 seconds and then flip it with a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds or so. Cooking for too long may cause it to tear or dry out.
10. Place cooked tortillas on a plate and cover with a tea towel to prevent drying. Repeat steps for the rest.
11. Store leftovers on a plate with a lightly damp paper towel spread out on top. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and place in fridge.


Makes about 6 large or 8 small tortillas


Nutrients Per Flatbread (large)
Calories: 118
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 105 mg
Potassium: 113 mg
Phosphorus: 116 mg


Recipe source: http://ohsheglows.com/




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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Rainbow Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing



Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 small head of red cabbage
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 english cucumber
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • optional: garbanzo beans, black beans, corn, fresh herbs..
Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1 avocado
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp honey/agave
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
Make dressing: place all dressing ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more lemon or seasonings if necessary. Place in fridge to let flavors mingle while you make the salad. 
Chop all vegetables and place in a large bowl and toss to combine. Top with dressing and serve. 

Makes about 6 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (311 g)
Calories: 192
Protein: 2.7 g
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 14 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 116 mg
Potassium: 560 mg


Recipe source: http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2014/03/rainbow-chopped-salad-with-avocado.html