Chia buckwheat lowcarb pancakes

IMG_20130629_091804This recipe is great for pancakes lovers who wants to shred fat, and do not tolerate gluten! This will make your day going!

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 2 (4 pancakes)

Ingredients

  • Arrowhead Organic Buckwheat Flour, 0.5 cup
  • Chia dry seeds, 2 tbsp
  • Egg, fresh, whole, raw, 1 large
  • Egg white, fresh, 2 large
  • Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla, o.5 cup
  • Baking soda, 1/2 tsp,
  • Baking powder, 1/2 tsp,
  • Cinnamon, 2 tsp,
  • Vanilla extract, 1 tsp,
  • Salt, at the tip of knife
  • Oil Coating Spray or pig fat

CaptureDirections

Mix all the ingredients,
Cook on a skillet coated with spray or pig fat.

Tips

Serve with lactose-free vanilla yogurt, nut butter, fresh berries. Yummy!!!

Turmeric Tofu with medley potatoes and crunchy broccoli

IMG_20130628_153711 Turmeric, purple potatoes, broccoli, dill are all highly rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals foods. This vegan meal is also very high in protein form tofu. And not only it will satisfy you with delicious taste, but this meal also protects your body against free radicals that might cause cancer!

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Tofu, extra firm, 1 block, cut in 1″ cubes
  • Baby Medley Potatoes-(purple, red) ~10 potatoes
  • Broccoli, fresh, 2 cups
  • Olive Oil, 2 tsps
  • Toasted Sesame Oil, 2 tsp
  • Bragg All Natural Liquid Amino, Soy sauce, 4 tsp
  • White Rice Vinegar, 4 tbsp
  • Chilli powder (1 tsp),
  • Turmeric (1 tsp),
  • Garlic powder,
  • Fresh dill, 1/2 cup chopped
  • Fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp
  • Fresh Squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper, salt to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F
  • Boil water in a pot and cook Medley potatoes in it until ready (~15-20 minutes);
  • In a bowl, mix Braggs or other low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, turmeric. Add tofu to it, coat in sauce. (if you have time, you can marinate tofu in the mixture for 30 min prior);
  • Place tofu on a pan, covered with aluminum foil, and put in an oven to cook for 20 min;
  • Meanwhile, boil water in a pot (2″ high), add salt, then chopped broccoli, cook for 5 min.
  • Take out broccoli, season with black pepper and lime juice to preserve the bright green color.
  • When potatoes are ready, remove water, add olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, pepper to taste and turmeric (optional)
  • Split everything in 2 portions and serve.

CaptureTips

Poke potato with fork to see whether it’s ready, medley potatoes are usually get ready on less time than regular potatoes. When you add olive oil, lemon juice and dill to potatoes, let them sit covered for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!!

Chicken with vegetables over brown rice pasta – gluten-free recipe

20130613_191557 Another gluten-free, light, super healthy and delicious recipe: making chicken with veggies over brown rice pasta.

Minutes to Prepare: 10                                                     

Minutes to cook: 15

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Organic boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 lb
  • Yellow Squash, cubed, 2 cups
  • Portabella Mushrooms,sliced, 2 cups
  • Red Onion, raw,chopped, 0.5 cup
  • Garlic, 1 clove, chopped
  • Yellow Bell Pepper, half, chopped
  • Pasta Brown rice Fusilli, 2 cups uncooked
  • Bragg Amino Acids (or low sodium soy sauce), 2 tbsp
  • Tomato Paste, 0.3 cup
  • Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, 0.5 tbsp
  • Chipotle SauceHot Sauce (optional)

20130613_184506Directions

  • Cook pasta, according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat the skillet and add coconut oil.
  • Cook chicken on both sides for 3 min, then add onion and garlic, cook for 3 min,
  • Add bell peppers, mushrooms and squash, cook for another 5 min.

In a bowl, prepare the sauce: mix tomato paste with boiled water (about 1/3-1/2 cup), then stir in soy sauce, chipotle sauce and hot sauce to taste. Add sauce to the chicken with vegetables; cook for another 5 min or longer, depending on how soft you like your vegetables. Serve over pasta! Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 4Nutrition

Fat-shredder gluten-free turkey meat-loaf

20130616_212717This is a “lean” version of turkey meatloaf that will help you to shred fat, by substituting traditional bread crumbs with oatmeal. I personally not a fan of turkey meat, but this recipe is definitely a keeper. It tastes amazing due to combination of different spices and herbs! Use this recipe as part of your nutritional plan when doing Beachbody programs or other training.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to cook: 50

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey Breast, 2 lb,
  • Medium Egg, raw,
  • Egg white, fresh, 2 large,
  • Oats, 1 cup
  • Tomato Paste, 0.5 cup,
  • Onion, raw, 0.5 cup, chopped,
  • Salt, 1/3 tbsp,
  • Chipotle Sauce
  • Hot Sauce (optional)
  • Sage, Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic), Oregano, Thyme (or other favorite herbs for poultry you might choose)

CaptureDirections

  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a bowl, whisk whole egg with egg whites.
  • Pulse oatmeal slightly in a food processor, and add oatmeal, salt, garlic powder, herbs, tomato sauce, and chipotle sauce to the eggs mix well.
  • Mix in ground turkey and chopped onion.
  • Put the mixture in a loaf pan sprayed with PAM or other cooking spray.
  • Baste with tomato sauce on top. Put in the oven for about 50 min or until ready.
  • Serve with your favorite vegetables for dinner, or make a sandwich for lunch!

Serving Size: 6