Pesto Baked Chicken

for the pesto: 1 cup raw shelled pecans 3 cups fresh basil leaves 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 4 cloves garlic 2/3 cup light flavored olive oil 3/4 tsp salt, adjust to your taste 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for the chicken: 1.5 lbs organic boneless skinless chicken breasts sea salt & pepper 4 slices tomato…

Chicken Piccata

2 chicken breasts, butterflied, skinless and boneless 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, optional 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp oil 3/4 cup gluten free chicken stock 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup capers, rinsed in cold water 1 tbsp arrowroot powder 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped for…

Sloppy Joes

2 tablespoons coconut oil, or oil of choice 1 red bell pepper 1 large onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 3/4 cup paleo ketchup 1/4 cup coconut aminos 2 tablespoons tomato paste Place the coconut oil in a large skillet. Dice up the red pepper and onion and sauté in…

Salmon Piccata

four 6 oz. skinless salmon fillets sea salt and lemon pepper (or black pepper), to taste 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 medium garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 heaping teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers 2-4 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley lemon slices Season both sides of salmon fillets evenly with salt…

Tropical Fish Tacos

mango lime red cabbage, 4 oz. southwest spice blend, 1 tbsp. flounder, 11 oz. sour cream, 4 tbsp. chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp. flour tortillas, 6 cilantro, 1/4 oz. olive oil salt & pepper, to taste Wash and dry all produce. Peel mango, then remove flesh from pit; discard pit. Cut into thin slices, then…

Zucchini Noodles w/Chicken Feta & Spinach Meatballs

meatballs 2 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, plus extra for topping 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1/3 to 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, plus extra for…

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

1 dried smoked chili pepper or 1 poblano pepper Olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced. 1 to 2 medium jalapeños (optional, use one for medium spicy soup and two for spicy soup) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes or chunky tomato sauce* 32 ounces (4 cups)…

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bowls

spaghetti squash & filling 2 spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas 1 red bell pepper, chopped ⅓ cup chopped red onion (about ½ small onion) ¼ cup thinly sliced Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil…

Zoodles w/Creamy Corn Sauce

3 zucchini, spiralized 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil a few tablespoons of chopped onion, minced garlic, or a combo 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob 1/2 cup chicken broth, milk, water, etc. pinch of salt, to taste parmesan, pepitas, fresh basil, or anything else your heart desires to add to…

Creamy Spaghetti Squash w/Ricotta & Spinach

3 1/2 pound(s) uncooked spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small uncooked onion(s), finely chopped 2 cup(s) grape tomatoes, halved 2 clove(s), large garlic clove(s), chopped 6 oz fresh baby spinach, (about 6 cups) 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup(s), shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped 1 tsp table salt 1/2 tsp black pepper,…

Power Packed Quinoa Bowl

1/4 cup quinoa, cooked 1/2 Roma tomato, diced 1/4 kidney or black beans 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced 4 ounces tempeh 1/4 avocado, sliced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne powder Spray a medium skillet with non-stick spray. Cook tempeh thoroughly until heated through and lightly browned. Add tomatoes and peppers…

Lean Clean Bowl

adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 16 ounces tempeh OR veggie patties 1/4 cup of vegetable broth 2 cups veggies of choice 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 2 teaspoons oregano Italian seasoning to taste handful of fresh basil leaves In a large pot, cook tempeh over medium heat with half of broth. When tempeh begins to…