Vegetable/Fruit Recipes
Stuffed Cabbage
A great dish with cabbage and meat. Everyone enjoyed the meal. It was simple and fast.
Ingredients:
Sauce:1 to 2 c diced tomatoes1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar½ tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp oregano (sub Italian seasoning)Redmond Kosher saltBlack pepper¼ cup Macadamia Nut Oil
Cabbage roll:12 cabbage leaves (red or green)1 lbs Grass-Fed Ground Beef 90/101 lbs Omega-3 Ground Pork1 c cauliflower rice5 green onions, thinly sliced1 c chopped spinach1 c shredded Grass-Fed LVC Cheddar Cheese
Directions:
1. preheat oven 375° F degrees
Sauce:1. Puree tomatoes, pple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder and oregano in a blender; season with salt and pepper. Cheesy Green Beans
A great side dish the family will enjoy.Ingredients:4 strips Omega-3 Pork Bacon, diced plus two more strips for crispy bacon crumbles1 small onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced3 Tbsp. coconut flour1 c grass fed whole milk2 Tbsp. sour cream or sugar free Greek yogurtFreshly ground black pepper and salt to taste1 lbs. green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half1 c shredded Grass-Fed LVC Cheddar Cheese1 c French’s French Fried onions optionalDirections:1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.2. In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook, stirring often, until most of the fat hasrendered and the bacon is beginning to crisp. Volcano Sweet Potatoes
A great twist to twice baked sweet potato that the entire family will enjoy.
Ingredients:
4 sweet potatoes8 strips Omega-3 Pork Bacon
Filling:1 cup grass-fed cheddar cheese shredded1 cup cream cheese1 green onion diced
Dipping/Topping:BBQ sauce sugar freesour creamChives
Instructions:
1. Pre heat oven 350°F.2. Scrub and wash the sweet potatoes. Poke a few holes into each sweet potato with a toothpick to create a vent.3. Cook in microwave until soft.4. Remove sweet potatoes from microwave and leave to cool for 5-10 minutes.5. Slice the ends of the potatoes so they can stand. Use a smal spoon to carve out each sweet potato's inside, carefully ensuring that the walls and bottom are still thick. Mashed Sweet Potato
A great twist for sweet potatoes that the entire family will enjoy.
Ingredients:
4 Omega-3 Pork Bacon crispy crumbled3-5 Sweet potatoes peeled½ White onion cubed2 Bay leaves3 Garlic cloves1 Tbsp. salt2 to 3 Tbsp. grass-fed butter melted1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar free Greek yogurt (sour cream)2 Tbsp. crushed pecansChives to garnish optional
Instructions:
1. Peel sweet potatoes cut into half-inch cubes, then place them in a large pot. Add halved onion, two bay leaves, three garlic cloves, and enough water to cover potatoes then place over medium/high heat.2. When potatoes start to boil, add salt hen reduce heat to med-low, partially cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Eggplant Lasagna
Wow!!! A great healthy and tasty meal that the entire family will enjoy.Instructions:
Eggplant:2 large eggplants or 4 to 5 small eggplants¼ c macadamia nut oilSalt and pepper
Sauce:1 Tbsp. macadamia nut oil2 lb grass-fed, 90% lean ground meat (Goat, Lamb, Beef, Buffalo, Chicken, or Turkey)½ c white onion diced4 garlic cloves minced¼ c white wine28 oz. can of whole peeled tomatoes1 Tbsp. tomato paste1½ Tbsp. Italian seasoning salt and pepper to taste24 oz jar marinara sauce optional for bottom of dish and on top of last layer of eggplant
Cheese Mixture:16 oz ricotta cheese1 Tbsp. Italin seasoning1 egg½ c grated Parmesan cheese1 c shredded mozzarella cheesesalt and pepper to taste
Topping:1 c shredded mozzarella cheese½ c Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Eggplant:1. Cauliflower-Broccoli Air Fryer
A great vegetables side dish that the entire family will love.
Ingredients:
4 c Broccoli Florets or Cauliflower Florets1 Red Onion cut into half-moon slices1 Bell Pepper: red, yellow or orange sliced into half-moon pieces1 to 2 Tbsp Macadamia Nut Oil1 Tbsp Garlic Powder½ tsp Onion Powder½ Tbsp Italian Seasoning½ tsp Kosher Salt1 tsp Black Pepper¼ c shredded Parmesan Cheese½ Tbsp Cajun Seasoning optional for heat
Instructions:
1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for five minutes.2. Place the broccoli florets or cauliflower florets or both in a large bowl.3. Pour the macadamia nut oil on tp of the vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and bell peppers) then add the spices, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cucumber Summer Salad
A great summer salad to serve with any BBQ meat, smoked meat, and even great with hamburgers or hot dogs. In this case it was BBQ Grass-Fed Beef Brisket.
Ingredients:
Salad:
4 to 5 Roma tomatoes chopped3 to 4 medium cucumber sliced and cut in half (half moon shaped)1 medium red onion, sliced moon shaped pieces¼ c cilantro chopped4 to 6 radishes sliced half moon shaped1 red bell pepper diced1 orange bell pepper dicedOptional: spinach, sliced olives, fresh mushrooms sliced, celery diced, crispy crumbled bacon, feta or goat cheese crumbled (any flavor), carrots shreddedDressing:
4 Tbsp exta macadamia nut oil4 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp Italian seasoning4 garlic cloves, pressed½ tsp sea salt, or to taste½ tsp black pepper½ tsp ground cumin sub ½ tsp paprika
Directions:
1. Spinach Asparagus Salad
Fresh asparagus with spinach is a great combination. This salad has it all and a nice sweet vinaigrette dressing that I enjoyed very much and had seconds.Ingredients:Salad:1 bunch asparagus cut into thirds3 c spinach: cut into smaller pieces1 c cherry tomatoes cut in half½ red onion sliced into quarter-moon shaped pieces½ c feta cheese crumbled1 lb Grass-fed beef, buffalo, or Omega-3 pork bacon cooked to crispy and crumbled into small pieces½ red bell pepper cut into quarter-moon shaped slices½ yellow bell pepper cut into quarter-moon shaped slices1 can sliced or whole black olives1 can rtichokes drained and chopped1 small head broccoli/cauliflower cut up into small pieces½ c sliced radish Optional: hard boiled eggs Sweet Vinaigrette:¼ c macadamia nut oilJuice of one lemon2 Tbsp apple cider vinegarsalt and pepper to season2 Tbsp Italian seasoning⅓ c honeyDirections:Salad:1. Grilled Vegetables
A great summer vegetable side to cook on your grill along with your choice of meat.
Ingredients:
3 bell peppers: red, yellow and orange—seeded and cut in eighths1 yellow squash, sliced either lengthwise or widths ⅛-inch-thick2 zucchini squashes sliced lengthwise ⅛-inch-thick1 eggplant sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick optional12 cremini mushrooms optional½ bunch asparagus, trimmed12 green onions, roots cut off1 white or red onion cut into half moon shaped thin slices¼ cup macadamia nut oil12 cherry tomatoes optional2 sweet potatoes cut into wedges optionalSalt and freshly ground back pepper to taste2 Tbsp garlic powder1 tsp chopped fresh Italian seasoning1 Tbsp T-Coons All Purpose Seasoning½ Tbsp rosemary leaves¼ c Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions:
1. Cauliflower Buffalo Style
A great, spicy side dish that the entire family will enjoy.
Ingredients:
¾ cup all-purpose almond/coconut flour1 tsp paprika1 Tbsp. garlic powder1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper¾ cup grass-fed milk or almond/coconut milk1 head cauliflower¼ cup buffalo sauce or hot sauce2 Tbsp. macadamia nut oil1 Tbsp. honey
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk until no clumps.3. Break the head of cauliflower into bite-size florets.4. Add the cauliflower florets to te batter, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Cooking
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