Vegetable/Fruit Recipes
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. Oven Roasted Parmesan Garlic Asparagus
A great summer side dish that goes with any meat. Enjoy.
Ingredients
2 pounds asparagusSalt and pepper to taste2 tsp paprika½ cup grass-fed butterJuice from half of a lemon1 Tbsp. garlic powder1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven: 400° F
1. Wash asparagus and pat dry. Cut off the thick stem ends.2. Toss asparagus in a sack with paprika, salt, and pepper. Place on ribbed baking sheet.3. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over the asparagus. 4. Bake until aspragus is tender—approximately 15 to 20 minutes for thick asparagus, 10 minutes for thin. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Wow--this is the best cauliflower I've ever eaten--quick, easy and a keeper recipe for sure!
Ingredients:
1 small head cauliflower (or 2/3 of a large head)
1/3 c. fat from cooking chicken skin (or other tasty, healthy fat)
Onion salt to taste
Instructions:
Heat fat to medium low in large skillet (avoid using a non-stick skillet).
Meanwhile, pulse florets in a blender a few times until it resembles rice. Do this in 2-3 batches. Add cauliflower rice to the heated skillet. Dust with onion salt. Keep an eye on the "rice" as it cooks and turn it after about 2-3 minutes to get the top side ried. Mashed Cauliflower
"This is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. It's so delicious, maybe we should say that mashed potatoes would be a good substitute for mashed cauliflower!"
Ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower, cut into chunks
3 Tbs. grass-fed butter
1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 c. grass-fed white cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions:
Steam cauliflower until tender. Transfer cooked cauliflower to mixer bowl, add butter, yogurt, and salt. Beat on low speed until chunks are smooth and butter is melted. If the mashed cauliflower is too thick, add bit of water that the cauliflower was steamed in until it is the consistency desired. Cooking
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