Side Dish

Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Caesar Salad

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Caesar

Posted on Mar 18, 2020 in Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Veggie

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Caesar

This great Caesar substitutes croutons with a nice crunch from toasted almonds thus avoiding the carbs!

Ingredients: (serves: 6)

6 Tbsp. sliced almonds
2 Tbsp. organic butter
3 Tbsp. fresh, organic lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. ground, organic black pepper
2-3 cloves, organic garlic, minced
4 Tbsp. organic olive oil
2 Tbsp. finely grated, organic Parmesan cheese
1 12 oz. package organic, shaved fresh Brussels sprouts
1 cup sliced organic kale, using only leaves to avoid bitterness

Heat a large ceramic skillet to medium and melt the butter; add almonds and cook approx. 4 minutes or until well toasted and fragrant, stirring continuously; remove from skillet and lay evenly on paper towel to cool

Combine lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl; let mixture stand for 5 minutes
Add oil & cheese to the bowl and stir with a whisk
Add Brussels sprouts, kale & almonds
Thoroughly toss until well-coated
Serve immediately

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

cilantro, cauliflower, rice, vegan, keto, ketogenic

Cilantro Cauliflower “Rice”

Posted on Mar 11, 2020 in Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish, Vegan, Veggie

Cilantro Cauliflower “Rice”

This gem of a recipe can be served as a side or add some chicken or shrimp and make it the main course. Minimal time is required if you add an already-cooked protein.

Ingredients: (serves: 4)

• 1 cup coarsely chopped, organic cilantro
• 1 small, organic white onion, chopped
• 2 gloves organic garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. organic avocado oil
• 4 cups fresh, organic cauliflower “rice”
• 2 tsp. fresh, organic lime juice
• ¼ tsp. Himalayan salt

Place cilantro leaves + stems, onion, & garlic into a mini food processor; process until finely chopped and almost a paste, stopping to scrape the sides as needed

Heat oil in a ceramic skillet over medium heat; add cauliflower
While stirring, cook for approximately 3-4 minutes
Stir in cilantro mixture and cook 2 additional minutes while stirring occasionally
If adding chicken or shrimp, be sure it is pre-heated and add now; mix thoroughly
Final step, stir in the lime juice & salt until well blended

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita