Sunrise Beefy Omelet

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 in Beef, Breakfast, Eggs

“Sunrise Beefy Omelet”

Ingredients (serves 2):
• 3/4 lbs. grass-finished, clean ground beef
• Organic avocado oil
• 1/4 organic, yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 organic, red bell pepper, finely chopped
• Large handful fresh, organic spinach leaves, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. organic, grated cheese, your choice
• 4 to 6 organic eggs – thoroughly beaten
• Italian parsley for garnish
• Always dare to add additional seasonings to your liking!!

Brown ground beef in ceramic or iron skillet
Drain meat and set aside
Drizzle oil in same skillet, heat to medium and add the onions, red bell pepper and spinach to skillet
Sauté until all is tender and spinach is wilted
Drain excess liquid from the pan, add beef and toss until well heated & now add eggs
Stir quickly and cover with a lid in order for top of omelet to cook to avoid having to turn it over
Once bottom of omelet is thoroughly cooked, add cheese to half of omelet, fold empty half over cheese half, slide onto plate and place in 250-degree warmed oven for 5 to 10 minutes while you clean up cooking area, giving cheese opportunity to melt
Garnish with parsley for a perfect presentation!

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

Spicy Sweet Meatballs

Posted on Feb 5, 2020 in Lunch/Dinner, Pork

“Spicy Sweet Meatballs”

Something fun, something tasty, something easy…that’s what today’s recipe is all about.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

1 lb. clean, organic ground pork
1/4+ cup organic almond flour
1 large organic egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup organic, finely chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
2 tsp. organic, finely chopped fresh ginger, divided
1 cup hoisin sauce
3 Tbsp. Asian chile-garlic sauce
2 Tbsp. organic rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. organic coconut aminos
Garnish: 1 tsp. organic, toasted sesame seeds & organic fresh parsley

Combine: pork, flour, egg, scallions, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1 Tbsp. ginger…gently mix with hands to fully combine all ingredients. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs (30-32 balls). Place in lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker

Whisk together: hoisin sauce, chile-garlic sauce, vinegar, coconut aminos, plus remaining oil & ginger…pour over meatballs in cooker & cover with lid. Cook on HIGH for about 2 hours until meatballs are cooked through

Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a serving bowl & keep warm
Skim fat from sauce in cooker and then gently pour over meatballs
Garnish with the sesame seeds and parsley

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

Dijon-Thyme Chicken

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 in Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Dijon-Thyme Chicken”

Ingredients: (serves 2-3)
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless, organic chicken breast meat
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. chopped, organic fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2/3 cup low-sodium organic chicken stock
• 1-2 Tbsp. organic butter
• 2 tsp. organic, Dijon-type mustard
• 1 lb. fresh, organic green beans

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Heat iron skillet to medium after spraying with olive oil spray

Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper to taste, add chicken to heated skillet and cook 5 minutes on one side; turn chicken to second side and place skillet in pre-heated oven

Bake chicken for 7 minutes; remove skillet from oven; remove chicken from skillet and place chicken in covered bowl to keep warm

Return skillet to medium heat…add butter to melt…add thyme & garlic and sauté approximately 2 minutes…add wine to skillet and reduce liquid by about half while scrapping skillet to loosen browned bits

Add stock to skillet and cook until slightly thickened…stir in mustard and mix thoroughly

Quickly steam green beans to retain crispness, slide onto a plate and top with warm chicken

Pour sauce mixture over chicken and beans and savor your Electric Slide Creation!

Top creation with toasted, slivered almonds

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita

Beef & Pepper Skillet

Posted on Jan 22, 2020 in Beef, Lunch/Dinner

“Beef & Pepper Skillet”

Ingredients: (serves 4-6)
• 2 lbs. organic, grass-finished beef, sliced into thin strips
• 3 organic peppers, one yellow, one orange, & one red sliced into thin strips
• 1 small, organic purple onion, sliced into thin strips
• 2 Tbsp. organic avocado oil
• 1Tbsp. each paprika and ground cumin
• 1 -2 tsp. chili powder

Using a cast iron skillet, heat pan to medium with avocado oil; add beef to heated skillet and toss until cooked

Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, and peppers; continue tossing in skillet until well coated and thoroughly heated; may need to add some purified water to retain saucy consistency

Mixture may be served over chopped, fresh greens, sliced veggies, mashed cauliflower, steamed green beans, etc.

Serve with a topping of your choice: dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita