I am an avocado aficionado ππ₯ and on my recent trip to Mexico, I was introduced to a brand new way to eat avocado- grilled π When I bit into it I was surprised that it did not taste like raw avocado at all- when grilled, the texture becomes custard like, almost like a cookedContinue reading “Grilled Avocado π₯”
Category Archives: Veggies
Pepper Mushroom βRisottoβ π«π
Hey friends π this is another veggie loaded swap for one of our old favorite sides of mushroom risotto! This is using a riced cauliflower but you could also use miracle noodle rice instead π We have made lots of Cauliflower rice swaps before like this cumin flavored or tomato rice π To make thisContinue reading “Pepper Mushroom βRisottoβ π«π”
Rainbow Veggie Fritters π
Crispy veggie fritters are a real comfort food and always transport me back to my Omaβs kitchen who often made potato RΓΆsti with apple sauce for us children ππ» While potatoes and apples are off the table, this yummy swap is not! We threw together a variety of summer veggies, spices, and combined it withContinue reading “Rainbow Veggie Fritters π”
Umami Mushrooms π
Another yummy veggie side to go along with your favorite main course ππ»π We love this with roasted salmon, duck breast or pork tenderloin for a little asian umami kick π₯° We love to use a special umami mushroom blend consisting of royal trumpet, shiitake, oyster and pearl mushrooms, but Iβm sure regular button mushroomsContinue reading “Umami Mushrooms π”
Green Beans and Bacon π₯
Looking for a nice way to spice up steamed green beans ? Look no further, bacon and fresh parsley give them a nice upgrade π₯° I always love the smell of bacon and itβs really important to find an uncured sugar free one from pasture raised pigs that are need a species appropriate diet, IContinue reading “Green Beans and Bacon π₯”
Fried Zucchini π€€
Zucchini and tomato are still in season which means we have to get creative as our fridges fill ip ππ Since everything fried is yummy, we decided to bread the zucchini discs in a almond/coconut flour batter, and used coconut oil to get them crispy in the pan ππ» Remember- fried foods are only toxicContinue reading “Fried Zucchini π€€”
Rainbow Cumin Cauliflower Rice π
I hope youβre having a great week π₯° today I am sharing one of our favorite summer sides that makes a great base for a chicken burrito bowl or is a tasty side with grilled trout or steak π€€ If youβre in need of a quick lunch, throw in some ground meat and make itContinue reading “Rainbow Cumin Cauliflower Rice π”
Colorful Veggie Meatball Bowl π
Summer veggies like fresh okra, zucchini and bell pepper shine through and come together nicely with fresh herbs and tomatoes π π« We decided to poach some meatballs in the sauce, but of course you can use any protein of your choice or even crack in some eggs for a summer style shazuka π³ We optedContinue reading “Colorful Veggie Meatball Bowl π”
Warm Greek Salad π₯
Happy Wednesday ! We are celebrating the beautiful weather with grilled lamb kabobs and this warm greek salad π₯π Itβs chock full of colorful veggies and healthy fats making it an optimal summer side π To make you need: 2 bell peppers π« (we love two different colors) 2 Zucchini π₯ 1 eggplant π RedContinue reading “Warm Greek Salad π₯”
Zucchini Fritters π³
Summer is just around the is corner so that means that zucchini are in season π As our fridge fills up with them, we have to get creative! I love them simply grilled, in my breakfast veggies, or air fried hasselback style, but they also make a wonderful zucchini fritter! My mom and I loveContinue reading “Zucchini Fritters π³”