Monday, March 21, 2016

Pasta without the Carbs (Yeah)



Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto

for the pesto: 3 c. chopped clean kale leaves, ¾ c. fresh basil leaves, 1 t. kosher salt, 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil, ¼ c. pine nuts, 5 cloves garlic (chopped) and 3 oz. or 2/3 c. fresh Parmesan cheese. 

In a food processor add the kale leaves, basil and salt. Process until the kale is thoroughly chopped and almost paste like. While the food processor is still running, drizzle in oil very slowly. When all is in, turn off the machine. Add pine nuts and garlic, pulse until combined but still very grainy, 10-15 pulses. Add grated cheese and pulse 3-5 to incorporate. You will need 1/3 c. for the recipe. Store rest up to 5 days in refrigerator.

For the Noodles:
4 med. zucchini  (using a spiralizer hand held machine create your noodles, put aside.)
2 T. olive oil
1/3 Kale pesto
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
Yellow bell pepper
Salt and pepper
½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in large skillet over med. heat. Add pesto and cook, stirring occasionally, just until pesto is fragrant, about 30 sec. Add tomatoes, bell pepper and zucchini noodles, cook and stir until noodles are coated about 1-2 min. add parmesan cheese cook and stir until melted.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Sweet Potato Veggie Wrap

4
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups spinach leaves or shredded romaine
2 tablespoons shredded non-dairy cheese
4 (100% whole grain) flour tortillas

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place sweet potatoes in a baking dish bake for 45min. Let cool. Peel the sweet potato, cut in half and then cut each into strips, cut those strips in half too.

Using a fork, mash avocado with chopped onion, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin.

Spread avocado mixture on wraps. Place sweet potatoes, carrots, Romaine and non-dairy cheese on top and roll up. Cut wrap in half and enjoy with your favorite salad or veggies.