Slow Cooker Bone Broth

Makes about 8 cups of broth

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds beef or chicken bones (if possible include some red marrow bones)

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 medium leek, trimmed and chopped

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, diced

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tablespoons black pepper

• 1 tablespoon apple cider

• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:
Add bones and vegetables to a slow cooker. Season with bay leaves, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Fill with water. Cook on low for 18 - 48 hours.

Strain broth with a strainer or through cheesecloth. Let cool. A layer of fat will usually gelatinize on the top, you do want to discard it before warming up because otherwise, that fat will disperse back into the broth when it's warmed.

Quinoa Pilaf with Raspberries

Recipe by Driscolls

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cups quinoa
1/8 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 cups finely chopped parsley
1/2 cups finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cups dried currants
1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/3 cups) Raspberries

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine broth, quinoa and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fold parsley, walnuts, currants and raspberries gently into hot quinoa.
Let stand covered 5 minutes.
Serve warm or room temperature.

Variation:
Substitute couscous for quinoa. Adjust broth amount and cook time according to couscous package directions.
Amount Per 1 cup

Green Goddess Dressing

Recipe by: Siggi’s
Ingredients

• 1 cup Siggi’s 0% plain skyr

• ½ avocado

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped

• ¼ cup tarragon, roughly chopped

• ¼ cup chives, roughly chopped

• 3 Tbsp milk

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1Tbsp lemon juice

• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
Combine Siggi’s skyr with remaining ingredients in a food processor or immersion blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy as a salad dressing or a dip with vegetables.

Makes 16 servings, Serving Size: 2 Tbsp

Mediterranean Avocado Toast

Recipe by: California Avocados

A tasty sample of the Mediterranean diet on an easy-to-make avocado toast. California Avocado hummus, salmon and olives make this a delicious lunch, snack or protein-happy breakfast with an excellent source of protein (40% DV) and vitamin D (60% DV).

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. olive oil, plus additional for drizzling (optional)

• 4 oz. salmon steak, cut in half

• ½ ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced

• 1/2 cup prepared hummus

• 2 slices rosemary and olive oil bread, or your favorite bread

• 4 Mediterranean-style olives pitted and halved

Instructions:

1. In a medium skillet, heat oil on medium.

2. Add salmon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until done. Remove skin.

3. Meanwhile, mash half of the avocado into the hummus. Stir in remaining avocado.

4. Toast bread, then spread with avocado hummus.

5. Top with salmon, flaking with a fork if desired, then olives.

6. If desired drizzle with extra olive oil.

Serving Suggestion: Serve on your favorite whole-grain toast or bagel.

Serves 2

Mason Jar Salad

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegarette

• 2 cups spinach

• 2 cups quinoa, cooked

• 1 medium avocado, diced

• 1 mango, diced

• ½ cup black beans

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1/2 red onion, diced

To assemble the salad, place 2 tablespoons of salad dressing in the bottom of the canning jar, followed by 1/2 cup spinach, ½ cup of cooked quinoa, ¼ avocado, 1/4 cup mango, ¼ cup black beans, ¼ tomato, and 1 Tbsp red onion. Twist lid tightly to seal the jar. Shake and serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for future use.

Slow and Easy Ratatouille

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 3 to 6 hours

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1 eggplant (about 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced (white base only)
1 small red pepper, seeded and diced
1 small yellow pepper, seeded and diced
1 (29-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp each: dried basil, rosemary and thyme
1 tsp sea salt or to taste
Ground or smoked pepper to taste
Snipped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion; cook and stir over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, eggplant and garlic; cook for 5 more minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker with all remaining ingredients except fresh basil and Parmesan. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours. Serve hot or at room temperature topped with fresh basil and Parmesan. Makes 8 servings.

Quick Stovetop Variation: Prepare as directed above, cooking in a large pot instead of a slow cooker. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are cooked to your liking.

(Reproduced with permission of http://www.tomatowellness.com/)

Tropical Avocado “Margarita” Pops

Recipe serving size: 1 pop

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and mashed

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

• 1 cup of orange juice

• ¾ cup lime juice

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup of frozen mango, chopped

• 8 lime slices

• 8 popsicle sticks

• 8 paper cups

Instructions:
Combine avocado, coconut milk, orange juice, lime juice, and sugar in a blender and puree until smooth. Add mango and pulse until combined.
Divide evenly between 8 paper cups. Top each with a lime slice and popsicle stick.
Freeze until firm.

Watermelon Poke Bowl

This raw fish salad is one of the best of Hawaiian cuisine. It is also rich in the omega-3 fats that are good for your brain and heart. The word "poke" comes from the Hawaiian word for "slice or cut."

Ingredients:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup watermelon juice

• 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 2 green onions, cut on the diagonal with whites and greens separated

• 3 medium cloves garlic or 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger root

• 1/3 white onion, thinly sliced

• 3/4 pound ahi tuna, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

• 1 small avocado, diced

• 2/3 cup diced watermelon

• 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

• serving pickled ginger (sushi ginger or gari)

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, watermelon juice, chili sauce, oil, the white portion of green onions, garlic, ginger root, and onion. Add tuna, toss and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

• 10 minutes before serving, add avocado and return to refrigerator.

• Plate as *desired and top with watermelon and green onions, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with pickled ginger.

* Watermelon Poke Bowls can be served as individual portions over rice (seasoned with a touch of rice wine vinegar) as a main dish, in small serving bowls as an appetizer or side dish, or on a large platter for a buffet. Garnish with dried seaweed for extra Hawaiian flare.

Recipe by: https://www.watermelon.org/

California Avocado Red, White and Blueberry Salsa California Avocados

Add some color to your summer holiday party menu with festive fruit salsa. It’s an excellent source of Vitamin C and a good source of Vitamin A.

Serves: 4
Ingredients:

• 1/2 sweet white onion, minced

• 2 ripe, red tomatoes, diced

• 2 Serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced

• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh mint, cilantro or basil

• 1 ripe, fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and diced

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.

Instructions:

• Gently combine all ingredients. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to merge.

Greek Egg Mug

Prep Time: 1 minute, Cook Time: 3 minutes, Yields: 1 serving

This delicious Greek egg mug cup is packed with protein and ready in just 4 minutes!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup chopped spinach

• 1 tablespoon onion, chopped

• ½ cup Eggland's Best Liquid Egg Whites

• 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

• Basil, garnish

Instructions:

1. Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Add spinach and onion; microwave for 1-2 minutes, until softened.

3. Dry up any excess liquid from the spinach with a paper towel.

4. Add Eggland’s Best Liquid Egg Whites and microwave for 1 minute.

5. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave again for 1 minute or until egg whites are just set.

6. Stir and allow to slightly cook before enjoying!

Recipe by Eggland’s Best 

One Sheet Pan Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts skin on, cut into halves if needed to make each piece equal in size (For a healthier version, remove the skin before cooking)

• 12 oz small new potatoes, sliced 
  

• 8 oz button mushrooms
  

• 1 yellow onion, sliced
  

• 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  

• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  

• 1 cup green, or black olives, pitted
  

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil, divided
  

• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  

• 1 Tbsp raw honey
  

• 1 tsp oregano
  

• 1 tsp thyme
  

• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
  

• sea salt & pepper, to your taste 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350f.

2. Line a baking tray with foil, then place the chicken breast in the middle and the potatoes on the sides.

3. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp oil, and season generously with sea salt and pepper.

4. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

5. In a large bowl, add in the mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, sliced onion, garlic and sun dried tomatoes.

6. Drizzle remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, raw honey and add all the seasonings. Mix well to get all veggies coated.

7. Once the chicken is almost cooked, add the veggies mixture to the sheet pan, and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.

8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme and season to your taste.

9. You may keep it in the fridge for a max of 4 days for food prep.

Enjoy!

by Rachel Maser @ cleanfoodcrush.com

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

• 2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)

• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

• 4 cups Vegetable Broth

• 1 can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

• ¼ cup uncooked pearl barley

• 2 cups firmly packed chopped fresh spinach/Kale

Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, and barley and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the barley is tender. Stir in the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted. Season to taste.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars By Swerve

Ingredients

Gluten Free Cinnamon Crust

1 ½ cup Pamela’s GF Nut Flour Blend

1 cup almond flour

2/3 cup Swerve, Confectioners

10 tablespoons butter, melted (can also use coconut oil)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup Swerve, Confectioners

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 eggs (room temperature)

1 cup canned pumpkin

2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Instructions

Gluten Free Cinnamon Crust

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix Pamela’s flour blend, almond flour, Swerve, melted butter, and cinnamon until well blended. Press mixture into buttered or parchment paper lined 9 X 13 casserole dish. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Edges will slightly brown. Let cool before adding filling on top.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

Change oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup Swerve and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs and mix just until eggs are incorporated. Mix 1/4 cup Swerve, pumpkin and pumpkin spice into a separate bowl. Take pumpkin mix and place dollops on the cooled crust. Pour cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crust. Cut through batter several times with a knife to create marbleized effect (pumpkin will begin to look swirled). Bake for 40- 45 minutes or until center is set. Bring to room temperature and serve. You can also refrigerate the bars overnight, but let them sit out for about 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 square Servings 20

Calories 220, Total Fat 20g, Cholesterol 55mg, Sodium 85mg, Total Carbs 19g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 2g, Added Sugar 0g, Swerve 13g, Protein 4g, Net Carbs: 3g

Instant Pot White Beans

Cooking beans in the Instant Pot is super fast.
This basic recipe is perfect for flavorful beans that can be used in many ways. Try them in White Bean Hummus, White Bean Pesto Pasta, and White Bean Veggie Burgers.
It’s quick to make, cheaper, healthier and more flavorful than canned beans!

Total time: 35 minutes, Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 (1-lb.) bag Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1-2 teaspoons salt

1 bay leaf

6 cups unsalted vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water

Directions:

Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
Cover, twist to lock the lid, and turn the valve to seal.
Press the Beans/Chili button.
When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 20 minutes.
Then, turn the valve to vent.
 

Enjoy cooked beans over rice, or use as you would canned beans. If not using right away, store beans along with any excess liquid, in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one week, or freeze for up to 6 months.

 Makes 6 servings

Recipe by Camellia Brand