by Food 4 Thought Wellness
Less Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 pound cubed peeled baking potato (about 2)
1 pound cubed Yukon gold potato (about 4)
5 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) or vegetable
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 head)
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk or use coconut or almond milk
3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
1/2 cup fat-free fromage blanc (such as Vermont Creamery) or sour cream (or greek yogurt)
2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (nitrate free)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, thyme, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until potatoes are very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
3. While potatoes simmer, combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray; toss to coat. Roast at 450° for 30 minutes or until browned, turning once.
4. Place cauliflower mixture and milk in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour cauliflower mixture into a large bowl. Add half of potato mixture to blender; pulse 5 to 6 times or until coarsely chopped. Pour into bowl with cauliflower mixture. Repeat with remaining potato mixture. Place cauliflower-potato mixture in Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 cup green onions, and fromage blanc; stir until fromage blanc melts. Ladle soup into 8 bowls. Top evenly with remaining green onions, cheese, and bacon.
Thank you Cooking Light for this recipe!
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I love this smoothie to start my day! Not only is it refreshing and nourishing, it’s great for detoxing too!
My ingredients for this one….
2 handfuls of baby Kale (I put mine in the freezer…that way it never goes bad)
1 handful of spinach (opt)
2 handfuls of frozen organic pineapple
2 or 3 drops of Ginger essential oil (then you don’t have to deal with the fibers of fresh)
Splash of pomegranate juice (opt)
Coconut water
4 scoops of my superfood mix! (opt)
Blend and enjoy!
Makes 2 large smoothies!
Superfood Mix Ingredients… I like to mix this up on the weekends and use all week. Cuts down on my prep time when rushing around in the morning.
I add…
Chlorella..Spirulina..Chia Seeds..Hemp Seeds..sometimes ground flax..protein powder..sometimes fiber powder.
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Most of the salad dressings at the market…shall I say….don’t have the healthiest ingredients. So here is an easy peasy Classic Vinaigrette I found in Cooking Light!
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Combine vinegar, shallots, salt, Dijon mustard, and pepper. Gradually add olive oil, stirring until incorporated.
Enjoy!
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This looks like a yummy, refreshing salad. Thank you A Spicy Perspective for this recipe.
Greek Cucumber Dill Salad
YIELD: 6 servings
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 english cucumbers
- 1 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional) (I like to use raw or Manuka honey if sweetness is needed)
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Peel the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise. Then slice into thin pieces. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large bowl.
- Add the chopped dill, minced garlic, the zest of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Toss until the yogurt blends into a thin dressing. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve cold.
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Doesn’t this Cowboy Caviar look yummy!!!
Cowboy Caviar
(Thank you 12 Tomatoes for this yummy recipe!)
30 MINUTES TO PREPARE, SERVES 8
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 oz.) corn, rinsed and drained
- 6 roma tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
- Toss beans corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño and red onion together in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, cumin and garlic powder, then add avocado and fresh cilantro.
- Mix gently with Italian dressing until everything is moistened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
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I don’t know about you guys….but sometimes I just need to have a good ole’ Cobb salad. This one looks delish!!! Make your own substitutions where needed!
INGREDIENTS
DRESSING
- 6 unpeeled garlic cloves
- 2 large Vidalia onions (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and quartered through the core
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
SALAD
- 10 lightly packed cups mixed lettuces (8 ounces)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cooked fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup buckwheat or radish sprouts
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 Hass avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced lengthwise
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- MAKE THE DRESSING Preheat the oven to 425°. Wrap the garlic cloves in foil and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the onions with oil and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour, until the onions and garlic are lightly charred and soft. Let cool.
- MAKE THE DRESSING Peel the garlic and transfer the cloves to a blender. Add the onions, cider vinegar and lemon juice and puree until smooth. With the blender on, gradually add the 1 1/4 cups of vegetable oil until incorporated. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- MAKE THE SALAD In a large bowl, toss the lettuces with 1/2 cup of the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Arrange the remaining ingredients on top and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.
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I love love love summer!! And, I especially love summer salads. This one looks delish! Enjoy!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
7 cups loosely packed baby arugula
2 cups red grapes, halved
2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seed kernels
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
1. Combine vinegar, honey, syrup, and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.
2. Combine arugula, grapes, seeds, and thyme in a large bowl. Drizzle vinegar mixture over arugula; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
Thank you myrecipes.com for this yummy recipe!
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Move over, kale salads and acai bowls. There’s a new superfood in town and it’s here to stay.
Called moringa – a.k.a. the “miracle tree” or “tree of life” – it’s a plant that grows exceptionally fast in hostile environments where most others can’t survive. Think dry, semi-arid places like Darfur and Senegal, in addition to tropical climates (the tree is native to North India).
Below is a breakdown of why moringa is the new superfood that you should definitely keep a lookout for:
Click here to Read More amazing attributes of this botanical super-food!! Thank you Elle for this info!
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