FAST, HEALTHY RECIPES! Part 2

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Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 16:19

Written by April Hunter

FAST, HEALTHY RECIPES!

Part 2

A continuation of my previous gluten free, low carb recipe suggestions from Part 1...

Low Carb Rhubarb Crisp

For those times you want a single-serving desert (the recipe can be doubled for two, or multiplied by six and cooked in an 8″ pie pan for more servings), here's a surprisingly simple, grain-free, gluten-free desert that's fully delicious.

You'll need:

• 2 stems rhubarb, the riper the better
• 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, divided
• 3 packets sweetener of choice (I used Stevia in the Raw)
• 6 almonds
• 6 walnuts
• 6 pecans
• 1 Tbsp ground flax (optional)

Preheat oven to 350* (or use a toaster oven). Chop the rhubarb and toss in lemon juice with 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 packets sweetener. Set in oven-proof ramekin or baking dish. Crush nuts by hand or in a food processor (pulse only a few times so they don't turn to powder or paste), then add the remaining packet of sweetener and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the rhubarb, then sprinkle flax on top. Bake for 30 minutes.

256 calories, 11g carbs (7g fiber), 23g fat, 7g protein.

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High-Protein Iced Cappuccino Ingredients

1 tsp instant coffee (dissolve in 2 oz of hot water)

25g chocolate protein powder

50g cottage cheese (whipped creamy)

3g cocoa powder

2 g sugar free fat free chocolate pudding mix

10 oz water/1 cup of chopped ice

Optional Stevia or Splenda

Directions: Mix all ingredients in the bullet and enjoy. The cottage cheese should be whipped smooth and sweetened prior to adding all the other ingredients. Nutritional Information: Makes one LARGE shake Calories: 149 Fat: 1.7 g Carbohydrate: 8.7g Protein: 25.2g

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Guacamole Goji Berry Superfood Salad

Ingredients (3-4 servings)

Large bowl of mixed baby greens

Handful of Goji Berries

1 fuji apple cored and chopped (can use nectarine or mango as well)

1 teaspoon MacNut oil

Juice from 1/2 lime sprinkle of sea salt (optional)

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Guacamole (1 avocado, chopped fresh cilantro/onion/rosemary, 1 tsp cumin, dash of lime juice, pinch of sea salt & cayenne pepper)

Mix baby greens, goji berries, and apple in a bowl with juice from 1/2 a lime, sprinkle of pink salt, cayenne, and macadamia nut oil. In a separate bowl mash avocado with remaining ingredients to make a simple guacamole, adjust seasonings if necessary. Top salad with guacamole (and grilled chicken or shrimp) enjoy as a really easy dinner.

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Chilli Rubbed Zuchini Spears

Ingredients: (2 servings)

• 150 g Large Zucchini
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/8 tsp Sea Salt Grinder
• 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Butter Flavour Cooking Spray

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.       Cut ends of zucchini. Slice in to spears. Coat with butter cooking spray. Sprinkle with spices. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition: Calories 25, Fat 1.48g, Carbohydrate 3.55g, Sugars 1.39g, Protein 1.03g

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Chicken Ratatouille:
1 med Eggplant, 1 zucchini (both cut to 1 inch pieces),
1 chopped red onion,
3 garlic cloves (or 1 heaping tsp of minced garlic in jar)
1 tbsp olive oil,
1 lb cooked chicken breast,
2 cans stewed tomatoes (Italian seasoning variety is good),
2 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt/pepper.

In large saucepan, (med heat) saute onion & garlic in olive oil.
Add chicken, eggplant & tomatoes-simmer 15 mins.

Add zucchini and seasonings. Simmer 10-15 mins until veggies are fork tender.
Should have leftovers, but double the recipe if you want get a few meals out of it.

Nutrition: 186 calories, 26 g protein, 7 g carbs, 4 g fat, 2 g fiber.

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Stuffed Tomatoes: (Vegan)
4 tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 c chopped onion
1/2 c shiitatke mushroom
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb firm tofu, cubed
1/2 c fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1 tbsp thyme
salt and pepper

Preheat over to 350.
Core tomatoes, scoop out seeds/flesh and slice about 1/4 inch off the top.
Place in an 8 inch baking dish.
Heat oil in skilled and saute onions and mushrooms for 5 mins. Add garlic and tofu, heat through. Add in other seasonings, let cook another 5 mins.
Spoon mixture into tomatoes and bake for 15 mins.

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Spicy Cottage Cheese Snack
Makes 1 snack
Ingredients:
1/2 cup low-fat or nonfat cottage cheese
2 tbsp. salsa
1 mini cucumber
Nutrition: Calories: 116 , Total Fat: 3g, Sodium: 452mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Sugars: 5g, Protein: 14g

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Thanks for reading!

-April Hunter

Professional Wrestler, Pinup Centerfold & National Figure Athlete

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