Mushroom Risotto

Try making this creamy mushroom risotto for your next lunch or dinner option! Mushrooms help boost heart health and are great for weight loss. Garlic is packed with Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C, both of which play an essential role in energy production. White onion promotes gut health due to its high amount of fiber and antioxidant profile. Nutritional yeast provides this recipe with a “cheesy” flavor and contains high levels of Vitamin B12, an essential vitamin in maintaining healthy blood and nerve cells. Top this mushroom risotto off with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• ½ white onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ¾ cup of button mushrooms, thinly sliced

• ½ cup risotto rice

• 2 cups plus 1 tbsp vegetable stock

• 4 tbsp nutritional yeast

• Sea salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook for an additional minute.

2) Toss in the risotto rice and pour in a ladle of stock. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Allow the rice to absorb the liquid and then add an additional ladle full. Repeat for about 30 minutes until the stock is gone and rice is fully cooked.

3) Once the rice is cooked, stir in the nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper, top off with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Paleo Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Try making this Paleo Cheesy Broccoli Soup for your next lunch or dinner option! Broccoli serves as a rich source of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin C. It helps to reduce inflammation and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Cashews are a heart-healthy fat rich in copper and magnesium. They help support bone health, immunity, and brain health. Carrots help to support healthy vision, blood pressure levels, and immunity. Not only will nutritional yeast add a “cheesy” flavor to this recipe, but it will provide you with a beneficial amount of protein. Top this soup with fresh parsley if preferred and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 white onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups vegetable stock

• 1 ½ cups shredded carrot

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup raw cashews, pre-soaked for at least 3 hours

• 1 cup water

• ½ tsp mustard powder

• ½ cup nutritional yeast

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ cup almond milk

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Dash of cayenne pepper

• Dash of sea salt

• Dash of pepper

Instructions:

1) In a medium sized saucepan, heat coconut oil over low-medium heat. Toss in onion and sauté until it begins to brown. Add in garlic and stir constantly until fragrant.

2) Add the stock, carrots, and broccoli to the saucepan. Top with a lid and simmer on low heat until broccoli is tender. This should take about 12-15 minutes.

3) In a food processor or blender, blend the cashews, water, mustard powder, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, almond milk, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth. Combine this mixture with the broccoli mixture and stir well. Add sea salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Try making this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry for your next lunch or dinner option! Flank steak serves as an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and phosphorus. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood sugar levels. Ginger is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and helps reduce oxidative stress. Garlic helps boost heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Serve this beef and broccoli stir fry over brown rice if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Beef and Broccoli:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 3 cups broccoli, chopped into florets

Stir Fry Sauce:

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 6 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce

• 2 tsp garlic, grated

• ½ cup hot water

• 1 ½ tbsp corn starch

• 3 tbsp coconut sugar

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1) Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

2) Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of the coconut oil. Toss in broccoli florets and sauté for five minutes. Cook until broccoli is crisp, remove from pan, and set aside.

3) Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes each side or until meat is cooked through.

4) Add the stir fry sauce over the beef, reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

5) Add in broccoli and stir well. Serve over cooked brown rice if desired and enjoy!

Gluten and Dairy-Free Meatballs

These gluten and dairy-free meatballs serve as the perfect option for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner! Ground pork and beef both serve as excellent sources of protein. Due to its high amount of antioxidants, garlic helps to boost immunity and protect against oxidative damage. Parsley offers many health benefits including improving bone health, reducing blood pressure, and reducing the risk of cancer. Basil adds a kick of flavor to these meatballs and its high antioxidant content helps reduce inflammation. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp granulated garlic

• 1 tbsp dried parsley

• 2 tbsp dried basil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine all ingredients.

3) Roll mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet. This recipe will yield about 36 meatballs.

4) Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow meatballs to cool before serving or transfer to a pot with marinara sauce if desired and enjoy!