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Cauliflower ‘Fried Rice’

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Who doesn’t love Chinese food? I know the boys in my family could eat it all day. Thanks to this recipe, now they can! Cauliflower Fried Rice is a healthy + clean take on fried rice made with cauliflower, carrots, onions, garlic, and sesame oil. Mmm mmmIMG_1473

But really…..how could cauliflower taste just like fried rice? 

I am happy to report this Cauliflower Fried Rice does! My littlest, who is almost 3, doesn’t even blink an eye when I put this in front of him. Most of the time, he has 2 servings!

Try this low carb version that tastes just like the real thing and can be the perfect accompaniment to any meal! Try it with shrimp, chicken, beef, or just on it’s own!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbs coconut aminos
  • 1 head of cauliflower, shredded
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 C diced carrots
  • 1/2 C diced celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Tbs sesame seed
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Heat coconut oil and 1 tsp sesame oil, add in onions with a sprinkle of salt, sautee until translucent
  • Add in garlic, carrots and celery, sautee for 3 – 5 min
  • Combine shredded cauliflower
  • Stir in coconut aminos and cook for a few mins
  • Stir in eggs, scrambled
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame oil, sesame seeds and green onion
  • TIP:  can add any vegetable you like, try peas, edamame for non-whole30 options

 

Seafood Bouillabaisse – Simplified

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Traditional bouillabaisse is a fabulous dish that requires many kinds of seafood and a lot of time to make. My quicker version delivers all the thrills of the original but uses only shrimp, plus fillet of sole and all the delicious flavours. IMG_1012

This recipe is easy on the wallet, but has all the makings of a gourmet dish. And you guessed it – it’s super low carb and low fat. Whether you’re on the hunt to impress guests or simply trying to change up your meal repertoire to include more fish and seafood into your diet, be sure to try this one out! Mmm…

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbs coconut oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3-4 basil leaves, torn
  • 2 cups strained tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 1 lb raw fillet of sole
  • any other seafood of choice (e.g., muscles, clams, crab)

Directions:

  • Heat coconut oil in a pot
  • Add in onion and sautee until translucent
  • Add in garlic and stir for a seconds until you can smell the aromatics, be careful not to burn the garlic
  • Pour in the strained tomatoes, water and add torn basil leaves.  Let simmer on low for 10 – 15 mins
  • Place all desired fish and seafood in tomato brother mixture and let simmer for 7 – 10
  • min, until shell of shrimp becomes bright pink.
  • Serve in bowls with lots of the yummy broth and enjoy!

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