Wednesday, February 13, 2013

CLEAN EATING TACO SEASONING




Clean Eating Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

  1. Blend all spices in a bowl and use to season any taco meat you are cooking. Use approximately 1 tablespoon per pound of meat.
  2. Note: This mix has a small amount of “kick” to it. Nothing that will set your mouth on fire, but definitely noticeable. If you want something without the kick, leave out the cayenne and add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

CLEAN EATING SALSA




Clean Eating Cilantro Salsa

(All ingredients are an approximate measure. Adjust to your liking.)

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 small-medium tomatoes
  • 4 small garlic cloves (or two large ones)
  • Peppers (choose the type & amount based on how spicy you like your salsa)
  • Cilantro (about 1/2 cup chopped, but again, use to your liking)
  • Red onion (1 large or two small)

Directions:

  1. Chop all your ingredients. Be sure you chop them well. The finer you chop everything, the better texture your salsa will have.
  2. Mix in a bowl and serve.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

SNICKERS BAR ROLLS.... YUM!


Makes about 25 bites
What You’ll Need:
4 cups rolled oats (we used gluten-free!)
1.5 cups raw sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup banana chips, crumbled
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup sunflower seed butter (can also use peanut or almond butter!)
1/2 cup agave nectar
What to Do: 
1. Combine oats, sunflower seeds, banana chips, blueberries, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a bowl. Add sunflower seed butter and agave and stir until well combined.
2. Refrigerate mixture until relatively firm (about 20 minutes). (If you’re extra impatient like we are, feel free to throw the mixture in the freezer for half that time!)
3. Using a teaspoon to measure, roll mixture into balls. Feeling fancy? Try rolling the finished bites in cocoa powder, cinnamon, or toasted coconut. Or just start eating them as-is. Store in the fridge (or freezer) in an airtight container!

CLEAN EATING BAKED FISH


Ingredients
  • 4 tilapia filets or grouper, halibut, mahi mahi or any other fish you want to use
  • 1/4 cup (EVOO) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger root, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • cayenne pepper just a pinch or more if you like it hotter
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line your baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl combine EVOO, ginger root, garlic and all the dry seasonings. Dip each filet into the seasoning and place in the baking pan. If there’s left over seasoning mix then pour it over the filets in the pan and place in the oven. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until fish is flaky.


CLEAN EATING FISH TACO'S


Clean Eating Fish Tacos

(Makes 4 small tacos)



Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces raw fish (trout, salmon, tilapia, halibut, cod or shrimp)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 small, whole grain tortillas
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped napa cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, fresh
  • 1 cup non-fat greek yogurt
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • Chili powder to taste
  • 4 clean tortillas 

Directions:

  1. Rub 1 large fish fillet with cumin and chili powder.
  2. Cook in pan sprayed with olive oil.
  3. While the fish is cooking, grate the carrots and cucumber, and chop the cabbage and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Break fish into small pieces and divide into 4 small whole grain tortillas.
  5. Make the sauce by mixing the yogurt with the lime juice and chili powder.
  6. Top each taco with yogurt sauce.
  7. Sprinkle on the cucumber, cabbage and carrots. Top off with the cilantro.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

BAKED PARMESAN TOMOATO'S



INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tomatoes, halved horizontally
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  2. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

HONEY LIME SKEWERS



Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • juice of one lime
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoon Siracha
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine your ingredients, through the cilantro. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Pour marinade over chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Grill on medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until juices run clear.