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Korean Turkey and ‘Rice’

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Dawn Olson

A great weeknight dinner – quick & easy!

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ground ginger or ¼ tsp dried
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 pkg riced cauliflower
1 green onion, sliced
Sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Brown ground turkey over medium heat until cooked through.
2. Mix garlic through pepper in small bowl and add to ground turkey. Simmer and stir to coat and sauce is absorbed.
3. Prepare riced cauliflower as directed, drain if necessary & spread onto plate. Top with ground turkey mixture and garnish with green onion & sesame seeds.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 277
Total Fat 14.7g
Total Carbohydrates 7.4g
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Protein 32.6g

Print Recipe: Korean Turkey and Rice

Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Dawn Olson

A colorful dish that’s filled with flavors!

Ingredients
1 lb cooked shrimp, chilled
1 avocado, sliced
½ cucumber, sliced thin
1 green onion, sliced
4-6 sheets nori, sliced into ribbons
Black or toasted sesame seeds to sprinkle
1 package frozen riced cauliflower
2 Tbls rice vinegar
¼ cup mayo
2-3 tsp Sriracha sauce

Directions
1. Thaw shrimp and chill.
2. Heat riced cauliflower to package instructions. Stir in vinegar & mix well. Divide into bowls and allow to cool.
3. Mix mayo with Sriracha sauce and spoon into plastic bag. Seal & cut small tip off one side to drizzle.
4. Arrange shrimp, avocado slices, cucumber slices, green onion & nori on top of riced cauliflower.
5. Drizzle spicy mayo over entire bowl and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 358
Total Fat 18g
Total Carbohydrates 19g
Dietary Fiber 10g
Protein 31g

Print Recipe: Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl

Grilled Pesto Shrimp Kabobs

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Dawn Olson

Pair shrimp kabobs with a fresh garden salad and a slice of melon!

Ingredients
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 Tbls olive oil
Salt & pepper

Directions

Toss basil leaves, garlic, parmesan, olive oil and seasonings together in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until blended smooth.
Combine raw shrimp with pesto and allow to marinate for an hour. (I don’t always have an hour and it still tastes great)
Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes. Thread shrimp onto skewers and place on metal outdoor grill pan.
Cook over medium-hot grill until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat immediately to avoid over-cooking. 6-8 minutes should be enough.
Garnish with fresh basil & extra shredded parmesan if desired.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories         220
Total Fat          13g
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Dietary Fiber       0g
Protein           25g

Print Recipe: Grilled Pesto Shrimp Kabobs

New York Strip Steak with Herbed Butter

Posted on May 05, 2020 by Dawn Olson

Pair it with fresh veggies or a colorful salad! (adjust the portion to control the calories & fat)

Ingredients
2 New York strip steaks (4-5 oz)
2 Tbls red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Tbls olive oil

2 Tbls butter
1 Tbls fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions

Mix vinegar through olive oil together in large resealable bag. Add steaks and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature prior to grilling.
Mix butter, chives, garlic & pepper. Set aside.
Grill steaks over medium heat to desired doneness. Allow meat to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Top with herbed butter and serve with green veggies or a side salad.

Makes 2 servings

Nutrition Facts: (for 4-ounce steak with 1 Tbls butter)
Calories       460
Total Fat        31g
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Dietary Fiber   1g
Protein        41g

Print Recipe: New York Strip Steak with Herbed Butter

Recipe for Cucumber Noodle Salad

Creamy Shrimp with Mushrooms and Spinach

Posted on January 31, 2020 by CFWLS

It doesn’t get much better than this!

Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz baby bell mushrooms
3 oz baby spinach
2 Tbls butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup half & half
2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Toss shrimp with salt & pepper, sprinkle with basil.
2. Melt 1 Tbls butter in skillet and cook shrimp over medium heat until pink, turning to cook evenly on both sides. Remove from skillet.
3. Melt remaining butter in skillet and add garlic. Saute and add chicken broth and spinach.
4. Combine half & half with arrowroot powder and pour over wilted spinach. Stir mixture until it starts to thicken.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
6. Toss in shrimp and stir to coat.
7. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 276
Total Fat 13g
Total Carbohydrates 8g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 32g

Print recipe: creamy shrimp with mushrooms and spinach

Creamy Chicken Salsa Verde

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dawn Olson

Slow cookers work magic on this flavor packed dish!

Ingredients
3-4 (1 lb) chicken breast halves
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 package frozen riced cauliflower

Directions

Place chicken breast in the bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle cilantro & cumin over chicken breasts. Pour salsa over top and sprinkle with diced jalapeno. Add salt & pepper if desired.
Set slow cooker to low and allow to cook for approximately 6 hours. Shred chicken breasts and stir in yogurt or sour cream. Cover for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve over bed of riced cauliflower along with your favorite green veggie!

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                                               208
Total Fat                                              3.5g
Total Carbohydrates          9g
Dietary Fiber                                        2g
Protein                                                  34g

Print Recipe: creamy salsa verde chicken

Thanks to Dr. Clark...