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Basil-Lime Chicken Kabobs

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Dawn Olson

Serve with fresh veggies or a bright salad!

Ingredients
3 Limes (juice and zest) Divided
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
3 Tbls Dijon Mustard
3 Tbls Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbls Soy Sauce
6 Green Onions, sliced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbls Fresh Basil, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Chicken Breasts, sliced into cubes

Instructions
1. Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 onions, 2 garlic
cloves salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Cut chicken into even cubes and place in a gallon sized baggie.
3. Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour. Thread onto 8 presoaked skewers.
4. Preheat grill.
5. Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.
6. Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170.
7. Remove from grill and let meat rest.
8. Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2
minced garlic cloves, basil.
9. Plate chicken kabobs & cover with sauce if desired.

Serves 8

Nutritional Info:
Calories 207
Fat 12g
Carbohydrates 4.5g
Fiber 1g
Protein 21g

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Lime and Cilantro Shrimp Skillet

Posted on July 12, 2019 by CFWLS

Tangy & tasty with a hint of smoke!

Ingredients|
1 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls butter
2 limes, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes (if desired)
½ cup white wine
2 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined with tails)
1 Tbls Fresh ground pepper
½ Tbls Sea salt
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Package of riced cauliflower – cooked

Directions

Heat oil over medium to high heat and allow to coat the bottom of the cast iron skillet.
Add butter and heat until it bubbles.
Add lime slices and garlic. Cook for 30-45 seconds.
Add paprika, salt, peppers & wine and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce by half.
Add the shrimp and stir often allowing it to cook until pink. Remove from skillet and plate.
Serve with riced cauliflower and sprinkle with more cilantro if desired.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: (not including cauliflower)
Calories                       255
Total Fat                            8g
Total Carbohydrates    2.5g
Dietary Fiber               0g
Protein                                        34g

Print Recipe: Lime and Cilantro Shrimp Skillet

Lime & Coconut Bars

Posted on July 31, 2015 by CFWLS

Ingredients
¾ cup coconut flour
¼ cup almond flour
1 and ¼ cup Splenda sugar substitute
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ cup coconut oil, room temperature
4 eggs
½ cup lime juice
2 Tbls lime zest
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray 8×8 or 7×9 baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
3. Line with parchment paper, leaving ends to hang over the edge on 2 sides.
4. Whisk coconut and almond flours together. Add salt and ¼ sugar substitute and stir to blend.
5. Cut in coconut oil until well blended. Press into bottom of baking dish. Press down with back of spoon to smooth.
6. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Beat together eggs, lime juice, 1 Tbls lime zest and remaining 1 cup sugar substitute.
8. Pour gently over crust and sprinkle top with coconut flakes.
9. Sprinkle with remaining lime zest and bake for 12-15 minutes or until center is set.
10. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Run spatula around edge of dish and lift parchment gently to remove bars from baking dish and place onto cutting board.
11. Slice into bars and enjoy!
12. Keep refrigerated.

Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 100
Total Fat 7.2g
Total Carbohydrates 5.7g
Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Protein 3.5g

Print recipe: Lime and coconut bars

Thanks to Dr. Clark...