Category: Advanced Plan

Lamb Kofta Skewers

Advanced & Core Plan

Serves 4

This is a different tasting meatball that you have to try.  Kofta, found frequently in South Asia and the Middle East feature ground meat with exotic spices.  The flavor is unique and delightful.

IMG_13174 cloves garlic, minced or pressed (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste if pressed for time)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound grass-fed ground lamb
3 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper

skewers (8 small or 4 large), soaked in water for 30 minutes.

Make a garlic paste by mashing the garlic with the salt in a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife.  Mix the garlic past and all the other ingredients together until thoroughly combined.  Form the mixture into 16 balls.  Pick up and flatten a bit and put on the skewer (should be a flat-ish oval shape).  Chill for 30 minutes to overnight for best flavor.

Heat a grill (indoor or outdoor) and grease grates with coconut oil if necessary.  Cook, turning once or twice until cooked throughout.  It should take 8-10 minutes.

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Cabbage Soup

This is super affordable, simple to make and packs a powerful health punch.  It is great for leftovers and can be frozen easily.

IMG_07032 tablespoons grass-fed butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½ large onion, chopped
½ large cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 quarts organic, free range chicken or vegetable broth (preferably homemade)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Optional
Chopped turkey bacon
Sauteed grass-fed beef
1 tomato, chopped

Core Plan:  Cooked brown rice

Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until softened but do not brown.  Add cabbage, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.  Let simmer for 1 hour covered.  Add 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar and any other optional add-ins.

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Loaded Cauliflower Chicken Bake

This recipe was inspired to give people a healthy dish to enjoy at their Super Bowl parties.  It was so simple to make and was a hit with the family.  It somewhat resembles a loaded baked potato but uses cauliflower instead of potatoes.  It would be great to bring to any potluck or family event.  If you are trying to avoid dairy, you can add nutritional yeast to the top instead of cheese.

Loaded Cauliflower Chicken Bake
• 1 head organic cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon high quality paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (check ingredients)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 package turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1-2 cups organic, grass fed cheddar cheese, grated OR 1 cup nutritional yeast
•1-2 green onions, chopped

Mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl.  Add cauliflower and chicken and mix until everything is covered with the spice mixture.  Put into a large glass baking dish and cook at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes.  Top with grated cheese and bacon and place back in the oven until the cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs

This is a great frozen treat made from organic butter and cream cheese  They are a great alternative to ice cream.

IMG_0368•1/2 cup organic strawberries (preferably fresh)

•8 oz (1 brick) organic cream cheese, softened

•1/4 cup organic butter, softened and cut into chunks

•2 tablespoons erythritol OR 10 drops liquid stevia

•1 tablespoon vanilla extract

The butter and cream cheese should come to room temperature (do not let it melt, they need to be firm).  Cut the leaves off of the strawberries and put in a blender with the erythritol and vanilla and mix until smooth.  Add the strawberry mixture to the cream cheese and butter and mix with a hand mixer or in a food processor.  Spoon into a silicone muffin tray or candy molds.  Freeze for 1-2 hours then pop out and store in the freezer.

Note:  this recipe was adapted from the original on http://www.ketodietapp.com

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