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May 2018

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Vietnamese Summer Roll Pasta Salad

Posted on May 20, 2018

Vietnamese Summer Roll Pasta Salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

For Tofu Marinade

  • 1 package extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves

For Pasta and Vegetables

  • 1 box Banza Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1 large cucumber, spiralized
  • 1 large carrot, spiralized
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • Peanuts, chopped

For Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

For Marinade

  1. Add all marinade ingredients except tofu to a food processor and blend.
  2. Place tofu and marinade sauce into ziplock bag and marinade in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up until overnight

For Tofu

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place tofu evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip tofu and bake additional 10 minutes. Set aside.

For Peanut Sauce

  1. Add all ingredients to bowl and mix well.
  2. Transfer to sauce dish.

For Pasta and Vegetables

  1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
  2. Place pasta in large bowl with spiralized cucumber and carrots, sliced green onion, and bean sprouts. Toss together.
  3. Top with baked tofu, peanuts, and drizzle with peanut sauce.

 

Disclosure: I received a free sample of Banza Pasta to develop this recipe.

Italian Main Dishes Recipes

Vegan Bolognese with Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Posted on May 14, 2018

Vegan Bolognese with Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 box Banza Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1 jar Raos Marinara Sauce
  • 1 package Beyond Meat The Beyond Burger (2 burgers) or 1 package of Beefy Crumble
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed and sliced in half lengthwise
  • Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray
  • Sea Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place sliced tomatoes onto baking sheet. Spray tomatoes with avocado oil spray. Top with sea salt.
  3. Bake in oven for 40 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, place meat in large skillet over low heat. Cook until meat is throughly cooked. Drain excess fat or blot with paper towel.
  5. Return skillet to the low heat. Add jar of marinara sauce into the skillet and mix into the meat. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Boil water in large pot. Cook Banza pasta according to directions.
  7. Serve pasta in a bowl with vegan bolognese sauce and top with oven roasted tomatoes.

 

Disclosure: I received a free sample of Banza Pasta to develop this recipe.

Appetizers Asian Main Dishes Recipes Side Dishes

Korean Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Posted on May 7, 2018
korean meatballs zucchini noodles

korean meatballs zucchini noodles

Did you know that you can use milled flaxseed instead of breadcrumbs in recipes?! That’s exactly what I did in this recipe for these Korean Meatballs! What are the benefits of adding flaxseed?

  • Flaxseed contains the most ALA Omega 3 of any whole-food source as well as protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and lignans which is a plant-based phytoestrogen (milled flaxseed has more Omega 3’s than even fish!)
  • All of these components work together to support heart health, maintain healthy blood pressure, and aid in cholesterol and weight management.
  • Manitoba Milling Company Smooth Whole-Milled Flaxseed has 4g carbohydrates and 4g fiber meaning it has zero net carbohydrates.
  • The recommended daily amount is 2 tablespoons of milled flax, which provides you with your daily requirements of Omega 3’s.
  • Consuming whole seeds will not unlock the nutritional value of the seed because the human body can’t digest them properly- that’s why milled flaxseed is so beneficial!
  • You can add milled flaxseed into smoothies, baked goods, yogurt, and even meatballs! It can also be used an an egg substitute.

Korean Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

For Meatballs

  • 1 pound extra-lean grass-fed ground beef
  • 1/4 cup Manitoba Milling Co. Smooth Whole-Milled Flaxseed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce (or more if you prefer spicy)
  • 1/4 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For Sauce

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 
  • 1/4 cup Sukrin Fiber Syrup Gold
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce (or more if you prefer spicy)
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. guar gum 

Toppings

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • White sesame seeds 

Zucchini Noodles

  • Spiralizer
  • 4 zucchinis

Directions

For Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Add all meatball ingredients into a large bowl. Mix all ingredients together.
  4. Form into 1-inch meatballs (yields approximately 24 meatballs).
  5. Place meatballs on baking sheet. Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and set aside.

For Sauce

  1. Add all ingredients except water and guar gum into a sauce pan.
  2. Cook on medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. In bowl, mix water and guar gum. Add mixture into sauce.
  4. Reduce heat and let cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Brush meatballs with sauce.
  6. Top meatballs with green onion and white sesame seeds.

For Zucchini Noodles

  1. Wash zucchinis and cut off ends of each zucchini.
  2. Spiralize zucchinis using a spiralizer.
  3. Heat zucchini noodles in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook until warm.
  5. Place meatballs over zucchini noodles.

 

Disclosure: I received a free sample of Manitoba Milling Co. Smooth Whole-Milled Flaxseed to create this recipe. Use code ManitobaFamily to receive 25% off your order!