Smokey Chipotle Hummus

Smokey Chipotle Hummus
(1/4 cup = 166 calories or 2 Tbsp = 83 calories)

... • Two 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans (Chick Peas) drained
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 TBS + 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 Chipolte Chili in Adobo Sauce (they come in a small can of several chili’s… you only need one!!! No more… way to spicey!)
• 1 large clove of garlic ( 1 tsp of minced garlic in the jar is what I use and is the equivalent)
• 1 ½ tsp cumin
• One 14 ounce jar of pimientos
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

• In a food processor I first lightly chop up the cilantro then place in a bowl and place to the side… then blend everything up except the pimientos. Once it’s all blended then add pimientos and cilantro. Season with salt (or sea salt is better for your health) and pepper to taste. Enjoy!!

I also make my own pita chips for dipping. I use the low carb tortilla wraps (Turmaro’s is one I’ve found that are 60 calories, 4 net carbs and 6 grams of protein!! I cut the tortialla’s into triangle pieces then place on a cookie sheet at 350 until they are crisp (around less than 10 minutes) I flip them halfway.

This is such a great low carb and high protein snack and super easy to make. Sprinkle cheat on it at your “Eat and Cheat’s” I don’t feel guilty for snacking on this one bit!!

Chili Italian Soup

Chili Italian Soup

2 lbs browned hamburger
2 cans of tomatoes (I used roasted tomatoes with chilies)
1 bell pepper chopped
3 stalks of celery chopped
1 8 oz carton of mushrooms
1 med. onion chopped
2 cans of white beans
2 cubes beef bullion
1TB minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pkg of chili soup mix
1/2 pkg of Italian dressing (powder) not liquid

Brown hamburger and onion together, drain grease. Add all other ingredients and 3 cans of water. Let simmer on stove for 45 minutes.

Great for eating days and full of great veggies that are not high in carbs. 

Blueberry Lemonade Green Smoothie

I was in the mood for a good healthy smoothie to go with my lunch today, so I "invented" this quick smoothie.
In a blender, put a few tablespoons of frozen lemonade concentrate, 6-8 ounces of water, about 1/2 cup or more of frozen blueberries, 3 handfuls of fresh spinach, some ice and a cap full of Xyngular's Super Fruit Global blend.

Delish!!

Bread sticks

gluten-free and buttery-delicious, fill up on cauliflower and enjoy it for more than its nutritional value.

I can’t believe they’re cauliflower bread sticks!
1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower*
1 egg
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp fennel
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
mozzarella cheese
garlic salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.In a greased casserole dish, press about 1-1/2″ deep cauliflower pizza dough.
3. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, or until set.
4. With a spatula loosen the dough around the edges carefully, and remove the square of dough to a greased cookie sheet.
5. With a pizza cutter, slice strips through the set dough ( slice along the width and not the length for normal bread sticks).
6. Separate slightly. Sprinkle with garlic salt and/or extra mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake at 450 degrees until the top browns.
Once the oven is preheated to 450 degrees, it is easy to pop in a couple of pizza crusts as well.
Serve with marinara sauce (optional).

Nutritional Information for the entire crust:

Calories: 434, fat 25g, Carbs 8 (net) 13 if counting all,

Fiber 5 g, protein 41 g.

Nutritional Info for ¼ of the recipe:  Calories 109, fat 7 g, carbs 2 g (net), fiber 1.5 g, protein 10 g

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Oven Roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts

Did you say garlic? I bet I would like brussel sprouts with enough garlic!!
Find recipe HERE.

(photo credit to linked blog)

Best Broccoli of Your Life!

This truly did make broccoli something I loved!!! To keep it easy, most days, now I just roast the broccoli with olive oil, sea salt and then drizzle with lemon juice when done.

Find the full recipe HERE.

(photo from linked blog)

Sweet Potato Chips

These look awesome!! They are even baked.
Find the recipe HERE