Kimchi Fried Rice with Tofu and Broccoli

Yield: 2-3 servings

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 8-oz block tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp maple syrup

sea salt, to taste

1/2 cup kimchi, drained (reserve the juice) and chopped

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

2 tsp chili paste (or to taste)

1 tsp tamari

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 cups steamed broccoli florets

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the olive oil to the skillet. Add the tofu pieces to the skillet and stir with a spatula. Keep sauteing until golden brown edges start to appear, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 10-20 seconds. Remove from pan.

2. Wipe out the skillet if necessary and return it to the heat with the remaining olive oil. Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet and saute until slightly browned, dried out, and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice to the skillet and stir.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together one tablespoon of the reserved kimchi juice with the chili paste, tamari, and sesame oil.

4. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir. Raise the heat to high. Keep stirring until the rice stops sticking together and is slightly browned.

5. Add the steamed broccoli and tofu to the skillet and stir. Garnish with green onion before serving.

http://thefirstmess.com/2018/12/12/kimchi-fried-rice-smoky-tempeh-broccoli-vegan-recipe/

Orange Ginger Pork Tenderloin

Yield: 4 servings

3 tbsp coconut aminos

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp orange juice

1 tbsp orange zest

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 lb pork tenderloin

2 stalks green onion, sliced

1. Combine all ingredients except green onion in an oven-safe dish and marinate in the fridge overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 350F.

3. Bake the tenderloin uncovered in the oven for 1 hour, turning once halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

4. Serve garnished with green onion.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/orange-glazed-pork-tenderloin/

Cauliflower Porridge

Yield: 4 servings

1 large head cauliflower

3/4 cup finely shredded coconut

2 tbsp coconut butter

3 cups coconut milk

zest of 1 lemon

generous pinch salt

optional for serving: mixed berries, nuts, seeds, toasted coconut

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets and place in food processor with the ‘S’ blade.

2. Pulse about 8 to 10 times until the cauliflower is the same consistency as large grains of rice (you may need to do this in batches). Do not purée the cauliflower.

3. Transfer the riced cauliflower to a large pan. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

4. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until the caulilower is tender and the porridge nice and creamy.

5. Garnish as desired.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/warm-porridge-with-lemon-and-berries/

Coconut Matcha Muffins

Yield: 12

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 tbsp matcha green tea powder

1/4 cup coconut sugar

3 eggs

1 egg white

1 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 12 cup standard muffin tin with non-stick liners.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking soda, matcha powder, shredded coconut, and coconut sugar.

3. In a separate, larger bowl, beat the wet ingredients until frothy.

4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine.

5. Spoon the mixture equally into tins and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean.

http://www.thewheatlesskitchen.com/grain-free-matcha-coconut-muffins/

Salmon Chowder

Yield: 4-6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

1 parsnip, chopped

1 potato, chopped

1 litre water

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp thyme

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper

2 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 cup coconut milk

1 tbsp lemon juice

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.

2. Add the garlic, celery, carrots, parsnip, and potato. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned.

3. Add the water, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

4. Place 2 cups of the soup in a blender, leaving the carrots behind, if possible as not to turn the soup orange. Blend until smooth, then add the purée back to the soup.

5. Add the salmon chunks and coconut milk to the soup and cook for a few minutes, just until the soup is piping hot (do not let the soup boil).

6. Add the lemon juice. Garnish with green onions before serving.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/from-scratch-salmon-chowder/

Coconut Blondies (Sugar-Free)

Yield: 8x8 baking pan

6 eggs

1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup coconut flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup granulated sweetener

optional: handful of cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate (85% cocoa)

handful of shredded coconut

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.

3. Add the dry ingredients - coconut flour, baking powder, and sweetener. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth.

4. If using chocolate, gently fold in the chopped pieces, reserving a few tablespoons for sprinkling on top if desired.

5. Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top.

6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and a knife comes out with a few crumbs attached. Do not over-bake.

7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Cut into 16 squares.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/sugar-free-coconut-blondies/

Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies (Sugar-Free)

Yield: 12

1 cup almond butter

4 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol or monkfruit)

1 egg

3 tbsp almond milk, if needed

1/4 cup (sugar free) chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix almond butter, cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, and the egg with a fork until well-combined.

3. If the mix is crumbly, thin it with almond milk. Start with one tablespoon and add up to three tablespoons if needed. The batter should look fudgy and soft, but not runny.

4. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine.

5. Roll dough into balls and press them into cookies. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the tops of the cookies begin to show little cracks. They will be very soft when straight out of the oven. Let them cool completely before handling.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/almond-butter-brownie-cookies/