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Dairy-Free Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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Looking for a sweet and satisfying dairy free dessert? Look no further, this Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream will knock your socks off!

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Dairy-Free Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Servings
6
Servings
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Dairy-Free Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Servings
6
Servings
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Instructions
  1. In a high powered blender mix together coconut milk, banana, half the strawberries, sugar, vanilla, salt and ice. Start on low speed but quickly get to high speed. Mix on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour mixture into a glass or stainless bowl, fold in remaining strawberries and chocolate chips. Freeze for several hours or until set.
  2. Set out for 15-20 minutes to soften before serving.
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White Chicken Stew with Homemade Tortilla Chips

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Cold or warm weather, I love my soup, stew and chili recipes! And I'm always busy creating new ones with the season’s best produce. For stews, I love going to the farmer’s market for fresh, local vegetables to combine in one healthy dish.

This White Chicken Stew is a favorite. It is hearty, yet healthy, and full of lean protein. The vegetables along with the beans and chicken create an amazing balance of taste and texture. The meal will leave you and the family feeling warm, happy and satisfied. It’s also easy to make extra servings for delicious (and easy) leftovers.

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White Chicken Stew with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Servings
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Servings
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White Chicken Stew with Homemade Tortilla Chips
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Servings
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add salt and pepper.
  2. Add the yellow pepper, jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, and green chilies and cook an additional 3-5 minutes. Add the broth, beans and kale. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add chicken and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is warmed through.
  3. While the stew is simmering, preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the tortillas on a baking sheet. Bake for 2-4 minutes, or until crisp
  4. Ladle the stew into bowls and top with crumbled tortilla chips.
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Warming Navy Bean and Corn Soup

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When cooler temperatures hit, I find myself craving a bowl of hot soup for lunch or dinner. This healthy Navy Bean and Corn soup is one of my favorites. The addition of brown rice pasta not only makes the soup hearty and delicious, but also entirely wheat-free. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it’s also 100% vegan. If you’re looking for a meal that will warm you up and satisfy your craving for something rich and savory—then I encourage you to give this healthy recipe a try!

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Navy Bean & Corn Soup
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Servings
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Navy Bean & Corn Soup
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Instructions
  1. In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions, carrots and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until onions are translucent and carrots are tender.
  2. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and corn and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add navy beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Use a soup ladle to remove two cups of soup and transfer to a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Reserve blended soup.
  3. Add pasta to pot with remaining soup, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add reserved blended soup to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente (take care not to over cook the pasta). Add salt and pepper. Divide into 4 bowl, garnish with chives and serve.
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Poached Egg, Avocado and Spinach Toasts

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I like to make poached eggs on the weekends when there's a bit more time for a leisurely breakfast or lunch. Poached eggs and spinach on toast are a traditional combination, but I add some avocado for another texture.

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Recipe: 
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (+ more to taste)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 pound spinach, stemmed and rinsed, but not dried
Ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 large eggs
4 slices gluten-free bread, toasted
Hot sauce (optional)

In a small bowl, combine the avocado with the lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until

fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, using tongs to turn the spinach. Transfer

to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Wipe the skillet clean.

 

To poach the eggs, fill the clean skillet halfway with water and add the vinegar. Bring to a boil

over high heat. Break the eggs into 4 small bowls. Remove the pan from the heat and gently

slide the eggs into the skillet. Cover the pan tightly and let the eggs sit for 4 minutes, or until

the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

 

Spread the reserved avocado on the toast. Spoon the warm spinach mixture on top. Using a

slotted spoon, carefully transfer the eggs from the skillet to the toast. Serve with the hot sauce

(if desired).

Makes 4 servings

Recipe from my Healthy You Diet cookbook

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

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This ginger chicken stir-fry recipe with brown rice is a perfect combination of fresh vegetables and protein and provides everything you need for a truly healthy and satisfying meal—not to mention it’s delicious! Want to make it vegan? Just sub tofu for the chicken.

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Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Servings
4
Servings
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Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Servings
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Servings
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In a medium pot with steamer tray, steam broccoli just until tender and set aside.
  2. To make brown rice: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown rice, water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Set aside, covered, to steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  3. To make the stir-fry: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until onions start to become translucent. Add chicken and tamari and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Add carrots, peppers, snow peas and chicken broth. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli, spinach and ginger and cook until spinach is wilted approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
  4. Fluff the reserved rice with a fork and divide among 4 bowls. Spoon the stir-fry mixture over the rice and serve.
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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I get excited about breakfast. I get even more excited when I have a delicious and nutritious breakfast that is really fast and simple to make like this Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl.

I usually add almond milk when I drink smoothies, but for a smoothie bowl, I leave out the almond milk and use yogurt so it's thicker and easier to eat with a spoon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
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Servings
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
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Servings
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Instructions
  1. In a blender, blend together yogurt and blueberries. Place smoothie in desired bowl and top with banana, coconut, and almonds.
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