Zucchini Patties

Let’s get a few things out of the way.

1. Don’t be Judgy McJudgersons regarding my incredible iPhone photos

2. I didn’t take the time to put together my typical recipe card for you.

3. These things really are good despite the fact that I couldn’t spend the time taking legit photos.

Ok, now that I have aired all my dirty laundry, you really should try these Zucchini Patties.   They are a perfect balance of spice meets veggie.

 

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini

1 small shredded onion

2 eggs

1/2 tsp sea salt

3 cloves minced garlic

3/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

2 tsp. Hot sauce

1 tsp. cajun seasoning

3 cooked egg whites, diced

 

Directions

1. Squeeze out fluid from onion and zucchini.  Like, legit, squeeze.  Then blot on paper towel and squeeze again.   I promise there is more water that you could ever imagine in shredded zucchini and onion.

2. Combine all ingredients (except cooked egg whites) in a bowl.  Mix well.   Fold in diced egg whites.

3. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan, spoon batter onto hot oil, creating whatever size of patty your little heart desires.

4. Cook each side until golden brown and cooked all the way through.

5. Enjoy!

 

Tzatziki Sauce

I made a quick Tzatziki sauce for the topping because I thought it sounded like a refreshing balance to the spice.

I liked it ok, but to be honest, I liked the hot sauce I slathered on it more when I reheated leftovers the next night.   🙂

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 Cucumber grated

3 minced garlic cloves

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp dill weed

Mix all together.

 

 

Greek Chicken

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Artichokes, Kalamata olives, mushrooms and basil?  Winning combination if you ask me.  Add in chicken and tomatoes and you’ve got yourself a meal!

 

Step 1

Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil paste and garlic.  Stir in olives, artichokes and mushrooms.   Try not eat.  <— not lying.   I wanted to just take the bowl, sit on the couch and chow down.  It smells that good.

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Step 2

Cube chicken, place in bottom of 9×13 pan, cover with the basil mixture that you DIDN’T just eat and place in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

 

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Your house now smells delicious and you have a low carb, high protein meal in no time flat.

Enjoy!

 

Greek Chicken

 

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Quinoa and Black Bean Taco Bake

A New Twist on Taco Tuesday!

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Quinoa (keen-wah) is one food I’ve been trying to incorporate into our recipes for the last year.   I love the nutty flavor and rich nutrients in this super-food.

My Top 5 Reasons for Being Team Quinoa

1. High in protein — it has more protein compared to rice or wheat.
2. A good source of riboflavin — riboflavin helps reduce the frequency attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within the brain and muscle cells.
3. It only has 172 calories per ¼ cup dry quinoa.
4. Since it is not related to wheat or grain, it’s gluten-free. Millions are discovering they feel better and lose weight when they reduce gluten grains or at least wheat products.
5. It is a complex carbohydrate with low glycemic index. This is again good for weight management.

 

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The ingredient list looks daunting, but don’t let that deter you.  There are a lot of spices and the rest of the ingredients are simple.

Quinoa Black Bean Taco Bake

 

Clint was a huge fan, having two bowls!   We paired it with Organic Blue Corn Chips and it was delicious.

 

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Enjoy!

Caramel Mallow Brownies

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These Caramel Mallow Brownies are straight up sinful.

Using Six Sisters base recipe for Marshmallow Brownies, I took it one step further and added caramel bits and a heavier layer of frosting.

 

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The recipe comes together in quick easy steps totaling four delicious layers.

1. Brownie

2. Caramel

3. Mallows

4. Frosting

 

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I took these to work today and they were all gone by 3pm.  If you have a function coming up soon where you need to take dessert – I HIGHLY recommend these.   As would most of the folks in my office.

 

Caramel Mallow Brownie

 

Enjoy!

 

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