Arugula Salad with Avocado and Cashew Nuts

INGREDIENTS: -1 bunch arugula -1/2 cup cashew nuts -4 tbsp EVOO -2 tbsp balsamic vinegar -pepper to taste -1 avocado DIRECTIONS: Prepare the arugula but cutting and discarding stems. Wash and dry the leaves. Set aside. -Roast the cashew nuts in a pan with 1 tbsp EVOO...

Erin’s Shrimp Burgers

DIRECTIONS: For burgers: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 T minced fresh ginger 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 6 T minced cilantro 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce (store bought or my version below*) 1/4 cup dry...

Eggplant Pizza

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Grape Nuts, ground 1 large eggplant 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup diced zucchini 1 cup chopped red and green bell peppers 3 oz 99% lean turkey breast 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup egg whites 2 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1...

portabella pizza

Ingredients: 2 large portabella mushrooms 1/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning 4 oz chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 c. diced veggies of your choice (zucchini, onions, etc.)...

Erin’s Garlic Sesame Kale and Tilapia

INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale 1 t olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 t cayenne 2 t sesame oil 2 t sesame seeds sea salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: Cut kale off the stems. (You don’t have to do this but it takes away a LOT of the bitterness.) Then cut in fairly equal...

Green Tea Vanilla Protein Shake

Ingredients: 4 oz. sugar free almond soy milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 oz water 1 heaping tbsp. matcha green tea powder 2 no-calorie sweetener packets –Stevia 1 1/2 cups crushed ice
 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Directions: Combine matcha green tea powder and...