Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole (Low Carb And Gluten Free) Recipe

Ingredients

•For the puree:
•1 head of cauliflower
•2 Tbsp heavy cream
•1 Tbsp butter
•¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
•1 Tbsp raw jalapenos, chopped
•¼ tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
•For the cream cheese layer:
•6 oz cream cheese, softened
•½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
•¼ cup salsa verde
•For the topping:
•¾ cup colby jack cheese, shredded
•¼ cup raw jalapenos, sliced (seeds removed)

Instruction

For the puree:
Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium sized pieces. Place in a microwave safe bowl with 2 Tbsp of cream and 1 Tbsp of butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes. Stir to coat cauliflower with cream/butter mixture. Microwave for another six – eight minutes on high (or until cauliflower is tender). Remove from the microwave and put into a high speed blender or food processor along with the cheese, jalapenos, and garlic powder. Puree until smooth (or you can leave it chunky if you prefer. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
For the cream cheese layer:
Put the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and nuke for 30 seconds to soften. Add the shredded cheese and salsa verde, mixing thoroughly. It should be very spreadable – if not, nuke for a few more seconds.
To assemble the casserole:
In a medium-sized oven proof dish (approximately 8 x 8), spread out a thick layer of cauliflower puree. Spread the warm cream cheese mixture on top of the puree. Top with a layer of shredded colby jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted. You can finish it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown further if you’d like. Alternatively, microwave on high for about 6 – 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Serve hot.
Optional – top with cooked, crumbled bacon before serving.

Roasted Pepper Potato Soup Recipe

     
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

MAKES:6 servings

Ingredients2 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons canola oil1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, undrained and chopped1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground coriander3 cups diced peeled potatoes3 cups vegetable broth2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed

DirectionsIn a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the roasted peppers, chilies, cumin, salt and coriander. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Cool slightly. In a blender, process the cream cheese and half of the soup until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts

One serving (1 cup) equals 204 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 1154 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

•8 ounces dry bow-tie pasta, uncooked
•1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Garlic, drained
•¼ cup fat free Italian dressing
•2 cups small fresh cauliflower florets
•½ cup chopped green bell pepper
•30 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters (about ½ cup)
•¾ cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instruction

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
Meanwhile, stir together drained tomatoes and dressing in large bowl. Add pasta and all remaining ingredients; toss to combine ingredients.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until cold.

Cranberry-Apple-Pear Crisp

 

Ingredients

•Filling:
•2 cups fresh cranberries
•2 cups Honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
•2 cups Bartlett pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
•6 tablespoon grass-fed butter, or ghee
•1 tablespoon cinnamon
•½ teaspoon liquid stevia (omit if you want a more tart taste)
•Crumble:
•1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
•2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, or ghee melted
•6 Medjool dates, pitted
•2 tablespoons water
•½ teaspoon vanilla

Instruction

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet, melt six tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, apples, and pears to the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the fruit and add the stevia. Cook the fruit for 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and the fruit is soft and tender. Remove the skillet from the heat.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the dates and two tablespoons of water. Microwave the dates for 30 seconds on high to soften. With the back of a fork, mash the dates to a paste. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla into the date paste. Add in the shredded coconut flakes and combine just enough to form a crumble.
Grease four separate tart dishes that are 4-inches in diameter. Divide the fruit filling among the dishes and top with the crumble.
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and golden on top.

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Atkins Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

•2 pounds ground beef
•4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
•⅓ cup low carb ketchup
•2 eggs
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
•1 tablespoon chili powder
•1 teaspoon dried cilantro, or 2 tablespoons fresh
•1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
•½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
•Topping:
•¼ cup low carb ketchup
•¼ teaspoon blackstrap molasses
•1½ teaspoons granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda

Instruction

In a large bowl mix all but the Topping ingredients thoroughly. Mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the meat in a greased loaf pan, or shape in 6 mini loaves and place in a foil lined 9x13" baking pan. Brush or spread on the topping. Bake at 375º 45 to 60 minutes for a single large loaf or about 30-35 minutes for the mini loaves or until the internal temperature reads 140-145º.
Makes 6-8 servings
These have wonderful flavor. I made mini meatloaves as you can see in the photo. The original recipe said to bake them 40 minutes, but I think that 30 would be better. They were a little dry by the time I checked them and they were over 145º by then. I baked mine on baking sheet that I'd lined with Reynold's Release foil thinking that would make for easy cleanup. The foil was a little too narrow to cover the whole pan and up the sides so some of the grease went under the foil. Cleanup was still much easier than it would have been without the foil, but next time I will line a 9x13" cake pan with deeper sides. Atkins Meatloaf from Linda's Low Carb Menus and Recipes

Get Active

Being Active for Life  Finding   out   what   kind   and   how   much   physical   activity   you   need How do I do it? It’s your choice. Pick an activity that’s easy to fit into your life. Do at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time. Choose  aerobic  activities that work for you. These make your heart beat faster and can make your heart, lungs, and blood vessels stronger and more fit. Also, do  strengthening activities which make your muscles do more work than usual. Why   should   I   be   physically   active? Physical activity can make you feel stronger  and  more  alive.  It  is  a  fun  way  to  be  with  your  family or friends. It also helps you improve  your health.  14 Be Active  Your  Way: A Guide for Adults How many times a week should I be physically active? It is up to you, but it is better to spread your activity throughout the week and to be active at least 3 days a week. How do I build up more physical activity? Do  a  little  more  each  time.  Once  you  feel  comfortable, do it more often. Then you can trade activities at a moderate level for vigorous ones that take more effort. You can do moderate and vigorous activities in the same week.

Making Physical Activity a Part of Your Life

  Doing More “I started taking a 45-minute water aerobics class with a group of women from church. It’s really a   lot of fun, and I am getting in shape. I started out going 2 days a week, and now my goal is to make it to all 3 classes a week.” Congratulations! You are doing some regular physical activity each week and are ready to do more. You may be feeling the benefits of getting active, such as having fun with friends, sleeping better, and getting toned. Are you looking for ways to do more activities at a moderate level? 6 Be Active  Your  Way: A Guide for Adults Here are 2 examples for adding more activity 1.  You can do more by being active  longer  each time. Walking for 30 minutes, 3 times a week?   Go longer—walk for 50 minutes, 3 times a week. 2.   You can do more, by being active  more often.   Are you biking lightly 3 days a week for 25 minutes each time? Increase the number of days you bike.  Work up to  riding 6 days a week for 25 minutes each time. Tip:  If you have not been this active in the past, work your way up. In time, replace some moderate activities with vigorous activities that take more effort. Activities for stronger muscles and bones  Advice to follow: Adults should do activities to  strengthen   muscles and bones at least  2 days a week. Choose activities that work all the different parts of the body—your legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms. Exercises for each muscle group should be repeated 8 to 12 times per session. Try some of these activities a couple of days a week: Tip:  Some people like resistance bands because they find them easy to use and put away when they are done. Others prefer weights; you can use common grocery items, such as bags of rice, vegetable or soup cans, or bottled water. 7 rubber strips that stretch)
lanning your activity for the week Physical activity experts say that spreading aerobic activity out over at least 3 days a week is best. Also, do each activity for at least 10 minutes at a time. There are many ways to fit in  2 hours and 30 minutes  a week. For example, you can do 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day, for 5 days. On the other 2 days, do activities to keep your muscles strong. Find ways that work well for you. Want to learn more about how to add physical activity to your life? activities to try. your job. www.healthfinder.gov  and type “activity” in the search box.

Staying Physically Active

Did you know? Build up over time When you are  not  physically active, you are more likely to:  Start  by  doing  what  you  can,  and  then  look  for  ways  to do more.  If you have not been active for a while,  start out slowly. After several weeks or months,  build up your activities—do them longer and more  often.  Walking  is  one  way  to  add  physical  activity  to  your  life.  When you first start, walk 10 minutes a day on  a few days during the first couple of weeks.  Add more time and days.  Walk a  little longer.  Try 15 minutes instead of 10 minutes.  Then walk  on more days a week.  Pick up the pace.  Once this is easy to do, try  walking faster. Keep up your brisk walking for a  couple of months. You might want to add biking  on the weekends for variety.  How much physical activity do you need each week? Advice to follow: Aerobic  ADULTSSHOULD2 hours  and 30 minutes each week of  aerobic physical activity that  requires moderate effort.   activity for at least 10 minutes   at  a  time. Strengthening: strengthening  activities  at  least  2 days a week.  push-ups,  sit-ups  and  lifting weights  Do it your way.    Having  a  support  network  can  help you keep up with your program.  Add the right amount of activity into  your  life.  Every  little  bit  adds  up and doing something is better  than doing nothing. Moderate-level  activities (check off the ones you will try):          Biking slowly Canoeing Dancing General gardening (raking, trimming shrubs) Tennis (doubles) Using your manual wheelchair Using hand cyclers— also called arm ergometers Walking briskly Water aerobics

Lets be great!!!

Hey everyone! I hope that you all ate enjoying this beautiful day. What are you doing today to stay fit?? I am drinking LOTS of water and cranberry juice. Cranberry juice is a natural diuretic and it tastes so yummy too! I had a healthy lunch today also. Rice and beans, chicken and coleslaw. It was an actual "regular" serving. It gets easier and easier to do once you develop the habit and you have that will power. Everyone enjoy the rest of your day and be blessed. Stay positive!

Let's get F.I.T.T.

So, I have recently started working out, doing the Shaun T Cize program. After a year, my BeachBody Coach reached out to me again and asked if I would like to join Team BeachBody as an Independent Coach myself. I accepted the offer this time because I now have the motivation and I am ready to be healthy mind, body, and soul. Getting F.I.T.T. for me would be Fitness Interval Training Taper. I need to do my workouts in intervals and train my body to being healthy all over again. Even though I was in the military, I have not worked out like I used to when I was in my early 20's. I am now changing my lifestyle so that my lifespan will be extended. Healthy is the way to go and I am going full force!