Roasted Peppers with Great Herbs

Ingredients:

• 4 red or yellow bell peppers (or a mix) halved & seeded
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced \1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• Coarse salt & pepper
• Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish

How to Make:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place bell peppers, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet.  Drizzle with oil.  Divide garlic among peppers. Sprinkle with oregano and season with salt & pepper. Roast until flesh is tender and skin is blistered in spots, about 35 minutes. Transfer peppers to a platter, garnish with basil and serve.

Makes: 4 servings   Calories: 97/serving

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 head (medium size) cauliflower
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. butter

How to Make: 

steam cauliflower until soft.  Place cooked cauliflower in a pot and heat to remove excess moisture.  Puree cauliflower in food processor and add butter & sour cream.

Makes:  4 servings    Calories: 118/serving

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 head (medium size) cauliflower
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 3 tsp. garlic, minced
• 6 Tbsp. chopped raw scallions
• 1 oz. goat cheese, semisoft
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• Salt & pepper to taste

How to Make: 

Steam chopped cauliflower until soft.  Mash in blender/food processor. Mix in other ingredients, and enjoy.

Makes:  4 servings    Calories:  128/serving

Coconut Flour Gravy

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 5 Tbsp. coconut flour
• 1 ¼ cups water, beef or chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sesame oil (option)

How to Make:

Heat coconut oil over medium heat until it begins to slightly boil. Add coconut flour all at once and stir constantly until dark brown – be careful not to burn it.  Add water or broth all at once and bring to a boil using a whisk to combine the mixture into a smooth consistency.  Cook at a low boil until desired consistency.  Add salt and sesame oil and stir until oil is well mixed.   Serve over mashed potatoes.

Makes:   6 servings   Calories: 30/serving