Journey2fitNhealthy with Karen

Favorite Bun Replacement

I have yet to find a bun replacement but I plan on giving these a go soon! https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/cloud-bread-recipe Do you have a favorite replacement? I’ve seen various veggie slices used and low carb recipes but so far this one looks the most promising to me. I’m more inclined to go without a bun or do a lettuce wrap until I find the right one.

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EZ Crack Slaw

EZ Crack Slaw

  EZ Crack Slaw Don’t let this recipe fool you….  Although it is super quick and easy, it still packs a lot of taste into it. Ingredients 2    Garlic, cloves minced 2T  Sesame Seed Oil 1lb  Ground Beef 1     Cole Slaw Mix [10oz.] 1T   Sriracha 2T   Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, [or low sodium soy sauce 1t    Vinegar 1/4t Black Pepper, ground 1/2t Sea Salt, pink Himalayan 1t    Sesame Seeds Green Onions, sliced [to taste] Directions Saute garlic in sesame oil until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until no longer pink Add cole slaw mix [discard, or save[Continued…]

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Chicken Taco Bowls

Taco Bowls

Taco Bowls Each bowl gets the following: 1 Serving Taco Meat [I used diced chicken cooked in Taco Seasoning] 1 Serving Spanish Rice [I used my Instant Pot Recipe] 1 Tbs Black Beans, or Kidney Beans 1 Tbs Frozen Corn pinch of diced onion 1 Tbs Salsa 1 Tbs Shredded Cheddar These things are VERY tasty and freeze well….Perfect to pack for lunch! [I used Rubbermaid 2 cup containers.]  

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Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

  Instant Pot Spanish Rice This Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe turns out restaurant quality!  I used it in my Chicken Taco Bowls that I froze for more lunches.  I will share that recipe next 🙂 Ingredients 2 T            Butter 1/2 cup     Onion, diced 1/2 cup     Green Pepper, diced 2 cups       Brown Rice 2 cups       Chicken Broth, low sodium 1 cup         Salsa, chunky Directions Set IP [Instant Pot] to Saute then add butter. Add onions and peppers, cook until done. Add Rice, cook until lightly browned[Continued…]

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Instant Pot Chili ready for the freezer.

Instant Pot Chili

Instant Pot Chili This recipe Instant Pot Chili recipe is super tasty and freezes great! Ingredients 1 T vegetable oil 2 t minced garlic 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 package McCormick’s Chili Seasoning 1 cup water 1 15 oz can Ranch Style Beans 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained 1 15 oz can Ro-Tel Original 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce Salt and pepper to taste   Directions Set your IP [Instant Pot] to Sauté, add oil[Continued…]

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Baked Chicken Parmasen

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Baked Chicken Parmesan   Baked Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: 4-6         Chicken Breast, thin sliced [or 2-3 sliced in half to make 4-6 thin sliced] 1/2 c      Breadcrumbs 1/2 c      Almond Flour 1/4 c      Parmesan Cheese, grated 2 T         Butter, melted [or Olive Oil] 3/4 c      Mozzarella Cheese, grated 1 c         Marinara [I use Trader Joe’s] Seasoning to taste, I typically use salt, pepper and garlic powder Cooking Spray Directions: Preheat oven to 450 Spray baking sheet lightly with cooking spray, set[Continued…]

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Sliced Pollo Asado ready for Chicken Tacos

Pollo Asado – Marinated Chicken

  Pollo Asado – Marinated Chicken Ingredients: 4           Chicken Breast (I use thin sliced) 1/2 t      Ground Black Pepper 1/4 c      Pineapple Juice or any citrus juice 2 t          Ground Cumin 2 t          White Vinegar 1/4 c      Olive Oil 1/2 c      Onion, diced large 1 t          Sea Salt 2            Garlic Cloves 1 t          Dried Red Pepper Flakes 1 t          Dried Cilantro Directions:[Continued…]

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Healthy Beef Stew

Beef Stew

Beef Stew   I know this beef stew is not much to look at but trust me when I say this is super yummy!  And that is coming from a girl that really does not like to eat her veggies.  The sweet potatoes and almond flour give this dish just a touch of sweetness that I find very appealing.  Hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.   Beef Stew 1 lb  Stew Meat 1/2   Onion, chopped 2c    Sweet Potato, diced 1c    Carrots, sliced 1c    Celery, sliced 1c    Broccoli, florets 1c    Cauliflower, florets 1      8oz can Tomato Sauce[Continued…]

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Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cauliflower Breadsticks Cauliflower Breadsticks Ingredients 1 head raw cauliflower, riced 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 large egg 1/2 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese [save for topping] Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To rice the cauliflower I broke it up into florets. Then I placed it in Ninja and pulsed until it was the texture of rice. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients [minus[Continued…]

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