Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 small head of cauliflower
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 green onions, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons Tamari or Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or Low Sodium Soy Sauce - non-gluten free)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Combine 1 teaspoon sesame oil with eggs in a bowl then wisk to combine and set aside.
• Chop the cauliflower head into big chunks then send through a food processor fitted with the grating attachment.  Alternatively you could grate the cauliflower on a box grater.  Measure out 4 cups grated cauliflower then save the rest for another use.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over med-high to high heat.
• Add the cauliflower, green onions and frozen mixed vegetables then stir fry until cauliflower is just beginning to turn tender (about 3-4 minutes).  DO NOT OVER COOK.
• Add garlic, season with salt and pepper and continue to stir fry until garlic is fragrant about 30 seconds or so.
• Push mixture to the sides of the pan to create an opening in the center and add the eggs and scramble.
• Once eggs are almost totally cooked toss mixture to combine.
• Drizzle in the Tamari and mix again to combine.
• Serve immediately.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

This chicken was amazing. The clean eating/dairy free aspect doesn't change the quality or taste whatsoever.  There is about 15-20 minutes of prep work, 40 minutes in the oven and done.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1/4 C. Unmodified Potato Starch or Tapioca Starch or (Corn Starch if you don't eat Paleo)
• 1 T. Coarse Sea Salt
• 1 t. Freshly Ground Pepper
• 6-8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Thin Cut (approx 30-36 ounces total)
• 3 T. Grapeseed Oil, divided
• 1 Yellow Onion, Sliced thinly
• 3/4 C. Sliced Sun-dried Tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1 T. Garlic, minced
• 1 t. Italian Seasoning (oregano, thyme, parsley)
• Large Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Can (13.5 oz.) Coconut Milk or Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 C. Chicken Stock or Broth
• Basil, shredded, to top

Instructions

1. Mix together the potato or tapioca starch, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Toss the chicken thighs in the mixture until fully coated.
2. Heat 2 T. of the Olive Oil in a large oven-proof frying pan or ceramic coated dutch oven. Add the chicken, four pieces at a time, and brown on each side. When the chicken is all browned, remove it and set it aside.
3. Add the remaining 1 T. of oil to the pan and heat to medium/high. Add the sliced onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian Seasoning, and red pepper and saute for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the chicken back into the sauce, scooping the onions and tomatoes over the top of the chicken. Try to fit the chicken in a single layer, if possible.
6. Cover pan with a lid(make sure it is oven safe) and place it in the oven. Cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. After 20 minutes, reduce the heat to 300 and cook for another 20 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and top with shredded basil just before serving.