Anise Kiss Smoothie

Anise Kiss Smoothie

Serves 1

Anise Kiss Smoothie

Course: Smoothie

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces water
  • 1 scoop Fat Flush Body Protein or vanilla Whey Protein
  • 1/2 frozen pear chunks peeled, cored
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil

Method
 

  1. Combine water, fruit and protein powder in blender until smooth.
  2. Add flaxseed oil and anise seeds.
  3. Blend all ingredients together until they are thoroughly incorporated.

Don’t forget the Fat Flush Body Protein or Whey Protein!

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*Note: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.

1-2-3 Vegetable Broth

1-2-3 Vegetable Broth

Serves 4

1-2-3 Vegetable Broth

Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts purified water
  • 1 large onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 carrot cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 bunch of scallions chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Place all ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour.
  3. Strain and discard vegetables and bay leaves.
  4. Refrigerate and use within 3 days, or freeze.

*Note: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.

Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa

Makes about 2 cups

Homemade Salsa

Course: Condiment

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 fresh small jalapeños, minced (optional)
  • 1/8 cup fresh cilantro finely minced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 14.5- ounce can no-salt-added Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes drained
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 6 scallions white parts only, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended.
  2. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight.

*Note: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Makes about ½ cup

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Course: Dressing

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil

Method
 

  1. Combine scallions, lime juice, cilantro, and mustard in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk in flaxseed oil.
  3. Use immediately or refrigerate in a small jar for up to 4 days.

*Note: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.

Crab & Lime Quiche

Crab & Lime Quiche

Serves 2-4

Crab & Lime Quiche

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 6- ounce can crab meat well rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 Roma tomato finely diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
  2. Whisk all ingredients together.
  3. Fill two 12-hole, nonstick, mini muffin tins 3/4 full with mixture.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

*Note: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.

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