Posts by Tanya HW
Miracle Pad Thai
“I love Pad Thai, but I don’t love the blood sugar spike that comes with the rice noodles and sugary sauce. This recipe offers all the same classic flavors and textures over a bed of low-carb, fiber-rich Miracle Noodles. It’s packed with veggies, protein-rich eggs, and tofu to give you tons of nutrients in every…
Read MoreTangerine, Fennel and Avocado Spinach Salad
OK, so fennel disappeared from the grocery for a few weeks and I freaked out. Well its back and Im looking forward to delving into as many fennel recipes as I can. It took me a bit to get used to the anise flavor of the bulb…since I can’t stand the taste of black licorice.…
Read MoreThe High Fiber Side: Tomato and Olive Baked Lentils with A Caper Vinaigrette
This recipe is adapted from one of my favorite go to recipe websites, FOOD52. I melted!… the first time I tasted this lentil mixture. The flavor satisfied the salty, tangy desire with a texture of softness, not soupy that we often associate with lentils. These beautiful legumes are considered a superfood, offering nutrient rich benefits,…
Read MoreFattoush
This salad has an array of flavors from the clean refreshing mint to the sweetness of the balsamic to the citrusy tartness of the sumac spice. Fattoush is a middle eastern salad, originating in Lebanon, and is part of an array of dishes known as fattat, using stale bread as a foundation. However my favorite…
Read MoreRoasted Broccolini with Pears and Parmesan -Reggiano
Simple and delicious!
Read MoreCarrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes
3 small pancakes = 1 starch Recipe makes 6 small pancakes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats or buckwheat pancake mix 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla oil spray 1/2 cup grated carrots…
Read MoreSauté Ginger Vegetables
Ingredients: ½ head cabbage, thinly sliced ½ white onion, thinly sliced 2 red bell peppers, match stick style 1 carrot, match stick style 4 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 Tbsp granulated garlic, more for garlic lovers 2 knobs ginger grated (typically 1-inch pieces) Salt and pepper to taste Oil per preference White vinegar How To:…
Read MorePB2 Peanut Sauce
We all love the salty, sweet Thai sauces…they make our taste buds scream with delight. However the salty, sweet does no justice for “skinny jeans”. Below is a great sauce recipe to add flavor to essentially any dish. Get creative and grab a jar of powdered peanut butter. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Braggs liquid Aminos or…
Read MoreChickpea Salad with Broccoli & Golden Milk-Poached Chicken
Ingredients: 2 Cups Low Fat, Unsweetened Coconut Milk 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander 1 Tbsp. Ground Turmeric 2-4 Large Cloves Crushed (mmmmmm… garlic) 1 Lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast 1 can (15 oz.) Chickpeas, rinsed 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado 3 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1 White Onion, sliced (For those onion lovers:…
Read MoreBroccoli, lemon and cottage cheese quesadillas
INGREDIENTS 1 small head broccoli 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra shredded spring onion to serve 1 cup Low Fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup Low Fat grated cheddar Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve 1 egg Avocado oil spray, to grease 4 Cassava or flour tortillas Alfalfa or…
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