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3. Coconut sap has all 9 essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. It also contains 8 nonessential amino acids. Proteins are part of every living cell in your body, it forms hemoglobin, which carries oxygen and antibodies, which boosts the immune system. Amino acids also repair tissue, serve as neurotransmitters, transmits messages within the brain, and some detoxify your body and boost metabolic functions.
Here is a yummy dinner idea with only a little cooking inside on these hot days!
"HEALTHIFIED" KABOBS
3 TBS coconut oil (melted) OR butter
1 1/2 TBS coconut vinegar OR red wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
cayenne pepper to taste
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
skewers
OPTION: Non-starchy Veggies for grill: Peppers, mushrooms, zucchini
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
Serve on top of Cauliflower Rice:
4 cups cauliflower, grated
1 TBS coconut oil OR butter
1/2 crumbled bouillon cube (watch out for MSG and gluten)
"RICE": To make the "rice," cut the cauliflower into pieces and pulse in a food processor until small pieces of "rice." (click HERE to find the one I love on sale for $30! Original price $78!)."TIP: You can also use the heart of the cauliflower for rice, or use for making "French Fries." (TIP: can do this up to 2 days ahead of time and store in fridge for easy lunch/dinner options). Stir fry the cauliflower "rice" and add the crumbled bouillon cube over the "rice" and fry for about 3-5 minutes or until cauliflower pieces are done to desired liking. If you want a visual, click HERE to see a video of me making Cauliflower Risotto on KARE 11 TV. Cook until just soft and serve with kabobs. Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Rice Kabobs = 567 calories, 16g fat, 39g protein, 59 carbs, 1.6g fiber
"Healthified" Kabobs = 325 calories, 16g fat, 37.5g protein, 6.5 carbs, 2.9g fiber
NUTRITIONAL Comparison Per CUP:
White Rice = 53 carbs, 0 fiber, 242 calories
Cauliflower Rice = 3 carbs, 1 fiber, 28 calories
I make a huge batch of cauliflower rice and keep it in the fridge for an easy addition to dinner when I am running late.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo
Here is an easy dinner to throw together the night before. I put everything in a Crockpot (click here to find the slow cooker that I love and it is on sale now!) and prepared the cauliflower rice the day before. When I woke up, I pulled the Crockpot shell...
- Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
If you want to watch me make a healthy "risotto" on KARE 11 TV show, click HERE. 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided 3 TBS coconut oil or butter, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced...
- Braised Beef With Coconut Risotto
1 grass fed beef stew meat, cut into 2 inch pieces and dried with towel Salt and freshly ground black pepper Coconut oil, for searing 2 slices nitrate free bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped (divided) 1 tsp ginger, chopped 3/4 cup organic Tamari sauce (soy...
- Pesto-rice Stuffing With Roast Turkey
If you like basil, you will love this "rice." The cauliflower sucks up all the flavors from the basil and bacon. It tastes fantastic. 4 cups cooked cauliflower "rice" 1 cup pesto 1/2 cup pine nuts 8- to 10-pound turkey Butter or coconut oil Bacon slices...
- Shrimp And Pine Nut Risotto
4 1/2 cups "riced" cauliflower 2 TBS coconut oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 2 TBS white wine (optional...I didn't use) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined,...
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Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs on "RICE"
What is coconut vinegar you may ask when you see this recipe. Well, Coconut vinegar exceeds all other vinegars in amino acids, vitamins and mineral content. Don't worry, it doesn't taste like coconut! Here are some reasons why I love it!~
1. It is also a FOS (a prebiotic that promotes digestive health).
2. The sap used to make coconut vinegar comes from coconut trees grown in volcanic soil rich with minerals. No need to worry about your potassium if you don't eat potatoes or bananas (because they are too high in sugar/starch), coconut vinegar has 192mg per tablespoon!!! The sap also contains large amounts of phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, sulfur, boron, zinc, manganese and copper.
3. Coconut sap has all 9 essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. It also contains 8 nonessential amino acids. Proteins are part of every living cell in your body, it forms hemoglobin, which carries oxygen and antibodies, which boosts the immune system. Amino acids also repair tissue, serve as neurotransmitters, transmits messages within the brain, and some detoxify your body and boost metabolic functions. 4. It is low on the glycemic index, coming in at only 35 on the scale.
This natural vinegar is a great replacement for your recipes that call for other vinegars. I use it for Kai's bone broth, soups, dips, salad dressings, marinades...you name it. Click HERE to find.
Here is a yummy dinner idea with only a little cooking inside on these hot days!
"HEALTHIFIED" KABOBS
3 TBS coconut oil (melted) OR butter
1 1/2 TBS coconut vinegar OR red wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
cayenne pepper to taste
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
skewers
OPTION: Non-starchy Veggies for grill: Peppers, mushrooms, zucchini
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
Serve on top of Cauliflower Rice:
4 cups cauliflower, grated
1 TBS coconut oil OR butter
1/2 crumbled bouillon cube (watch out for MSG and gluten)
"RICE": To make the "rice," cut the cauliflower into pieces and pulse in a food processor until small pieces of "rice." (click HERE to find the one I love on sale for $30! Original price $78!)."TIP: You can also use the heart of the cauliflower for rice, or use for making "French Fries." (TIP: can do this up to 2 days ahead of time and store in fridge for easy lunch/dinner options). Stir fry the cauliflower "rice" and add the crumbled bouillon cube over the "rice" and fry for about 3-5 minutes or until cauliflower pieces are done to desired liking. If you want a visual, click HERE to see a video of me making Cauliflower Risotto on KARE 11 TV. Cook until just soft and serve with kabobs. Makes 4 servings.NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving)
Traditional Rice Kabobs = 567 calories, 16g fat, 39g protein, 59 carbs, 1.6g fiber
"Healthified" Kabobs = 325 calories, 16g fat, 37.5g protein, 6.5 carbs, 2.9g fiber
NUTRITIONAL Comparison Per CUP:
White Rice = 53 carbs, 0 fiber, 242 calories
Cauliflower Rice = 3 carbs, 1 fiber, 28 calories
I make a huge batch of cauliflower rice and keep it in the fridge for an easy addition to dinner when I am running late.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo
Here is an easy dinner to throw together the night before. I put everything in a Crockpot (click here to find the slow cooker that I love and it is on sale now!) and prepared the cauliflower rice the day before. When I woke up, I pulled the Crockpot shell...
- Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
If you want to watch me make a healthy "risotto" on KARE 11 TV show, click HERE. 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided 3 TBS coconut oil or butter, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced...
- Braised Beef With Coconut Risotto
1 grass fed beef stew meat, cut into 2 inch pieces and dried with towel Salt and freshly ground black pepper Coconut oil, for searing 2 slices nitrate free bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped (divided) 1 tsp ginger, chopped 3/4 cup organic Tamari sauce (soy...
- Pesto-rice Stuffing With Roast Turkey
If you like basil, you will love this "rice." The cauliflower sucks up all the flavors from the basil and bacon. It tastes fantastic. 4 cups cooked cauliflower "rice" 1 cup pesto 1/2 cup pine nuts 8- to 10-pound turkey Butter or coconut oil Bacon slices...
- Shrimp And Pine Nut Risotto
4 1/2 cups "riced" cauliflower 2 TBS coconut oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 2 TBS white wine (optional...I didn't use) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined,...