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Green Mashed “Potatoes” Recipe

The recipe came about because I opened my fridge and saw that I had a head of cauliflower and head of broccoli that needed to be cooked that day or else they would go bad.  Instead of just eating them plain, I wanted to try something different.  Thankfully, it tasted really good!   All you […]

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Clean Zucchini Fries Recipe {Gluten and Grain Free}

I’ve always been a big burger person.  Even when eating clean, I still eat a lot of burgers, but now I just usually eat them without the buns.  When you think of burgers, what else naturally comes to mind? That’s right, fries.  Because I try not to eat potatoes anymore, this recipe using zucchini fills […]

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Healthy Asian Rainbow Chicken Salad Recipe

One of my favorite summer side dishes is an Asian cole slaw dish that is made with ramen noodles, cabbage, sugar, soy sauce, oil, and vinegar.  It’s SO good.  I always crave it in the summer and it’s the perfect dish to bring to BBQs!  I decided to modify the original recipe and see if […]

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Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Turkey Bacon Recipe

Oven roasted brussel sprouts are one of my favorite side dishes.  They’re naturally low in both calories and fat.  They also contain more fiber and protein than most other vegetables which makes them a great veggie to keep you full for a longer amount of time.  My fiance doesn’t HATE brussel sprouts, but he doesn’t […]

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5 Slow Carb Mashed Potatoes

Red Lentil Mashed “Potatoes” Recipe

This recipe is a perfect low fat alternative to the high carb traditional mashed potato side dish. Red lentils are an excellent source of protein and loaded with cholesterol-lowering fiber. What makes this recipe even better is the fact that it takes only a small fraction of the time to make, as opposed to the huge amount of time and effort it takes to peel, boil, and mash actual potatoes.

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