Bolognaise with Cabbage Noodles

Here is a guest recipe post from my friend Jedha. She is a Paleo weight loss coach.  To be honest, I have no idea what the Paleo diet is but hopefully Jedha will share more about that in another guest post.

We look forward to having her guest post here often.  Please do welcome her to Losing It and Loving It.  We hope you enjoy her recipe! [Read more...]

 

Crockpot Lentil Soup

Winter is rolling in and this sounds like the perfect meal for a cold day.

Crockpot Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

6 cups vegetable stock
1 ½ cups green lentils, washed and sorted
4 cups kale, finely chopped
5 carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small can tomato paste
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
Handful of cheese, grated
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper

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5 Superfood Smoothie Recipes

Please help me welcome Bob to the blog today. He is guest posting and sharing with us some awesome superfood smoothie recipes.

Five Superfood Smoothies That Boost Your Health

What is a “superfood”?

Legally, there is no definition. But the generally accepted definition of a superfood is a food with a high phytonutrient content that contains healthy ingredients in higher than normal quantities. Most are high in antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and anthocyanins.

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Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

This blueberry smoothie was so delicious, thick and creamy!  The perfect lunch.

Angie’s Thick and Creamy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds
  • ice

Blend and enjoy!

 

Sesame Noodles Recipe

Wooden Bowl with Sesame Seeds

Sesame Noodles Recipe

Serves about 4 – 5 for light lunch

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce (reduced-sodium)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow or orange pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 ½ tsp crushed red pepper (or less if you like it less hot)
  • Spring onions (plus extra for garnish), thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish) chopped

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Black Bean and Spinach Enchilada Pie

Enchilada

Black Bean and Spinach Enchilada Pie Recipe

Serves 4 to 6

Total prep time: 20 minutes
Total cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive or grape seed oil
  • 1 14 oz can black beans
  • 1 – 2 bunches or 1 bag of spinach chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 small white onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms chopped
  • 1 small can chopped green chilis
  • 1 piece garlic diced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 large can enchilada sauce (I prefer verde but red is fine as well)
  • 1 12 pack tortilla shells
  • 1 bag Shredded Cheese of choice
  • Cilantro for garnish

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