Low Carb Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (No Breading)

July 31, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

This crab stuffed mushroom recipe has no filler or breading making it a perfect low carb, gluten-free appetizer even for those on Keto diet!

Low Carb Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

PREP TIME 15-20 mins

EASY

SERVES 2-3

Crab Meat, White Mushrooms, Mayonnaise, Parmesan Cheese and Butter makes a delicious Low Carb Crab Stuffed Mushroom recipe.

Ingredients

8 oz - Crab Meat

8 oz - Cremini or White Mushrooms (stems and gills removed)

1/2 cup - Mayonnaise

3/4 cup - Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp - Parsley

1 tsp - Old Bay Seafood Seasoning

1 - Egg (beaten)

1/4 Stick Butter

Nutrition Facts

Jumbo Blue Crab: 1 large blue crab (about 85 gm) yields 87 calories from 1.4 gm fat. It has 0gm carb and is a good source of potassium (277 mg)

Mayonaise: 100 gm yields 680 calories, 75 gm fat, 0 gm carb, 1 gm protein

Cremini Mushrooms: 100 gm yields 16 calories, 3.10 gm carb, 1.8 gm protein

Procedure

This crab stuffed mushroom recipe only takes a few minutes to make and a few ingredients. So let’s get started.

I have used Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Meat as this is the best quality of crab meat in my opinion. If you cannot get it, use any other kind of crab meat you can afford.

Step 1: Take crab meat in a bowl and add mayonnaise, Avoid using light or fat free mayonnaise for this recipe

Step 2: Add Parmesan Cheese to the mixture.

Step 3: Add chopped parsley and then old bay for seasoning

Step 4: Gently mix all the ingredients together with a spoon taking care not to break up the lumps any more than necessary.

Step 5: Next add one beaten egg to the bowl and mix it well with all the ingredients.

Step 6: Cover it and refrigerate while you prepare the mushrooms.

Step 7: I have used 8 oz of Crimini mushroom; you can use any mushrooms you like. Remove the stems and scoop out the gills.

Step 8: Next take a spoon and pack the filling in each mushroom overstuffing it.

Step 9: Place each of this stuffed mushroom in a pan. Put some pieces of butter into the pan or you can pour some melted butter also.

Step 10: Now top it with little more parmesan cheese.

Step 11: Put the pan on the oven or grill preheated at 400 degrees C for about 20 minutes. Wait till the cheese has melted and is nicely golden brown.

There you have it.

Cheesy and buttery, absolutely delicious crab stuffed mushrooms.

I can’t stomach Parmesan. What other cheese can I use?

For this recipe, you can use cheddar or any other cheese you like.

I can’t find Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab Meat in my nearby store plus it is quite expensive. What other crab meat can I use?

If you can’t get the blue crab, look out for shredded crab meat. You can buy a couple of clusters of snow crab usually available anywhere you can get crab. Boil them for 15 minutes and crack those to get the meat out.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

July 23, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

Today I am going to show how to make delicious bacon stuffed Portobello mushrooms topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

PREP TIME 15-20 mins

EASY

SERVES 2-3

Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Bread Crumbs, Mozzarella Cheese makes an excellent Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe

Ingredients

6 Small or 2 Large Portobello Mushrooms

1 Piece Bacon, cooked and chopped

1/4 Bell Pepper, chopped

1 Green Onion, chopped

2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

1 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs

1 cube butter, melted

½ cup Water

1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

1 whole portabella (medium size) provides 22 calories with 2 gm protein and 4 gm carbohydrate. It has no fat content.

1 strip of bacon provides 43 calories, 3,3 gm of fat and 3 gm of protein and 0.1 gm carb

Procedure

Portobellos are great for stuffing because they are so big and you can really stuff them with anything. Today I’m going to use bacon for stuffing keep it simple and easy.

So let’s begin.

Step 1: The first thing you want to do is grab each one of these mushrooms, twist and pull up the stem. Don’t throw them away. We will use the stems for the stuffing.

Step 2: Now take those stems, smash them flat so you can chop them into very small pieces with your knife.

Step 3: Chop up some bell pepper, pieces of bacon and then some parsley.

Step 4: Also chop and add some scallion or green onion.

Step 5: Next we are going to melt some butter in a frying pan.

Step 6: Pour some of the melted butter into the pan where you’re going to bake the Portobello mushrooms.

Step 7: The remaining butter will be required to saute the vegetables. Add vegetables to the remaining butter, stir the vegetables and once it gets like this (see picture below), add some water.

Step 8: As soon as you bring it to boil add some breadcrumbs and stir until everything mixes up.

Step 9: Keep stirring and cooking until everything softens up and looks like stuffing.

Step 10: Next add the chopped parsley to the stuffing mix.

Now it’s ready. You can start stuffing the mushrooms.

Step 11: Take each one of the mushrooms and stuff it with the filling.

Step 12: Now that we have all of them looking gorgeous, use the pan where the remaining butter was kept and line up all the stuffed mushrooms.

Step 13: Cover it up with foil and then take it to the oven and bake it at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Step 14: After the mushrooms are baked, remove the foil and take some Mozzarella cheese and cover each mushroom with it

Step 15: Set the oven to high broil and put the baked mushroom with mozzarella toppings inside the oven. Broil it for 1 to 2 minutes.

This will give a nice golden color to the mushrooms with the top layered cheese.

Step 16: Add some parsley.

There you have it …. Bacon stuffed Portobello mushroom ready.

Tip: All mushrooms, particularly portabello release water when cooked because of their high water content, To avoid this extra moisture, you can roast the portabello mushrooms, before filling them up, for about 10 minutes with the stem side facing up.

If you do not enjoy the texture of mushroom gills, remove and discard them prior to roasting.

How to Choose portobello mushrooms?

When buying portobello mushrooms, look for mushrooms with caps and gills that are firm. The skin should be dry and not bruised. All shriveled, bruised, or moist mushrooms should be avoided as they are not fresh.

How to Choose portobello mushrooms?

If you want to stick with Italian cheese you can go with Parmesano Reggiano or Romano instead of mozzarella.

Is it okay to eat the gills of portabellos mushroom?

Yes, you can, but If you do not enjoy the texture of mushroom gills, remove and discard them prior to roasting.

How much calorie is in one portabello cap.?

It’s just 30 calories. It does not have any fat. If you compare this with a hamburger patty having about 235 calories and 16 grams fat, the portabellos are a much better option to as a side dish.

What can I replace Mozzarella with?

If you want to stick with Italian cheese, go with Parmesano Reggiano or Romano. For this recipe, cheddar or goat cheese will also work great.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce For Pasta, Steak and More

July 20, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

Today we are going to make an easy creamy mushroom sauce. This sauce is suitable for meat, steak, chicken or pasta.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce For Pasta

PREP TIME 15 mins

EASY

SERVES 2-3

Fresh mushrooms, unsalted chicken broth, fresh cream, onion, garlic and unsalted butter makes a perfect Creamy Mushroom Sauce For Pasta recipe.

Ingredients

150 gm fresh mushrooms

¾ cup unsalted chicken broth

½ cup fresh cream

1 tbsp chopped onion

A clove of minced garlic

2 tbsp soya sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 132

Carbohydrates: 11g

Protein: 5g

Fat: 8g

Procedure

When I was a young girl and got permission from my mother to prepare family dinner I wanted to prepare pasta drenched with the creamy mushroom sauce. But I didn’t know how to prepare the mushroom sauce.

I had no clue and added too much cream which had to be thickened by adding cornflour. It was my first recipe.

Over the years I have perfected this mushroom sauce recipe and honestly, I prepare it almost every other week.

As I keep it prepared beforehand, It helps to make a fast pasta weeknight dinner or serve it with a juicy steak,

So without further delay, let’s begin.

Preparation

First, chop the mushrooms into small pieces after cleaning them well.

Put butter in a pan at medium heat and allow it to melt. You can also add a little olive oil to the butter.

Once the butter has melted, add onion and garlic

Fry the onion and garlic lightly.

Next, add the chopped mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms well to let them coat with butter.

Keep frying until they turn golden brown. Add the soya sauce and again stir them well.

Then add the unsalted chicken broth and mix them well. For this quantity of sauce cook for around 2 minutes until it starts simmering. Continue cooking at medium heat till it becomes a little thick.

Add fresh cream to the pan. Ensure you keep stirring while adding the cream so that no lump is formed.

After stirring it well leave the sauce at medium heat for a little less than 1 minute.
Finally, add some black pepper to the mix and your creamy mushroom sauce is ready.

Pour it in a small bowl like this one. And that’s it.

Check the consistency of the sauce in the picture above. This recipe is so easy and simple and it will quickly become a favorite in your household.

I hope you like this recipe and try it as you can see its super easy and takes just a few minutes.

Why did my mushroom sauce turn lumpy?

Did you stir it well while adding the fresh cream? If you find it difficult to continuously stir while adding the fresh cream directly you can whisk the cream and a little stock with a wire whisk until smooth and then add it to the pan and mix it well

Why did my sauce turn pale in color?

The most likely reason could be that you have not allowed the mushroom to brown well. Also, it is better to not overcrowd the pan with mushrooms while frying. You can fry them in batches.

I don’t want to use cream as it is high in calorie. Can I substitute it with milk?

Yes, you can make it with milk instead of cream but the sauce will not be as thick. If you want to thicken the sauce you can mix cornflour with milk and add it to the sauce instead of fresh cream and allow it to cook till it reaches the thickness you want.

How long will the mushroom sauce last if refrigerated?

You can keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Fabulous as an Appetizer or Side Dish

July 19, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

I’m back with another juicy, buttery mushroom recipe and this takes only about 17 minutes to cook.

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

PREP TIME 17 mins

EASY

SERVES 2-3

Button mushrooms, butter, garlic, fresh thyme and Panko crumbs makes a perfect Roasted Garlic Mushrooms recipe.

Ingredients

20 to 25 medium-size button mushrooms

1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)

3 or 4 cloves of garlic very finely minced

2 tbsp of fresh thyme finely minced (if you’re using dried thyme only use 1 tbsp)

2 tbsp of lemon juice

1/4 tsp of pepper

1/4 tsp of salt

1/4 cup or less of Panko crumbs or regular breadcrumbs

Nutrition Facts

Button Mushroom: For a serving size i.e. 1 cup (120 gms) button mushroom provides 30 calories with 4 gm carb, 3 gm protein, and 0 gm fat content. Being very low in calories, they offer essential protein and amino acids. These mushrooms also contain Vitamin D which is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs for bone growth and calcium metabolism.

Butter: One stick of butter provides 810 calories with 91 gm of fat and 0.96 gm of protein. It is one of the most complex dietary fat that contains about 400 different fatty acids. One tablespoon of butter provides 11% of daily body requirement for Vitamin A. It is also a good source of Vitamin D and E(a powerful antioxidant).

Garlic: One ounce of garlic (28 gms) gives 42 calories with 1.8 gms of protein and 9 gms of carbs. It is a very good source of manganese, vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Throughout history, garlic has been known to be used for its health benefit and medicinal properties.

Thyme: 2 tbsp of fresh thyme provides 7.68 mg of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of iron and manganese.

Lemon Juice: 100 gms of lemon juice contains 89% water, 1.1 gm protein, 9.3 gms carb. Lemon is a very rich source of Vitamin C. I’s also a good source of potassium and Vitamin B6.

Procedure

This is how a Roasted Garlic Mushroom recipe looks like.

Procedure:

Mushroom is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. I enjoy the savory flavour and the versatility of the shrooms
You can have today’s preparation as a side dish with steak, or make a meal out of it by adding some fried bacon to go with it. Or just have them whole as it is!

Step 1: Melt 1 stick of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2: Add 2 tbsp of finely chopped thyme.

Step 3: Add 3 or 4 cloves of garlic finely minced.

Step 4: Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice

Step 5: Add a quarter teaspoon of pepper and salt.

Step 6: Cook this for about a minute.

Step 7: Cut the stem of the mushrooms and put them on another ovenproof dish the stem side facing up.

Step 8: Then drizzle your butter sauce over the mushrooms.

Step 9: Take either Panko crumbs or regular bread crumbs and sprinkle them on top.

Step 10: Put them in a microwave oven and bake on 400 for about 10-15 minutes.

Tips:

If you like more brown topping you can also put them on broil towards the end of the cooking time. Just keep a watch on them so they don’t burn.

I can’t have dairy products. Can I substitute the butter?

Butter goes a long way to enhance the taste of this dish. But if you absolutely can’t have butter, you can replace it with half cup olive oil.

What is the actual measurement of a stick of butter?

A stick of butter is ¼ lb.

What can I do with the leftover garlic butter mushroom juice?

If you are doing it right, the watery juice will evaporate until nothing is left but mushrooms and butter. The water contains a lot of flavors so if you concentrate it by evaporating it would intensify the flavor of the mushrooms.

You can do a lot of things with the leftover buttery juice.But first filter it through a coffee filter to make sure the grits are removed. You can use it for any recipe where you would need a vegetable stock or even a beef stock.

You can also add it while cooking rice, quinoa, etc. If you want you can even make nice pasta sauce out of it by adding thin cream and egg white for emulsification.

If you want to use it later, store the buttery juice in a mason jar in the freezer after it cools. It would be a great addition if you are making gravy for steak.

What is the best way to store raw button mushroom to keep them fresh?

To keep mushrooms fresh for as long as possible first you must ensure you are picking healthy mushrooms at the supermarket. Best is to buy from farmer’s market where you can actually touch the mushrooms. Check that the mushrooms you are buying are damp but not slimy; otherwise, you have already lost the battle against the sludge.

The mushrooms appear damp to touch because of their high level of water content (80 to 90 percent). The number one rule to keep button mushrooms fresh is to allow them to breathe. Do not wash the mushrooms before putting them in the fridge as it will add excess moisture to it. So put the mushrooms in paper bag ensuring the top is open and pop them in the fridge, unwashed.

Mushrooms don’t freeze well so ensure you consume them quickly

Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushroom – The Vegan Way

July 18, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

Shitake mushroom has got good flavor and it really enhances the dishes as it makes the food taste meatier.

Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushroom

PREP TIME 15 mins

EASY

SERVES 1-2

Soya Sauce, Sesame oil, dried mushroom and Black pepper makes a perfect Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushroom recipe.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Soya Sauce

1 tbsp Sesame oil

52 gm dried mushroom

Black Pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Shiitake: 4 dried shiitake (15 gms) provides 45 Calorie and 12 gm carb 2-gram fiber and 1 gm Protein. It is also a good source of Vitamin B5, copper, riboflavin and niacin. In addition, they contain many amino acids that are present in the meat.

Sesame oil: One tablespoon of sesame oil provides 119 calories and 13,5 gm fat. It does not contain any carbohydrate or protein.

Soya sauce: One tablespoon of soya sauce provides 8 calories and contains 902 mg of sodium 1 gm carbohydrate and 1 grams protein. There are four basic ingredients in soy sauce - soybeans, wheat, salt and fermenting agents like mold or yeast. Dark soya sauce is reddish-brown in color and has strong aroma while Light soya sauce has a milder aroma, lighter in color and has more soybean and less wheat in it.

Black Pepper: It is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin K. It is also a very good source of copper and dietary fiber, and a good source of iron, chromium, and calcium. Black pepper helps in digestion by stimulating the taste buds which sends a trigger to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, which in turn improves digestion.

Procedure

This recipe will show you how to use shiitake mushroom as a side dish or as a garnishment for vegan dishes.

If you are a vegan you will just love this.

Before you begin…

Rinse the shiitakes or wipe the caps with a damp paper towel. Stems of shiitake must be removed before cooking. The stems are not easy to twist off . You will need a sharp knife to trim the stems where they attach to the cap.

The stems are too tough to eat, but you can use them in broth or in soup to add flavor.

Procedure

Step 1: After cleaning and removing the stems cut the shiitake mushrooms into small pieces. Do not make them too thick

Step 2: Put the cut pieces in a mixing bowl as you are going to add ingredients to it for marination.

Step 3: Add a tablespoon of sesame oil and soya sauce each.

Step 4: Add a little bit of black pepper.

Those are the only three ingredients you need to use.

How to stir fry Shiitake mushroom?

Step 5: Turn the heat on high and add the marinated mushrooms to a frying pan.

Step 6: Stir once in a while until it starts getting a color.

Step 7: This doesn’t take too long to cook , You want to have a roasted flavor to it.

Step 8: Just keep an eye on it as you don’t want it to get burned. Fry till there is no more liquid left on it and the mushrooms have turned brown.

It will take about 10 minutes and you can see the color. Once fried the color would remind you about sliced meat 🙂

You can use it as a side dish or you could cook it and store it in a refrigerator. Next time whenever you are cooking your vegan dish you will already have readymade shiitake mushroom fry that would enhance your soup or any other dishes.

Tips:

You can add some green onions but this marinated mushroom fry itself tastes good. You don’t need to add too many things to it, as mushroom has its own personality.
Shiitake mushrooms even when soaked in water tend to soak more and more liquid . So if you keep adding oil during cooking then it will consume too much oil. To avoid it first marinate the shiitake mushrooms and then fry it..
Soya sauce and sesame oil add to the flavor without overwhelming the natural smell of the mushroom. Some people add garlic, but I have found it better with just sesame oil and soya sauce. Keep it simple.

How long to soak shiitake mushrooms?

Soak shiitake in warm water for 20 minutes or so and then wring the water out of them. Soaking transforms the shiitake texture from tough to silky, and they will cook much better as they will consume less oil or other liquid used in the recipe.

What to look for while buying Shiitake mushrooms?

When shopping look for shiitakes that has the thickest caps. Avoid those shrooms that look wet, slimy. These are likely to start to mold in a much shorter time.

If you can find shiitakes with caps domed and curl under grab them. It’s a sign that the mushrooms are fresh.

Dried Shiitakes are generally sold as “dried black mushroom” or “dried forest mushroom”. You can easily identify them due to the texture of the top of the cap.

Fresh shiitake are available in markets which carry Asian fresh produce. You can buy both fresh and dry varieties from an ethnic Chinese, Korean or Southeast Asian grocery where they cost much less than the supers and health food outlets.

How to store shiitake?

You can keep Shiitakes in a fridge for 7-8 days by covering it loosely with a damp paper towel. If dried you can store shiitake at least for a year, if kept in a tightly sealed container, away from sunlight.

How to cook dry shiitake mushrooms?

Dry shiitakes need to be rehydrated before using. You will get better flavor by soaking them in cool water for an hour or more. In case, you are in a hurry, soak them in very warm water for about thirty minutes.

You can use the soaking liquid in some recipes but will make the mushroom flavor too strong in others. Use your own best judgment.

How much does shiitake mushroom weigh?

Dried shiitake are about 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and weighs around 7 to 10 ounce. When fresh they are around 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter and weigh 3 to 5 ounce. One ounce of dry mushrooms will weigh about 4 ounces when soaked and water squeezed out.

21 Whole30 snack Ideas To satisfy Craving And Keep On Track

June 5, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

Are you a snacker? If you thought you can’t snack on a whole30 diet without cheating , there’s good news for you. This big list of whole30 snack ideas have got you covered and are so delicious that you won’t miss the food that are not allowed in whole30 diet.

So let’s begin…

Best whole30 snacks for work

Garlic Lime Sweet Potato fry

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It’s a delicious crunchy snack that you can take to your work . Easily made with 4 ingredients – tapioca flour, garlic, lime zest, and olive oil – and of course sweet potatoes. Check out the preparation method here.

Chocolate Cherry Nut Free energy Bites

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Make these energy balls one time and take it along to your work whenever you feel like. This no bake whole30 snack for work can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. In fact you can put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse it till they come together Get the preparation method and recipe here.

Fried Plantains

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Delicious! Crispy outside and creamy inside! If you have not tried it, you should as you can make it even in weekend night and pack it for work . And no, it does not taste like bananas. Get the recipe here.

Sausage Pizza Egg Muffin

Source: paleorunningmomma.com

Make a batch of these sausage pizza egg muffins and you have ready to go snack for your work days. It’s so yummy that you will find it difficult to control yourself and may feel like eating half of the whole batch before you even realize it. Get the recipe here.

Best whole30 snacks to buy from Amazon

Desk snacks are difficult when you are on Whole30 diet. They should not be messy, sugar-free- grain-free to follow the guideline and have good shelf life. Luckily here are five best whole30 snacks to buy from Amazon to keep you feeling sated and not crave for that cupcake or pizza slice.

Roasted Seaweed snack

SeaSnax Roasted Seaweed Snack

These grab and go whole30 compliant snack packs are so delicious for seaweed lovers that you feel like eating it whole day. No sugar , made with olive oil instead of cheap vegetable oil, great for your blood chemistry. Buy it from Amazon here.

Almond butter Squeeze pack

Justin’s Classic Almond Butter Squeeze Packs

Great portable snack to carry in your pocket . Bring these with an apple to eat for lunch or If you travel extensively and try to have a clean whole30 diet. Just throw a bunch of these packets in your laptop bag and you have a good, high quality, snack any time and any where you need it. Get yours from Amazon here.

Olive marinated with basil and garlic

OLOVES Whole Pitted Green Olives

If you are working at feeding yourself “clean food” these are perfect snack to carry. The packaging is good enough to keep the olives juicy without being messy. Grab few packs here.

Organic Apple Sauce

Mott’s Unsweetened Applesauce

As per Whole30 guidelines, it would be better to skip the sauce and eat a whole apple instead. But at times we have to give in to the craving and it is better to have this unsweetened snack-able applesauce than grabbing some unhealthy food. You can probably transfer these to reusable containers, but the packaging allows to grab one for lunch.

Grain free Whole30 compliant Granola

Wildway Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free Granola

Only granola on the market with no added sweeteners, oils or extracts and grain free. It’s a blend of nuts, organic dried fruits and spices. It’s ready to go and unlike cereals that needs to be soaked in milk. Great for those mid afternoon hunger pangs.

Whole30 party snacks

Turkey and sweet potato sliders

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These turkey sweet potato sliders are quick and easy to make for whole30 brunch parties and great for even for lunch or dinner. Sweet potato is a great bun replacement. You can have the turkey in lettuce wrap also but sweet potatoes add a great boost of flavor. Get the recipe here.

Smoky Ranch Chicken bites

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It’s a perfect item for Whole30 super bowl party. Crisp sweet peppers filled with smoky chicken topped with dairy free, egg free homemade ranch. Takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Get the recipe here.

Sriracha Deviled Egg

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Hard boiled egg yolk mashed into whole30 compliant mayonnaise , mustard and sriracha which are mixed and put back into egg white. Another delicious item for Whole30 party appetizer or whole30 picnic. Get the complete preparation method here.

Pork stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

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These bite-sized, savory treats are popular whole30 party appetizers. It can be served in breakfast too with a side dish. Takes about 25 minutes to bake, so keep it prepared and put in oven at the time for party. Here’s the recipe.

Whole30 protein snacks

Home made whole30 protein bar

This homemade whole30 protein bar requires just four ingredients – egg white, almond, cashew nuts and dates. Get the full recipe here.

Whole30 Pumpkin Protein bar

This no bake whole30 protein snack is made completely in food processor and takes few minutes to make. Can be eaten right away but best if refrigerated first to firm it up . Get the simple recipe here.

Whole30 Chocolate Coconut Bites

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These protein packed whole30 snacks is made with nuts and seeds. Easy to make with minimal ingredients. You can store these for a week if put in airtight container on fridge. Recipe here.

Whole30 dessert for sweet cravings

Almond flour Brownies

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This is made with almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut sugar and eggs as main ingredients. Get recipe here.

Cherry banana ice-cream

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Made with just 2 ingredients , this is a clean eating , delicious whole30 dessert to mitigate your sweet craving. Whole thing is made in a food processor in just few minutes. Get more details here.

Key lime Pie bites

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Using pecan as base it is packed with hemp seeds and dates. Can be stored for more than a week if put in airtight container in fridge. Full recipe here.

Almond butter banana cookies

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Another sugar less whole30 dessert to fulfil you sugar craving, The cocoa gives these healthy cookies a chocolatey zing and the bananas and raisins give a boost to the sweetness. Get the recipe here.

Coconut chia seed pudding

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Just add some unsweetened shredded coconut, black chia seeds, a pinch of salt and about 3/4 of a cup of full fat coconut milk to a small mixing bowl. Stir well . You are done! Check for more variation of the recipe.

Have your own whole30 snack ideas? Feel free to add in the comment section. Happy clean food snacking!

12 Unique and Easy Waffle Iron Recipes To Kickstart the Week

May 16, 2019 by Salena Leave a Comment

For working Dads and Moms, the struggle to prepare food for the whole family can be extra challenging on manic Mondays. Luckily, there are easy ways to prepare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as snacks using a simple waffle iron. To kickstart your gourmet chef skills, here are 12 of the easiest but unique waffle iron recipes to begin your week right.

1. Blueberry Cinnamon Muffles

Kids and adult love blueberry muffins but they can be a tad time-consuming to prepare. With blueberries in season, why not make use of available stuffs in your kitchen and concoct one of the best and easiest waffle iron recipes of all time—blueberry cinnamon muffles (muffins/waffle).

If there’s no real blueberry in sight, make good use of instant blueberry pre-mix packs. Go for all-natural ingredients though before adding one to cart. For more information, check out the video on how to cook blueberry cinnamon muffles.

4 easy steps to make this blueberry cinnamon muffles

Check out waffle maker reviews

3. Tomato Waffled Cheese

One of the easiest gluten-free waffle iron recipes is the waffled tomato grilled cheese.. A quick alternative to stove-top browning of your bread, this ensures that all the delicious goodness of tomato and the texture of grilled cheese are kept locked for your palate to enjoy.

Don’t forget to grill your tomato by drizzling it with copious amount of olive oil and a dash of salt. You may also squeeze some lemon for that tang-y taste.

Check out the video below for more information on how to cook Waffled Tomato Grilled Cheese.

Waffled Tomato Grilled Cheese

How to make waffle fries without a mandoline

4. Banana Bread Waffles

This one’s a no-brainer. Cooking bread has long been practiced by many homemakers using their waffle irons. Banana bread waffle iron recipes, however, are the easiest to make. Simply mix dry and wet ingredients separately then, combine them all together ensuring that no lumps occur prior to pouring it into the waffle maker. Topped with maple syrup, bananas and pecan pies for that awesome starter breakfast. Some also add chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.

Check out the video for more information on how to cook Banana Bread Waffles

How to make banana bread waffles

5. Crispy Chorizo Cheese Quesadilla

Go Mexican for dinner with this crispy chorizo cheese quesadilla. The waffle iron naturally seals the edges leaving the cheese, chorizo and all the good stuff enclosed. No oozing out, no mess. If you don’t have chorizo, use last night’s leftover meat.

Check out the video for more information on how to cook Crispy Chorizo Cheese Quesadilla

How to use waffle iron to make crispy Chorizo Cheese Quesadilla?

6. Waffled Chocolate Chip Cookies

There are many waffle iron recipes that make use of chocolate chip cookies. This one is, by far, the simplest. The important preparation here should be that the dough must be kept in the fridge for at least an hour or so before hitting the waffle iron. It’s one way to enjoy fluffier waffles.

Check out the video for more information on how to cook Waffled Chocolate Chip Cookies.

How To Make Waffled Chocolate Chip Cookies

7. Waffled Falafel

Falafels are great for lunch or dinner. When cooking this waffled falafel, make sure to fill the waffle iron at least three quarter of the way and when cooked, must be kept warm in a 90-C oven. Add your choice of toppings (the list could go on according to your preference).

Drizzle with hummus and, if you want, a dash of Tabasco sauce. You can prepare falafels for up to a month by freezing them in resealable plastic bags for reheating anytime you feel like munching one.

For an easy take on waffled falafel, check out this video.

How to make Waffled Falafel

8. Waffled Brioche French Toast

No one loves French toast more than a healthy all-American family. Conveniently easy, it takes no rocket science to prepare this one. If you don’t have an over, simply cover the cooked waffles with aluminum foil to keep it warm. The key here is to soak bread with the mixture of milk-sugar-vanilla-salt-eggs for 2 minutes per side.

To fully enjoy, top this with maple syrup, raspberries and confectioner sugar. A scoop of whipped cream may also come handy.

Check out the video for more information on how to cook Waffled Brioche French Toast.

Waffled French Toast

9. Pecan Biscuit Waffles

Don’t you just love biscuits and pecan nuts? Definitely this is one of the easiest waffle iron recipes to make using Pillsbury frozen biscuits. When cooked, splurge on fruits and maple syrup as toppings. A scoop of whipped cream may also be added to make it more savory.

To cook your own Pecan Biscuit Waffles, check out this video.

Pecan Biscuit Waffles

10. Waffled Hash Brown

When cooking waffled hash browns, it is important to take as much water from potatoes to prevent it from flaking off. For more savory taste, add butter, chives and pepper to the usual salt and olive oil mix. When cooked, top with poached or sunny side-up eggs. Or if you prefer, go for smoked salmon and a dollop of sour cream. Simply divine!

Check out the video for more information on how to cook Waffled Hash Brown.

Waffled Yummy Hash Brown

11. Waffled Margherita Pizza

Go Italian on a Monday night to surprise the kids or the hubby. One of the tastiest waffle iron recipes, the waffled Margherita pizza is definitely no sweat. The key to the flavorful sauce lies in the preparation. Let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour to allow the flavor of the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, basil and garlic to meld harmoniously.

To prevent the cheese from sticking, just help the upper cover of the waffle iron a minute away to allow it to melt from the heat.

To get it right, check out this video.

Waffled Margherita Pizza

12. Waffled Brownie Sundae

Birthday surprise on a Monday? No problem. This waffled brownie sundae is definitely to die for! You may even save the remaining waffles by freezing on a resealable bag. If time is of essence, simply use pre-mix chocolate flavored powder mix. The most important part is the toppings.

Top your waffles with a generous dollop of whipped cream and vanilla or your preferred ice cream flavor drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with colorful confetti-like marshmallows and cherry for that awesome birthday – or anniversary—treat!

Check this video for more information on how to cook Waffled Brownie Sundae.

Waffled Brownie Sundae

There is no limit to the imagination on how a waffle iron can make Monday meals easier and tastier for the whole family to enjoy. Apart from making cooking a breeze, waffle irons also ensures healthy food preparation and a lot less effort in cleaning, too. These easy Mondays waffle iron recipes are just a few of the hundreds of concoctions out there. Enjoy!

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