This recipe for Healthy Tuna Salad is lightened up by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise; it has less calories and less fat, but is still so flavorful

  Prep Time 15 minutes minutes  Total Time 15 minutes minutes     Servings  4 servings  
 Ingredients

• 2 5- ounce cans white albacore tuna in water drained
• 2 celery stalks minced (about ¼ cup)
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• ⅓ cup 2% Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and parsley until well combined.
• Add the drained tuna on top, along with the celery and red onions. Gently stir until well combined.
• Serve on its own or in a sandwich or on toast.

NotesStorage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

• Instead of Greek Yogurt, you can use regular yogurt, sour cream or leave it out all together.
• You can switch the Ddijon mustard to yellow mustard, or leave it out.
• Use any herbs you'd like instead of parsley.

Recipe Compliments: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/healthy-tuna-salad/
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This zucchini stir fry is made with carrots, bell peppers, tofu, and Asian-inspired seasonings. Easy, healthy, and great for meal prep! Option to make a non-vegan version and serve with shrimp or chicken, instead.

Prep Time  15 minutes minutes     Cook Time    25  minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes      Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 block tofu (firm or extra firm)
• Avocado oil spray (or other cooking spray/oil)
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups zucchini, chopped into 1/2-inch half moons (approx. 2 medium-large zucchini)
• 3 cups carrots, peeled + chopped (about 4 regular carrots)
• 1 large bell pepper, cored + chopped (I used red)
• Salt + pepper, to taste
• Optional garnish: chopped green onion, chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds

Sauce:

• 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp freshly grated)
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp cornstarch (or other thickening starch)

Instructions

• Prep Tofu: Drain tofu and wrap with a paper towel. Gently squeeze to remove excess liquid, then place under something heavy (like a couple cookbooks) while you prep the veggies and sauce.
• Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water in a small ramekin, until a slurry forms. Then, make the sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients (including the cornstarch slurry) in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Unwrap tofu from paper towel and cut into cubes of desired size.
• Heat cooking spray in a large pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add tofu and season with salt + pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, undisturbed. Then flip each piece and cook for an additional 5 minutes, finishing with a quick toss of the pan at the end. Remove and set tofu aside in a clean bowl.
• In the same pan, cook shallots and garlic for a couple minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
• Then, add chopped zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers to the pan. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. TIP: you can add additional cooking oil or spray as needed here. Do not salt veggies yet, to prevent zucchini from getting soggy!
• Once veggies are mostly cooked, add tofu back in along with sauce. Toss together and cook for an additional 3 minutes. The sauce should thicken slightly and coat everything.
• Serve stir fry on its own or over some cooked grains or noodles (see notes for ideas). Add garnish as desired and season with additional salt + pepper, if needed. Enjoy hot!

 *RECIPE MODIFICATIONS & SWAPS:

• Feel free to play around with the veggies here and use any that you like. I think this would go well with ones like broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas, eggplants, spinach, etc. It's a great way to use up what's in the fridge!
• Instead of tofu, you could serve this with another protein. It would taste good with tempeh, shrimp, chicken, or beef! Just note that cooking times will vary, but you just need to cook the protein first and then add it into the veggies at the end :)
• Shallot can be swapped with diced onion.
• Ginger can be ground or fresh.
• Cornstarch can be swapped for another thickening starch or flour, like arrowroot powder.
• I love chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, but you can leave these out. If you have some parsley in the fridge, you can add that in here too!
• If you follow a gluten-free diet, ensure that you use a certified gluten-free version of tamari, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.

 *LEFTOVERS: Leftovers of this recipe will keep for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can reheat them in the microwave or on the stove top.

Recipe Compliments: https://www.walderwellness.com/zucchini-stir-fry/
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Total Time: 55 minutes     Yield: 8 servings     1x ingredients

For The Crumbles

• 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 4 ounces of chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Marinara Sauce

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine (may sub low-sodium veggie broth if needed)
• 1 28–ounce can of Cento Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 14–ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta

• 1 16–ounce box of whole-grain spaghetti, linguine, or other favorite pasta

Suggested Topping

• Parmesan Cheese or Vegan Parmesan Cheese 

instructions

1. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Then, place the cauliflower, mushrooms, walnuts, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, balsamic vinegar, and low-sodium soy sauce into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients several times until it starts to resemble ground beef. Just be sure not to over mix because you don’t want it to come out mushy. You want a “meaty” texture.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then spread the cauliflower mixture evenly onto the pan. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven and gently toss the meat crumbles with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Place the cauliflower mixture back in the oven and bake for 15 more minutes.
4. Set a large nonstick pot or dutch oven over medium heat and saute the celery, onions, and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add in the tomato paste and stir to combine with the vegetables. You can add a couple of tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent sticking, but you should be fine.
5. Pour in the red wine, stir, and allow it to cook down for about 5 minutes. Add in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, maple syrup, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together and let the sauce cook for 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat and let the marinara sauce simmer for about 15 or 20 minutes.
6. While the sauce is simmering go ahead and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once the marinara sauce is finished, add the cauliflower mixture, and stir until everything is well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

NOTES: 
Refrigerator: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Freezer: Vegan Bolognese can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Let It Cook: The longer the sauce cooks down the richer and thicker it will get. And, that’s what you want.

You can omit the red wine and use low-sodium veggie broth.  But, I’ve found the wine adds a depth of flavor.
Serve the pasta al dente and sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
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Shred a carrot and add it while the Bolognese is cooking down if you want your sauce a little sweeter.
Replace the walnuts with lentils if you want to cut down on fat or have a nut allergy.

Recipe Compliments: 
https://shaneandsimple.com/vegan-bolognese-sauce-with-cauliflower-and-walnuts/print/10164/

Makes 30 pieces     Time: 50 minutes 
Ingredients:
Melomakarona 

1. 350 g gluten-free oats
2. 1 orange (peel and juice)
3. 25 g walnuts
4. 50 g sunflower oil
5. 50 g olive oil
6. 50 g honey
7. 30 g brandy
8. 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
9. 1 /4 tsp ground cloves
10. 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 
11. 1/2 tsp baking soda

Syrup
1. 150 g water
2. 200 g honey
3. 1 cinnamon stick

Useful Utensils
1. bowl
2. oven tray
3. baking paper
4. 2 forks
5. heatproof jar
6. serving dish

Note: Start by making the syrup - so it is ready when the melomakarona come out of the oven. 

Method:
Melomakarona
1)  Preheat oven to 170 C. Cover the oven tray with baking paper and set aside.
2)  Place 350 g gluten-free oats, thin orange peel pieces from 1 orange (save 1 piece for the syrup) into mixing bowl and process in a food processor for about 20 seconds.  Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3) Place 25 g walnuts into mixing bowl and chop for about 5 seconds in a food processor.  Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4) Place 50 g sunflower oil, 50 g olive oil and 50 g honey into mixing bowl and mix for 20 to 30 seconds.
5) Add 50 g brandy, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 /4 tsp ground cloves, 130 g orange juice and mix for ten seconds.
6)  Add the oats/orange peel mixture you set aside, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 /2 teaspoon baking soda into mixing bowl and process until a dough forms, about 1 minute. Shape dough into oval cylinders (3 x 1.5 cm) and place onto the oven tray you have prepared. Prick in 2 places in the centre with a fork and press them lightly with the back of the fork. 

7) Bake 20 min at 170 C.

Syrup
1) Place 150 g water, 200 g honey, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 orange peel piece into a pot. Gently simmer until a thick syrup has formed. This could take up to 20 minutes. 
2) Dip each cookie into the syrup for 7-10 seconds and transfer to a serving dish with the aid of 2 forks. Sprinkle them with the ground walnuts you set aside and serve or keep in a sealed container.

Nutrition Advice:  Although oats don't contain gluten, their main protein, Avenin, has a similar structure as gluten and about 10% of people who are gluten intolerant should avoid it. Coeliacs should consult their physician before consuming oats. Also, use oats that are certified gluten free.


Recipe Adapted and Compliments to: Thermomixcyprus 50 min 30 pieces
Chef: Savvas Mappouras.

These family-friendly paleo sweet potato muffins are not only gluten-free, flourless, and dairy-free but also suitable for toddlers, adults, and various occasions such as breakfast, snacks at home, office or a wholesome addition to school lunches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (230g)*
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup almond butter (unsalted, unsweetened) --> any nut butter will do. 
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips ---> I added a handful of pecan nuts instead. You can add raisins, cranberries, blueberries, walnuts or whatever tickles your fancy ! 

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175 degrees C and line a muffin tin with 12 silicone baking cups.
2. Place the mashed sweet potato, eggs, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla in your food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Add in the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend again until smooth.
4. Add in the chocolate chips. Pulse a few times to disperse them throughout the batter.
5. Scoop the batter into the lined muffin pan. Each muffin slot should be filled about 3/4 full. Depending on the size of your silicone baking cups, you can make between 5 large muffins and 12 small muffins. 
6. Place the sweet potato muffins in the oven and bake at 175 degrees for 15-25 minutes.. less time for smaller ones and more time for larger ones.  When done, the muffins should have nice rounded tops and be firm in the middle. Poke the muffin with a wooden tooth pick. If it comes out clean they are ready. 
7. Cool the muffins for 5 minutes in the baking pan. Then, remove them from their silicone liners and cool them on a wire cooling rack

Recipe Adapted From: https://bakeitpaleo.com/paleo-sweet-potato-muffins/print/30824/