Cashew Chicken

• Servings: 2
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Difficulty: easy
• Rating: ★★★★★
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A delicious alternative to take-out.

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 lb chicken (breasts or thighs)
• 1 zucchini (sliced)
• 1 can water chestnuts
• 1 cup cashews
• ½ onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Sauce

• ½ cup coconut aminos

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons arrowroot or tapioca powder

Directions

1. Heat half the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and season with the salt and pepper. Cook fully through, set aside.
3. Heat the rest of the avocado oil in the skillet. Add in the onions and zucchini.
4. Stir occasionally while continuing to cook the onions.
5. Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients to a bowl. Mix together and set aside.
6. Add chicken back to the skillet when the onions and zucchini are almost ready.
7. Pour in the sauce. Mix to evenly coat.
8. Stir in the cashews and water chestnuts.
9. Enjoy!

Pesto Meatballs with Zoodles

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Difficulty: easy
• Rating: ★★★★★
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A healthy alternative to a classic Italian favorite.

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb minced turkey
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 lemon (juiced)

Zoodles

• 8 cups zucchini noodles
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2. In a large bowl combine the turkey with the onions, garlic, egg, herbs, and lemon juice.
3. Once it is mixed well, shape into round balls.
4. Place into the oven for 20 minutes and bake until meatballs are fully cooked
5. When there is about 5 minutes left, start on the zucchini noodles.
6. Heat avocado oil in a medium pan over high heat.
7. Use a paper towel to squeeze excess water excess water out of zucchini noodles.
8. Add zucchini to the pan and toss for 3-5 minutes.
9. Add the salt and garlic powder while tossing. Add in a 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce.
10. Place zoodles into a bowl, top with meatballs and the remaining pesto sauce.
11. Enjoy!

Baked Meatballs with Zoodles

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Difficulty: easy
• Rating: ★★★★★
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A healthy alternative to a classic Italian favorite.

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb minced beef
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons organic napolitana sauce (Kirkland)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 lemon (juiced)

Zoodles

• 8 cups zucchini noodles
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2. In a large bowl combine the beef with the onions, garlic, egg, herbs, and lemon juice.
3. Once it is mixed well, shape into round balls.
4. Place into the oven for 20 minutes and bake until meatballs are fully cooked
5. When there is about 5 minutes left, start on the zucchini noodles.
6. Heat avocado oil in a medium pan over high heat.
7. Use a paper towel to squeeze excess water excess water out of zucchini noodles.
8. Add zucchini to the pan and toss for 3-5 minutes.
9. Add the salt and garlic powder while tossing.
10. Plate, top with marinara sauce and meatballs.
11. Enjoy!

Sautéed Vegetables

• Servings: 2
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 min
• Difficulty: easy
• Rating: ★★★★★
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An easy side to accompany most dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 zucchinis
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Rinse mushrooms and zucchini. Chop into pieces.
2. Heat avocado oil on skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add vegetables to skillet. Season with remaining ingredients.
4. Cook until tender.
5. Enjoy!