Recipes — chef mareya ibrahim

Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet (with a vegan swap)

Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet (with a vegan swap)

There’s nothing that says ‘comfort’ like a warm skillet and when it comes to flavor, color and texture, this hits on all cylinders. My Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet from my book, Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive, combines protein (you can swap a plant-based sausage like LightLife or Beyond Meat, or do tempeh), slow burning superfoods grain and veggies to the table in a meal that satisfies and literally brings itself together in the oven. The grain cooks perfectly in the oven because there’s plenty of liquid to drink up. A...

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Guacamole Bell Pepper Nachos

Guacamole Bell Pepper Nachos

Did you know that while all bell peppers are a delicious, heart healthy food, Red Bell Peppers are a particularly good choice for heart health as they are full of lycopene. They are also a source of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C, which are good for your heart health.  Pair these bad boys with some perfectly ripe avocados and you have yourself an AMAZING little bowl of goodness that is full of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which also help to keep your heart healthier.  This little dish is good for any day of the week —...

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Pitaya and Protein Date Balls on Deck

Pitaya and Protein Date Balls on Deck

What’s the best kinda’ date? The one you can eat! This simple and delish recipe from my book always delivers just the right amount of sweetness and energy. By combining dates, which help to stabilize blood sugar with lots of fiber – the fresh apple, vanilla collagen protein, nuts and coconut, you get a little apple pie in every bite. And to make them a little more festive, I added some fuschia-colored Pitaya powder to the mix. Pure natural color. Here are the ingredients – hope you’ll try! 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped ½ cup slivered raw almonds...

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Allergen-Free Rice Krispy Treats

Allergen-Free Rice Krispy Treats

GIMME ⭐️ GIMME Stack ‘em and rack ‘em baby cause It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! Im pretty sure I’ve nailed the vegan rice krispy treats but you’ll have to judge for yourself. No marshmallows, just sunflower butter, pure vanilla extract, coconut oil and agave syrup to hold the brown rice crisps together and a layer of vegan dark chocolate for the smooth-as-an-ice-skating-rink top. 🌟so they’re allergen-free, too. What are your favorite family go-to holiday treats? Here’s the recipe just in case 😉🍫 Allergen-Free Clean Rice Krispy Treats Ingredients: 1/2 cup sunflower butter 1/4 cup agave syrup 1...

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