Recipes — football snacks

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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Toasted Seaweed Sushi Stacks

Toasted Seaweed Sushi Stacks

This is the perfect snack that comes together in no time when you have your rice precooked as part of your #mealprep. Just season it with vinegar and furikake, top it with some fresh avocado, and add a few thin slices of cucumber, microgreens, or radish and an optional dab of wasabi and coconut amino acids to kick up the flavor. They look so gorgeous and appetizing, too, without the cumbersome task of rolling your sushi just right. INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar2 teaspoons granulated stevia1 teaspoon sea salt1 cup cooked black rice or brown rice6 large sheets roasted or...

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Lucca’s Supercharged Chicken Tenders with Turmeric & Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

Lucca’s Supercharged Chicken Tenders with Turmeric & Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

This is the way to my son‘s heart and stomach, with a dense crust that makes me feel like I’ve done good work as a mom, versus the “food products” you find in the frozen food aisle. Let no one be the wiser. INGREDIENTS 1 cup egg whites  1 tablespoon coconut amino acids or tamari  1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper  12 boneless chicken tenders  CRUST 1/2 cup almond or coconut flour  1/4 cup ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons raw hulled pumpkin seeds  1 tablespoon sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon sea salt  1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika  1/4 teaspoon onion...

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