Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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Ingredients:

• 2 oz pancetta, minced
• 2 lb brussels sprouts (weight after outer leaves and stems removed)
• 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or sliced thin
• kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions:

With a large sharp knife, finely shred the brussels sprouts after thoroughly washing.

In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta on medium-low heat until fat melts and pancetta becomes golden, about 5 minutes. Add olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden. Add shredded brussels sprouts, salt and pepper to taste and sauté on medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes until tender crisp.
Makes about 7 cups.

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

So gonna make this!! Looks amazing!

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3/4 cup fresh ripe champagne mango, diced
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
• 4-6 drops Nu-Naturals liquid stevia (or sugar/honey to taste)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large container. Mix well and close container.Refrigerate overnight or at least 5-6 hours.

Divide into 2 bowls or glass dishes and serve. Enjoy!

Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

I don't know about you guys but I am so excited because this my absolute favorite part of getting a salad at an Asian restaurant!

Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 tbsp minced celery
• 3 tbsp peanut oil (or sesame oil)
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 tsp raw sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Place all the ingredient in the blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate a few hours before using to let the flavors deepen. This gets better the longer it sits.

Serve on your favorite salad greens and enjoy!
Makes 3/4 cup.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Ingredients:

• 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 thin lime slices, for garnish
• a few sprigs mint, for garnish
• ice

Directions:

In the blender combine the watermelon and water and puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher and garnish with sliced limes and a spring of mint.

To serve, place the ice in each glass and pour the watermelon agua fresca. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and serve.