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Green Bean Casserole ~ Gluten & Dairy Free

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With Easter just around the corner I decided to try and create my own version of Green Bean Casserole that was not only Gluten Free but Dairy Free. Is it bad that I look forward to the holidays for the food? I doubt I am the only one… Easter is no exception! Ham, paleo mustard sauce, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, deviled eggs and the list goes on. I am slowly taking all the recipes that I love and giving them a healthier twist!

I am not a big mushroom fan, but portable mushrooms are growing on me. So I decided to give them a try for this recipe. Another time consuming ingredient are the critical fried onion. I was in a hurry the first time I tried this recipe and just threw all the ingredients in the bowl, the fried it up. It was AMAZING. I have a feeling thesis will become a staple in my house!

How to make:

First, you start with the mushroom sauce by sautéing the mushrooms. Originally using sliced mushrooms, so I could pick them out, but my husband made me take them out and chop them up. I HATE when he is right, which is sadly most of the time. I digress, next, I added minced garlic and allowed it to sauté. Then I added the Nutpods, Chicken Stock, Chicken Stock slurry and spices. Allow to thicken

While you are making the sauce blanch your green beans. Don’t worry about your ice water bath. Mix the green beans with the mushroom sauce and put in the oven for 30 minutes. While the Casserole is cooking slice up you shallots. Mix together the Almond Flour and spices. Add an egg, shallots, and almond flour mixture together. Stir until everything is evenly coated Heat up coconut oil over medium heat. Once heated add the onions. Spread them out to allow them to cook evenly. You might have to do two batches. If you do you might need to add a little bit more coconut oil.

Once the Casserole is done top with the crispy shallots and ENJOY!! This dish is perfect for Easter Dinner or any dinner and is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!

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Green Bean Casserole ~ Gluten & Dairy Free

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 65-80 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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Delicious Green Bean Casserole that is Gluten and Dairy Free

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Ingredients

Mushroom Sauce

  • 2 1/2 cups slices/chopped Portebella Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil 
  • 3 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Nutpods (dairy free creamer)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock. (total of a cup)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 tablespoon Arrowroot
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Paprika

Green Beans

  • 2 pounds Green Beans, trimmed
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sea Salt

Crispy Shallots

  • 1 cup sliced Shallots
  • 6 tablespoon Almond Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon  Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Green Bean Casserole

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Old Bay Aioli

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You guys have I got the most AMAZING sauce for you!! I mean this stuff will be a game changer!! Old Bay Aioli is my new go to sauce for well…everything. I have stopped short of eating it by the spoonful…I kid…kinda. Its great on sandwiches, with potatoes and veggies, on burgers, with chicken or turkey roll ups, crab cakes, my Paleo Maryland Crab Balls and well basically everything. If you follow this site you will know a two things about me. I love oven roasted veggies and Old Bay. It is thee go to seasoning, if you haven’t tried it, what are you waiting for??

Top view of Old Bay Aioli in a glass jar with a spoon. The lid is next to the jar against a white towel. The background is white.

How to make:

This sauce is super simple to make and can easily be made to be Paleo, Keto or Whole30 Compliant. Start with 1 cup of compliant mayonnaise. Personally I make my own but primal kitchen has a good avocado one. Then you add the Old Bay, Coconut Amino and Dijon Mustard. Thats its, less then 5 minutes to the perfect sauce!

Old Bay Aioli in a glass jar with a spoon. The lid is next to the jar against a white towel. The background is white. there is a jar of Old Bay in the back right corner.

I love a good sauce! I don’t know what it is but I have to have sauce on my plate to dip my food in too. This sauce can truly go with most dinners. I would say all dinner but I am not sure about Old Bay Aioli and Lasagna…. but hey maybe thats for you!

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Old Bay Aioli

  • Author: Meg
  • Prep Time: 4
  • Total Time: 4
  • Yield: 10–15 1x
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Description

Old Bay Aioli is your new go to Sauce!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (make sure compliant if following specific diet)
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Amino
    • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients
  2. Store in a Mason Jar up to a week
  3. ENJOY!
  • Category: Sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Old Bay

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Buffalo Chicken is a favorite in my house and a must make for game day/race day Sunday. Simple easy and clean, not to mention Dairy Free!! The sauce is made up of Buffalo Sauce, Mayonnaise, Chicken Broth, and seasonings. Mix it with shredded chicken and bake. It is that easy and so so so good! It goes great with veggies too. Obviously if you so choose, you can use chips or crackers with it as well.

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How to make:

Start with 2 cups of shredded chicken. I like to make my own versus using the can. I just bring a pot to a low boil with the chicken in it and allow it to cook for about 20 minutes. Pull the chicken out of the pot and shred it. You can use the water you used to make the chicken instead of chicken broth if you like. Personally, I think that the broth adds more flavor. Next add the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and seasoning. Mix it all together and put into an oven safe dish. Place into the oven and allow to cook for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool, if you can…

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Serve with whatever “dipping utensil” you choose, this includes a spoon! Not only is this the PERFECT appetizer, but it is also a perfect meal. Much like my Buffalo Cauliflower Chicken it goes great on a salad, on a potato/sweet potato or all by itself. However you choose to enjoy it, I guarantee you will love it!!

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 1–4 persons 1x
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Description

Buffalo Chicken Dip that is Dairy Free!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Compliant Mayonnaise 
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  3. Place into oven safe dish and place in the oven once heated
  4. Cook for 20 minutes
  5. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes
  6. ENJOY!!

Notes

**make sure mayonnaise is compliant if following a specific diet

  • Category: Appetizer

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Paleo Maryland Crab Balls

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Paleo Maryland Crab Balls are the perfect appetizer or for dinner. Being a Maryland girl I grew up with a deep love of two things Crabs and Old Bay. One of my favorite summer past times is sitting with friends or family, enjoying steamed crabs. One of my favorite dishes are crab cakes and crab balls. You can find them on most menus in any Maryland Restaurant. The problem? The use bread crumbs when making them, aka not gluten free, therefore a no go for me because of Celiacs. Therefore, when I get the craving for one, which has been a lot lately, I have to make them myself.

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Bread isn’t a staple in our house, we sometimes have a some in the freezer, but most of the time we don’t. One thing I ALWAYS have is Almond Flour. It has become my go to substitute for Bread as a filling. It works perfectly and doesn’t affect the taste at all! These little balls of deliciousness are packed full of flavor and the perfect appetizer or for dinner. They work great for a quick dinner, taking less then 15 to make! Just throw all the ingredients into a mixing bowl, mix till combined. Make into one inch balls, place them on a sheet pan and cook for 7 minutes!

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Looking for the perfect sauce to go with them, you should try my Old Bay Aioli. They also go great with Tarter Sauce! No matter what sauce you use, I can guarantee you will love these!

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Maryland Crab Balls

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 14–16 servings 1x
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Description

Maryland Crab Balls make the perfect appetizer but are also great for dinner!!  Goes great with my Old Bay Aioli!

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Ingredients

  • 1 point Lump Crab Meat
  • 4 tablespoon Almond Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsly
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise ***see note
  • 2 teaspoon Coconut Amino
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  3. For the mixture into one inch balls
  4. Spread out on a baking sheet
  5. Bake for 7 minutes
  6. Enjoy with Old Bay Aioli!
  7. Cook for 7 minutes

Notes

***if following a specific diet, make sure your Mayonnaise is compliant or use homemade!

  • Category: Appetizer

Keywords: Crab Balls

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Jalapeno Bacon Turkey Burgers

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Jalapeño Bacon Turkey Burger, whats not to like? I find burgers the perfect go to dinner on a busy week night. There are so many different ways to switch them up. Not to mention they are easy to make and delicious! One of the things I love about Turkey is that it really soaks in the flavors of what you mix it with. The Jalapeño and Bacon are perfect compliments to each other. I have found that Coconut Amino is a great substitute for Worcestershire Sauce and have been using it as a substitute in a-lot of my dishes.

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These burgers are extremely easy to make! Cut up the Bacon into 3/4 inch slices. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, combine them. Make into small baseball size balls and slightly flatten. Put into cast iron skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 10 minutes. Note: If you flip the burger before it is ready it will stick to the pan. Waiting 10 minutes allows it to get perfectly cooked on each side.

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Enjoy however you might like it!! Personally I love these with Sweet Potato toast, Tessemae’s Ranch and Tessemae’s BBQ sauce. How do you like your burger?

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Jalapeño Bacon Turkey Burgers

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 – 35 minuts
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Turkey Burger with Jalapeño, Bacon and bursting with flavor. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 4 tablespoons Almond Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 slices of Bacon, diced
  • 2 tablespoon Diced Jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ Sauce (see note*)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Heat your Cast Iron/Skillet over medium low heat with Avocado Oil
  2. Add all your ingredients to a mixing bowl
  3. Form 6 Burgers, about the size of small baseballs and put them in the hot skillet
  4. Cook uncovered for 10 mins
  5. Flip the Turkey Burgers and cook another 10 minutes
  6. Remove from cast iron/skillet and ENJOY!
  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: Turkey Burger

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Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Peppers

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Cajun Chicken, Sausage and Peppers is an easy weeknight dinner! It is a sweet and spicy dish that is delicious! I love easy dishes that can be used for multiple meals. This dish is my twist to an easier, quick Jambalaya recipe. The peppers help to sweeten it up while the jalapeño and cajun seasoning give it a nice little kick! It goes great with cauliflower rice and quinoa. Both really soak up the flavor of the sauce nicely!

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How to make:

Start with cooking your chicken, or used pre-shredded/already cooked chicken. Chop up all your ingredients. You can also buy them pre-chopped if you prefer. Heat a large skillet over medium-low with oil. Add the peppers and onion, sauté for about 7 minutes until soft and onions are translucent. Chop up the sausage and shred your chicken while the pepper are cooking. Add the remaining ingredients minus chicken and sausage. Allow to simmer, stirring until the tomato paste is incorporated into the broth. Add the chicken and sausage, mixing together, covering and allowing to simmer on low.

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You can eat it right away or allow it to simmer for a while! Don’t like a lot of spice, don’t add or reduce the jalapeño or cayenne pepper in the cajun seasoning. If you like a lot of spice then kick it up a notch! Oh, one last thing, you can freeze it too. I have kept it in the freezer for up to 3 months!

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Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Peppers

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Peppers is the perfect weeknight dinner.  

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Shredded Chicken
  • 4 Andouille Sausage, (12 ounces)
  • 1 small Red Pepper
  • 1 small Green Pepper
  • 1 small Yellow Pepper
  • 1/4 diced Jalapeno
  • 1 can (8 ounces) Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (see below)
  • 2 teaspoon Coconut Amino

Cajun Seasoning:

  • 2 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (dried)
  • 2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme 
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
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Instructions

  1. Chop up all your ingredients. (or buy them pre-chopped) 
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low with oil.
  3. Add the peppers and onion, sauté for about 7 minutes until soft and onions are translucent.
  4. Chop up the sausage and shred your chicken while the pepper are cooking.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients minus chicken and sausage.
  6. Allow to simmer, stirring until the tomato paste is incorporated into the broth.
  7. Add the chicken and sausage, mixing together, covering and allowing to simmer on low.
  8. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes
  9. ENJOY!

Notes

* makes sure you read the ingredients in the sausage if doing a Whole30

  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: Cajan

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Bacon Green Beans

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Bacon Green Beans have recently become a staple in my house. I love Green Beans, they are probably my favorite vegetable, I REALLY LOVE Bacon!! Let’s be honest, who doesn’t? Recently with all the Romain and Lettuce recalls I started seeing a lot of memes. My favorite was “You have seen countless vegetable recalls over the last year and not one bacon recall, just saying.” Sad, but true, Bacon is safer the vegetables (just kidding, kinda). I do buy nitrate free/clean bacon and honestly think it taste better then the processed/chemical loaded bacon. Back to Green Beans…

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Not only is this dish delicious but it is supper easy to make. Wash and trim your green beans (if not already done). Add them to a mixing bowl. Chop up 7 pieces of bacon into about 3/4 inch strips. Add the bacon and the remaining ingredients. Toss until all the Green Beans are coated and the Bacon is mixed. On a baking sheet place a sheet of parchment paper, and evenly spread the Green Beans on top. Cook for 20 minutes at 375°F, flipping after 10 minutes. Let cool and Enjoy!

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Bacon Green Beans

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
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Description

Easy and Delicious Bacon Green Beans.  Clean, Paleo, Whole30 and Keto Compliant

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Fresh Green Beans (see note*)
  • 7 pieces of Bacon (see note**)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive/Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Wash and trim your Green Beans if necessary
  3. Add the Grean Beans, Oil and spices to the bowl
  4. Cut up you bacon into about 3/4 in strips, add them to the bowl
  5. Toss everything till the Green Beans are evenly coated and the Bacon is evenly dispersed
  6. Cook for 10 minutes, stir/flip the Green Beans, cook another 10 minutes
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

*You can use frozen Green Beans but you will have to adjust your cooking time. 

** Make sure Bacon is compliant if following specific diet

  • Category: Side Dish

Keywords: Green Beans

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Tuscan Pumpkin and Chicken Marinara

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Tuscan Pumpkin and Chicken Marinara might just become your favorite fall dish.  The pumpkin adds amazing flavor to the marinara without being overpowering.  Coconut milk making this dish wonderfully creamy while keeping it dairy free.  Fresh Sage just takes this dish to the next level.  It is the perfect twist to the classic marinara and the perfect way to switch it up.  Not only is it delicious but it is easy to make,  great re-heated and freezes well.   It goes amazingly well with Cauliflower Rice but works with any pasta or veggie noodles.

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How to make:

Making Tuscan Pumpkin and Chicken Marinara is simpler then you may think.  You start with taking the chicken and slicing it into strips (or chunks if you prefer) along the shore-side.  Heat a sauté pan over medium low heat with oil, I used olive oil.  Place the chicken in the heated pan, one at a time, ensuring that it is evenly on the heat and not touching.  You might have to do more the one batch, just remove the cooked chicken and add more.  Cook for 3 minutes and flip, cooking for another 3 minutes and remove.  Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes.

 Add the remaining ingredients except the chicken to the sautéed onions.  Allow to heat up, it will take a few minutes to warm the ingredients allowing them to mix together.  Once everything is mixed together and creamy add the chicken in.  Reduce the heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for 45 minutes.

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This dish is guaranteed to please and the perfect way to add pumpkin to your meal!  Enjoy!

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Tuscan Pumpkin and Chicken Marinara

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 5–7 servings 1x
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Tuscan Marinara with Pumpkin and Chicken using Coconut Milk making it Dairy Free, Paleo, Keto and Whole30.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oils
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 cup Diced Sweet Onion
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cans Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 can Coconut Milk (regular)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. Heat a sauté pan with the Olive Oil over medium-low heat
  2. Task your chicken breast and along the short side cut it into strips (should be about 2 inches long place)
  3. Place the chicken in the heated pan, one at a time, ensuring that it is evenly on the heat and not touching.  You might have to do more the one batch, just remove the cooked chicken and add more.  Cook for 3 minutes and flip, cooking for another 3 minutes and remove.  
  4. In the empty sauté pan add the onion and sauce for 4 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients minus the chicken.
  5. Allow it to heat up, it will take a few minutes to warm the ingredients for them to mix together.  
  6. Once everything is mixed together and creamy add the Chicken back in.  
  7. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 45 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!
  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: pumpkin

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“Cheesy” Cauliflower Bites – Dairy Free

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There are no words to describe how amazing these little bites of deliciousness are!  Cauliflower rice with a cheesy flavor minus the dairy for the win!  Not only are these little bites delicious but they are super easy to make.  All you need is Cauliflower Rice, Nutritional Yeast, Almond Flour, Lemon Juice and Egg and seasonings.  

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How to make:

I allow my Cauliflower rice to defrost on the counter in a strainer, in a bowl.  Once defrosted drain out the excess water, there is a lot.  I use a nut bag, they are fairly inexpensive on Amazon.   You can also use cheese cloths, sturdy paper towels or a dish towel, whatever works.  You want to get out as much water as possible, otherwise you bites might end up as crumbles.  Hey they are still edible and delicious though

Once you get out the annoying excess water, put the Cauliflower Rice and remaining ingredients into a bowl.  Now, you have two options.  Option one, wash your hands and stick those hands in and mix everything together.  Option two, get a fork and mix everything together.  Make sure everything is evenly incorporated.  Once mixed take a ¼ cup of the mixture, form it into a ball, and flatten slightly (to about ¾ inch thick).  Place the bites onto a parchment lined sheet pan.  Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.

Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Bites on a white plate. There is a bite dripping over a cup of ranch dressing. At the top of the picture is a red and white towel.

You can easily make the bites smaller or bigger, but you will have to adjust the cooking time accordingly.  If you want a slightly cheesy taste add a little bit extra nutritional yeast.  Want to give these bites a little pop add some crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper.  However you make them, they are guaranteed to please! Hope you ENJOY!

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“Cheesy” Cauliflower Bites

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 1x
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Cauliflower Bite seasoned with a vegan cheese making them Dairy Free, but still DELICIOUS!!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16oz) bag of Frozen Cauliflower Rice
  • 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 4 tablespoons Almond Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder

Instructions

  1. Allow my Cauliflower rice to defrost on the counter in a strainer, in a bowl.  Once defrosted drain out the excess water, there is a lot.  You can use a nut bag, cheese cloths, sturdy paper towels or a dish towel.  You want to get out as much water as possible, otherwise you bites might end up as crumbles.
  2. After you get out the annoying excess water, put the Cauliflower Rice and remaining ingredients into a bowl.  Mix the ingredients, making sure everything is evenly incorporated
  3. Once mixed take a ¼ cup of the mixture, form it into a ball, and flatten slightly (to about ¾ inch thick)
  4. Place the bites onto a parchment lined sheet pan
  5. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F flip after 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Keywords: Cauliflower

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Spicy Sausage Marinara

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Spicy Sausage Marinara

Nothing is better than a good Marinara sauce over your…wait thats wrong… nothing is better than a good Marinara sauce with Spicy Sausage over, well, anything!  Its one of those things that is good with pasta, vegetable noodles, veggies, chicken …you get the idea.  It even works as a sauce for your pizza.  This twist to your basic marinara is going to be a game changer.  I usually have it with Cauliflower Rice, Quinoa or Chickpea Noodles.  

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Besides the sauce Paleo, Whole30 and keto compliant  it freezes well.  You could make a double to triple batch and freeze it into individual serving sizes.  Perfect for a quick easy dinner!  It is a life savor on a night where there is not time to make anything.  Just mix it with some cauliflower rice and have a deliciously satisfying dinner in 5 minutes!   

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You can easily substitute ground chicken, turkey or beef if you choose.  You can also make it a little less or little more spicy if you choose.  Just add less or more crushed red pepper.  However you choose to eat it, I can guarantee you will enjoy it.

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Spicy Sausage Marinara

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes – 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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A Spicy twist to the classic Marinara. 

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Ingredients

Spicy Sausage:

  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pound Ground Pork
  • 1 tablespoon Sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Peppers**
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon  Celery Seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg

Sauce:

  • 1 can Diced Tomato
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (or 1 tablespoon Dried Basil)
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley
  • 2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium-low
  2. Add Chopped Onion and cook for 4-5 minutes
  3. Add ground pork, remaining sausage ingredient and mix together
  4. Once onions are cooked add the sausage mixture, cook 5 minutes breaking apart with spoon to crumble.  Drain and return to skillet
  5. Add the sauce ingredients to the skillet and bring to a low boil, cover and reduce heat to low
  6. Cover and cook for 30 minutes to an hour stirring occasionally
  7. ENJOY!

Notes

**adjust crushed red pepper as you see fit

  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: Marinara

 

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Cast Iron Chicken, Broccoli and Carrots

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Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots and Red Pepper cooked together in a Cast Iron Skillet!  Sheet Pan dinner are all the rage right now but a meal cooked in a Cast Iron Skillet is even better!  Cooking in a Cast Iron is so versatile and easy.  It is super easy to come home through everything together in 10 mins, put it in the oven and let it cook.  This dinner is really easy.  I use frozen broccoli and shredded carrots to simplify the prep.  Then I just have to dice the peppers while the chicken is searing.  Why sear the chicken?  I think that it helps to lock in the flavor and juices while cooking.

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How to make:

Heat the Cast Iron with some oil over medium low.  While its cut the Chicken Breast in have and season.  Once the skillet is hot add the chicken, cook for 3 minutes, flip, cook for another 3 minutes.  While the chicken is cooking dice up the red pepper, get out some shredded carrots (or chop the up) and grab a bag of frozen broccoli out of the freezer.  You can use fresh broccoli if you rather.  After cooking the chicken add the remaining ingredients.  Put the skillet in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes pull out and let cool.

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This dinner is really easy.  I use frozen broccoli and shredded carrots to simplify the prep.  Then I just have to dice the peppers while the chicken is searing.  Why sear the chicken?  I think that it helps to lock in the flavor and juices while cooking.  I hope you enjoy this twist to a sheet pan dinner!

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Cast Iron Chicken Broccoli Carrots and Red Pepper

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 10 – 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Cast Iron meals, a twist to the classic Sheet Pan Dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 – 2 pounds (3) Chicken Breast, cut in half and seasoned:
    • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 1/2 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 1 1/2 Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Diced Red Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Bone Broth

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degree
  2. Tenderize your 6 pieces of Chicken, seasoning both sides with the spices listed above
  3. Heat Cast Iron over medium heat
  4. Place Chicken in Cast Iron cook for 2 minutes, flip and cook another 2 minutes
  5. Add Broccoli, Carrots, Red Pepper and Chicken/Bone Broth over Chicken Breast
  6. Put into the oven and cook for 30 minutes
  7. Remove from Oven and allow to cool
  8. ENJOY!!
  • Category: Dinner

Keywords: Chicken

 

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Perfectly Roasted Red Onions

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Perfectly Roasted Red Onion go great with absolutely everything!  This will be a new meal prep staple.  Red Onions perfectly roasted in olive oil, seasoned with minced garlic, oregano salt and pepper.  They are absolutely amazing.  I love to roast up veggies and use them on my salad.  It makes it easier when they are ready.  Not to mention roasting veggies just adds a ton more flavor!

I came up with this recipe when I had a few onions to use up. I  was meal prepping for the week I figured I could roast them up and use them on salads with chicken and pork.  As I roasted the onions up I decided to give them a little extra flavor so I added minced garlic and oregano (my go to spice lately). All I can say is WOW!


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How I make them:

First start by slicing the onion.  I preferred sliced, but you can cut them anyway you want to.  Add the Olive Oil to a sauté pan and heat it over medium low heat.  Once heated add the onion and sauté for about six minutes stirring at least every two.  Next add the Minced Garlic, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper and Sea Salt.  Cook for another 4 minutes stirring occasionally.  Make sure to watch it because the garlic roast up quick.  Let cool and ENJOY!

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Perfectly Roasted Red Onion are perfect on Salads, Savory Ranch Burgers,  Balsamic Marinated Steak and anything else you like Roasted Onion with!  ENJOY!

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Perfectly Roasted Onions

  • Author: A Twisted Plate
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3–5 servings 1x
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Description

Perfectly Roasted Red Onion will be you new meal prep staple.  Red Onion roasted in olive oil seasoned with minced garlic, oregano salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small-medium Red Onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  1. Heat Sauté Pan over medium low heat, add EVOO and sliced Onions
  2. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes
  3. Add Dried Oregano, Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  4. Continue cooking for 4 minutes, stirring every two minutes
  5. ENJOY!!
  • Category: Side Dish

Keywords: Onion

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