Quinoa Flatbread

 

     It's good to have friends, especially ones that have good ideas, and good connections to good ideas!  Such is the case with Quinoa Flatbread!  I was so grateful to have this one fall into my lap, and turn out so incredible.  This is a high value find!  Each of these 4 servings are only 160 calories, 31g carbs, 3g fier, 28g net carbs, 6g protein and 2.5g fat.  The beauty is that you can fill these with anything your little heart desires.  From breakfast to dinner, there are no limits, you are only restricted by your imagination!  As an extra plus, this literally takes 5 minutes to whip together, so head to the kitchen now!!!  

Ingredients for 4 servings~

1 cup Quinoa

1.5 cups Water

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

     Add all ingredients to heavy duty blender, and blend til well incorporated.  This will require a heavy duty blender, I used my Vitamix.  Pour onto parchment lined cookie sheet to fill pan, bake at 400 for 20 minutes.  If it starts to brown and bubble up, remove immediately as it will turn crispy vs soft.  Remove and cool slightly, flip Flatbread and parchment paper on the cookie sheet and gently peel parchment paper away from Flatbread.  Cut into four equal parts, and enjoy as desired.  Have fun!  ;)

Lentil Wraps

 

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      I love doing new fun things, and these Lentil Wraps fall right into that category.  I really appreciate when others share their ideas so we all can benefit!  And I had the best time creating filling ideas.  From Breakfast options, to Taco's, to my Vegan Basil medley.  As an added bonus, they will take on the flavor of whatever you fill them with. Each of the 8 Wraps were only 41 calories, 8.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 7g net carbs, 3g protein, and .4g fat.  If you try these, make sure to share how you finished them off.  I love sharing ideas, it helps to make the world go round!  ;)

Ingredients for 8 six inch wraps~

3/4 cup Red Lentils

1.5 cups Water

Pinch of Salt

     Add all ingredients to blender, and let soak for 3 hours.  Then blend til smooth.  Drop batter into VERY hot skillet sprayed with non stick cooking spray, flip when ready and finish cooking on the other side.  I was able to get 8 Wraps out of the batter, using a 6 inch skillet. I made the batter as thin as possible, add a little extra water if necessary.  Once cooked, I stored these in the fridge for the week, and was able to pull them out and microwave them for 30 seconds to heat and soften when ready to use.  Enjoy!  ;)

Balsamic Basil Tofu

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     If you are looking to experiment with Tofu, as I was, I have something for you to try!  I am leaning in to try new things, one of which is how to "Press" your Tofu before using it.  Once Pressed, you can add any flavors or spices and creating all kinds of masterpieces.  My Balsamic Basil Tofu turned out delish, and definitely worth a try.  Each of the 5 servings are only 317 calories, 40g carbs, 8g fiber, 32g net carbs, 18g protein and 10g fat.  Such a lovely macro profile, and something the whole family will enjoy! :)

Ingredients for 5 two cup servings~

14oz container Extra Firm Tofu

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar (I used the 15cal/Tablespoon Vinegar, slightly thinner than the syrups)

24oz Cherry Tomatoes

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1 medium sliced Purple Onion

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

2 cans drained Garbanzo Beans

1 diced Orange Bell Pepper

Basil Leaves

     After removing Tofu from its container, rest between 3 layers of Paper Towels on top and bottom.  Set a small Cast Iron Skillet (or something else with weight) on top (I even put my Magic Bullet in the skillet).  Allow Tofu to drain for up to an hour, remove from Press, and slice into bite size pieces, add to bowl along with Balsamic and let marinate for up to an hour.  Meanwhile, add Tomatoes, Garlic, Onion an Oil to parchment lined baking dish, stir to coat evenly with Oil, bake at 400 for 20.  Remove from oven, add Beans and Tofu to mixture and bake another 20 minutes, remove and add Peppers, bake another 5 minutes, remove and garnish with Basil Leaves.  Enjoy :)