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PESTO CHICKEN BAKE WITH CAULIFLOWER (LOW CARB, GLUTEN-FREE)

  This keto chicken cauliflower casserole with pesto needs just 6 common ingredients and 10 minutes prep time, and it's loaded with veggies, protein, and cheese.   INGREDIENTS  1 head Cauliflower (cut into florets)  1 tbsp Olive oil  1 lb Shredded chicken (cooked)*  3/4 cup Basil pesto  1/4 cup Heavy cream (or coconut cream)  1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)  Sea salt  Black pepper  Fresh basil (cut into ribbons for garnish - optional)   INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 in (23x33 cm) casserole dish. (You can line with foil or parchment paper if desired. I used a stoneware dish so it wasn't necessary.)   2. Toss the cauliflower with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crisp-tender.   3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).   4. Mix the shredded...

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Keto Sushi

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This makes a total of 3 servings of Keto Sushi. Each serving is just over 1 1/2 rolls, which comes out to be 353 Calories, 25.7g Fats, 5.7g Net Carbs, and 18.3g Protein. I used to be a big eater of sushi and have missed it greatly. I put off trying keto sushi for a long time because I thought it would be a huge time sink and a massive headache to be able to make it properly. I had never rolled sushi either, so I had some sort of fear holding me back from trying it. The Preparation 16 oz. Cauliflower 6 oz. Cream Cheese, softened 1-2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar (unseasoned) 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce (or coconut aminos) 5 sheets Nori 1 6 inch Cucumber 1/2 medium Avocado 5 oz. Smoked Salmon (or any seafood) The Execution Using a food processor, rice the cauliflower into rice-sized pieces by pulsing. Slice the cucumber on each end, then place the cucumber upright and slice off each side. Discard the middle and slice about 2 side pieces into small strips. Set aside in the fridge. In...

Ranch Chicken Salad

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 This Healthy Ranch Chicken Salad is a huge hit! At just 350 calories this dish is perfect for a balanced #mealprep recipe for the new week 👌🏻💃🏻🍱☺ ️ ⭐ ️ A delicious and refreshing salad loaded with chicken and made with healthy homemade ranch dressing. Dish by @healthyfitnessmeals will take you less than 30 minutes. ⠀ Ingredients 1 lb Chicken Breast into small pieces 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Cups Greens ¼ Small Red Onion sliced ¾ Cup Cherry tomatoes halved ½ English Cucumber sliced 1 Avocado sliced ⅓ Cup Corn Fresh or canned 1 Cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt 2-3 Cloves Garlic minced 2 Tsp Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp Onion finely chopped 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 Tbsp Fresh chives chopped 1 Tbsp Fresh chopped 1 Tbsp Fresh dill finely chopped Sea salt and pepper Instructions Start with making the homemade ranch dressing. Add all the ingredients to a small jar, place the lid on, then shake to emulsify. Pour about 1/3 of the dressing over the chicken and...

Chicken and Cucumber Salad

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This simple chicken and cucumber salad will make you feel full and energized throughout the day. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you need on your keto diet. Perfect to be eaten during lunchtime. 🍽 Servings: 1 Ingredients: 100 grams Cucumber 1 small Tomato ¼ Red Onions 150 grams Chicken Breast 2 Tbsp Black Olives 1 Tbsp Parsley 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Lemon Juice ⠀ Procedure: 1. Slice the cucumber and add it to the lunch box. 2. Do the same with the tomatoes. 3. Slice the red onions. 4. Meanwhile, cook the chicken breast by frying it in olive oil. 5. Once cooked, slice the chicken breast and add it to the lunch box. 6. Add the black olives and top it with parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice upon serving.   ➡ ️ Nutritional Information: Energy - 498.4 kcal Protein - 35.2g Fat - 36g Carbohydrates - 8.4g

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower

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  When cooking, frying, or sauteing, use unrefined coconut oil, avocado oil, and even ghee. makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower head cut into florets (about 4 cups of florets) 2 Tbsps olive oil, avocado oil 1 cup unsweetened almond, coconut, or cashew milk 1 Tbsp gluten free flour 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used sharp) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder sea salt and pepper to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley Optional: crumbled nitrate free bacon to sprinkle on top Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In large bowl, toss together cauliflower with olive oil. Lay cauliflower in single layer on prepared sheet pan. Season cauliflower with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Return cauliflower pan to oven and continue baking for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and cauliflower is tender. Garnish wi...