Balsamic Tomato Sauce

2-28 oz whole tomatoes (no salt added. I used organic plum tomatoes)

1 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves fresh minced garlic

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tsp basil

Himalayan salt to taste

Fresh basil for garnish

1. Warm oil and add garlic. Sautéed till tender. 

2. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer till reduced by about 1/2 and till it thickens. 

3. Stir in tomatoes and basil. Bring to a simmer and heat covered for about 15-20 minutes. When whole tomatoes are soft and warm, smash or cut in half with a spoon. 

4. Season with Himalayan salt and serve with chicken sausage (already cooked), over pasta, zoodles, spaghetti squash or cauli mash. Garnish with fresh basil. 

Enjoy!

 

Almond Joy Protein Bars

I am always cycling on my current "fav" protein bar/treat. Dear night this hit the spot. You MUST make!

1 cup oats

3/4 cup almond butter (no sugar added)

1/2 cup chocolate protein mix (I like Shakeology vegan chocolate)

1 tbsp vanilla

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut separated into 1/4 cup

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 tbsp local honey

1/4 cup coconut milk (I prefer canned)

1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

Mix everything (1/4 cup coconut) together. Line a 8 x 10 pan with plastic wrap and shape dough mixture into pan with hands. Top with remaining coconut. 

Enjoy!

 

Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup

1 lb local sausage

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small white onion chopped

3 fresh garlic cloves minced

1 sweet pepper chopped

1 jar of good quality sugar free tomato sauce

1 can of diced tomatoes (no salt added)

5 cups homemade bone broth

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp parsley

4 cups fresh chopped Kale

1 can white bean rinsed and drained

Himalayan salt to taste

Fresh basil and asiago cheese for topping

1. In large stock pot heat oil and add sausage, garlic, onions and fresh pepper. When sausage is browned, drain fat. 

2. Add sauce, broth, beans, tomatoes and herbs to pot. Bring to a simmer and cover for about 20 minutes. 

3. Add fresh kale and mix. Bring back to a simmer and serve. Top with cheese and fresh basil. 

Enjoy!