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Dark Chocolate Drizzled Pomegranates

I love fruit. I love chocolate. I love fruit covered in chocolate. :)

Ingredients:
1 pomegranate
1 cup dark chocolate (I used Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers)
















Instructions: 
Slice the pomegranate into quarters and soak in water for 5 minutes
Break into pieces until the seeds separate from the skin and rind
Remove seeds from water and dry completely (I had to blot with paper towel multiple times)
Let seeds dry 1 hour on paper towel
Melt chocolate in microwave for 30 seconds. If not completely melted, microwave and then stir for 15 second intervals until chocolate is fully melted
Drizzle a small amount of chocolate onto wax paper (about a quarter size)
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top on chocolate (right away)
Drizzle with more chocolate and add another layer of seeds (this will create one cluster)
Repeat until all chocolate and seeds have run out

Makes about 10 clusters... Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs

I recently got my spiral slicer (Amazon has a great one for under $30!) and this was the first recipe I wanted to try. I'm sure many gluten free people can relate to me when I say... I hate when bread is served with breakfast, and if potatoes aren't served with my eggs...I am not a happy camper. Hence why I love this dish so much. Lots of tasty sweet potatoes :)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or ghee
1 medium sweet potato
3 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste














Instructions: 
Spiralize your sweet potato (of if you don't have a spiral slicer, you can use the large holes on a cheese grater)
Heat butter/ghee in a skillet that is oven safe (on medium) and add sweet potato, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes
Set oven to broil
Spread sweet potato evenly in pan, and create 3 small pockets for the eggs
Crack eggs into pockets and cook for 3 minutes
Sprinkle with cheese and then place in broiler for a couple minutes, until eggs are cooked to however you prefer them
Add salt and pepper to taste

Makes 1-2 servings... Enjoy!

Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

I've tried out a bunch of stuffed pepper recipes... and came across the concept of a stuffed tomato and had to try it out! The tomato gets a bit sweet when it is cooked, which is a great combo with the quinoa. A must try! :)

Ingredients: 
8 medium ripe tomatoes
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bag (about 6 cups) fresh spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste











Instructions: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Slice off 1/4 inch of the stem end of each tomato
Hollow out the tomatoes (I used and a knife and spoon and this worked just fine!)
Sprinkle salt in the tomatoes and place on baking pan and set aside
Cook quinoa with water in sauce pan (usually takes about 15 minutes on medium heat)
Heat oil in a separate frying pan and add spinach and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until wilted
Mix in garlic and parsley to spinach and cook for one more minute, then remove from heat
Add cooked quinoa to the spinach mixture and mix
Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Add quinoa spinach mixture to each tomato until filled to the top
Cover each tomato with foil and bake for 20 minutes
Remove foil and sprinkle tops with cheese
Bake for 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted.

Makes 8 tomatoes... Enjoy!

Mini Cauliflower Pizzas

I have to admit, there has been a TON of hype around cauliflower pizza crust and I had always been scared to try it. I have NO IDEA why... because I tried it out tonight and it was a huge success!!

Ingredients:
1/2 head cauliflower (about 2 cups shredded)
1 egg
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 tomato sliced into 6 rounds











Instructions: 
Shred cauliflower into crumbles using food processor
Cook cauliflower in the microwave for 4 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Add egg, 1 cup cheese, garlic powder and oregano to cauliflower and mix
Lightly grease baking sheet and roll cauliflower mix into 6 balls
Pat each ball into a thin circle about 4 inches wide
Bake in oven 15 minutes
Remove crust from the oven and heat the broiler
Add pizza sauce, 1/2 cups cheese, tomatoes and basil to each mini pizza
Broil pizzas about 5 minutes until cheese is melted

Makes 6 mini pizzas... Enjoy!

Zucchini Boats

This is the perfect dish to make when you are craving veggies! These boats are actually really filling and you feel great after eating them. I also think it would be great to pair this with a side of tomato sauce :)



Ingredients: 
3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthways
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced thyme
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
1 teaspoon garlic
1 roma tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste











Instructions: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Lightly brush both sides of the zucchini with olive oil and place on baking sheet
Sprinkle the cheese and herbs over the zucchini
Chop tomato and add 3-4 slices to each boat
Add a pinch of salt and pepper
Bake for 15 minutes

Makes 6 boats... Enjoy!