Greek Minty Meatballs

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Serves 4
Ingredients:

1 pound  ground beef
2 Tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat)
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 Tablespoons chopped mint
2 Tablespoons chopped oregano
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry, and chopped
Tomato sauce (optional)
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix beef, schmaltz, feta cheese, parsley, mint, oregano, lemon juice, lemon pepper, salt, garlic and peppers together in a large bowl, blending in cheese until no large crumbles remain. Using a 2-ounce scoop (1/8 cup) to measure, roll into 16 meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
If desired, heat the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan and place the in the  tomato sauce and simmer, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
To serve, place the meatballs on a serving platter. Drizzle the meatballs with the sauce   and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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Egg and Spinach Cups

Individual Egg & Spinach Bowl

These individual Egg and Spinach Cups make an easy prep breakfast that is so  perfectly suited for those of us with busy mornings and can be prepared and added to the ramekins the previous night and stored in the refrigerator. Plus, this dish is so versatile enough to suit individual tastes. Easily customize your individual creation by swapping out the spinach for kale or another one your favorite leafy greens. You can also switch the tomatoes for chopped sweet red bell pepper. It is literally and omelet in a cup!

Serves 4

Ingredients:
8 large egg whites
1 whole egg
1 cup baby spinach, torn or chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup feta cheese, fat-free
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Kosher salt, to taste

Directions:
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Lightly spray 4 (1/2 cup) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and evenly divide egg mixture into bowls.

Place ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes or until eggs puff and are almost set in the center. Serve hot.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

I have to say, cauliflower is truly an amazing vegetable. This delectable vegetarian recipe is as close as it gets to “real” buffalo wings. Before they are baked, they are dipped in a batter and then rolled in panko breadcrumbs. The panko breadcrumbs make these tasty snacks so crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside, that you will forget that you are eating cauliflower.

Enjoy!

 

 

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Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon  salt
1/2 teaspoon of Lawry’s Seasoning Salt
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1 package of chicken bouillon
1 head cauliflower
1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish
Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish

 

Directions:
Preheat the  oven to 450°F.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, salt,garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper and stir until smooth. Add cauliflower and stir gently until florets are evenly coated with batter.

Roll the florets in the breadcrumbs.

Arrange the  cauliflower in a single layer on a lightly oiled, large baking sheet (preferably nonstick). Spray the cauliflower with vegetable cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes or until golden.

Combine the sriracha and melted butter  in a large bowl.Add the cauliflower and gently toss until cauliflower is evenly coated.

Arrange the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes or until cauliflower begins to crisp, rearranging florets occasionally if needed. Garnish with a sprinkling of blue cheese and feta cheese.  Serve with celery and enjoy!

 

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