Author: sweetnutritionnyc
Citrus Tuna Marinade
Citrusy Tuna Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 lemon squeezed
- 2 oranges squeezed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbso olive oil
- 2 8oz tuna steaks
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a pyrex. Pour over tuna in a large deep container. Marinate for 4 hours or up to 2 days.
- Grill tuna on the grill for about 5 minutes each side or to desired temp!
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Almond Flour Chicken Fingers
Almond Flour Air Fryer Chicken
Substituting Almond flour and adding flax seed increases your heart healthy fibers and decreases the carbs in this delicious low calorie "Fried" chicken recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast hormone and antibiotic free
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup crushed cornflake
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
Instructions
- First you cut your chicken breast against the grain into desired pieces. I like around 1/2" wide and about 1" long!
- Salt your chicken
- In three separate bowls add 1. Almond flour mixed with seasonings and flaxseed 2. mix up eggs with a little water 3. cornflake breadcrumbs and seasonings
- Dip the chicken into the flour mixture and shake. Add it to the egg and shake again. coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Add each chicken finger to the air fryer and make sure they aren't crowded! You may have to do this in batches
- Turn airfryer to 370 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes.
Egg Mc Cups
Egg Mc Cups
An easy re-heat staple for your freezer
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs hormone and antibiotic free
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cups chopped and steamed veggie of choice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (i like a good sharp cheddar) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Chop up your veggies then steam in the microwave until soft. You can do this by placing in a microwave safe bowl, adding a bit of water and covering. Heat for about 3-6 minutes.
- Next season those veggies with some salt, pepper and any other spices you prefer
- Add the eggs and milk to a separate pouring container like a Pyrex measuring cup.
- Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup full of the veggies and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Pour the egg until it fills up to the brim of the muffin tin.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. You can freeze these in a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
Notes
How is this healthy?
It’s a high protein item that can be added to complete your breakfast. Make it for a brunch party. Store leftovers in a bag for 3-5 days in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition tip: POP it in the microwave for 30 minutes and toast an english muffin at the same time. Add the egg to the muffin and make a quick on the go sandwich!
Need a protein for your dinner meal and no time to cook? Add two of these on the side with a baked potato or add cold to a delicious avocado salad.
Veggies to use in here could be spinach, zucchini and yellow squash, peppers, onions, potatoes, asparagus…get crafty and go by the season!
