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MN Wild Rice Burgers

After a recent trip to Duluth, where I had the BEST wild rice burger at Fitgers Brewhouse, I came home and decided to try my hand at it.    I googled and found this recipe that even MENTIONED Fitgers version, so I knew I had to start there!   I started off by cooking up a batch of wild rice.   I'd say it made about 3 cups cooked. While the wild rice was cooking, I sautéed up some minced garlic, diced celery and diced onions in a tablespoon of olive oil.  Until they were translucent.  As an after though I threw these in a food chopper because I knew chunks of these items in a burger would turn my kids off! Once that was done, I mixed my wild rice and sautéed veggie mix together.   Next I threw in 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.  The recipe above called for Asiago cheese, I however could not find any and instead used shredded parmesan.   I seasoned the mix with sea salt, crushed black pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika and caye...

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Found this on Skinnytaste! Here is what I did.... Ingredients: -2 lbs ground chicken -1/3 cup pank crumbs -1 large egg -2 chopped scallions -1/3 cup chopped carrot -1/3 cup chopped celery -1 tbsp minced garlic -salt and pepper to taste -1/3 cup Franks hot sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees.   Spray baking sheet. Mix all ingredients except franks.   Ball into about 30 meat balls. Bake for 16-20 minutes. When cooked through, toss in hot sauce and serve immediately! Calorie Count:   (Each pound of chicken is 600 calories, panko is around 100 calories so depending on how many meatballs you have this changes a bit)   but each meatball is about 50 calories!!!! 21 day fix approved in a  red container!!!

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy caviar 3 bell peppers  3 jalapeños 1/2 red onion 1 can rotel (drained) 1 can black beans (drain and rinse) 1 cup Italian dressing 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2 tbsp garlic powder Chop peppers and onion add in tomatoes, beans dressing and seasoning.  Mix and enjoy! Great to top salads or with chips!  21 Day fix 1 cup=1 green, 1/2 yellow, 1 orange This is the first recipe I haven't tried yet.  I posted it here so that I can find it later and I'll tweak and rate it then!

Quinoa Taco Bake

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This is one of the most pinned items for 21 day fix recipes.  There are a few variations.  This is mine Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 14 oz can rotel 1 small can tomato sauce (no salt added) 1 large zucchini** 1 cup shredded cheese (4 blues) 2-3 tbsp chilli 2-3 tsp cumin 3 garlic cloves Chopped Cilantro Directions: Prepare quinoa as directed.    Fluff and measure out 4 yellow containers.   If your not 21 day fixing, just use it all! Brown the ground turkey.  Add garlic as it cooks.  Season with chili powder and cumin as it goes.    When almost browned, add can of rotel (juices too!) and can of tomato sauce.    Shred or chip the zucchini and add to the meat mix.  Allow to simmer.   Remove from heat and mix in  your quinoa and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.  Mix up and pour into a sprayed baking dish.  Top with cilantro and remaining cheese.  Bake at 350 degr...

Potato{less} Salad

Potato {Cauliflower} Salad Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower---cut into bite sized pieces 6 hard boiled eggs (peel and rinse) 1/3 cup mayo 3 tbs mustard 3 tbs dill relish 1/8 cup chopped onion * Optional, I skip this Salt and Pepper to taste (I find I don't need any) Directions: Dice cauliflower into small bite size pieces.   The original recipe called for you to boil until tender, I find its perfect raw. Separate your egg whites and yolks.   Cut the whites into bite sized pieces.  Mash the yolks in a bowl.   Throw both into a large mixing bowl with cauliflower.  Throw in onion now too if your adding that. In a small bowl mix mayo, mustard and relish  Add dressing to the egg and cauliflower mix.    Chill and serve! {8 servings about 3/4- 1 cup} 5Stars!  Calorie Count and this is rounding up!!! How awesome is that! Head of cauliflower: 200 Mayo about 6 tbsp: 360 6 eggs: 468 Mustard and Relish say 0! Total...

Cookie Dough Protein Balls

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Super easy. Super good. 1 cup oats 1/2 c PB 1/3 c honey 1/2 c chocolate chips 1 scoop whey protein- I use vanilla 1 T vanilla *** I usually triple the recipe. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate a few hours.  If the dough seems dry or won't stick together when you roll it, I've added a dash of milk to the mix. Roll into balls and put on pan.  Freeze overnight and store in the freezer in a container or bag. For Calorie Count I add the total calories in the batch, and divide it by the number of balls, but they average about 70-100 calories per ball. Todays count is below: 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbsp) Peanut butter= 2400 calories 1 cup (16 tbsp) honey= 960 calories 3 cups oats = 900 calories 1 1/2 cup (24 tbsp) chocolate chips = 1920 3 scoops whey = 330 calories Total calories is 6510. Divided into 65 balls. Todays balls are 100 calories!

Pineapple Chicken

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An interesting twist on some chicken.   I'm not sure why I thought I'd like this.  I don't eat peppers. I don't eat cooked pineapple.   But I do like chicken!   Either way, I'm glad I did, I enjoyed all the pieces and didn't pick anything out!    The one thing I didn't add that I will next time is sliced mushrooms!    Ingredients 1 Jalepeno  (chopped) 1 green and 1 red pepper (seeded and chopped) 2-3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized cubes 1 large can of pineapple (about 2 cups of pineapple and 1/2 cup of the juice from the can) 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce Cooked Rice (optional) Season your chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.    Heat small amount of olive oil (or coconut is good in this recipe) in skillet Add Chicken.  Toss until they are cooked and starting to brown. Add chicken broth, peppers, and pinea...