Simply Delicious Cauliflower Fried Rice

This is a wonderful and very healthy recipe.  I saw this on Face Book and I updated it and added some ingredients to make it healthier.   The basic recipe called for cauliflower, peas and carrots and onion.  While that may be ok for a quick video, it is not the true fried rice recipe.  With my updated recipe you will find it is very delicious and still very simple to make.

Ingredients

• 1 small head of cauliflower, riced (simply cut the florets up and put in a food processor and pulse)
• 2 green onions
• 1 cup of peas and carrots (frozen)
• 1/2 cup of corn (optional)
• 1 egg
• Soy sauce and sesame seeds to taste
• chopped coriander
• Sliced Cucumbers to garnish with
• 1.5 tablespoons of virgin olive oil or substitute
• 1 teaspoon of butter

Directions:

1. As stated above, place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse slowly until you get tiny riced like pieces.  It takes only a few minutes to do this.
2. In a heavy skilled add in the oils and heat.  Then add in the veggies and stir fry.   When the veggies are slightly softened add in the egg on the side and cook the egg.  Scramble the cooked egg in with the veggies. 
3. Add in the cauliflower and mix together well. Top with soy sauce, salt, pepper and sesame seeds.  Allow the cauliflower to heat well and stir, making sure all the rice is well heated and toasty.
4. Place in a plate and add the sliced cucumbers on the side.  Salt slightly.  Top with the coriander leaves.  

Note:  I added some sunflower seeds also which gave it the crunchy texture.  I like the veggies al dente, not cooked thru.

Zuchhini Pizza Strips with Garlic, Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

This wonderful and simple recipe is a pizza recipe.  It is simple to make and very very delicious too. 

Ingredients:

3 long and slender zucchinis
1 container of cherry tomatoes
Choice of cheeses (mozzarella, goat, fontina or parmesan)
Salt and Pepper
Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

1.  Cut off the ends of the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out half of the centers with a melon baller or spoon.

2.  Brush with virgin olive oil. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place on top of the zucchini strips. Season with salt and pepper.

3.  Sprinkle with some minced garlic or garlic powder.Then top with your cheese choices.

4.  Bake 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft.

Dr. Fuhrman's Red Lentil Chili Soup

Dr. Fuhrman is a vegetarian and his recipes are famous worldwide. The original recipe was written by Maria Mitchell and this article is based on my edits and changes to increase both taste and texture. See what you think?

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 30 -45 min.

Red Lentil Chili Soup



Ingredients:

* 2 Potatoes, peeled, chopped into lg. pieces
* 1 Onion, peeled, chopped lg. pieces
* 5 Carrots, peeled , chopped into chunks
* 1 red Pepper, med., seeded and chopped
* 1 green Pepper, med. seeded and chopped
* 1 cup Red Lentils, rinsed
* 1 cup Organic Baby Spinach
* 1 green pepper (hot), chopped
* 1 teaspoon of coriander, dry
* 1/2 teaspoon of curry
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook Lentils in a large sauce pan with 3 cups of water.  Stirring occasionally, cook until soft and done.  Set aside. (This should be less than 20 min.)

While the lentils are cooking, in a separate large pot, add in the potatoes, onion, hot pepper, carrots and coriander powder. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer until almost tender, approximately 10-15 min.

Add in the red and green peppers and cook an additional 5-8 min. until peppers are soft, and vegetables are cooked. Let cool a little while. Add spinach and stir.

Add in the lentils and season with salt and pepper and curry seasoning.

Note:  The original recipe suggested:  Puree all the vegetables(not the lentils) in some of the cooking liquid in batches in a food processor. Add as much cooking liquid to form a soup. Add the puree to the Lentils which have been cooked, draining some of the lentil water if needed. Add chili powder and MatoZest. Stir and reheat.

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