Gluten Free Entrees Recipes

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 45-50 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Cook rice.

Slice squash in halves, scoop out seeds, and place in a large baking dish.

In a large pan on medium-high heat melt the coconut oil and coconut cream concentrate. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, cayenne, celery, and ground beef. Cook until well browned. Turn off heat and mix in cooked rice.

Stuff squash halves with ground beef mixture, cover dish with foil, and bake until squash pierce easily with a fork (baking time will vary depending on squash size) approximately 30 minutes.

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Baked Salmon with Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce

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Baked Salmon with Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Salmon:

Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Preheat oven to 375 ° F

Place salmon fillets in a glass baking dish and sprinkle lemon juice, water, coconut oil, and salt over it. Cover with an oven-proof lid and bake until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.

While fish is baking mix your mayonnaise, garlic, black pepper, cayenne, turmeric, and ground mustard in small bowl.

Remove fish from oven, drain most of the liquid out before spooning the garlic sauce over the fillets. Place fish back in oven and broil for 3 minutes.

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Loaded Red Beans & Quinoa

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Loaded Red Beans & Quinoa
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Servings: 4-6
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup cooked red beans
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro

In a small saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt. Cover and cook over low-medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and quinoa is soft and translucent.

Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large skillet. Saute peppers and onion for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly soft.

Add in red beans, tomato, garlic, pepper, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Then add in cooked quinoa. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Serve with desired toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, etc. and chips.

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Indian Coconut Prawn Curry

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Indian Coconut Prawn Curry
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

  • 15-20 raw prawns, shelled and de-veined
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk*

Place prawns in a bowl, add turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside.

Heat one tablespoon coconut oil in a sauce pan. Add sliced onion and saute onions until they turn translucent. Add garlic and coconut flakes and saute till the coconut turns brown and the garlic is cooked. Turn off heat and let the mixture cool down.

In a blender, combine the prepared mixture, coriander seeds and cayenne pepper. Blend until a fine paste is formed. Add water while blending, if necessary.

In the same sauce pan, heat another tablespoon of coconut oil then add the above paste and saute it for a minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup of water. When it comes to boil, add the prawns. Once the prawns are cooked, add coconut milk and stir well. Boil for a minute and turn off heat.

Serve hot coconut prawn curry over cooked rice.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Arugula Pesto Chicken

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Arugula Pesto Chicken
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Chicken:

Arugula Pesto:

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

In a bowl, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasonings and minced garlic. Toss to coat.

Grill chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Alternately, you can saute the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, combine arugula, basil, pine nuts, garlic and salt in a food processor. While greens are blending, drizzle in coconut oil. Blend until smooth.

Slice chicken breasts and place over zucchini pasta. Top with arugula pesto and tomato slices. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese, if desired.

*Make your own zucchini pasta using a julienne peeler, vegetable peeler or mandolin.

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No Potato Veggie Hash

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No Potato Veggie Hash
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into about 2″ pieces
  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 1 large yellow squash, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil. Add in green beans, zucchini, squash, onion and seasonings. Stir until combined. Saute over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve and enjoy.

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Zesty Chicken and Veggies

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Zesty Chicken and Veggies
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large skillet, saute chicken in coconut oil for about 10 minutes, turning once. Add mushrooms, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Drizzle dressing over everything and sprinkle salt and pepper over mixture. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through. 

Great served with brown rice, and a fresh green salad.

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Spicy Salmon Quinoa Fiesta

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Spicy Salmon Quinoa Fiesta
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Spicy Quinoa:

  • 3 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tomato, chopped into bite sized chunks
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Pink Himalayan Salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 2 1/2 cups quinoa (soaked and rinsed)

Salmon:

Toppings:

  • sliced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • feta cheese (or chevre)
  • fresh lemon or lime juice
  • chopped tomato

Spicy Quinoa:

Place 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, saute till softened and translucent. Add tomato, cayenne pepper, salt, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cook mixture until tomatoes are softened.

Add 3 cups of water and the quinoa to the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover reduce heat to low, and cook for 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Fluff with fork and mix in additional tablespoon coconut oil.

Salmon:

Preheat oven to 400 °F.

Place salmon in a baking dish, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and butter. Cover and bake for 15-25 minutes or until flaky and tender.

Garnish with your choice of toppings and enjoy!

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