Thursday, August 9, 2012

Omega Breakfast Burrito


(serves 2)
 Recipe by Kelly (more Omega Crunch recipes)

Omega 3 - an essential nutrient that our bodies need but cannot produce. So how do we get enough? We have to eat the right food. This gluten free burrito, topped with Omega Crunch Roasted Garlic Shelled Flax is a great place to start!

Tortilla:-2Tbsp organic coconut flour-4 egg whites with omega 3 added (save yolks for burrito filling)-¼ tsp baking powder-¼ tsp xanthan gum-2 Tbsp water-Olive oil (for pan cooking)

Filling:-150g ground chicken breast (or extra lean ground beef)-½ yellow onion (diced)-4 egg yolks (from above)-1 medium tomato (diced)-2 tsp paprika-1 tsp Omega Crunch Roasted Garlic Shelled Flax -A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy!)-Sea salt & cracked black pepper to taste.

Tortilla Method:Combine all ingredients (except the olive oil) in a food processor and pulse until well blended and there are no lumps. Heat about 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat in a pan. Add approx. 5 Tbsp of mixture to the pan and tilt the pan to spread the batter to get a thin tortilla. Or use the flat edge of a spatula to gently spread the batter out on the pan. Cook until edge begin to brown, then flip. Be careful not flip too soon as the tortilla will tear.

Filling Method:Cook chicken or ground beef in a medium pan. Add onion. Once the onion becomes transparent, add the egg yolks, tomato, paprika, flax and crushed red pepper flakes. Sea salt and pepper to taste. Filling is done once the egg is cooked. Top with Omega Crunch Roasted Garlic Shelled Flax for added nutrients, texture and flavour.

Nutritional Info per serving (one burrito):330 cals, 15 carbs, 19g fat, 33g protein, 5g sugar, 7g fiber

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Scape Pesto

1lb Scapes
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh ground pepper to taste 

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Megan's Roasted Parmesan Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

Toss 1 bunch of asparagus with olive oil, a couple of dashes of a quality hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves (or more if you're loco for garlic like me) and salt pepper.  Let the flavours absorb for 15 minutes or so. 

Preheat the oven to 425. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet, making sure to pour some of the marinade over top. Not too much, you'll end up with an oily mess. 

Roast for 12-14 minutes, topping with freshly grated parmesean cheese about half way through. Keep an eye on it, it can crisp up on you pretty quickly.

Remove from oven and squeeze some more fresh lemon juice over top. Enjoy!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Kale Salad

Recipe from Jason MacLean / Yoga Haus

4-5 bunches of kale
1 large pink grapefruit
1 tbsp olive oil
kosher salt
20 g sunflower seeds
20 g of dried cranberries


Pull the leaves off the stems of the kale and chop into thin strips or pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt then toss and rub the kale with your hands making sure to distribute the juice and olive oil evenly. Add the sunflower seeds and cranberries and toss again.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Kale Chips

Recipe from Jason MacLean / Yoga Haus

1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 
Line a non-insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Mix kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt. 

Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Breakfast Pancakes


Place in bowl: 
1 c Whole Wheat Flour or Spelt Flour
½ c Buckwheat Flour or Rye Flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 ½ - 2 c milk to desired consistency
Stir together until lumps disappear. Cook on hot greased griddle.

Variation: to add extra nutrition add 2 Tbsp Soy flour and adjust liquid if necessary