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    • Bring it On, Brussels Sprouts Wrap. This post is overdue.

      Posted at 7:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Sep 20th

      Do you know that someone from the My Foodie Call crew won a contest that got him to the White House?

      Guess whose hand that is on the chair?

      Guess whose hand that is on the chair?

      Corbin entered a contest called The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. The idea was to build a recipe that was healthy and  followed the My Plate guidelines for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign. There was one winner from each state and guess who won for South Carolina? Yup. Corbin. The recipe was original and all his. Yes, I helped him mold it a bit of course, but the concept was all Corbin. He wanted brussels sprouts, he wanted chia seeds and you know what? It really worked. It was fantastic.

      This was Corbin the first time he made this recipe. Little did he know where this would bring him.....

      This was Corbin the first time he made this recipe. Little did he know that he would make this 5,000,000 more times…

      And that it would get him to the White House.

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      I may be biased, but he kind of looks like he is right at home, no?

      Here is the recipe:

      What’s For Lunch?

      Bring it On, Brussels Sprout Wrap!

       What you need:

      10 whole wheat tortillas

       The Filling:

      2 tablespoons coconut oil

      1 can organic pinto beans (rinsed and drained)

      10 0z brussels sprouts (finely chopped or put through the shredding blade of your food processor)

      1 packet taco seasoning-1.3oz (or use 4 Tablespoons of “Healthier Taco Seasoning Recipe” *see below)

      The Tortilla Spread:

      2 small avocados

      juice of 2 limes

      2 tablespoons chia seeds

      INSTRUCTIONS

      1. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add brussels sprouts and taco seasoning and cook 3-5 minutes, or until sprouts soften and wilt slightly. Add drained pinto beans to brussels sprouts mixture. Lower heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring in between to heat throughout. Remove from heat when cooked.
      2. In a small bowl, mash the avocados together with the lime juice until you form a creamy paste. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chia seeds throughout the avocado, stirring the paste to avoid clumping.
      3. Assemble your wrap: Spread a thin layer of the avocado mixture on a tortilla. Top with brussels sprouts/bean mixture. Roll up the tortilla, tucking the sides as you roll. Eat. Marvel at your meatless masterpiece.

      *Healthier Taco Seasoning (you only use 4 Tablespoons of this, you will have extra!)

      4 tablespoons chili powder

      1 teaspoon garlic powder

      1 teaspoon onion powder

      1 teaspoon dried oregano

      1 tablespoon paprika

      3 tablespoon ground cumin

      1 tablespoon salt

      1 tablespoon black pepper

      To wash it down (your drink!):

      2/3 cup low-fat plain kefir

      1/3 cup pomegranate juice

      Combine kefir and juice. Stir well. Insert big straw. Slurp.

      Obama pic

      Just some guy….

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      Mama Foodie Call had to sneak in for one.

      Posted in Meatless mealtime, Random stuff | Tagged Brussel sprouts, vegan
    • Slow cooker vegetarian “chicken” and potatoes

      Posted at 7:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Sep 19th

       

       

      It is time for a slow cooker meal.

      It is time for a slow cooker meal.

      Love the slow cooker. Now that it is cooling off a bit outside, I will definitely be re-visiting my friend on a regular basis. Here is what you do:

      Gather this.

      Gather this.

       

      Potatoes and chopped "faux chicken".

      Add your potatoes and chopped “faux chicken”.

       

      Add the rest of your goods.

      Add the rest of your goods. Stir. Set it and forget it.

      Slow Cooker “Chickenless” Chicken and Potatoes

      serves 5 or 6

      • 1 bag Fingerling Potatoes
      • 1 12 oz package faux chicken, chopped into cubes  (I used Beyond Meat purchased from Whole Foods
      • 1 (25.5 oz) jar marinara sauce of your choice
      • 2 onions finely chopped
      • 1 cup vegetable broth
      • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

       

      Directions

      1. Wash potatoes.
      2. Combine potatoes,” chicken”, pasta sauce, onion and broth in slow-cooker.
      3. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Mix in parsley and serve.

       

      Add a side of bread and dinner is done.

      Add a side of bread and dinner is done.

      Posted in Meatless mealtime
    • Pumpkin Hummus Dip

      Posted at 7:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Sep 18th

      Although hummus is relatively inexpensive, it is always nice to make your own. I think the key to making your own hummus is really getting that consistency down. You want it to be smooth and creamy or else no one will eat it. This one fit the bill.

      I especially like this one because it has pumpkin.

      Pumpkin Hummus Dip

      • 1 (15.5 oz.) can of organic garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (or chick peas…you know they are the same right?)
      • 3/4 cup pumpkin (Love that it has whopping amounts of Vitamin A and fiber)
      • juice of 1 1/2 lemons
      • 1 tablespoon water
      • 1 clove garlic, minced
      • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
      • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
      • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
      Gather these items.

      Gather these items.

      Put garbanzo beans, pumpkin, lemon juice, water, garlic, salt and pepper into food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Stir in chopped parsley.

      Serve it up with some fresh cut veggies.

      Serve it up with some fresh-cut veggies.

       

      Kid approved.

      Kid approved.

      Posted in Salads, Soups, and Sides, Snacks | Tagged beans, pumpkin
    • Healthier Alfredo Sauce (and Dairy Free. Woot Woot)

      Posted at 7:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Sep 17th

      Like a good cream sauce minus the cream? Got one for you.

      Get this stuff.

      Your sauce.

      Ingredients for the sauce.

      Cook this stuff.

      The bulk of your meal.

      Your grain.

      Wind up with this.

      Dairy free Alfredo.

      Dairy free Alfredo.

      Here is your recipe.

      Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce

      I poured mine over whole wheat angel hair pasta

      • 16 oz (1 lb) box of Whole Wheat Angel Hair
      • 2 1/4 cups cashews
      • 1 (2.5 oz) package of pine nuts
      • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
      • 2 cloves garlic
      • 1 1/2 cups water
      • 1 teaspoon thyme spice
      • 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt
      • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
      • 1/2 cup Daiya mozzarella cheese (or regular mozzarella cheese if you do not care about it remaining dairy-free)

      What to do:

      1)  Put all ingredients (except for your Daiya) in your high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until it is super creamy. It may take some time, be patient!

      2) Cook your pasta according to package directions.

      3) Drain and then return to the pan.

      4) Add your Daiya cheese to the heated pasta and stir to combine. The heat of the pasta should help melt it down.

      5) Add your sauce. Gently stir to combine.

      6) Enjoy!

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      This is the Daiya on the warm pasta.

      Add your sauce.

      Add your sauce.

      Dairy free Alfredo.

      I did angel hair. You could do fettucine of course.

      Disclaimer: My 9 year old did not like this recipe. Everyone else did :).

      Posted in Meatless mealtime | Tagged cashew, vegan
    • Water will suffice.

      Posted at 7:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Sep 16th

      Really wish the well-meaning father at soccer would stop giving the kids Gatorade. Yikes.

      In honor of Michelle Obama’s new campaign Drink up, I thought I would post my thoughts on Gatorade.

      Please do not give my child this:

      Just not necessary.

      No thanks. I’ll pass on the cavities and dental bill.

      Kids do not need Gatorade. Unless my child is an Olympic athlete, which I am pretty certain that my 6-year-old soccer player is not, just no, no, no. The recommendation is that electrolyte replenishment is only necessary after 60 minutes+ of hard-core  exercise. Tri-athlete’s, marathon runners, not 5:30 soccer rec team players. Let’s just skip it already.

      But what about the potassium that Gatorade provides?

      Gatorade has a minuscule amount.

      35 mg.

      Pfft. I get that much just sniffing a banana.

      By the way. A banana?

      442 mg.

      Kids need water. The American Academy of Pediatrics has given warnings about kids’ Gatorade consumption and how kids really just need water.

      But my child will not drink water??

      Yah, well because you keep caving in and buying those dang drinks. Just buy him a cool reusable water bottle and call it a day. All that garbage bottled as a health drink is just sugar and food dye.

      Check out this information on Gatorade’s food dye and you might second think that sale on G2’s.

      Posted in Random stuff
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