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The animal products referred to are an optional protein source for omnivores, but not required for the actual recipe.
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February 23, 2012

CrockPot Spaghetti Sauce

Crockpot/Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce w/ 3oz (from dry) spaghetti
noodles, freshly grated parmesan cheese, & garlic bread

21 oz lean ground beef
12 oz. chicken sausage
3 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
3 - 14.5 oz cans tomato sauce, no salt added
2 med. (or 1 lg) onion, chopped
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
4 c. mushrooms, sliced (approx. 434g)
2 c. bell pepper, diced (approx. 195g)
5 Tbsp oregano, dried
3 Tbsp basil, dried
1 tsp bay leaf, ground (or 3 whole bay leafs broken in half)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, ground

Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet. While the meat is browning, chop vegetables, stirring meat occasionally.

When beef and sausage are done, drain off the fat and toss meat, vegetables, spices, and tomato sauce into a slow cooker. Stir to mix ingredients evenly.

Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.


Number of Servings: 20
Serving Size: 1 cup  (approx. 243g)

Calories - 159.0
Carbohydrates - 10.5g
Sugars - 4.4g
Fiber - 2.8g
Fat - 7.4g
Saturated Fat - 2.7g
Cholesterol - 42.5mg
Protein - 12.7g
Sodium - 164.3mg

November 1, 2011

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup with sour cream & chives

8 med. potatoes, diced with skin
4 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
5 Tbsp dried onion (or 1 lg onion, finely chopped)
8 oz - 2% medium cheddar cheese, cubed
4 oz - 2% colby jack cheese, cubed
8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed (ish)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1-1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
20 oz. extra lean ham, diced, (5% fat)



Night before - Dice, blanch, and drain potatoes. Dissolve bouillon in water per package instructions and add dried onions to broth. Cube, dice, and mince cheeses, ham, and garlic.

Morning before work - Throw everything into the crockpot and stir. Set to low for 10-12 hours.

Come home, stir, and serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chives.


Serves 16
Per serving  1 cup

Calories - 224.9
Carbohydrates - 23.8g
Sugars - 3.3g
Fiber - 2.3g
Fat - 6.5g
Saturated Fat - 3.3g
Cholesterol - 33.4mg
Protein - 17.0g
Sodium - 882.7mg

Slow Cooker Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and corn bread

12 oz. lean ground beef
2 cups red kidney beans (dry)
1 lg onion, diced (or chopped)
1 med. red bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
3-1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (equals one large can)
7-1/4 c. Tomato Sauce (equals 2 large cans)
3 Tbsp Chili powder
3 Tbsp Chili Sauce (Heinz)
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Bay Leaf, crumbled (or 1/4 tsp powdered)
1-1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce


Soak the beans per package directions. Brown the beef and drain well.

Toss everything in the pot, stir, and cook on low for 8-10 hours (or your entire work day + commute)


Serves 16
Per serving 1 cup

Calories - 144.8
Carbohydrates - 19.2g
Sugars - 7.4g
Fiber - 5.3g
Fat - 4.9g
Saturated Fat - 1.9g
Cholesterol - 15.9mg
Protein - 7.8g
Sodium - 776.2mg

August 10, 2011

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad with Sweet & Spicy Salmon and baked potato
6 Tbsp lime juice, fresh
5 g mint, fresh, finely chopped (just under 1/4 c.)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 sm. onion, chopped (~100g)
1 c. mandarin oranges in juice
1/2 c. reserved juice from mandarin oranges
4 c. (heaping) watermelon, balled (~800g)
2 med. gala apples, cored, sliced, chopped in bite size pieces (~300g or 2 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, sliced, quartered (~275g or 2 cups)
1 c. goat cheese, crumbled (optional)


Dressing:
Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and mint together. Set aside.

Salad:
Drain oranges, set oranges aside.

Cook onion in juice from mandarin oranges until caramelized. Set aside.

Add all of the fruit to a large serving bowl. Once onions are cool, add them to the fruit. Add the cheese (optional) and drizzle the dressing over the salad and stir well to cover.

Let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors combine before serving well chilled.


Serves 9

Per serving - 1 cup (approx. 183.6 gr)
Calories - 118.2
Carbohydrates - 17.4g
Sugars - 12.3g
Fiber - 2.9g
Fat - 5.1g
Saturated Fat - 2.3g
Cholesterol - 15.6mg
Protein - 3.4g
Sodium - 68mg

July 9, 2011

Quinoa Salad w/ Tzatziki dressing



1 c. quinoa, dry
5 g. cilantro
1 lg cucumber, chopped (~228 g)
1 med. yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 med. red bell pepper, chopped
12 oz green beans (snap), 1" slices
3/4 c. Nancy's Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Sauce To Die For!) - so good there's no way to improve on it
1/2 c. Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 c. red wine vinegar

Cook quinoa and cilantro in a 2 qt pot (or rice cooker) with 2 c. water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 min. Remove from heat and leave covered to cool.

Once the quinoa is cool, chop all the veggies and combine with the quinoa in a med/large mixing bowl (can be the serving bowl too).

Dressing: Combine Nancy's Tzatziki sauce with greek yogurt and red wine vinegar. Whisk to combine well.

Coat the quinoa and vegetables with the dressing.

Serves 9

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 228g)
Calories - 123.7
Carbohydrates - 21.4g
Sugars - 3.4g
Fiber - 3.4g
Fat - 1.3g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 8.1g
Sodium - 406.8mg

July 2, 2011

Three Bean Salad



1 c. mayocoba beans, dry
1 c. kidney beans, dry
1 c. black beans, dry
1/2 c. lime juice (approx. 5 limes)
200 g mushrooms, chopped
2 med. red bell peppers, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp Greek Seasoning (McCormick)
4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled (optional)


Cook beans according to bag.

Once beans are cooled, soak mushrooms in lime juice for 10-15 minutes.

Drain the lime juice from the mushrooms, reserving the juice. Toss the beans, mushrooms, and peppers into a large bowl.

Add the garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and greek seasoning to the lime juice. Whisk well and let sit for 30 min.

Pour the vinaigrette over the beans. Toss.

Add the goat cheese shortly before serving.

Serves 11
Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200 g)
Calories - 238.7
Carbohydrates - 22.8g
Sugars - 3.1g
Fiber - 8.7g
Fat - 13.5g
Saturated Fat - 3.5g
Cholesterol - 8.1mg
Protein - 8.3g
Sodium - 183.9mg

Fiberlicious Portabella Mushrooms

I have to admit on this one, my husband liked it much better than I did. I found it passable, but he liked it so much, it's being posted here anyway. I hope you like it as much as he did.

Fiberlicious Portabella Mushrooms w/ baked potato
3 Tbsp ground flax seed
1.5 c. water
200 g Mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 lg onion (approx. 211 g)
100 g Spinach, fresh
100 g bell pepper, mixed colors, diced
2 Tbsp barley flour
1 Tbsp Sumac, ground
1/8 tsp Garlic Salt
6 oz. portabella mushroom, sliced



Whisk flax seed into water and let stand.

In a large skillet, dry sautee mushrooms, garlic, and onions (no moisture added) over medium heat. Once mushrooms are reduced and onions transluscent, add spinach and peppers. Stir well.

Add barley flour, sumac, and garlic salt into the flax mixture. Whisk well to combine.

The spinach should be fully wilted by now. Stir in the flax mixture to fully coat the vegetables. Lay the portabella slices on top, turning once. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve.

Serves 2
Per serving (approx. 300 gr)
Calories - 180.3
Carbohydrates - 30.4g
Sugars - 3.7g
Fiber - 10.3g
Fat - 4.4g
Saturated Fat - 0.5g
Cholesterol - 0.0mg
Protein - 11.7g
Sodium - 183.1mg

June 20, 2011

Pancake & Biscuit Mix


5 c. white flour
4 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. wheat graham flour (can use whole wheat)
2.5 c. instant nonfat dry milk
1/4 c. baking powder
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1.5 c. Splenda, granulated (or other bake safe dry sweetener)
8 scoops whey protein powder, unflavored
1/2 c. flax seed, ground
2 Tbsp vanilla powder (optional)

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container. (If you're like me and keep protein powder around, wash and save an empty 2 lb container. It will make the perfect storage vessel)

Makes 18 cups
Serving size 1 cup (approx. 130g)

HDMB
Pancake & Biscuit Mix

1 cup (130g)
Bisquick
Pancake and Baking Mix

1 cup (122.7g)
Jiffy
Pancake/Waffle Mix

1 cup (114.2g)
Calories - 368.4
Carbohydrates - 65.8g
Sugars - 2.2g
Fiber - 7.1g
Fat - 2.9g
Saturated Fat - 0.5g
Cholesterol - 20mg
Protein - 20.7g
Sodium - 553.6mg
Calories 485
Carbohydrate 78.8g
Sugars - 3g
Fiber 3g
Fat 15.2g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Protein 9.1g
Sodium 1485mg
Calories -520
Carbohydrates - 88g
Sugars - 4g
Fiber - 4g
Fat - 18g
Saturated Fat - 4g
Cholesterol - 9mg
Protein - 8g
Sodium - 1280mg

Sweet & Spicy Lemon Chicken

Inspired by Eating Well's Lime Honey Glazed Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Lemon Chicken with brown rice and salad

3 Tbsp Honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce, light
4 tsp Lemon peel/zest
6 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp dill weed, dried
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast (Four 5 oz breasts)

Mix honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 400°F

Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve marinade) and place in a shallow baking dish.  Bake for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and boil until reduced by about half and thickened to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.

Brush chicken with glaze and continue to bake for 10-20 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 165°F.

Serving Size: 1 breast (approximately 3.5-4 oz. cooked)

Per serving
Calories - 169.1
Carbohydrates - 10g
Sugars - 8.5g
Fiber - 0.2g
Fat - 0.8g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 77mg
Protein - 33.1g
Sodium - 765.2mg

June 13, 2011

Chicken Taco/Burrito filling

Served over lettuce with cheddar cheese,
toasted thin corn tortillas (cut in strips),
tomato, sour cream, and
HDMB Greek Dressing. Calories - 474
300 gr chicken breast meat, no skin, cut into strips
1 med. tomato, diced (Image)
1/4 c. water
2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp garlic, minced (Image)

Put all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked.

Serve over salad; or as a taco, burrito, enchilada filling

Served as a burrito with flour tortilla, cheddar cheese
tomato, sour cream. Calories - 504
Serves 4

Per serving (approx. 75gr)
Calories - 97
Carbohydrates - 2.3g
Sugars - 0.6g
Fiber - 0.5g
Fat - 0.8g
Saturated Fat - 0.1g
Cholesterol - 0.2mg
Protein - 17.9g
Sodium - 35.3mg

June 8, 2011

Greek Salad Dressing/Vinaigrette


1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. basalmic vinegar
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 Tbso McCormick Greek Seasoning blend
1 tsp garlic powder

Mix all ingredients well, with a whisk or shaker. Allow to sit for at least 2 hours before serving. I recommend recycling an old salad dressing bottle/jar or other tightly sealed container for storage.  Shake/Stir well before serving.

Makes 10 servings

Per serving (2 Tbsp)
Calories - 53
Carbohydrates - 1.5
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 0g
Fat - 5.5g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 0g
Sodium - 64mg

June 2, 2011

Bisquick Pancakes with a healthy-ish twist

I started with Bisquick's traditional pancake recipe and took off from there.

Pancakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

2 cups Bisquick - Original Pancake & Baking Mix
1/4 c. Whole Wheat Graham Flour
1-1/2 c. Nonfat (skim) Milk
1 Tbsp Vanilla Powder
2 Tbsp Flax Seed, ground
6 Tbsp water

Start by mixing the flax and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl stir together Bisquick, graham flour, and vanilla powder. Add milk and stir briskly (or use a whisk or mixer) until mixture is mostly smooth (approximately 2 minutes). Add flax/water, mixing completely.

Spray preheated skillet lightly with spray oil. Pour by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden.

Serves 5

Per 3 pancake serving
Calories -264
Carbohydrates - 42g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 3g
Fat - 7g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 1mg
Protein - 8g
Sodium - 531mg

Traditional Bisquick Pancakes HDMB Bisquick Pancakes
One 1/4 c. pancake (recipe makes 12) One 1/4 c. pancake (recipe makes 15)
Calories 90
Carbohydrate 12 g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber 0g
Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Protein 3 g
Sodium 280 mg
Calories - 88
Carbohydrates - 14g
Sugars - 0g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 2g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 3g
Sodium - 177mg

June 1, 2011

Refried Beans

1 c. pinto beans, dry
1 c. mayocoba beans, dry
2 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic salt

Add beans and sufficient water to cover them well (at least 3" over top of beans) to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for at least 1 hour. Drain.

Replace water, return bean pan to stove. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for at least 1 hour. Drain.

Mash beans using a mixer or food processor (my preference). Return beans to saucepan. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and 1 cup water. Mix well. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Optional: Return refried beans to mixer or food processor, mashing to desired consistency.

Serves 8

Per 1/2 c. serving (approx. 122.5g)
Calories - 159
Carbohydrates - 25g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 6g
Fat - 4g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 9g
Sodium - 129mg

"Spanish" Rice

2 c. brown rice, cooked
1 med. tomato, diced
1/2 Tbsp Brummel & Brown
1 tsp garlic powder

Melt Brummel & Brown in a high sided skillet. Add garlic powder, stir. Add cooked rice and tomato. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Serve. Excellent with any Spanish or Mexican main dish, added to burritos or enchiladas, etc.

Serves 4
Per 2/3 c. serving (approx. 140g)
Calories - 121
Carbohydrates - 25g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 2g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 3g
Sodium - 14mg

May 28, 2011

Garam Masala Hummus

Garam Masala Hummus with sandwich thin
3 cups garbanzo beans, cooked and drained
1 med. lemon, juice (approx. 1/4 c.)
3 Tbsp. garlic, minced (Image)
1 Tbsp. flax seed, ground
1 tsp. garam masala

Cook and drain garbanzo beans according to bag (or Google directions). Place beans and lemon juice in food processor and mix on high speed until appearance is mostly smooth and all levels spin at about the same speed.  Add garlic, flax, and garam masala. Continue to blend on high speed until appearance is smooth and everything is well mixed. Serve with naan, pita, veggies, or sandwich thins.

30 servings (2 Tbsp)

Calories: 30
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Fat: 0.5g  
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 1g


7-1/2 servings (1/2 cup) - Heart Healthy serving

Calories: 121
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 5g

May 23, 2011

Feta & Pine Nut Mashed Potatoes

3 medium potatoes, flesh and skin, cubed
1/3 c. plain, non-fat yogurt
2 Tbsp. Brummel & Brown yogurt/butter blend
2 tsp, minced garlic (Image)
1/4 c. pine nuts
1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled

Boil potatoes and pine nuts until potatoes are tender. Drain. Add all additional ingredients and mash.

Makes 4 Servings

Per serving:
Calories - 277
Carbohydrates - 32g
Sugars - 3g
Fiber - 4g
Fat - 13g
Saturated Fat - 3g
Cholesterol - 13mg
Protein - 9g
Sodium - 265mg

Summer Citrus marinade/sauce (for fish)

Swai with Summer Citrus Sauce, Feta Pine Nut Mashed Potatoes, and green beans
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 lime, juice and zest
4 limes, juice
2 Tbsp minced garlic (Image)
1/2 large onion, chopped (Image)
1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. dill weed, dried
1/4. tsp garlic salt
1/4 c. non-fat, plain yogurt (only if making sauce)

Place fish in a shallow pan. Blend lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, and spices in a blender until smooth. Pour over fish. Cover pan and set in refrigerator for approx. 15-30 min.

After marinating; grill, broil, or bake (on rack) fillets until flaky and opaque.

Sauce: Pour half of the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to gentle boil for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add yogurt and blend until smooth.


Makes 4 Servings

Nutrients per Serving (marinade only)
Calories - 17
Carbohydrates - 5g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 0g
Sodium - 62mg

Calories per Serving (with various fish)
Swai Cod Tilapia
1/2 fillet 5 oz. 4 oz.
Calories - 102
Carbohydrates - 5g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 5g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 21g
Sodium - 62mg
Calories - 135
Carbohydrates - 5g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 1g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 62mg
Protein - 26g
Sodium - 140mg
Calories - 125
Carbohydrates - 5g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 16g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 14mg
Protein - 24g
Sodium - 77mg

Nutrients per Serving (Sauce)
Calories - 25
Carbohydrates - 6g
Sugars - 2g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 1g
Sodium - 74mg

May 21, 2011

Coconut Cream Pie

Whole pie, with hazelnuts
I have to admit, I'm not a huge coconut cream pie fan. I like them, but will usually opt for lemon meringue or banana cream. But I had a couple of friends who asked for a coconut cream pie recipe that is healthier than average. (also... my meringue fell a bit while cooling due to extremely damp weather today).

1 c. Splenda, granulated
1/4 c. potato flour
1 tsp. vanilla powder
1 pinch nutmeg (literally a pinch between thumb and forefinger)
3 c. skim milk
3 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1 c. unsweetened coconut flakes
2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
2 Tbsp. hazelnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Combine Splenda, potato flour, vanilla powder, and nutmeg in a 2 qt. sauce pan. Gradually add milk, whisking until well combined. Cook over med-high heat until thick and bubbling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Beat egg whites and egg slightly. Add 1 cup of hot mixture slowly into eggs, whisking quickly to prevent eggs cooking. Add egg mix into saucepan, again whisking well. Cook over med-high heat, bringing to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to cook at a boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add olive oil and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add yogurt, whisking constantly until combined. Pour immediately into pre-baked pie shell. Recipe here.

Cover with Meringue (recipe here). Optional - Sprinkle additional coconut and hazelnuts onto top of meringue. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack. Chill before serving.

Serves 8

Filling only (plus optionals)

Calories - 166
Carbohydrates - 18g
Sugars - 7g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 9g
Saturated Fat - 6g
Cholesterol - 29mg
Protein - 7g
Sodium - 93mg


Complete pie (per 1/8 pie serving, 170 gr.)

Calories - 336
Carbohydrates - 35g
Sugars - 7g
Fiber - 4g
Fat - 18g
Saturated Fat - 7g
Cholesterol - 29mg
Protein - 12g
Sodium - 129mg

Compare to Coconut Cream Pie per FatSecret.com per 1/8 pie serving

Calories - 429
Carbohydrates - 54g
Sugars - 52g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 24g
Saturated Fat - 10g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 3g
Sodium - 367mg

Meringue (for pie)

4 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla powder
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. Splenda, granulated


Add cream of tartar and vanilla powder to egg whites. Beat egg whites at medium speed until soft peaks form. While beating, slowly add vanilla extract. Once soft peaks have formed, increase speed to high and add Splenda slowly. Continue beating on high until stiff peaks form.

Spread meringue immediately onto hot pie filling in shell, sealing to the edge of the crust. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Serves 8

Calories - 14
Carbohydrates - 2g
Sugars - 0g
Fiber - 0g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 2g
Sodium - 27mg

Single Pie Crust

Pre-baked crust
1 c. quinoa flour
1/4 c. almond flour/fine meal
1/4 c. potato flour
1 Tbsp vanilla powder
1/4 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. skim milk
1/4 c. water

Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add olive oil and milk. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix into the flours until small pea sized pieces of dough form. Add water and cut again.  Press pastry into a 8 or 9 inch pie pan until entire pan is covered with 1/8-1/4" of dough. This dough does not roll well, but presses easily into the pan.

For pre-baked, use fork to poke a few set holes along the sides and bottom. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

Serves 8

Calories - 156
Carbohydrates - 15g
Sugars - 0g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 9g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 3g
Sodium - 9mg