Flax seeds are a nutritious food that is rich in amino acids – important for heart health. Use a flaxseed-based dough to prepare these vegan flaxseed wraps. Spread a tasty dressing and fill with your favorite fruits and veggies for a healthy wrap. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and makes four flaxseed tortillas.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup golden flaxseeds
• 2/3 cup hot water
• a pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a blender, add 3/4 cup of golden flaxseeds.
Blend until mixture turns into flour.
Once done, transfer to a bowl.
Set a saucepot over medium-high heat.
Add hot water into the pot.
Bring to a boil.
Add a pinch of salt.
Add the flaxseed flour.
Stir and cook until it turns into a dough.
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Divide the dough into four portions.
Roll out the dough into a tortilla, about 1/16 inch thick.
You can place a mixing bowl on top of the tortilla, then cut around the edges to shape a perfect circle.
Do this with the three remaining dough portions.
Set a large non-stick frying pan over low heat and let it warm up.
Add one flaxseed tortilla at a time into the pan.
Toast it for 40-50 seconds on each side.
Once done, add your favorite fillings.
Roll and slice in half.
Serve and enjoy!
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzgAeAIOqE
This low-carb homemade egg roll wrapper is a healthy approach to our favorite deep-fried appetizer. Traditionally, an egg roll is a flavorful appetizer filled with seasoned ground pork and shredded cabbage wrapped in a pastry. These egg rolls are even tastier when served with dips such as chili, ketchup, and mustard.
Ingredients:
Wrapper:
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp xantham gum
• 3 tbsp gluten
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
Filling:
• 8 oz ground pork
• 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek
• 1/2 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
• 1 green onion stalk (finely chopped)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 tbsp spicy and sweet Asian sauce (Papa G’s)
• oil for deep frying
Instructions:
Wrapper:
Prepare a large mixing bowl.
Add almond flour, salt, xantham gum, and gluten.
Whisk to combine.
Add egg and water.
Mix well to combine until the dough holds together.
Knead the dough and form it into a ball.
Wrap it around with plastic.
Place inside the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
Remove dough from the fridge and unwrap plastic.
Knead dough for 30 seconds.
Form into a circle and lay on a cutting board.
Slice the dough into 16 parts.
Form each into small round shapes.
Flatten out each round-shaped dough by using a rolling pin.
You can also use a dough press to form the wrapper.
Do this with the rest of the dough.
Set aside.
Filling:
Prepare another mixing bowl.
Season with Sambal Oelek, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and Chinese five-spice.
Mix well to combine.
Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Set a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated ground pork.
Stir and break up the ground pork.
Add finely chopped green onion.
Stir until pork changes color.
Add salt to taste and shredded cabbage.
Stir and cook until cabbage has wilted.
Sprinkle spicy and sweet Asian sauce.
Stir for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate.
Scoop from the filling and put it in the center of the wrapper.
Roll up and secure the dough wrapper.
Deep fry the rolls at 375 F for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the deep fryer and transfer to a plate.
Serve with chili sauce or any sauce of your preference.
Enjoy!
Tips and ideas:
You can place the filling on a paper towel-lined bowl to drain excess oil and liquid.
You can place the deep-fried rolls on paper towels first to drain excess oil before serving.
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iABq6doSRs0
This loaded cauliflower casserole dish is full of tasty cauliflower florets tossed in cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and seasoning mix. Pop it inside the oven to melt the cheese. It is a great dinner dish, especially for the holidays. Enjoy this cheesy cauliflower casserole for dinner with your family.
Ingredients:
• 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets)
• 8 bacon slices (cooked, crumbled, and divided)
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 large green onions (chopped and divided)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 tsp brown mustard
• 1/2 tsp pink salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
• some green onions (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp water (for cauliflower)
Instructions:
This recipe takes about 45-50 minutes. It makes for eight servings.
In a microwavable bowl, add cauliflower florets.
Add 3 tbsp water.
Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel.
Place inside the microwave and steam for 7-8 minutes.
Once tender, remove from the microwave.
Let it cool and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375ºC.
In another bowl, add 1/4 cup of cream cheese and 3/4 cup sour cream.
Add half of the chopped chives and bacon bits.
Add finely chopped fresh parsley.
Season with 2 tsp brown mustard and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Add half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
Mix until well combined.
Add the cauliflower florets along with the water in it.
Toss to combine.
Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Top it off with the remaining half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining half of chopped chives and bacon bits.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil.
Place it inside the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake again for additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove from the oven.
Slice for servings.
Enjoy!
Tips and ideas:
You can add more toppings if you want such as chopped green onions, chives, and more bacon bits.
Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIsK_SPuk8o
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February 25, 2021 2:34 pm | 
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