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Zucchini Noodle Greek Pasta

Zucchini Noodle Greek Pasta
Makes 4 servings.

4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles
½ cup radishes, sliced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
14-16 shrimp, peeled, frozen or raw
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
2-3 teaspoons seasoning mix (recipe below)
½ teaspoon fish sauce
¼ cup parsley

SEASONING MIX
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon marjoram
½ teaspoon arrowroot starch
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Toss radishes and asparagus with ½ tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Roast 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and boil 3 minutes until pink. Drain water and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, add ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Pour the zucchini noodles, shrimp and roasted vegetables into a large bowl. Add in the seasoning mix, fish sauce and parsley. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.

Enjoy!

Zucchini Noodle Greek Pasta

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Saucy Garlic Okra

1 tbsp lard or coconut oil
3 cups okra
3 tbsp garlic – minced
1 cup onion – minced
1 tbsp ginger – grated
½ tsp all spice      
1 tsp paprika     
½ tsp nutmeg      
¼ tsp cayenne powder   
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
⅓ cup coconut milk 
¼ tsp salt

 

  • Melt lard over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add onions, ginger, garlic and salt, and sauté for two minutes.  
  • Stir in the spices, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and add the okra.
  • Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
  • The okra is done when it is soft, yet still firm enough to keep it’s form.
  • Serve over rice or as is. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for a few months.

Enjoy!

Saucy Garlic Okra

Saucy Garlic Okra
Serves 4
A blend of garlic and Caribbean spices sautéed with fresh okra.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
17 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Total Time
17 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 tbsp lard or coconut oil
  2. 3 cups okra
  3. 3 tbsp garlic - minced
  4. 1 cup onion - minced
  5. 1 tbsp ginger - grated
  6. ½ tsp all spice
  7. 1 tsp paprika
  8. ½ tsp nutmeg
  9. ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  10. ¾ cup vegetable broth
  11. 1 tbsp tomato paste
  12. ⅓ cup coconut milk
  13. ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Melt lard over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add onions, ginger, garlic and salt, and sauté for two minutes.
  3. Stir in the spices, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and add the okra.
  4. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for ten minutes.
  5. The okra is done when it is soft, yet still firm enough to keep it’s form.
  6. Serve over rice or as is. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for a few months.
  7. Enjoy!
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Saucy Garlic Okra