When VFitters get together, they bring the fun and the healthy food to share! This dish was part of the NorCal VFit get together and is a MUST MAKE! Chock full of nutrient dense and delicious ingredients, this is a real crowd pleaser and perfect to bring to a pot luck. Thank you Linda S for sharing! This is from the cookbook Soups and Sides by Catherine Walthers.
CHILI ROASTED SALMON WITH CILANTRO CREAM
This is one of those dishes that tastes like it took hours to prepare, but was easily made in 30 minutes. We are sure once you try this dish, you will be making it all the time. Feel free to add any extra veggies on hand. Pairs well with cauli mash or over steamed greens.
CARNE ASADA BOWL
Everything seems to taste better when in its in a bowl these days. This delicious meal in a bowl has fresh flavors with no lack of nutrients. This recipe is adapted slightly from Against All Grain cookbook
BAKED FISH, CHIPS, AND SLAW
Who doesn't love a complete fish and chip meal? We have created a mouth watering complete meal for you to please the whole family. Earmark this recipe for one stop shopping next time you are looking for a great seafood dish - we cover the fish, baked sweet potato chips, and healthy cole slaw all in this recipe together!
MADE OVER CHILI FRIES
Summer may mean more crisp salads and salsa-y fish tacos, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want something extra indulgent tasting in between acai bowls and plates of garden fresh Caprese. What to do when that moment strikes?
Ladies and gentlemen, may we introduce VFit Squad Chili Fries. And although they sure don’t taste the part, these are So. Nutrient. Dense. Like, you can’t tell your sig other or children, because they’ll think you’re lying.
BACON WRAPPED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Wrapping up tasty butternut squash cube in bacon is a delicious way to enjoy this fall staple as an appetizer. What's not to love about this simple dish? We've found a great combination of spice powders - garlic, chili, and paprika - that lend tremendous flavor to this warm appetizer.
CROCKPOT SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN
Ditch your store bought barbecue sauce usually full of sugar and hight fructose corn syrup and try this amazing and simple crock-pot chicken. It may seem like a lot of ingredients, but once you have your pantry stocked, they will last a long time. Full of sweet, smokey and tangy flavor, this is a great combo. If you prefer to use our Fingerlicking Good BBQ Sauce, you can sub that in as well. Try pairing this with some grain free flat bread, cabbage and kefir ranch for one hit BBQ meal. This recipe was modified from Against All Grain.
EASY BAKE RIBS
These ribs are simple to make and free of added salts and preservatives. You can bake these ahead of time to store for a busy night. Simply pull them out and broil them up or heat up on the grill. Try topping with our Finger Licking Good BBQ Sauce, located under sauces and dressing. You can get creative with your favorite spice blends, but we found the mix below to be a good mix.
EASIEST ENCHILADA SAUCE
It's no secret we're a *little* obsessed with our Mexican food over here -- so an easy, healthy homemade sauce that can be made in minutes is right up our alley! Use this to top eggs, Mexican Cauliflower Rice, Collard Green Enchiladas, Epic Fish Tacos - anything you can dream up,
CHILI LIME ROASTED NUTS
This pan fried method for roasting nuts makes this a simple and easy snack to spice up some raw nuts! The combo of chili and lime make these totally addictive. Be forewarned!
