Jeanette Kimszal, RDN

I help improve thyroid health and determine gluten sensitivities

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Watermelon Beet Garlic Salad

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Having veggies chopped and prepped is helpful for a last minute meal idea. Today I had some leftover beets that I roasted the night before. I chopped the beets and threw them together with some other vegetables to make a quick salad in less than 30 minutes! I topped it off with some cut up watermelon for a cool and refreshing sweetness that will offset the spicy dressing featuring Wildtree Garlic Galore. If you want to add a little protein you can top it with beans, grilled chicken or hemp seeds to get some extra protein.

Watermelon Beet Garlic Salad
 
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Pea Summer Salad

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Peas are a starchy vegetable but they provide a good amount of protein, fiber, and vitamin C. This summer salad is super easy to make and will fill you up with 8 grams of protein per 1 cup serving. Try it today!

Pea Summer Salad
 
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Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl place the peas, bell pepper, zucchini and mix in a bowl
  2. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, vinegar, and dill dip
  3. Add the dressing to the salad and cover
  4. Let cool for 30 minutes and serve
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Quinoa Tabouleh Salad

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Tabouleh is a salad that comes from Lebanese culture and usually consists of cracked wheat, tomatoes, parsley, mint, onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. It was one of my favorite Mediterranean foods to have before I had to go gluten free due to my thyroid condition. So now when I make it I use the gluten free grain quinoa instead. I like making this recipe mostly in the summer when cucumbers and Jersey tomatoes are in season. Quinoa is a great addition to this salad since it adds a good amount of fiber and protein to your meal. A cooked one cup serving has about 8 grams protein and 5.5 grams of fiber.

Quinoa Tabouleh Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin Olive Oil ((I like Bragg Olive Oil)
  • 1 beeftsteak tomato chopped into pieces or 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber peeled, and chopped into pieces
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • Dash of sea salt
  • Dash of black pepper
Instructions
  1. Add 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water and boil until the water evaporates and the quinoa is cooked
  2. Let cool in the fridge for 20 minutes
  3. In a medium sized bowl place the parsley, dill, chopped tomatoes and cucumbers, mix and set aside
  4. In a small mixing bowl place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well
  5. Take the quinoa out of the fridge and add to the other ingredients.
  6. Top with the dressing, cover and shake until well mixed
  7. Serve
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Avocado Arugula Beef Meatballs

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There is nothing better than adding an avocado to make a good dish a creamy and delicious one. It is a great substitute for cheese with it’s creamy goodness.

Avocado Arugula Beef Meatballs
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 avocado smashed
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 lb grass-fed beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a large bowl mix the meat, arugula, carrots, onion, and garlic mix well
  3. Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll into a ball about 12" inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and serve
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Balsamic Garlic Asparagus

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Spring is in the air and that means that asparagus is in season! This is one of my favorite veggies. There is just something so yummy about these little stalks. Not only do they provide an abundance of vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper, calcium, protein, and fiber. I always say the key to liking vegetables is to learn how to spice them to taste great! Often people grow up with boiled blah veggies and never learn to appreciate how good they can taste. One way to give your asparagus some taste is by adding balsamic vinegar. This is such a versatile food.  You can have it raw as a dressing on a salad or use it as a marinade and grill or bake it.

This particular recipe I baked in the oven but if it is nice enough to grill out you can throw these little greenies on the grill and make a nice veggie dish. The best thing about this dish is it is super simple to make and only has three ingredients. Grab some asparagus and try it tonight

Balsamic Garlic Asparagus
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 395 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Wash, dry and cut the ends off of the asparagus
  3. Take the asparagus and place in a container with a lid
  4. Top with olive oil and vinegar then seal and shake the lid
  5. Refrigerate for 30 mintues
  6. In a baking dish place the marinated asparagus and cook for 34 mintues
  7. Let cool and serve
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Garlicky Butternut Squash & Cabbage

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When choosing veggies I like to stick with ones that are in season. Then I will experiment with all types of seasonings and veggies. This week I took some butternut squash I had on hand and paired with cabbage and garlic to create a scrumptious dish.

Garlicky Butternut Squash & Cabbage
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb butternut squash peeled and cubed (also you can use frozen butternut squash to same time)
  • 1 tbsp unrefined Organic NON GMO coconut oil (I like Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
  1. In a pan place the coconut oil and melt
  2. Add cabbage, butternut squash cubes, and seasonings
  3. Saute until soft and well blended
  4. Serve
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