Jeanette Kimszal, RDN

I help improve thyroid health and determine gluten sensitivities

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Beef Empadão (Portuguese Pot Pie)

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This recipe was inspired by my best friend Ines. We had gone over to her house one weekend and she had made this awesome dish that was what I would equate to a Portuguese pot pie. In Portuguese it was called empadão.

According to Wikipedia (which I had to translate since the page was all in Portuguese) empadão is a traditional Portugal dish (also popular in Brazil) filled with beef, chicken, tuna, cod or shellfish between layers of mashed potato, rice, bread, or wheat flour. It also said that beef and rice was the most popular combination in the Portuguese tradition but when Ines prepared it she used potatoes instead.

It sometimes has tomatoes , mushrooms , green corn , peas and curd. The one she prepared did not have those ingredients but was just as tasty. Wanting to add a little bit more veggies to this recipe I swapped mashed cauliflower for potatoes and added spinach for a double dose of veggies. This recipe is great for a dinner party or if you’re not sure what to make and just want an easy meal to throw together.

I was quite pleased with how it came out and I hope you like it too. Try it tonight!

Beef Empadão (Portuguese Pot Pie)
 
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Jeanette Kimszal:
Ingredients
  • 1 lb chopped grass fed beef
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice )
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahreheit
  2. In a large bowl mix the beef with the egg and spices
  3. Place the meat in a baking dish
  4. Top with greens
  5. Then top with cauliflower rice
  6. Repeat until filled to the top of the pan
  7. Cook for 45 minutes and serve
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Fajita Broccoli

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Love Mexican? Make your veggies taste on the border with this roasted Fajita Broccoli side.

Fajita Broccoli
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 broccoli crowns
  • 2 tbsp cold pressed olive oil
  • 2 tsp fajita seasoning
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Wash, pat dry, and place in a baking dish
  3. Cover with olive oil and fajita seasoning
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until crispy and serve
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Grain Free Baked Onion Rings

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I love onion rings but I hate the fact that they are deep fried. I have created a grain-free recipe that makes them taste great without all the trans fat. I also like using almond flour as a grain free alternative. If you do not have any gluten or grain sensitivities I would recommend using an organic brand of breadcrumbs with no added sugar. Be sure to check the ingredients I recently found that a lot of brands are using high fructose corn syrup and a lot of chemical preservatives! This is so crazy since there is no reason that breadcrumbs need to taste sweet.

Grain Free Baked Onion Rings
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 onion peeled and cut in to rings
  • 1 egg
  • Italian seasoning
  • Almond flour
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Take a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper
  3. Take 2 bowls and place an egg in one scramble and then set aside
  4. Take the 2nd bowl and place almond flour in and add 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and mix well
  5. Take the onion rings and separate out so each ring is separated from each other
  6. Dip the onion ring in the egg mixture and then cover in the almond mixture and place on a baking sheet
  7. Repeat until all the onion rings are covered with breading and place in the oven
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy
  9. Let cool and serve
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Curried Cauliflower

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Curried Cauliflower
 
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Jeanette Kimszal:
Ingredients
  • 1 head of cauliflower chopped into pieces
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Cold or Expeller Pressed Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 2 tsp Curry powder
  • 2 tsp Mustard seed
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Take the chopped cauliflower and place in a baking dish
  3. Dip a brush into a bowl of olive oil and brush the cauliflower Sprinkle the cauliflower with curry, mustard seed, garlic, then cumin, until fully covered
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until lightly crispy
  5. You can also cook these on the grill for 20 minutes until golden brown
  6. Let cool and serve
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Steak Seasoned Broccoli

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Steak seasoning is great on meat but have you added it to veggies? I created this steak seasoning to make your veggies taste great.

Steak Seasoned Broccoli
 
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Jeanette Kimszal:
Ingredients
  • 3 broccoli crowns
  • Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil as needed (I like (I like California Olive Ranch)
  • Steak Seasoning
  • Steak Seasoning ingredients
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Take the steak seasoning ingredients and and mix in a small bowl and set aside
  3. Take a baking sheet and place the broccoli crowns on there
  4. Using a cooking brush, place the broccoli with olive oil
  5. Sprinkle with the steak seasoning
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy
  7. Let cool and serve
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