Wheat/Dairy-Free Tuna Sushi Wrap

I've rediscovered seaweed! The kind you can eat, of course. This is a great lunch snack, paired with baby carrots and hummus or a side salad.

Serves 2

1 can of light tuna, in water, drained (or use salmon or anything else that calls to you!)
2 T of Dijon mustard
2 leaves of arugula or organic greens
cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1/2 an avocado sliced
2 sheets of seaweed

Mix together tuna and Dijon mustard. Spread 2 TBS on one side of the seaweed, add arugula, cherry tomatoes and avocado. Roll, burrito style and serve.

It's crunchy with a nice smooth kick from the avocado.
Enjoy!

Happy Eating!
Heather :)

Gluten/Dairy-Free Arthichoke, Tomato Strata

As you all know, I love a slow cooker. So feast on this comfort meal any time you desire a change of pace in the meal department.

Serves 4

6 c cubed & toasted Tapioca bread - I love Kinnickkick Farm, but can't find their web site.
1 small onion, chopped
2 c of cherry tomatoes, divided in halves
2 c artichoke hearts, marinated and chopped - Costco has a great choice for this.
8 oz of dairy-free cheese, grated - Trader Joe's soy mozzarella is a good option.
4 organic/veggie-fed eggs
2 c almond milk, unsweetened - I recommend Blue Diamond brand.
1 t sea salt

In a bowl, mix eggs, milk and salt together. In crockpot stoneware, combine bread, onion, tomatoes, artichokes and half of cheese. Pour egg mixture over bread blend. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.

Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Hint: This is fantastic reheated.

Do you have a favorite crockpot recipe? Post it here or direct us to your blog!

Happy Eating!
xoHeather

Gluten-Free Easter Breakfast

If you prefer to prepare your own Easter Sunday breakfast, there's a great healthy option for you to try - gluten-free waffles with fresh fruit. It's rich, decadent and totally healthy. Even better, it's simple to create!

Here's the scoop:

-Use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Pancake mix.

-Be sure to use organic/vegetarian fed eggs.

-Try unsweetened almond milk as a healthy milk option. I love Blue Diamond Natural.

-Add organic frozen blueberries (like Cascadian Farm) or fresh strawberries. You can add these to the mix, or serve on the side.

-Slather with Smart Balance butter and organic maple syrup.

-Serve wit herbal tea - peppermint is a fantastic option.

Happy Easter & Happy Eating!

Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain

Here's scientific fact about what I've been saying all along!
I lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks when I removed wheat from my diet. Our bodies can't process this food and so hold onto it as fat.

Read about it on Medical News Today.

Happy Eating!
Heather :)

Vegan Lentil Soup

2 c hot water
4 c vegetable stock
2 c green lentils
1 c carrots, chopped
1 small white onion, sliced
2 T parsley
1 T olive oil

Place all ingredients in a crockpot. Simmer on low for 4 hours.

And enjoy!
This soup is spicy, hearty and YUMMY. It's pretty rich, so I usually only have 1/2 a cup at a time. Pair with heated corn tortillas (turn a stove burner on low and place tortilla, flipping when reaching desired crispiness).

Happy Eating!
Heather :)