Category: Fresh Recipes

Barbacoa Tacos with Satsuma Guacamole

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I am back with all new recipes and a fresh page! Over the last six months, my boyfriend and I along with the help of our family, have been remodeling and moving into our first home. I also suffered a gnarly kitchen injury which prevented me from typing (I am still not using my left index finger). If you follow the Fresh and Fit Instagram page (@jennafreshandfit) you will see that I haven’t slowed down. I have been sharing our remodel and decorating along with new recipes I think you will enjoy. Now it is time to share them here on the website to catch up to speed! First up are my Barbacoa tacos with satsuma guacamole.

The Barbacoa Tacos

Dry rub 1-2 lbs of bottom round beef with 2 tbsp each paprika and cumin.

Sear each side in 2 tbsp olive oil over high heat until nice and charred.

Turn crockpot to high and add 2 cups beef broth and a small can of chipotle in adobo (chop finely before adding).

Add beef and cook for 4-5 hours. Shred and serve in taco shells or corn tortilla with shredded lettuce or purple cabbage. Top with satsuma guacamole.

Satsuma Guacamole

2 ripe avocados mashed

1/2 C chopped red onion

1 handful of cilantro chopped

1 small roma tomato, seeds and juice removed, chopped

1/2 a small jalapeño

juice of 1/2 a satsuma orange

juice of 1/2 a lime

sea salt to taste

combine all ingredients and stir until combined

*table is from Homegoods and dish towel & teak dishes are Crate and Barrel

Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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Add the freshness of real ingredients to your next smoothie. This Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie incorporates real cacao and fresh mint for a flavor reminiscent of childhood ice cream shops. There are a few big differences between this smoothie and the ice cream it was inspired by. This recipe offers big nutrition and flavor for far less calories and fat than ice cream, not to mention there are no additives or mystery ingredients. So enjoy this cool and refreshing treat as the weather starts to heat up!

1c Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 c Water
1/2 a ripe Banana
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
2 Tbsp Cacao Nibs
1 bunch Fresh Mint
1 scoop of your favorite Protein Powder
3-4 Ice Cubes

Blend until smooth

Crock-pot Thai Curry with Quinoa

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Thai Curry may be one of my favorite dishes of all time. It’s spicy and creamy with just the right amount of tang. This is the first recipe I’ve made that has come close to anything I’ve tasted in a restaurant.
Full of antioxidants, high in healthy fat and protein. Best of all you can put all the ingredients in the crock-pot and go about your day. Enjoy!

3 cups chicken stock
2 cans coconut milk
3 Tbsp red curry paste
2 Tbsp fish sauce
1 chicken breast
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp minced ginger
2 celery stalks chopped
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 diced bell pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup cooked Quinoa
Juice of 1 whole lime
Cilantro for garnish

Turn crock-pot on high. Add all ingredients except peas, kale, lime juice and cilantro. Cook for 2.5 hours. When chicken is cooked through, shred and return to crock-pot. Add peas and kale. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Add lime juice and stir. Serve over quinoa. Garnish with cilantro.

Cauliflower “Risotto” with Chicken

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I am a big fan of turning comfort foods into healthy recipes. I am always amazed and delighted when the healthy version turns out to be just as good as the unhealthy version. This recipe for Cauliflower “Risotto” with Chicken is one of them! The cauliflower replaces the  rice that is called for in traditional risotto dishes,  making this a great low carb dish.

. 1 head of cauliflower, steamed. Mash with potato masher or run through food processor.
. 1 chicken breast boiled in chicken stock, water, and 1 Tbsp garlic.
. 1/3 Red onion diced
. 3/4 cup green beans chopped
. 2 Tbsp Kerry Gold Butter or olive oil
. 1 Tbsp minced garlic
. 1/2 cup chicken broth
. 1/2 cup heavy cream
. 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste.

Once chicken is cooked and tender, pull/shred into pieces and set aside.

. Sauté onion and green beans in butter until beans are tender and onion is soft.

. Add garlic and allow to cook a minute longer.

. Add cauliflower and chicken. Stir to incorporate.

. Stir in cream and chicken broth.

. Add cheese and stir.

salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!