Meal Suggestions
Almond Crusted Fish
Dorado or white fish tossed in olive oil oregano and sliced almonds, cilantro pesto (cilantro, walnuts, olive oil, salt, lemon/ lime), roasted cauliflower (garlic, lemon, olive oil, cumin), beet hummus (roasted beets blended with tahini, lime, garlic and cumin), arugula salad (oregano vinaigrette, avocado, pistachios)
Buddha Bowl
Chicken (marinated in garlic, cumin and turmeric and olive oil), steamed broccoli, strips of roasted zucchini, grated carrot, avocado, sprouts, red cabbage (steamed in thin strips), rice, tahini dressing (tahini, ginger, garlic, lime
Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp cleaned and cooked in a little butter and garlic, plantain puree (roast ripe plantains then blend with a little bit of milk and salt), zucchini roasted, avocado salsa (avocado blended with a little bit of water, lime and garlic), green salad (mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds
Pesto Chicken
Roasted chicken marinated in pesto, beets (balsamic vinegar, rosemary, sage), sugar snap peas, green beans, green salad with cherry tomatoes and pumpkin seeds
Miso Fish
Mahi mahi/snapper/cod with a layer of miso, jicama/carrot salad, fried ripe plantain, nori strips, sesame seeds, cilantro
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breast cut thinly in a thick strip, stuffed with roasted squash (butternut/kabocha squash) onion and sage and roasted. Red pepper sauce (red bell peppers, onion, garlic and oregano roasted then blended), rice.
Soup
Bone broth (chicken or beef), protein (chicken or beef), rice, onion chopped, cilantro chopped, veggies (carrots/broccoli/zucchini), avocado
Spaghetti Squash
Shrimp sauteed in garlic, spaghetti squash roasted and seeds removed sauteed with pesto and cherry tomatoes
Meatballs
Beef or fish meat balls (protein minced or blended to form the balls, mixed with sauteed onion, garlic, basil and oregano plus finely chopped veggies), tomato sauce (tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic), with thick rice noodle or quinoa.
Tacos
Al pastor (pork), tinga de pollo (chicken) or shrimp with plantain tortillas or corn (if you tolerate it, also some health food stores have cassava flour tortillas), toppings (cilantro, salsas, chopped onion, avocado, roasted pineapple)
Stirfry
Fish/chicken/shrimp with veggies (onion, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, zucchini, sugar snap peas) and rice noodle, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds
Curry
Fish/chicken/shrimp cooked with ghee, curry powder, onions, garlic, tomato paste, add veggies (broccoli, zucchini, peas, sweet potato) and coconut milk (Native Forest is a great brand), top with mango, cilantro, sunflower sprouts and cashew nuts, serve with rice
Salmon
Roasted with basil pesto, roasted beets (rosemary, sage), asparagus, green salad