CAULIFLOWER GRITS
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS
1 1 / 4 lb cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1 / 2 tablespoons garlic 1 / 3 cup red onion , diced Cream base 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
6oz Greek yogurt cream cheese
STEPS
Substitute : reduced calorie cream cheese
2 teaspoons arrowroot starch
Substitute : corn starch , tapioca starch
1 / 2 cup Monterrey jack cheese , grated Sea salt & pepper to taste Garnish Fresh chives
✖ Add florets to a food processor and pulse blend to create “ grits ” or fine rice . Empty the contents onto a cheesecloth or heavy duty paper towel and SQUEEZE as hard as possible to remove all the excess water . This is important or else your grits could be runny and watery .
✖ Add olive oil , garlic and onion to a skillet set on low-medium heat and caramelize the onions for about 3 minutes to remove their bite . Increase the heat to medium , then add chicken broth and cream cheese . Chop up the cream cheese in the skillet and continue stirring until it is well mixed . Bring to a light simmer , then add the arrowroot starch , stirring immediately so it does not clump .
✖ Add the cauliflower grits and stir , reduce the heat if necessary . Then add the grated cheese . Mix everything together until creamy . Season to taste with sea salt & pepper and garnish with chives .
� PREP TIME 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME 15 MINUTES / CALORIES 223 / PROTEIN 13G / FAT 12G / CARBS 14G
CAJUN SHRIMP
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS
1 1 / 2 lb jumbo shrimp Seasonings 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp sage 1 tsp oregano 1 / 2 tsp cayenne ( adjust to taste ) 1 tsp coarse black pepper ( adjust to taste ) spray olive oil Garnish dried chives coarse pepper
STEPS
✖ Season shrimp with the seasonings . Rub on well . ✖ Set a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and spray with olive oil . Once the skillet is hot , add the shrimp .
✖ Cook until the outside of the shrimp is seared and it is completely cooked through . It should be plump and firm .
� PREP TIME 5 MINUTES / COOK TIME 8 MINUTES / CALORIES 120 / PROTEIN 23G / FAT 2G / CARBS 2G
Kevin Curry is the founder of Fit Men Cook , an online community that encourages people to live their most fit and healthy lives .
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