Super Cabbage!

Move over Kale, Cabbage is the Superhero now!

Kale has been king of the superfoods for a long time now, but Cabbage is moving on up the ranks to dethrone it. Cabbage and kale come from the same plant family, therefore they have similar qualities we look for when choosing the best foods to eat. Cabbage is full of fibre, antioxidants, can help lower cholesterol, vitamins and minerals. To gain the most out of this superfood, you should try to consume cabbage raw, as the more you cook it, you will lose the beneficial aspects that make this vegetable super. Recommended cooking methods include steaming or lightly sautéing it - if cabbage is still slightly crunchy, you're good! Try this raw cabbage slaw that is sure to be a hit during this hot summer season.

Ingredients

1/2 Head Red Cabbage, shredded (more antioxidants in red, but you can use any type of cabbage)
2 Carrots, shredded
2 Green Onions, sliced thinly on a diagonal
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1.5 Tbsp Avocado Oil (or you can use olive oil)
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Quickest way to shred the cabbage and carrots is to toss them into a food processor. If not, just slice them with a kitchen knife - be careful with the cabbage though, you need to remove the centre stem and discard it, but it can be tough to cut and you don't want to eat that!
2. Place the cabbage, carrots, and green onion in a bowl and mix. Add in the apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Combine thoroughly.
3. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
4. Cover slaw and place in fridge for at least an hour for it to absorb the flavours before serving.

Pretty Pork Patties

PORK PATTIES

Everyone loves a good beef burger patty, but sometimes it is good to mix things up. Pork patties are quick to make and you can put them with any sauce you want. I tend to lean to an Asian-style sauce for these ones since the cilantro and garlic are staple items in Asian cooking.



Ingredients
1lb Fresh Ground Pork
3 Cloves Garlic, minced well
3 Green Onions, chopped finely
1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped finely
Coconut or Avocado Oil for cooking

Method

1. The key to a good patty is to not overwork, or over compress the ingredients together - be gentle! Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Evenly divide the meat into 4-6 equal parts and form into patties - remember GENTLE! Don't squish or pack them too tightly, because when you cook them, they'll end up being really dry - you don't want that!
3. Heat a pan with some coconut or avocado oil in it; add the patties in and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side. The patties should be browned on each side - you can cover the pan for a better cooking experience when you have flipped it over to cook the second side. Ensure that the patties are cooked through before serving.
4. Enjoy with our favourite sauce - something with some spice kicks these babies up a notch!

Cauliflower Rice...whhaaatt??

CAULI-FRIED RICE
Going back to my Asian roots for this one...kinda. Cauliflower is pretty amazing when you think about it - even being considered the Superfood that took Kale out of the number one spot! You can steam it, bake it, eat it raw and even fried rice it...we're going with that last one today :)

 



Ingredients
1 Head Cauliflower
5 Slices Slab Bacon, chopped (the good stuff if you can!)
1 Chicken Breast, chopped (same size as the bacon for even cooking purposes)
3 Eggs, beaten
1 Tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Bunch Green Onions, chopped (separate the green parts from the white parts)
1 Cup Carrots, diced small
1 Cup Peas, fresh or frozen
1/3 Cup Thai Basil, chopped
1-3 Tbsp Tamari
1 Tsp Sriracha (optional)
Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil (for frying)

Method

1. Make sure all your ingredients are cut before you start frying, you gotta move fast in this one! For the "rice" cut the cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor until it starts resembling little pieces of rice. No food processor, you can grate it roughly with a hand held grater.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a separate dish and set aside.
3. Add to the pan the eggs and quickly scramble then breaking into small pieces, then move to the holding dish. If needed, add a little oil to the pan and turn the heat to high. Add the chicken, white onion pieces, ginger and garlic. Stir fry until the chicken is just barely cooked through, then add the carrots and cook another minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the holding dish.
4. Now add the cauliflower "rice" to the pan. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes until soft, but still firm, you don't want it to be too soft or it will become mushy. Place the cooked bacon, chicken, vegetables, ginger and garlic into the pan. Add in the peas and Tamari to taste and the Sriracha if you choose. Stir and toss together until peas are heated through, then toss in your green onion and basil. Serve!