Mashed Brussel Sprouts

Esther
Sometimes the best recipes happen by accident, such is the case with these amazing mashed brussel sprouts. We always roast them and when they are crisp we take a glass and smash them a bit before we drizzle with a balsamic. This time I started with little frozen sprouts I found at trader joes. When I went to smash them I noticed it was mashing, I reached for my little blender and the rest is history. Move over mashed potatoes there is a new side in the house, and this one is guilt free.
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen brussel sprouts
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream ( optional )
  • 1/4 c vegetable stock

Instructions
 

  • Roast sprouts from frozen on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes at 425
  • When sprouts are done add to a blender with remaining ingredients until smooth. Season with salt, pepper , and garlic. Add more stock as needed to get the consistency you desire.
  • Enjoy!

Rigatuni Lemon

 

Rigatuni Lemon

Happy National Pasta Day!!! I created this recipe special to share on Good Day Columbus, and now I want to share this with all of you ! Super quick and easy with ingredients you most likely have on hand. I did hear( so I googled and it has been tested) that if you cool pasta completely and then re heat it, your body can digest it better and it will not create the rise on glucose. For my gluten free friends you can swap out the rigatoni with hearts of palm noodles, making this a keto friendly dish as well. Enjoy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • can tuna packed on olive oil
  • 8 ounces rigatoni
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles till al dente in a large pot of salted water with a dash of olive oil. Rinse in cold water until noodles are completely cooled.
  • Place noodles back in the pot and add tuna with the olive oil , don’t drain the can, juice of one large lemon , the capers plus a tablespoon of juice from the capers, stir well.
  • Add the cheese and let it melt. Serve right away with with a sprinkle of cheese and black pepper on top.
  • Enjoy!