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05/23/25
Build-Your-Own Turkey & Rice Bowl Recipe🥣🥣
Served deconstructed (taco bar style)
☆Prep Time: 10 minutes
☆Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Turkey:
●1 lb ground turkey
(e.g., Diestel or Simple Truth, free of rosemary extract or carrageenan)
●1 tbsp olive oil (avoid oils with mammalian fat additives)
● tsp garlic powder (I like fresh garlic but use less)
●1 tsp onion powder
●1 tsp paprika
●1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste (verify no mammalian-derived additives)
For the Rice:
●1 cup white or brown rice (rinsed)
●2 cups water or alpha-gal-safe vegetable broth (e.g., Better than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef Base)
●1 tbsp olive oil
●Sliced red peppers
●1/2 tsp salt
Toppings (Choose Based on Tolerance):
●1 cup diced cucumber (for a refreshing twist)🥒🥒-I did not use this time
●1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
●1 avocado, sliced
●1/2 cup chopped cilantro1 cup shredded lettuce
●1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
●Lime wedges for squeezing
●Plant-based sour cream (e.g., made with cashew or oat milk, if dairy-sensitive)
●Salsa (check for no mammalian-derived ingredients)
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice:In a medium saucepan,
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring.
4. Add 2 cups water or vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp salt.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes (white rice) or 40-45 minutes (brown rice) until tender. Fluff with a fork.
6. Prepare the Turkey:In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat
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7. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle garlic powder (or fresh chopped)🧄, onion powder🧅, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper over the turkey.
9. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
10. Drain excess liquid if needed.
Assemble the Bowls
(Deconstructed):Place cooked rice in a large serving bowl or platter.Serve seasoned turkey in a separate bowl.
Arrange toppings 🥬🍅🌶🍋🥣🍲 and plant-based sour cream, salsa) in individual bowls or on a platter
-Broth/Seasonings: Verify broths and spices are free of mammalian-derived ingredients.
- Better than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef Base is recommended.
-Dairy: Many with AGS tolerate dairy, but if sensitive, use plant-based alternatives (e.g., oat or cashew milk-based sour cream)
05/16/25 Alpha-Gal Friendly Recipe
Tropical Green Alpha-Gal-Friendly Smoothie (with Agave) 🥭🥥
Why it’s nutritious: Loaded with vitamins A and C from spinach and mango, potassium from banana, healthy fats from avocado, and plant-based protein from hemp seeds. Agave adds a gentle, alpha-gal-safe sweetness. 🌱
●Prep time: 5 minutes ⏰ |
Serves: 2 (about 12 oz each) 🥤
Ingredients:
●1 cup canned coconut milk (dairy-free, no additives) 🥥
●1/2 cup water or pineapple juice (100% juice, no gelatin) 💧
●1 cup fresh spinach (washed, stems removed) 🥬
●1 cup frozen mango chunks (fresh works too, frozen for chill) 🥭
●1 frozen banana (peeled before freezing) 🍌
●1/4 avocado (for creamy vibes, optional) 🥑
●1 tbsp hemp seeds (protein power!) 🌾
●1 tsp chia seeds (fiber boost, optional) 🌱
●1-2 tsp agave nectar (for smooth sweetness OPTIONAL) 🍯
●Juice of 1/2 lime (zesty kick) 🍈
Instructions:
●Pour coconut milk and water (or pineapple juice) into a blender. 🌀
●Toss in spinach, mango, banana, avocado, hemp seeds, chia seeds, agave nectar, and lime juice. 🥗
●Blend on high until silky smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Add more liquid if it’s too thick.
●Taste and add an extra drizzle of agave if you want it sweeter. 😋
●Pour into two glasses and sip right away, or chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours (shake before drinking).
●Optional garnish: Sprinkle with hemp seeds or top with a lime slice for extra flair!
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05/09/25 Alpha-Gal Friendly Recipe
Garlic Olive Oil Baked Chicken Breasts🫒🫒🍗
Why it’s nutritious: High-protein chicken with healthy fats from olive oil, no dairy or mammalian products.
Prep time: 10 minutes |
Cook time: 40-45 minutes |
Serves: 4Ingredients:
4 bone-in split chicken breasts
4 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary {LESS if you use fresh as I do}
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
●Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
●Place chicken in a baking dish. ●Brush generously with olive oil mixture.
●Bake for 40-45 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway, until internal temp is 165°F (74°C).Garnish with parsley.
●Serve with: Roasted sweet potatoes (seasoned with olive oil and herbs) and sautéed green beans.
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05/02/25 Alpha-Gal Friendly Recipe:
Turkey Taco Fiesta🌮🪅🌮🎉
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
●1 lb ground turkey (double-check for no mammalian additives)
●1 packet taco seasoning (check for no dairy or mammalian byproducts; or make your own with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt)
●12 soft corn tortillas (vegan, no lard)
●1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
●1 cup diced tomatoes
●1 avocado, mashed into guacamole (lime juice, salt, optional cilantro)
●Shredded lettuce
●Salsa (check for no hidden gelatin or dairy)
Optional: vegan cheese (e.g., cashew-based, confirm no carrageenan for sensitive folks)
Fun extras: sliced jalapeños,🌶🌶 diced pineapple🍍🍍 (for a wacky twist)
Equipment: Skillet, spatula,
Bowls for toppings
Instructions:
●Cook the Turkey: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned (about 10 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.
●Drain excess fat.
●Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
●Prep the Toppings:
Set up a “Taco Bar” 🌮🌮 with bowls of black beans, tomatoes, guacamole, lettuce, salsa, and extras.
Label them with funny names like , Tasty Turkey🍗🍗--Avocado Avalanche🥑🥑--or Sassy Salsa💃💃
Warm Tortillas:
Heat tortillas in a dry skillet
Put ingredients into the warm shell & EAT😋😋🌮🌮
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