well i have no clue where i originally got this recipe bc i've been making it for years. so credit is due somewhere!
Ginger Cashew Cauliflower
Serves: 4
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the flat side of a knife
2 tablespoons (packed) grated fresh ginger
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds) cut into tiny (1-inch) florets
1 red bell pepper, veins and seeds removed, diced
3 tablespoons tamari or low – sodium soy sauce
1 cup (about 5 ounces) whole roasted and unsalted cashews
1⁄2 cup diced pineapple
1⁄3 cup (packed) minced fresh cilantro leaves
In a small bowl, whisk 1⁄4 cup water with the cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large wok (or large skillet) over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. (Caution: ginger will sputter.) Stir-fry until garlic is fragrant and ginger sizzles, about 1 minute.
Add the cauliflower, bell pepper, and tamari or soy sauce; raise heat to high, and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry (stir to re-dissolve, if necessary) and the cashews and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the florets have softened but still retain an al dente bite, about 5 minutes longer, stirring in the pineapple during the last minute of cooking. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.
@cmdd that sounds amazing I need to try that! Love finding new dishes for cauliflower! Just made cauliflower crust pizza last night
Not going to list all of what I ate today because I honestly don't even remember (pregnancy brain is forreal) but I know there was a chia seed, kale, pineapple smoothie in there somewhere and whole wheat toast. Fruit and carbs have been my go to so far (they don't count if they're whole grain right?! Lol) but slowly starting to get my tastes back for more healthy options!
Man you all are so healthy and you barely eat..I'm always starving...
Breakfast: whole grain English muffin toasted with some cheese Snack: Peach and a bag of chips Lunch: sautéed cabbage with ground chicken Snack: peach and about 5 Pringles Before dinner snack: 2 peaches Dinner: hasn't happened yet but will probably have some of what I had for lunch plus maybe some baked beans
I crave salty foods and fruit..last night I had a craving for baked beans...weirdest craving ever!
Ugh I'm jealous of all the healthy eaters....my MS is getting better but I still have strong food aversions so I'm stuck on carbs, and ice cream.
Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 pcs gluten free toast
Lunch: Annie's GF Mac & cheese, cherries
Dinner: hamburger (no bun), spinach, tomato, pickle, chips. (It was gross but I choked it down. I hate meat right now but know I need the protein). I consoled myself with the chips.
Snack: Ben & Jerry's (more consolation from having to eat the burger - eek)
I do usually get some healthy snacks in but today was super busy plus I was nauseous for a good part of the day!
Me (38) & DH (48). Married since 5/5/13, TTC since then!
Wow its great to see a variety of food everyone eats. For me I usually have: Breakfast: HB egg, avocado & whole grain eng muffin or instant oatmeal. Lunch: salad packed with veggies, sliced mangos or avocado (obsessed with avocados recently) low fat Greek yogurt, pbj sandwich Snacks: trail mix(almonds, peanuts, raisins) Dinner: I just ate rice & beans with kale & flounder....then decided to eat a yummy crunch pickle 5mins after dinner lol
1. A packet of blueberry oatmeal with half of a banana and a tsp natural peanut butter. 2. The other half of the banana and another tsp of peanut butter smeared on whole wheat bread for a sandwich. Baby carrots and hummus. 3. Snack = a handful of pretzels 4. Ground turkey spaghetti and a slice of Rosemary garlic bread. 5. Post exercise snack......so delicious vegan chocolate ice cream!! Yum!
I'm feeling all you carb-crunchers! We usually avoid carbs and focus on meat and veggies but the thought of them makes me gag! I force myself to get protein and veg daily at least at 2 meals even if its an egg. Most nights all I've wanted is rice with soy sauce.
Today wasn't too bad, started with bacon and scrambled eggs with potatoes but then had half a PB&J Lunch all I wanted was noodles so got a stir fry with shrimp and veg at least. Snack=Chocolate! Dinner I made myself eat a small salad and munched in macadamia nuts and prunes.
Breakfast: multigrain bagel w/ vegan cream cheese, tall soy green tea latte Snack 1: shakeology Lunch: ancient grains and lentil mix w/ green beans and black eyed peas Snack 2: handful of skittles, evolution bar Dinner: giant bowl of veggie and tofu pho, half of a dark chocolate, sea salt and almond bar
Mentally reviewing my food log has been incredibly entertaining for me, seeing as I used to count calories and hardly ever ate anything with added sugar or simple carbs. I'm not having any aversions to vegetables or other healthy foods, but what can I say, this baby loves junk!!
1st breakfast: bagel with cream cheese (hot sauce right on top) and orange juice 2nd breakfast: Greek yogurt and pineapple Lunch: salad with hard boiled egg, beets, and chick peas + coconut water Snack: chocolate glazed donut from dunks Dinner: chicken tetrazzini, 2 dinner rolls, and a strawberry spinach salad Dessert: butter pecan ice cream right out of the carton. And I'm just not even sorry :-)
@knottie14066766 your post from yesterday inspired me to go buy carrots and hummus today... and stuff to make guac! avocados seem to be a staple on this board!!
<:-P also had another veggie roll for breakfast... sushi craving strong.
Re: What all did YOU eat today?
Ginger Cashew Cauliflower
Serves: 4
In a small bowl, whisk 1⁄4 cup water with the cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large wok (or large skillet) over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. (Caution: ginger will sputter.) Stir-fry until garlic is fragrant and ginger sizzles, about 1 minute.
Add the cauliflower, bell pepper, and tamari or soy sauce; raise heat to high, and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry (stir to re-dissolve, if necessary) and the cashews and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the florets have softened but still retain an al dente bite, about 5 minutes longer, stirring in the pineapple during the last minute of cooking. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.
Not going to list all of what I ate today because I honestly don't even remember (pregnancy brain is forreal) but I know there was a chia seed, kale, pineapple smoothie in there somewhere and whole wheat toast. Fruit and carbs have been my go to so far (they don't count if they're whole grain right?! Lol) but slowly starting to get my tastes back for more healthy options!
Breakfast: whole grain English muffin toasted with some cheese
Snack: Peach and a bag of chips
Lunch: sautéed cabbage with ground chicken
Snack: peach and about 5 Pringles
Before dinner snack: 2 peaches
Dinner: hasn't happened yet but will probably have some of what I had for lunch plus maybe some baked beans
I crave salty foods and fruit..last night I had a craving for baked beans...weirdest craving ever!
Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 pcs gluten free toast
Lunch: Annie's GF Mac & cheese, cherries
Dinner: hamburger (no bun), spinach, tomato, pickle, chips. (It was gross but I choked it down. I hate meat right now but know I need the protein). I consoled myself with the chips.
Snack: Ben & Jerry's (more consolation from having to eat the burger - eek)
I do usually get some healthy snacks in but today was super busy plus I was nauseous for a good part of the day!
Me (38) & DH (48). Married since 5/5/13, TTC since then!
MFI - low counts, low motility
IUI #1: 6/28/14
Thursdays are my day off from cooking
Breakfast: HB egg, avocado & whole grain eng muffin or instant oatmeal.
Lunch: salad packed with veggies, sliced mangos or avocado (obsessed with avocados recently) low fat Greek yogurt, pbj sandwich
Snacks: trail mix(almonds, peanuts, raisins)
Dinner: I just ate rice & beans with kale & flounder....then decided to eat a yummy crunch pickle 5mins after dinner lol
2. The other half of the banana and another tsp of peanut butter smeared on whole wheat bread for a sandwich. Baby carrots and hummus.
3. Snack = a handful of pretzels
4. Ground turkey spaghetti and a slice of Rosemary garlic bread.
5. Post exercise snack......so delicious vegan chocolate ice cream!! Yum!
I force myself to get protein and veg daily at least at 2 meals even if its an egg. Most nights all I've wanted is rice with soy sauce.
Today wasn't too bad, started with bacon and scrambled eggs with potatoes but then had half a PB&J
Lunch all I wanted was noodles so got a stir fry with shrimp and veg at least.
Snack=Chocolate!
Dinner I made myself eat a small salad and munched in macadamia nuts and prunes.
Snack 1: shakeology
Lunch: ancient grains and lentil mix w/ green beans and black eyed peas
Snack 2: handful of skittles, evolution bar
Dinner: giant bowl of veggie and tofu pho, half of a dark chocolate, sea salt and almond bar
..... Annnnnnd I'm hungry again : /
1st breakfast: bagel with cream cheese (hot sauce right on top) and orange juice
2nd breakfast: Greek yogurt and pineapple
Lunch: salad with hard boiled egg, beets, and chick peas + coconut water
Snack: chocolate glazed donut from dunks
Dinner: chicken tetrazzini, 2 dinner rolls, and a strawberry spinach salad
Dessert: butter pecan ice cream right out of the carton. And I'm just not even sorry :-)
@knottie14066766 your post from yesterday inspired me to go buy carrots and hummus today... and stuff to make guac! avocados seem to be a staple on this board!!
Lunch: veggie lasagna, raw celery with ranch dip
On my way to get a staple: froyo
Lunch- crab cakes, hush puppies, and fries
Dinner- cheese pizza with marinara dipping sauce and a huge ass salad.
Dessert- I'm hoping for some frozen yogurt!!