Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

•1 head cauliflower large, washed and cut into chunks

· 5 large red peppers stems and cores removed, cut in half

· 2 tablespoons olive oil

· salt and pepper

· 1 large onion diced

· 2 cloves garlic minced

· 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

· 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

· 5 cups vegetable stock (can use chicken stock, if desired)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place the cauliflower pieces and red pepper pieces on a large baking sheet and toss in one tablespoon of the olive oil and the salt and pepper.

3. Roast for 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. When the vegetables are almost finished roasting, heat a large pot over medium-low heat, adding the other tablespoon of olive oil.

5. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and paprika and cook until the onions are translucent.

6. Add the roasted vegetables, along with the vegetable stock, and stir well to combine.

7. Cook for about 15 minutes, then puree in batches (or use a hand-held blender).

8. Serve with a drizzle of coconut cream (if desired).

Spinach Pecan Salad

Ingredients

• 3 small gala apples or 2 medium , cored and thinly sliced • 1 cup pecans , toasted • 4 oz feta or goat cheese , crumbled (don't use the pre-crumbled stuff) • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 10 Ounces of baby spinach • 1/2 small red onion , sliced into thin strips (optional)

Maple-Cider Vinaigrette • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup • 2 tsp dijon mustard • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1.In a large salad bowl toss together spinach, apples, pecans, feta or goat cheese, cranberries and red onion. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately after adding dressing.

2.For the dressing:

3.Add all ingredients to a medium mason jar. Cover with lid and shake to blend well (or alternately just blend well in a bowl with a whisk).

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect healthy snack. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just serve them with your favorite ranch sauce and you can't stop eating them!

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower

1 Cup Hot Sauce

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

2 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Corn Starch

2 Eggs

Instructions

1. Cut up the Cauliflower into even sized pieces.

2. Mix all dry ingredients together into a large bowl.

3. Dip the Cauliflower into the egg.

4. Toss to coat the cauliflower in the dry mix.

5. Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees

6. Heat in Air Fryer for 12-14 minutes, tossing the cauliflower every so often.

7. Once fully cooked, toss in a separate bowl the desired amount of Hot Sauce and cook for another minute or 2.

HOW TO MAKE IN THE OVEN

Place prepared cauliflower florets on a foil lined pan and bake for 15 minutes at 450˚F. Gently stir cauliflower halfway through cooking.