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30 MINUTE MOZZARELLA CHICKEN IN HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE

RECIPE CREDIT: ( https://littlespicejar.com/30-minute-mozzarella-chicken/ ) INGREDIENTS: 4 small chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup chopped onions 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ½ teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning AND red pepper flakes (see notes) ¼ teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto ( homemade  or store-bought) (see notes) salt and pepper + ¼ cup water 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded) TO SERVE: chopped parsley or basil + pasta or crusty bread OR Zoodles or Spaghetti Squash DIRECTIONS: CHICKEN: Sprinkle the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is completely cooked through, remove to a plate. If you are planning on serving this with pasta, get the water going and cook the pasta according to package ...

KETO CHEESE SHELL TACO CUPS

RECIPE CREDIT: ( https://www.heyketomama.com/keto-cheese-shell-taco-cups/ ) Author: Hey Keto Mama ingredients cheese cups 6 – 8  slices of colby jack cheese, or preferred cheese salsa 2  roma tomatoes, diced 3 tbsp  diced red onion 1/2  fresh jalapeno, diced finely Juice from  1  lime 3 tbsp  cilantro other, optional Sour cream, taco meat of choice, avocado,etc instructions Preheat oven to 375 Place slices of cheese on parchment lined baking sheet with few inches in between slices Bake for about 5 minutes or until bubbly and just starting to brown at edges Remove baking sheet and let cool a couple minutes Carefully pick up slices and place in muffin tin to form a cup shape, let cool additional 10 minutes salsa Place roma tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in medium covered bowl in fridge for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately -it gets more flavorful the longer it is in the fridge asse...

KETO HAMBURGER PATTIES & TOMATO GRAVY

Recipe Credit: ( https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-hamburger-patties-tomato-sauce-cabbage ) Ingredients Hamburger patties 1½ lbs  ground beef 1   egg 3 oz.  crumbled feta cheese 1 tsp  salt ¼ tsp  ground black pepper 2 oz.  fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp  olive oil, for frying 2 tbsp  butter, for frying Gravy ¾ cup  heavy whipping cream 1 oz.  fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp  tomato paste or ajvar relish salt and pepper Fried green cabbage 1½ lbs  shredded green cabbage 4½ oz.  butter salt and pepper Instructions Hamburger patties and gravy Add all ingredients for the hamburgers to a large bowl. Blend it using a wooden spoon or your clean hands. Don't over mix since that can make your patties tough. Use wet hands to form eight oblong patties. Add butter and olive oil to a large frying pan. Fry over medium-high heat for at least 10 minutes or until the patti...

KETO ITALIAN EGGS IN PURGATORY

Recipe Credit: ( https://beautyandthefoodie.com/low-carb-italian-eggs-in-purgatory/ ) INGREDIENTS: 5 small breakfast sausage links, precooked and chopped ½ cup diced zucchini ¼ cup minced onion ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 ½ cup tomato puree or sauce,  like this one 2 fresh basil leaves, torn in pieces 1 tbsp olive oil ⅛ tsp  dried oregano ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper 5 eggs 1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped *optional 1 tbsp optional Parmesan, omit for paleo DIRECTIONS: In a  large deep skillet  or frying pan over medium heat add olive oil. Add onions, garlic,  and bell peppers. Stir and cook until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Add zucchini and chopped sausages. stir and cook until zucchini softens (about 4 minutes). Add tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and continue heating for 3 to 5 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and reducing slightly. Made a well (or depression...