The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog: Main Dish Recipes

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Activating a Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter

Activating a Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter

Because the starter comes in a dehydrated state, your first step will be to rehydrate and activate the starter. This can be done using the following instructions: 1. Add packet of starter to 1 Tbsp. flour and 1 Tbsp. of room temperature water in a quart-size glass jar...

Simple Buckwheat Bread Recipe (gluten-free & vegan)

Simple Buckwheat Bread Recipe (gluten-free & vegan)

A healthy, and super easy recipe for a vegan buckwheat bread made gluten-free using buckwheat flour, buckwheat flakes and plenty of seeds! You are going to also love this new buckwheat bread! This one is simpler to make (is that possible?), is just as tasty and stays...

Saint Patrick’s Day Paleo Green Soup

Saint Patrick’s Day Paleo Green Soup

Spring is around the corner and sometimes you just need a bowl of green goodness to get you energized from the inside out. This soup delicious, nutritious, and beautifully bursting with vitamins, minerals, iron, magnesium and antioxidants.      Ingredients:...

Paleo Flatbread

Paleo Flatbread

This flatbread recipe is easy to make and is a great grain-free, low-carb side dish for a savory meal that satisfies the craving for bread.  Try this out today and I know your family will love it! Coconut flour provides great prebiotic fiber to support our microbiome...

Tempeh Salad with Fresh Herbs

Tempeh Salad with Fresh Herbs

This tasty salad checks all of the boxes for me: crisp tempeh, crunchy macadamia nuts, loads of herbs, and a pop of tart, antioxidant-rich sweetness from the goldenberries. There are so many health benefits of goldenberries. Some of the most impressive include that...

Winter Kale Vegetable Stew With Rutabaga Noodles

Winter Kale Vegetable Stew With Rutabaga Noodles

Rutabaga noodles are tough to spiralize, but totally worth it. Instead of cubing the rutabaga and tossing it into the stew, surprise your tastebuds by spiralizing them. It makes the dish much more filling (you feel like you’re eating a pasta dish and veggie stew all...

Thai Ginger Coconut Soup

Thai Ginger Coconut Soup

prep 20 mins cook 35 mins yield 6 bowls Ingredients 2 cans 13.5 oz coconut milk 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (to sauté) 8 oz frozen peas 4 peeled carrots 3 cups frozen broccoli 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1-2 tablespoons green curry paste 1-2 tablespoons ground ginger...

Carbonara Zoodles with Eggplant Bacon and Sage

Carbonara Zoodles with Eggplant Bacon and Sage

Servings: 2-3 Cook Time: 45 min Ingredients 1 cup butternut squash or pumpkin 2 cups cauliflower 1 – 1 ½ cups diced Eggplant Bacon 3 cups zoodles (zucchini noodles) ¼ – ½ tsp turmeric Salt to taste 2-3 Tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee, melted ¼ cup filtered water or...

Salmon Cakes

Salmon Cakes

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Ingredients 12 oz. cooked salmon, flaked 2 large russet or sweet potatoes 3 green onions, minced (Use just the green parts for low-FODMAP) 1 tbsp. fresh dill, minced 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 organic egg,...

Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce

One of my favorite things about this bowl is how adaptable it is. Add your favorite vegetables or beans. (I often add pre-cooked lentils that I find in the produce section of the grocery store. Super easy!) You might want to add some other toppings. Here are some of...

Easy Prep High-Protein Kidney Bean Burrito Bowl

Easy Prep High-Protein Kidney Bean Burrito Bowl

This is an easily prepped and a quickly made high protein meal. You can vary the beans, and also the veggies and salsa, so the meal is different every time you serve it. This can be served in 8-inch or larger bowls, so there is plenty of room for all of the...

Keto Fried Chicken

Keto Fried Chicken

The first order of business with this recipe is making keto-friendly breadcrumbs to use for your seasoning. To start, add your milk, organic egg, and olive oil into a microwave-safe mug and whisk it all together. It’s important that you make sure to use...

Mushroom-Basil Au Gratin

Mushroom-Basil Au Gratin

This dish is based on traditional au gratin potatoes, but without the cheese, milk, butter or flour. And along with the potatoes, thin layers of mushrooms and onions are stacked with chard and fresh basil. A few cashews make the sauce rich and creamy....

Lemon Garlic Tempeh

Lemon Garlic Tempeh

Benefits of Tempeh Tempeh, a fermented soybean-based product that originates from Indonesia, has gained popularity all over the world. Not only is it a source of probiotics – it is also a rich source of protein, making it an excellent meat substitute for...

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage (Paleo/Whole30)

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage (Paleo/Whole30)

Saint Patrick's day is soon approaching, as is everything else that goes with the celebration of the Irish - like green cupcakes, dying rivers green, green milkshakes and of course a hearty dinner of corned beef and cabbage. Corned beef and cabbage is essentially the...

Tempeh Tacos

Tempeh Tacos

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min Servings: 6-8 tacos Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. Mexican-spiced diced tomatoes (I used the tomatoes with green chilies) 1 fresh jalapeño, diced 2-4 tsp. chili...

Veggie Goodness Grain Bowl Recipe

Veggie Goodness Grain Bowl Recipe

If you are looking for a filling meal that is vegan, gluten free and dairy free look no further. This Veggie Goodness Grain Bowl is so delicious that even meat lovers will be left without room for dessert. The raw veggies are refreshing, the nuts, seeds,...

Wild Salmon and Sweet Potato Skillet Hash

Wild Salmon and Sweet Potato Skillet Hash

Simple one skillet meal! Steam the sweet potatoes, sauté up the aromatics, broil the salmon and mix together.  Feel free to substitute other greens for the radicchio or toss in other vegetables you have in your refrigerator.  Quick, healthy and delicious!...

Thai Lo Mein

Thai Lo Mein

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this vegetable Lo Mein is delicious! You can try a combination of vegetable noodles, but we used carrots and zucchini.  Feel free to add in snap peas, sliced kale, or cabbage--really any vegetable you like!  This is my favorite...

Thai Spaghetti Squash

Thai Spaghetti Squash

A fun and healthy spin on the classic Pad Thai. This flavorful low-carb dish is tasty and filling, even if you're not watching your waistline! Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash olive oil salt 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup...

Three Bean Pumpkin Chili

Three Bean Pumpkin Chili

Three Bean Pumpkin Chili is the perfect comfort food for the autumn season! It’s warm, satisfying, and healthy. This fall favorite is a delicious, comforting vegan dish that goes well as a side or main course. It’s also a great potluck item! Prep Time: 1-3 hours...

Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Herb Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Herb Sauce

Easy oven baked turkey meatballs in a creamy herb sauce.  Good for dinner over cauliflower rice, or store separate from the sauce and have on hand for quick savory breakfasts! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Meatballs: 1 1/12 lbs....

Turkey Three Bean Chili over Spaghetti Squash

Turkey Three Bean Chili over Spaghetti Squash

Comforting, warm and hearty, this chili is great over an extra dose of vegetables--spaghetti squash! Top with coconut "Greek" yogurt for a perfect non-dairy sour cream substitute. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive...

Skinny Enchilada Casserole

Skinny Enchilada Casserole

Lightened up version of your favorite Mexican inspired dish! Use leftover grains to make this a quick weeknight meal.  Add extra vegetables or even a sugar-free salsa to kick it up a notch! Be sure to look for BPA free cans for this recipe. Prep Time: 10...

Smoky Tempeh Wrap with Mango Cabbage Slaw

Smoky Tempeh Wrap with Mango Cabbage Slaw

These Smoky Tempeh Wraps are crispy & satisfying, while the Mango Cabbage Slaw is the perfect tangy complement. Top with some cilantro or avocado and you have an easy 30 minute meal that's sure to please! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes...

Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

Serves 4 It's savory, satisfying and loaded with flavor. It's completely vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as gluten free. Crispy tofu tossed in a homemade thai-style peanut sauce pan fried with shiitake mushrooms and onions. It tastes great on a bed...

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Learn how to cook cranberry cauliflower rice stuffed acorn squash. Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 38 Minutes Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 acorn squash medium 3 Tbsp coconut oil black pepper to taste 1 head cauliflower 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion medium,...

Swedish Meatless Meatballs

Swedish Meatless Meatballs

A gluten and dairy free meatless alternative to traditional Swedish meatballs with millet and vegetables for your next holiday gathering. Walnuts create a rich and creamy sauce for serving. Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients: 2 T flaxseed meal 2 stalks...

Tarragon Chicken Pot Pie

Tarragon Chicken Pot Pie

Comfort food--AIP style! Try this gut friendly, grain free Chicken Pot Pie, loaded with vegetables and the bright flavor of tarragon! Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Ingredients For the filling: 1 tbsp solid cooking fat 1⁄2 yellow onion,...

Paleo Oven Salmon Cakes

Paleo Oven Salmon Cakes

Quick and easy to make from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. They're crisp, light, and very satisfying — full of flavor and Omega-3s. They're delicious anytime and an awesome post-workout snack. Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30...

Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Lemongrass-Orange Reduction

Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Lemongrass-Orange Reduction

Serve these crispy tofu cutlets with steamed greens. The bright citrus sauce also works as a tasty topping for roasted squash. Quick, easy, tasty recipe! Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 40 Ingredients: Cutlets 1 16-oz pkg. firm tofu, drained 6 Tbs. hulled sesame...

Nutty, Juicy Shroom Burgers, Protein Style

Nutty, Juicy Shroom Burgers, Protein Style

Dr. Steven Gundry, author of the book Plant Paradox, brings us this fabulous veggie burger that "bleeds!"  We are a big fan of his book, and his recipes. Use a large beet about the size of a baseball. And, you can use any kind of mushroom, but portabella...

Paleo Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Paleo Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

One pot dishes are the way to go for busy people! This is coming from a truly busy person! You can use a whole chicken, breasts or thighs, a saute pan or a slow cooker, and a complicated ingredients list or just a few ingredients. Personally, I prefer a...

Lentil Walnut Tacos With Smokey Cashew Queso Sauce

Lentil Walnut Tacos With Smokey Cashew Queso Sauce

Learn how to make these delicious Lentil Walnut Tacos With Smokey Cashew Queso Sauce. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: Lentil Walnut Filling 1 cup cooked french green lentils 1 cup lightly toasted walnuts 1 tablespoon tamari or soy...

Grilled Eggplant With Mint

Grilled Eggplant With Mint

Serves 4 Grilling season is upon us! How about some eggplant grilled to perfection tossed in a delicious marinade! Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients: 8 small narrow globe or Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise Salt 2 lemons Extra-virgin olive oil 2...

Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Incredibly simple, remarkably delicious--this is an entrթe that's elegant enough for entertaining and fast enough to brighten weeknight dinner doldrums. Tilapia is highly valued as a seafood source due to its many beneficial qualities, which are attributed...

Ginger Broiled Salmon

Ginger Broiled Salmon

Ume Plum Vinegar is not really a vinegar at all! It's a brine from umeboshi (pickled ume plums and shisho aka beef-steak leaf). The vinegar's array of rare healthy organic acids, tangy flavor and salt livens up dips, soups, dressings, marinades, greens, vegetables,...

Ginger Shiitake Noodle Soup

Ginger Shiitake Noodle Soup

It can be tough to get enough Vitamin D at this time of year when you're not exposed to much sunlight. The good news is shiitake mushrooms serve as a great source of Vitamin D. Couple this with nutritional powerhouse bok choy, and you've got yourself one...

Gluten-Free Zucchini Pasta Primavera

Gluten-Free Zucchini Pasta Primavera

Serves 4 Pasta primavera is Italian for springtime pasta, with a focus on bountiful spring veggies. Rather than being light, most versions of pasta primavera include a rich cream and Parmesan sauce over pasta — no one's definition of healthful! Replace the...

Grilled Chili Lime Turkey Burgers

Grilled Chili Lime Turkey Burgers

Serves 4 Made from organic turkey, scallions, cloves, peppers, and mushrooms, these burgers are a great summer time barbecue option. The coconut oil used adds a subtle savory element that you will surely enjoy. With options to wrap the burgers in lettuce...

Earl Grey Shish Kebabs

Earl Grey Shish Kebabs

Serves 4 Infuse your organic Shish Kebabs in your favorite Earl Grey tea! Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: Ingredients: 1 cup water 4 tea bags Aged Earl Grey Juice from 1 lemon 1 tbsp. honey Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound beef or chicken cut into kebab...

Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice is a great base for this delicious burrito bowl. Not looking for a vegan meal today? You can easily add grilled organic chicken or browned organic ground turkey, seasoned with chili powder and cumin. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15...

Caesar Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Caesar Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

You won't miss the bread crumbs or cheese in these delicious meatballs! Using delicate chicken or turkey means you need to be careful to not overcook them, but you'll also be rewarded with a light, yet delicious main dish.  Don't skip the anchovy paste! It...

Chicken and Apples with Squash Pasta

Chicken and Apples with Squash Pasta

Have your pasta and eat it too! Spaghetti squash is a great stand in for traditional pasta. You could also use lightly steamed spiralized zucchini. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 medium spaghetti squashes 1 tablespoon...

Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

Serves 4 This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla-less soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner after a busy day, or as an easy lunch to last you the week. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Hours Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red bell...

Chili Pie with Cornbread Topping

Chili Pie with Cornbread Topping

Serves 8 Indulge in chili pie without going overboard on calories, salt, or sugar with this vegetarian version that's loaded with beans and vegetables. Swap salt for spices like cumin and chili powder to boost flavor and substitute white sugar for a...

Coconut-Buttermilk Grilled Chicken

Coconut-Buttermilk Grilled Chicken

Serves 4 Tender, infused with the creamy richness of buttermilk, and grilled to a perfect golden brown, this chicken is irresistible for any season and makes a wonderful summer barbecue! You can cook it up with any cut of chicken you desire. Even better...

Avocado Black Bean Burgers

Avocado Black Bean Burgers

Healthy Vegan Mexican spiced black bean burgers! Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (or an egg) 1-15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium avocado 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2cup corn (I...