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Creamed Spinach

February 11, 2016 by Kelli Leingang-Pitrone in Dinner, Side Dish, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Creamy dreamy spinach. Many people are haters but I was always a huge fan. When it comes to vegetables theres certain ones that I really prefer cooked, Spinach being one of them. This is a recipe revamp of the traditional version using stronger flavors and a quick cooking method. Side note: for anyone who has iron levels that go low at times spinach contains non-heme iron, which unfortunately isn't as absorbable in the body. To make the most of it add a source of Vitamin C like fresh lemon juice right at the end of cooking to make the iron it does contain more usable for every cell in the body!

-2 packages or approximately 4 cups fresh spinach. If buying in the bundles this is about 2 bundles of spinach

-2 Tbs Olive Oil

-4 fresh garlic cloves chopped

-Salt and pepper to taste

-Half a lemon juiced into the pan

-Shaving of fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese right at the end of cooking. Substitute nutritional yeast to make this vegan

Heat a large skillet with 2 Tbs. Olive Oil over med-high heat. Add in garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Add in spinach allowing it to wilt down as you add it in. Once wilted add a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the lemon juice. Lastly top with either cheese or nutritional yeast. 

 

February 11, 2016 /Kelli Leingang-Pitrone
Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Dinner, Side Dish, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
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Buckwheat and Oat Cakes

February 07, 2016 by Kelli Leingang-Pitrone in Fruit, Breakfast, Bread, Gluten Free

With the syrup done from yesterday I was thinking about what to do with it come morning. Pancakes of course, but what type?? Buckwheat and oat are two of my favorite flours, both gluten free, full of fiber, and have great texture. These are just delicious! This recipe makes 9 ish 1/4 cup scoop pancakes. 

-2 large eggs

-2 Tbs olive oil

-1/2 Cup Low fat vanilla yogurt (my favorite to use is Snowville Creamery Low Fat Vanilla)

-1 Cup Fat Free Snowville Creamery Milk

-1 tsp vanilla extract

-1 Cup ground up rolled oats

-1 Cup Buckwheat flour

-1 tsp baking powder

-1 Tbs cinnamon

-1 tsp salt

Mix  all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon onto prepared griddle or pan by the 1/4 cup. Smooth out to the desired shape as batter will be thick. When bubbles form in center flip them! Enjoy with maple syrup and fruit!

February 07, 2016 /Kelli Leingang-Pitrone
Gluten free, Vegetarian, Breakfast
Fruit, Breakfast, Bread, Gluten Free
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Heart Healthy Quinoa Salad

February 03, 2016 by Kelli Leingang-Pitrone in Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Side Dish

Being heart healthy is ohhh soo important! Try out this quick side or main dish to get you on track to a healthy heart. Its quick, easy, and has perfectly balanced flavors. So much heart healthiness going on in one dish. I just love it! Enjoy!

-1 cup cooked quinoa

-1 can light chunk tuna drained

-1 cup finely diced raw cauliflower and carrot

-1/2 cup raw walnuts chopped

-1/3 cup Kalmata olives- chopped or whole

-1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

-1/3 cup vinaigrette dressing 

-salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Serve chilled:)

February 03, 2016 /Kelli Leingang-Pitrone
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, main dish
Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Side Dish
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