July 14, 2016

PEACH CHIA SEED PUDDING

Utah, USA
Unless you’re living under a rock, you have heard of Chia Seeds by now.

It’s one of my favorite seeds to use for healthy meals. It is so full of nutrients too! Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. “Chia” means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.

Here is a delicious chia seed pudding recipe that will have you asking for more:
Ingredients
  • 2 cups coconut milk or milk of choice
  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 peach
Instructions
  1.  In a bowl, add milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk together. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Divide the chia pudding between four bowls and layer with chopped peaches.
    The chia pudding will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Calories per 2/3 cups: 143, Fat: 10, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 75, Potassium: 10, Carbs: 5, Fiber: 9, Sugar: 3, Protein: 5
Have a happy day!
xo,
Karina

July 12, 2016

Kafta Recipe

My sister and I got to enjoy so many traditional foods in Brazil while visiting over the Summer! We will be bringing our favorite recipes to this blog each week. Starting today with Kafta!

Kafta is a simple yet delicious traditional barbecue. You can find it at any street corner BBQ cart or restaurant. Our grandma is a great cook and growing up she always made it for us and we LOVED it!

Kafta Portion size: 16 skewers

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 pound of ground Italian sausage
  • 1/4 of an onion
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons of flax seeds or bread crumbs
  • Cilantro (a handful)
  • Oregano, salt, & any other meat seasoning.
Instructions: Chop onions and cilantro (only the leaves, pick them from the stems and throw stems out) and add them to the bowl along with the garlic. Add a pinch of all of the seasonings. Add meats and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well! If should feel sticky! Soak your wood skewers in warm water for 15-30 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill. Shape the meat on to the skewer and put them on the grill until they are browned on both sides.
Enjoy with whatever sides you would like!
Enjoy!