CHEESY BROCCOLI ORZO, MARINATED WHITE BEANS, CILANTRO LIME RICE

This week is all about the side dishes. More side dishes! Everyday favorites. These recipes are easy to make and meet all the qualifications for comfort food. Preview what's included below.

3 HEALTHY, WHOLE FOOD RECIPES

• Cheesy Broccoli Orzo (Option Dairy Free)

• Marinated White Beans

• Cilantro Lime Rice

2 NUTRITIONAL AND WELLNESS TIPS

• High Protein Plant Based Foods (to help you meet your daily protein goals)

• Seed Oils 101: Why to Avoid Them and the Best Alternatives

1 DIY SKIN CARE, HAIR CARE, AT HOME CLEANING TIP OR CLEAN PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION

• DIY Fall Stovetop Potpourri Recipe

CHEESY BROCCOLI ORZO

(GF, DF Option, RSF, Vegan Friendly, Low Acid Healing/Maintenance)

This creamy orzo recipe embodies comfort food in every way. It’s cheesy, creamy and delicious! And best yet, it’s easy to make! Pair it with a protein source of choice for the perfect balanced meal! Don’t sleep on this recipe!

INGREDIENTS: 1 c Cassava Orzo (GF) or 100% Whole Wheat Orzo (uncooked), 2 Tbls EVOO, 1/2 White Onion (finely chopped, if tolerated), 16 oz Chicken or Vegetable Broth (more if needed), 1/2 Zucchini (chopped), 1 Head of Broccoli (chopped into florets), Handful of Spinach, 1/2 c Nondairy Milk of Choice, 1/2 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Parsley, 2 Clove Minced Garlic (if tolerated), 1/2 c Fresh Parmesan (may substitute nutritional yeast as a nondairy option), Salt to Taste, Pepper to Taste (if tolerated)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add your oil to a large, deep skillet. If using, cook onion until soft. Then if using garlic, add and cook for an additional minute or two.

2. Next, add the remaining ingredients (except the cheese or nutritional yeast). Cook until the vegetables and the orzo are soft, and the liquid reduces.

3. Remove from the heat and add your cheese. Stir until it melts.

4. Serve immediately. This recipe makes 2 servings.

Recipe Notes: If triggered by onion or garlic or following a low acid healing protocol, please omit these two ingredients. A low acid healing protocol will also need to omit the pepper. Substitute the parmesan for nutritional yeast to make this vegan friendly. If you’re following a low acid maintenance protocol, then all 3 of these ingredients are fine to use if you can personally tolerate them. Option to add Half and Half or Heavy Cream in place of the nondairy if not avoiding dairy and not following a low acid protocol.

MARINATED WHITE BEANS

(GF, DF, RSF, Vegan Friendly, Low Acid Maintenance)

Marinated beans are a great side dish. They are easy to make and pair great with so many main courses. A great option for an on-the-go meal too!