Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

I stumbled upon this recipe on Instagram and instantly high-tailed it to the nearest grocery store to buy ingredients.

…And let me just say, yes, it does taste as good as it looks.

This gluten-free alternative to cheesy garlic breadsticks is absolutely delicious and I’m so happy to share it with you! Enjoy the Cheesy Cauliflower Breadstick goodness and let me know what you think!

Ingredients for Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

2 C cauliflower, “riced”
2 eggs
2 C mozzarella cheese
2 tsp oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper

How to Make Gluten-Free Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

1) Preheat oven to 425 and prep 1 large baking sheet with a non-stick cooking spray.

2) Chop your cauliflower into florets and add to your food processor. Pulse until it resembles rice.

3) Put your cauliflower in a microwave safe dish with a lid, and microwave for 5 minutes.

4) In a large bowl, combine cooked cauliflower, 2 eggs, 1 c mozzarella, fresh minced garlic and oregano. Mix well.

5) Place mixture on baking sheet and form into a rectangle.

6) Bake the crust (no toppings!) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

7) Drizzle a little olive oil (if desired) and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

8) Serve by itself or with warm marinara sauce for dipping!

See below for the 4 stages of cheesy, galic-y, wheat-free delicious cauliflower breadsticks!

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Alternative Eating | Lo Martinez
exploring gluten-free, paleo & clean eating

Gluten Free Pre- and Post- Race Snacks

This year, I decided to invite my extended family to participate in the Naperville Turkey Trot, an annual 5k race the morning of Thanksgiving!
Bright and early, I rallied with 4 of my favorite family members and headed to the starting line. Two of my siblings, Daniel and Kirsten, breezed through the race, which also happened to be their first! **Proud sister moment**

You might be wondering, what are good pre-/post-race snacks for someone following a gluten-free diet! I mean, aren’t you supposed to carbo-load?!
Well I’m happy to share a few yummy, GF, options!

Naturally Gluten Free
1) Banana with peanut butter
2) Low-fat Greek yogurt and berries
3) Strawberry-Banana smoothie
4) Cottage cheese and fruit

Show me the CARBS! (pictured above)

I can’t say it enough! There are tons of gluten free breads, pastas, muffins, etc. out there! Here are four great options to start or end a race:

1) Udi’s “Mighty Bagel”
2) Udi’s Harvest Crunch Muffins
3) Toast made with Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread
4) GF LaraBars

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Brie Cheese

Tonight, I decided to treat myself to a glass of wine and my favorite cheese: brie.

Brie is undoubtedly one of the best known and most well-loved of the French cheeses. I mean, it’s even nicknamed “The Queen of Cheeses!” (A name I feel it truly deserves.)

The round disk of soft, sweet cheese is often found with a powdery white rind, but don’t be intimidated, it’s edible. (Promise!) It’s served in a variety of ways, including: room-temperature with crackers and fruit preserves; and baked into a sweet and crispy pastry crust with cranberries and almonds. You will typically see a lot this delectable cheese around the holidays–and it is sure to delight your host if you bring it to a party as an appetizer.

Soft cheeses, like brie, are usually paired with a dry Riesling, Chardonney, or Champagne. I picked up one of my favorite Rieslings and served my brie at room temp with Glutino Table Crackers and Strawberry Preserves!

1 ounce of Brie Cheese: 95 calories