1/2CupDried Parsely or Fresh Flat leafParsely is very high in Vitamin B, which provides folate which is needed to maintain healthy heart.
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder or 2 Cloves Fresh Pressed GarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
1/4CupRaw OatsOats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
2Brown EggsContrary to an age old belief, eggs actually are a great heart healthy option because of the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which help raise the good cholesterol, HDL and lower triglycerides, which are the bad cholesterol.
1TablespoonFlaxseed MealFlax’s primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
2Tablespoonsolive oilOlive oil is an excellent fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, LDL’s
Baked Garlic Cauliflower
1HeadCauliflowerCauliflower is high in fiber and can significantly lower your bad cholesterol, LDL
5-6ClovesgarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
First, in a bowl, add meat, eggs,parsley, oregano, garlic powder,salt, pepper, Italian grated cheese, and bread crumbs, flaxseed meal and oats, mix thoroughly.
Add, raisins/craisins.
Next, add Olive Oil to a skillet, grab meat mixture and roll meatballs the size of a golf ball or slightly larger.
Then, cook over medium heat, flipping as it browns on one side, flip to the other. Cook approximately 15-20 minutes, set aside.
Baked Garlic Cauliflower
Preheat Oven to 375.
Next, take garlic and leek and put it in foil with teaspoon of olive oil and dash of salt and pepper and cover completely.
Then, bake for 35-45 minutes until soft.
While that is baking, steam the cauliflower on the stove until tender or microwave for 7-10 minutes with slight layer of water at the bottom of a corning ware bowl or dish.
Then, remove garlic leek blend from the oven smash with a fork and stir, add Cajun blend Basin Blend Spice or pepper flakes to the mix, Italian grated cheese, and fresh oregano.
Next, take a butter knife and make 5-7 slices into the cauliflower head.
Then, take the mix and rub it into the holes of the cauliflower and all over the surface of the cauliflower. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
Bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack.
Remove from oven and add shredded mozzarella and bake for an additional 10.
Pairs beautifully with the Sicilian meatballs….Enjoy!!!