Ingredients:

• 1 tin of tuna
• 8 ounces fusilli
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• Salt
• Olive oil
• 2 cups of Cheddar
• A large handful of green olives (optional)
• 1 tin of sweetcorn (optional)
• 3 scallions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring a pan of heavily salted water to the boil and add your fusilli. Cook until al dente and drain.
2. In a bowl, mix up your mayonnaise and tuna. Add to your drained pasta and add olive oil for flavor and to stop it sticking too much.
3. Grate your cheddar into your pasta and mix in.
4. At this point, you can add any combination of your ‘extra’ ingredients. The saltiness of the olives and the sweetness of the sweetcorn complement each other very well, and the texture of raw scallions adds a nice crunch to your dish. Salt to taste and it is ready to serve!

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds assorted olives
• ¾ cups good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 half of a preserved lemon
• Homemade preserved lemons
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh rosemary
• 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 dried red chili

Instructions:

1. Drain the olives, place them in a large bowl, and set aside.
2. Remove the pulp from the preserved lemon and dice finely. Thinly slice the garlic, the chili (with the membrane and seeds removed), and mince the fresh herbs. The bay leaves can be torn into pieces.
3. Heat a small pan without any oil over medium-high heat and add the coriander and fennel seeds once hot. Roast for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, shaking the pan occasionally. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute. Remove from the heat and add all the remaining ingredients, except for the olives. Let it sit until the marinade has cooled down.
4. Pour the marinade over the olives and stir to combine. Cover the olives and let them sit in the fridge for a week or so to properly absorb the flavor, giving them a shake every couple of days.

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Nuts And Seeds

Everyone loves nuts, plus they are super-nutritious. When it comes to the choices, they are diverse. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts, coconut, sesame seeds, hemp seeds are just a part of your choices.

Leafy Greens

Leafy green and calciferous vegetables should be on top of your list for the lectin-free diet. You can opt for broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, kale, carrots, artichokes, beets and so much more.

Meat

Grass-fed and pasture-raised poultry meat should be your two choices. You can turn to chicken, turkey, beef, pork and more. Fish is also a yes! You can experiment with different types and find the one that’s best for you.

Olives

Olives and olive oil are the best things to have during your lectin-free diet. They are completely safe and approved. This makes things so much easier since everything tastes better when you add olive oil.

The post Here’s What To Eat on a Lectin-Free Diet appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Berries

You can indulge in any type of berries without having to worry whether you’ll gain weight. These delicious fruits are powerful antioxidants and protect you from cell damage. The best way to consume them is fresh, add them to smoothies, salads and more.

Avocado

Avocado is one of the best low-carb foods you can include in your snacks. The avocado toast is one of the most versatile things you can enjoy it. Other choices include avocado pudding, fries, smoothies, salads and more.

Olives

Olives will go with all of your snacks, plus will make them even more delicious. These low-carb treats can easily become a part of salads, low-calorie bruschetta, or mix them with delicious healthy chips.

Nuts

Pecans, macadamia, and Brazil nuts are the best option for you if you want to lose weight and stay healthy. These are all low-carb alternatives for snacks. You definitely want to avoid cashews and pistachio nuts.

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Ingredients:

• 1 tin of tuna
• 8 ounces fusilli
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• Salt
• Olive oil
• 2 cups of Cheddar
• A large handful of green olives (optional)
• 1 tin of sweetcorn (optional)
• 3 scallions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring a pan of heavily salted water to the boil and add your fusilli. Cook until al dente and drain.
2. In a bowl, mix up your mayonnaise and tuna. Add to your drained pasta and add olive oil for flavor and to stop it sticking too much.
3. Grate your cheddar into your pasta and mix in.
4. At this point, you can add any combination of your ‘extra’ ingredients. The saltiness of the olives and the sweetness of the sweetcorn complement each other very well, and the texture of raw scallions adds a nice crunch to your dish. Salt to taste and it is ready to serve!

The post Try These Three Ingredients to Boost Your Tuna Mayo Pasta appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds assorted olives
• ¾ cups good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 half of a preserved lemon
• Homemade preserved lemons
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh rosemary
• 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 dried red chili

Instructions:

1. Drain the olives, place them in a large bowl, and set aside.
2. Remove the pulp from the preserved lemon and dice finely. Thinly slice the garlic, the chili (with the membrane and seeds removed), and mince the fresh herbs. The bay leaves can be torn into pieces.
3. Heat a small pan without any oil over medium-high heat and add the coriander and fennel seeds once hot. Roast for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, shaking the pan occasionally. Add the olive oil and heat for a minute. Remove from the heat and add all the remaining ingredients, except for the olives. Let it sit until the marinade has cooled down.
4. Pour the marinade over the olives and stir to combine. Cover the olives and let them sit in the fridge for a week or so to properly absorb the flavor, giving them a shake every couple of days.

The post Marinated Olives are the Perfect Cocktail Accompaniment appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Nuts And Seeds

Everyone loves nuts, plus they are super-nutritious. When it comes to the choices, they are diverse. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts, coconut, sesame seeds, hemp seeds are just a part of your choices.

Leafy Greens

Leafy green and calciferous vegetables should be on top of your list for the lectin-free diet. You can opt for broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, kale, carrots, artichokes, beets and so much more.

Meat

Grass-fed and pasture-raised poultry meat should be your two choices. You can turn to chicken, turkey, beef, pork and more. Fish is also a yes! You can experiment with different types and find the one that’s best for you.

Olives

Olives and olive oil are the best things to have during your lectin-free diet. They are completely safe and approved. This makes things so much easier since everything tastes better when you add olive oil.

The post Here’s What To Eat on a Lectin-Free Diet appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Berries

You can indulge in any type of berries without having to worry whether you’ll gain weight. These delicious fruits are powerful antioxidants and protect you from cell damage. The best way to consume them is fresh, add them to smoothies, salads and more.

Avocado

Avocado is one of the best low-carb foods you can include in your snacks. The avocado toast is one of the most versatile things you can enjoy it. Other choices include avocado pudding, fries, smoothies, salads and more.

Olives

Olives will go with all of your snacks, plus will make them even more delicious. These low-carb treats can easily become a part of salads, low-calorie bruschetta, or mix them with delicious healthy chips.

Nuts

Pecans, macadamia, and Brazil nuts are the best option for you if you want to lose weight and stay healthy. These are all low-carb alternatives for snacks. You definitely want to avoid cashews and pistachio nuts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BivyXJ0g2tO/

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