Sautéed Garlic and Tomato Sauce on Zucchini Recipe

Garlic and Tomato Saute recipeThose who are following a Paleo or Mediterranean style diet will love this recipe! This recipe is great for those who are trying to avoid gluten, dairy, and ultimately refined carbs. It can also be a vegan option if the meat/fish option is avoided. This recipe also requires a spiral sliver or spiralizer. The recipe is also best done in stages as opposed to adding all of the ingredients at once. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil
  • 2 zucchinis
  • approximately 625g of grape tomatoes halved – or more
  • 1/3 cup of basil (or Italian seasoning)
  • Optional: Shrimp
  • Optional: Feta cheese

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil on low – medium heat.
  2. Add in the minced garlic and sauté until softened (approximately 5 min).
  3. If you are adding in shrimp, add it to the garlic mixture and cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Add in halved tomatoes and let cook for approximately 10 minutes (this also depends on the desired consistency of the sauce you prefer. For a “chunky” sauce, cook for less time.)
  5. Spiral cut the zucchini, and add it to the pan, cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until “noodles” are soft.
  6. Remove from pan and serve.
  7. For extra flavour, you can add feta cheese to the top if this works with your specific diet.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND by calling 519-537-7058 and book your appointment today! 

 

 

Presenting . . . Dr. Elisha Cook Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

SittingIt is official, I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor! Thank you to everyone who gave me encouraging words, kind thoughts, and prayers while I was preparing for and waiting for my license. So now you must be wondering . . . where does she go from here. Well, this blog will provide you with all of the juicy gossip, or at least the details of where I will be practicing.

As of December 1, 2015, I will be practicing at Meyers Chiropractic in Woodstock Ontario. I have been a patient of this clinic since my teen years, and am truly blessed to be joining this amazing health team. The clinic provides chiropractic care and massage therapy, in addition to the naturopathic services I will be providing. To learn more about the clinic, please see the following link: http://www.meyerschiropractic.com/

To be sure of the services you are getting, and to make sure it is something you are interested in, I will be offering a FREE meet and greet session where I basically explain what naturopathic medicine is and how I can help you. This outlines the basis of the therapies that way no one is blind-sided and there is a clear understanding between patient and practitioner. You can book your free session by emailing me personally or contacting me through the contact portion of this website and we will schedule your free 15 minute meet and greet.

If you are interested in booking an initial intake, you can call 519-537-7058 to book in for any date following December 1, 2015. You can view the available hours through the contact portion of my website. Initial intakes consist of a 90 minute session where I take a history, complete relevant physical exams, and give a treatment plan. Depending on your particular health concern, a secondary visit or visits may be required. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to helping you and your family achieve your health goals!

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