Pretzel Pizza Pockets with Homemade Pizza Sauce

Soft Pretzel Dough

2 ¼ tsp yeast

1 ¼ cups warm water

Pinch of sugar

¼ cup packed brown sugar

3-4 cups flour

1 cup water

1 tbsp baking soda

Course salt (optional)

2 tbsp butter, melted (optional)

In small bowl combine yeast & warm water w/a pinch of sugar

Let stand for about 5 min while you prepare next step

In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, 1 cup flour, and yeast mixture. (when its ready)

Then stir in enough flour to make a soft dough

Turn dough onto a well floured surface and knead for about 3 min

Cover and let rest for 20 min

Cut dough into 8-10 pieces

Roll each piece into a 5-6 in circle. On one side of the circle add your choice of pizza fillings... mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, ect. Carefully fold over the other half of the circle and pinch the edges to seal.

In shallow bowl mix 1 tbsp baking soda w/1 cup water

Dip each finished pretzel pocket in water quickly, shaking off excess

Place on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle w/ salt if desired

Bake at 425 degrees for 8 min or till golden brown

Brush melted butter on top or serve with pizza sauce. 

Pizza Sauce

1 8oz can tomato sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 half of an onion minced

1 garlic clove minced

Dash of sugar

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp parmesean cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

1. In a medium saucepan sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes
2. Add tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper
3. Simmer on low for about 10 minutes

Pizza toppings for filling-

Mozzarella Cheese

Pepperoni

olives- black or green

pineapple

ham

sausage

Whatever you like!!

 

Acai Smoothie Bowl

If you're looking for the perfect breakfast that is super delish, will give you energy, fill you up but not weigh you down... then look no further! These are healthy and filled with all kinds of yummy goodness...

 Win win! 

1-2 frozen Acai Berry Packets (depending on how many servings you want)

1/2- 1 whole banana

1/2 cup frozen berries, any kind you like

1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

coconut or almond milk (amount varies depending on the consistency you like)

Toppings:

Fresh berries & bananas

coconut shavings

granola

chia seeds

honey

Use your imagination!

Combine all ingredients except toppings into a blender and blend until thick but smooth. Pour into bowl and top with your selection of toppings. Eat and enjoy!! 

Caprese Calzones with Homemade Pizza Sauce

 

Caprese Calzones

1 tube refrigerated pizza crust ...or make your own!

2 Roma tomatoes, halved and sliced

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

1/2 cup fresh basil chopped or torn

Your favorite pizza sauce for dipping

Preheat oven to 425º F.
Roll out pizza dough onto a non-stick or lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. Layer each square with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Fold in the 2 long sides of each square, pinching at the seams and the edges to seal the calzones. Place the calzones seam-side down onto a cookie sheet and bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot with dipping sauce. 

Pizza Sauce

1 8 oz. Can tomato sauce

1/3 cup minced onion

1 clove minced garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp sugar

pinch of salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a medium saucepan for about 2 minutes. Add oregano, basil, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute then add tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 3 minutes on low. Add Parmesan cheese and remove from heat. Serve warm with calzones. Yummy!!!

Red Quinoa Sweet Potato Bowls

This recipe is a golden find from Pinterest....
Trust me, it's a winner in all its healthy goodness!!! 


Roasted Sweet Potato:
• 1 large sweet potato, peel and diced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Quinoa:
• 3/4 cup red quinoa 
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Juice of half a lime
• 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Cilantro Cream Drizzle:
• 1/4 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar or honey 
• Juice of half a lime
• Pinch of salt, garlic powder, and chili powder
Other Ingredients:
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• Cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

Roasted Sweet Potato:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees then line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
2. Toss the diced sweet potato in the olive oil and spices and lay it out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Roast the sweet potato for 12-15 minutes or until it is fork tender.
Quinoa:
4. Rinse and drain the red quinoa then put it in a medium sized sauce pan with the water and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
5. Bring the quinoa to a boil, then cover it with a lid and lower the heat to medium low.
6. Cook the quinoa for about 15 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from the heat and season the quinoa with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, and cilantro.
Cilantro Cream Drizzle:
8. In a blender add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
Assembling the Bowls:
9. In 2 or 3 serving bowls divide the quinoa mixture.
10. Top the quinoa with the black beans and roasted sweet potato.
11. Drizzle the cilantro cream on top with a spoon.
12. Top with more cilantro if desired.

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