Veggie snack bars (Carrots, zucchini, and parsnips)

• I was inspired by a recipe on Pinterest with this one. I made it into my own version though. I thought this would be a great idea for breakfast for Alyssa in the mornings that she goes to daycare. I don't have a bunch of control over what she eats when she is there (everything is loaded with carbs and sugar, I'm sure) but when she's with me...I can feed her as healthy as possible to compensate. What a better way to start her day than with a tasty protein and veggie packed breakfast. Watch out teachers...she's going to be full of energy after a couple of these. Plus, I can make a pan of these on Sunday...and it will feed her for the entire week. Score!
  Ingredients:
  ·         2 tsp light olive oil

  ·         1 cup,  zucchini

  ·         1 cup, carrot

  ·         1 cup, parsnip

  ·         6 eggs

  ·         2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  ·         2Tbs Almond Flour

  ·         2tsp salt

  ·         1tsp garlic

  ·         1tsp onion powder

  ·         Fresh Parmesan cheese
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using your food processor, or hand grater shred vegetablesAdd oil to hot sautee panCook veggies for 4-5 minutes until softenRemove from heat and let coolCombine eggs, cheese, and flour in a large bowlStir in veggies into egg mixturePour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dishGrate fresh parmesan cheese to the top of the dishBake for 20 minutes or until golden brownLet coolCut into fingers for serving - Makes 12 servings
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And another after they are cut.

Taco Salad...

So it seems simple enough right? Taco salad is a quick middle of the week kind of meal. Here is how I do mine but to each his own...

Brown ground beef
When its cooked, add salsa
Let simmer for a few minutes
Add to your favorite salad ingredients

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, sometimes some chipolte ranch to spice it up.

So there you have it. Truth be told I've been know to add any kind of meat preparation to the top of a salad...meatballs, BBQ, tuna, you name it. Throw it on a salad for a quick, delicious, and satisfying low carb meal.