While takeout is certainly convenient, it’s often hard to find fast food that doesn’t come with a side of gluten and refined sugar. Plus, who wants to eat all those preservatives?
These takeout-style recipes are fresh, tasty, gluten-free, and don’t contain refined sugar. Make these recipes ahead of time, and throw a few servings in the freezer for those nights when you just don’t want to cook — or need something quick! You’ll save more than just money.
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General Tso’s Chicken
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| Prep Time: |
| 15minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 20minutes |
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Serves:
6
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This flavorful dish will satisfy your craving for takeout without sacrificing your health.
Ingredients
- 1/3cup liquid aminos
- 1/3cup homemade organic chicken broth
- 1/3cup rice vinegar
- 1tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1small bird’s eye chili pepper
- 2tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2tsp Chinese five spice
- 1tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4tsp organic cornstarch
- 3/4cup honey
- 3tbsp water
- 1/2cup organic cornstarch
- 2lb boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts, cut into chunks (5–6 breasts)
- 3tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4cup scallions, thinly sliced
Servings: Serves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the liquid aminos, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili, garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes. Add liquid amino mixture and bring to a boil, whisking continuously. Remove from heat.
- To cook the chicken, add the half cup of cornstarch to a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces to coat evenly.
- Add the coconut oil to a large skillet and heat on medium-high. Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for approximately 5 minutes to brown.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the sliced scallions, and continue to cook for 1 minute more. Serve over rice.
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Beef with Broccoli
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| Prep Time: |
| 15minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 20minutes cooking , 1 hour (marinade) |
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Serves:
6
Recipe by:
Organic grass-fed beef and broccoli are packed with nutrients, which means you can enjoy this dish free of any guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4cup water
- 1/2cup liquid aminos
- 2cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2tbsp ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4tsp ground black pepper
- 1pound boneless, grass-fed round steak, cut thinly into 3-inch strips
- 2tbsp honey
- 1tsp sesame oil
- 1/2tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4cup organic cornstarch
- 2tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
- 4cup broccoli florets
- 1tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Servings: Serves
Instructions
- Whisk together a quarter cup of water, a quarter cup of liquid aminos, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add the beef slices and marinade for one hour in the refrigerator.
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup of cold water, the remaining liquid aminos, honey, sesame oil, pepper flakes, and cornstarch; set aside.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the coconut oil on medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef plus marinade. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Add scallions and peppers and cook for another 1 minute. Add the broccoli and cook for another 1 minute.
- Pour the liquid amino mixture over the broccoli and cook until the sauce thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve over rice.
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Veggie Fried Rice
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| Prep Time: |
| 15minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 12minutes |
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Serves:
6
Recipe by:
This delicious, quick and easy dish can be made in less time than it takes to pick up a takeout order!
Ingredients
- 2tbsp coconut oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2cups sliced button or cremini mushrooms
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 5cups cold cooked rice
- 1/2cup (125 mL) frozen peas
- 2 free-range eggs, beaten
- 2tbsp liquid aminos
- 1tsp sesame oil
Servings: Serves
Instructions
- Heat the oil in large frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Add the scallions, mushrooms, carrots, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and peas; cook for about 5 minutes, until the rice is hot. Push rice over to the side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs onto the exposed pan. Scramble the eggs until cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Mix the rice and the eggs together. Add the liquid aminos and sesame oil and cook for 1 minute more.
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Enjoy!
—The Alternative Daily