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Gut Grub: Recipes for Digestive Delight

Writer's picture: Michael KoozerMichael Koozer

Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions:

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

  • In a large pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant.

  • Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender yet crisp.

  • Mix in cooked quinoa and soy sauce. Toss everything together until well combined.


Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets

  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Season with salt and pepper, then top each fillet with lemon slices and sprinkle with dill.

  • Drizzle olive oil over the salmon. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.


Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1/4 cup granola

Instructions:

  • In a glass or bowl, spoon a layer of Greek yogurt.

  • Add a layer of mixed berries on top of the yogurt.

  • Drizzle honey over the berries.

  • Sprinkle granola on top for added texture.

  • Repeat the layers until you reach the desired amount. Serve chilled.


Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions:

  • In a blender, combine banana, pineapple, ginger, turmeric, and almond milk.

  • Blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. Optionally, add ice for a colder smoothie.


Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • Assorted roasted vegetables (sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots)

  • Olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Toss chopped vegetables in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender.

  • Serve over a bed of cooked quinoa.


Turmeric Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

  • 6 cups chicken broth

Instructions:

  • Sauté onions until translucent. Add chicken, carrots, celery, turmeric, and chicken broth.

  • Simmer until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

  • In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

  • Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill until cooked.


Chickpea and Spinach Stew

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 bunch spinach

Instructions:

  • Sauté onion and garlic. Add chickpeas, cumin, and paprika.

  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.


Almond Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas

  • 2 tablespoons almond butter

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

  • Blend bananas, almond butter, and almond milk until smooth.

  • Add ice cubes if desired.


Grilled Eggplant with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 large eggplant, sliced

  • Olive oil, salt, and pepper

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • Fresh mint, chopped

Instructions:

  • Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until tender.

  • Mix Greek yogurt with chopped mint. Serve with grilled eggplant.


Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Mixed salad greens

Instructions:

  • Marinate chicken in lime juice and cilantro. Grill until fully cooked.

  • Slice and serve over a bed of mixed salad greens.


Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe mango, diced

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • Red onion, finely chopped

  • Fresh lime juice

  • Cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  • Combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.

  • Serve as a refreshing salsa with grilled proteins or as a topping for fish tacos.


Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu

Ingredients:

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions:

  • Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Marinate tofu cubes.

  • Bake until tofu is golden and slightly crispy.


Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice

  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions:

  • Mix pumpkin puree, chia seeds, pumpkin spice, and almond milk.

  • Refrigerate overnight for a delicious and nutritious pudding.


Blueberry Oat Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

  • Mix oats, almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold in blueberries.

  • Bake in muffin cups until a toothpick comes out clean.




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