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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes (cubed) 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Leaves (chopped) 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder Black Pepper, to taste Salt, to taste 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Directions Preheat oven to 400° F. Toss the sweet potatoes with the avocado oil,…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring Edamame The other green bean! Edamame (immature soy beans) have a velvety texture and a less-starchy taste than typical beans, peas, or lentils. They are a tasteful match with spring vegetables such as, asparagus and chives. Image source: https://www.wineboxgardener.com/home/2019/4/14/spring-vegetable-saute Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Leeks or 1 bunch Scallions, with…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Pan-Roasted Asparagus Asparagus is ready for spring fling! Look for asparagus at your local farmers markets. Seek out spears with dry, tight tips. Try to find a bunch that has similar-sized stalks so they will all be done cooking at the same time. lAsparagus contains 2 grams of fiber, a…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Stir-Fried Vegetables in a Black Pepper Sauce Image source: https://www.nutritionaction.com/tag/vegetables/ *Picture not representative of exact recipe provided. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons Dry Sherry (*may substitute for White Wine or 1 1/2 teaspoons Sherry Vinegar & 1 1/2 tablespoons water; do not use Cooking Sherry.)…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Steel-Cut Porridge What healthful toppings will you add? Be creative! Ingredients 2 cups Water 1 1/2 cups Milk of choice (eg. unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Steel-Cut Oats 2/3 cup Dried Fruit of choice (eg. raisins, cranberries, cherries, or figs) 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (*Optional)…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Broccoli and Grape Tomato Frittata An Egg-cellent Choice for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner! Ingredients 4 teaspoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 medium-sized Onion (thinly sliced) 3 cups Broccoli Florets 6 large Eggs 4 large egg whites (may be substituted for egg white equivalent) 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce of choice (*optional) 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Spicy Shakshuka Let’s spice up our taste buds! Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Cumin (ground) 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 3…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Bulgar Tabouli Ingredients 2 cups Bulgar (cooked) 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped) (may substitute for Cilantro) 1/4 cup Almonds (toasted) 1/4 cup Dried Apricots (diced) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Directions Combine and toss all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Makes…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Chicken Tagine A classic Moroccan chicken dish! Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 1/2 pounds Bone-in, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts 1 large Onion (chopped) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 1 teaspoon Paprika (may be substituted with Curry Powder) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander…