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Tag: Healthy Recipe of the Week

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quinoa Tabbouleh Ingredients 1 cup Quinoa (cooked) 1 cup Parsley (finely chopped) ½ cup Arugula (finely chopped) 1 Red Onion (minced) 1 Roma Tomato (chopped) 1 Lemon (juiced and zested) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste Directions Toss all ingredients together and taste. Add salt and…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Roasted Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa Ingredients Salmon 1 whole Salmon Fillet (about 2 pounds with skin removed) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (*optional) Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste Salsa 1 ripe Mango (peeled, seeded, and diced) 2 Green Onions (finely sliced) 1/4…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Steel-Cut Porridge Ingredients 2 cups Water 1 1/2 cup Additional Liquid, such as Unsweetened Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, or Soy Milk 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Steel-Cut Oats 2/3 cup Dried Fruit, such as Raisins, Cranberries, Cherries, or Figs 1 teaspoon Vanilla (*optional) 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 2 teaspoon Sweetener…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Gazpacho Soup Ingredients 1/2 cup Sherry Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 small Yellow Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (1/2 coarsely chopped; 1/2 finely diced for garnish) 1 Cucumber (1/2 coarsely chopped; 1/2 finely diced for garnish) 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (minced) (*may be substituted for 1/2 teaspoon dried…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Thai Basil Eggplant Stir Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (crushed) 4 Baby Eggplants (cubed) 1 Sweet Onion (chopped)  1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar 3 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce (may substitute for Coconut Aminos) 2 tablespoons…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Turmeric Chickpea Cakes Ingredients 2 teaspoons Avocado Oil 1 small onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 14-ounce can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas  (drained and rinsed) ¼ cup Parsley (chopped) 6 tablespoons chickpea Flour (divided) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ½ teaspoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Turmeric Directions Heat avocado…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Patriotic Smoothie Popsicles Ingredients 1 medium Banana (frozen) 5 ounces Unsweetened, Plain Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/3 cup Blueberries (frozen) 1/2 cup Strawberries (frozen) 5 ounces Strawberry Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) Directions Pulse banana, plain yogurt, and vanilla extract in a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Green Risotto Short-grain brown rice is Chef Kate’s recommendation for an “amazingly creamy risotto”! Do you have an enameled cast iron pot? It will help the risotto cook evenly. Image source: https://inharvestfoodservice.com/products/short-grain-brown-rice/ Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 cup Short-Grained Brown Rice 1/4 cup Dry…

  • 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…