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Tag: Healthy Recipe of the Week

  • 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 Coconut Chicken Cutlets with Spring Pea Salad A citrusy, two-ingredient sauce prepared in the same pan as the chicken: Fewer dirty dishes, less clean-up, and more time to relax and enjoy! Image source: Women’s Health Magazine Ingredients 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1 teaspoon Lime…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kiwi Avocado Salad A springtime salad to add an extra ‘spring’ to your step! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon White Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt 1 head of Lettuce (*may be substituted for spinach, kale, or other leafy green) 3 sliced Radishes (*optional) 1 sliced Kiwi…

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    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 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 Squash, Corn, and Black Bean Salad Ingredients 2 1/2 cup Butternut Squash (diced) 1 1/2 cup Corn Kernels (2 ears fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste) 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 cup Wild Rice (may substitute with Quinoa, Farro, or similar)…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Cold Weather Cure A Winter smoothie to protect you from the inevitable winter cold! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Whole Apple (chopped) (frozen preferred) 1/2 cup Blueberries (frozen preferred) 1 small bunch Spinach or Kale 2 Baby Carrots 2 teaspoon Collagen Powder 1 teaspoon Wheat Germ Directions Add…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegan Cocoa Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk (or milk of choice) 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Agave Syrup (*optional) Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and about 1/2 cup of…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spice it up! Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger 1 tablespoon Grated Garlic 1 Serrano Pepper (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil 1 Bell Pepper (any color) (chopped) 1 small Onion (chopped) 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (chopped) 1 large Tomato (chopped) 1/2…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Breakfast Cookies   Ingredients 6 tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Oat Flour (Blend an equal amount of rolled oats until fine) 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 Organic, Cage-free Egg 1/4 cup Nut or…