-
Foodie Friday
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…
-
Foodie Friday
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…
-
Foodie Friday
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 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…
-
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…
-
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…