Turkey Lentil Meatballs 1 cup green lentils2 cup water1 lbs turkey (lean, ground)2 egg1 cup parmesan cheese1 tbsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)1 bunch parsley1 carrot (small, grated (about 100 g))1 onion (small, diced (about 70 g))1/2 tsp paprika1/4 tsp cayenne1/2 cup breadcrumbsItalian seasoning (to taste) In a sauce pot, bring [...]
Sweet & Crunchy Trail Mix 2 cups Honey Nut Chex2 cups Cheerios1 cup Goldfish crackers1 cup Animal crackers½ cup Chocolate chipsPopcorn (to taste)Yogurt balls (to taste)Pretzels (to taste)Dried cranberries or raisins (to taste)Peanuts, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds (to taste) Pour all ingredients into a large bowl.Gently mix until evenly combined.Serve right away or store [...]
Stir-fry Chicken and Bok Choy For Stir-fry1 teaspoon light sesame oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch chunks)1 head of bok choy washed and cut into 1 inch strips2 large carrots peeled in strips or 1/2 cup matchstick carrots5-6 green onions diced1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/4 cup chopped cilantro if desiredFor Sauce:2 [...]
Roasted Bok Choy 12 ounces baby bok choy (cut in half lengthwise)2 tablespoons olive oilGround black pepper (to taste)1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Preheat oven to 400 F.Place bok choy on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a few [...]
Garlic Bok Choy 1 tbsp vegetable oil5 cloves garlic - minced2 large shallots - minced2 pounds baby bok choy - halved or quartered2 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp crushed red pepper - optional Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of [...]
Fruit Salad 2 cups of orange segments (sliced)2 cups grapes (washed and cut in half)1 cup watermelon (cut in chunks)1 cup canned pears in 100% juice (drained – Fresh juice from 1 orange)1 tsp. of honey or agaveChopped or torn fresh mint Peel oranges and separate into segments.Slice the orange segments, cut grapes in [...]
Fruit Yogurt Dip 1 cup low-fat cream cheese (softened)½ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt¼ tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. honey Use a blender to mix cream cheese, nonfat vanilla yogurt, banana, honey, and cinnamon.Serve with cut-up fresh bananas, or any other fresh fruit such as grapes, or strawberries. Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Homemade Sazón Seasoning 1 TBS ground coriander1 TBS ground cumin1 TBS achiote powder (or ground annatto seed)1 TBS ground or dried oregano1 TBS granulated garlic2 TSP salt2 TSP onion powder1 TSP – 1 Tsp black pepper Combine ingredients into a bowl and whisk until all spices are evenly mixed with no lumps.Store seasoning in [...]
Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup 1/2 pound French green lentils2 cups chopped yellow onions1 Tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup good olive oil (plus additional for garnish)2 tsps. kosher salt1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock1 tsp. each dried thyme and cumin1 1/2 cups each medium-diced celery and carrots2 Tbsps. tomato [...]
