Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Another Cool Recipe from my Friend :)
Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad with Cilantro Dressing Recipe
(serves 6)
2 pounds cherry tomatoes (mix varieties when possible)
3 cups cooked chickpeas
4-5 scallions, chopped
DRESSING
1 garlic clove
1 large bunch cilantro (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cut tomatoes in half and place in large bowl of chickpeas and scallions.
With food processor running, drop in whole garlic clove and mince. Turn off processor, scrape down sides, add cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to coat and serve.
(serves 6)
2 pounds cherry tomatoes (mix varieties when possible)
3 cups cooked chickpeas
4-5 scallions, chopped
DRESSING
1 garlic clove
1 large bunch cilantro (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cut tomatoes in half and place in large bowl of chickpeas and scallions.
With food processor running, drop in whole garlic clove and mince. Turn off processor, scrape down sides, add cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse to combine. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to coat and serve.
Ground Turkey Sliders Recipe from a Friend :)
Turkey Sliders Recipe
(makes 11 sliders)
1 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped scallions
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 limes cut into quarters
Place all of the ingredients (except the lime) in a small mixing bowl and, using your hands, gently mix until everything is evenly incorporated. Form into a patty and make a small indentation about the size of a dime in the middle of each side; handle as little as possible: do mot work more than necessary.
Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and when it is hot but not smoking, add the burger to the dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the lime quarter.
For one slider: 104 calories, 5.7 g fat, 21.8 g carbohydrates, 11.8 g protein, 0 g fiber, 400 mg sodium
(makes 11 sliders)
1 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped scallions
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 limes cut into quarters
Place all of the ingredients (except the lime) in a small mixing bowl and, using your hands, gently mix until everything is evenly incorporated. Form into a patty and make a small indentation about the size of a dime in the middle of each side; handle as little as possible: do mot work more than necessary.
Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and when it is hot but not smoking, add the burger to the dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the lime quarter.
For one slider: 104 calories, 5.7 g fat, 21.8 g carbohydrates, 11.8 g protein, 0 g fiber, 400 mg sodium
Healthy Kabob Recipe (GLUTEN FREE)
Kabob Recipe
(makes 12 skewers)
1 pkg white whole mushrooms (Since I am allergic to mushrooms, I am going to use yellow peppers instead.)
1 medium red onion
1 green bell pepper
2 zucchini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
12 skewers
Wet a paper towel and clean mushroom caps. Remove stems from mushrooms. Cut onion in half and then cut 4 pieces of each half. Clean and cut bell pepper into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel zucchini and slice into 1 inch pieces. Place ingredients onto skewers. Heat grill and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes per side until vegetables are your desired doneness. Enjoy!
These can be made ahead and reheated on the grill or in the oven.
16 calories, 0.2 g fat, 3.5 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g protein, 1.0 g fiber, 5 mg sodium
(makes 12 skewers)
1 pkg white whole mushrooms (Since I am allergic to mushrooms, I am going to use yellow peppers instead.)
1 medium red onion
1 green bell pepper
2 zucchini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
12 skewers
Wet a paper towel and clean mushroom caps. Remove stems from mushrooms. Cut onion in half and then cut 4 pieces of each half. Clean and cut bell pepper into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel zucchini and slice into 1 inch pieces. Place ingredients onto skewers. Heat grill and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes per side until vegetables are your desired doneness. Enjoy!
These can be made ahead and reheated on the grill or in the oven.
16 calories, 0.2 g fat, 3.5 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g protein, 1.0 g fiber, 5 mg sodium
Not your ordinary Rice Crispy treat.... 128 calories for one!
Crispy Rice Treat Recipe
(makes 12)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows or 20 large marshmallows
2 1/2 cups crispy rice or other healthy cereal
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, etc.)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Spray non-stick spray on 8x8 inch square pan (or equivalent). Melt coconut oil in large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir CONSTANTLY until melted and mix in cereal and whatever else you choose to add in. Press into prepared pan. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
For one treat: 128 calories, 5.6 g fat, 17.4 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, 57 mg sodium
(makes 12)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows or 20 large marshmallows
2 1/2 cups crispy rice or other healthy cereal
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, etc.)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Spray non-stick spray on 8x8 inch square pan (or equivalent). Melt coconut oil in large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir CONSTANTLY until melted and mix in cereal and whatever else you choose to add in. Press into prepared pan. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
For one treat: 128 calories, 5.6 g fat, 17.4 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, 57 mg sodium
Dill-Yogurt Dip
Dill-Yogurt Dip
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt (6 ounces or so)
One half cucumber
2 tsp. fresh dill
Red wine vinegar to taste (splash or two)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mince cucumber and dill. Mix together with yogurt, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Serve with sliced carrots, broccoli, celery, sugar snap peas, etc.
New Potato Salad Recipe from My Nutritionist....
Here is a great recipe to sub for potato salad :)
Hope you are all doing well!
Hearts of palm "potato" salad
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Digon mustard
1small garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -
2 -14 oz cans heart of palm drained and cut into 1/2 inch slices-I rinse mine off as well to get some salt off. You can buy it at Costco in jars and very in expensive
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Fresh ground black pepper
Note: you can use cilantro, tarragon, basil, parsley in place of or along with chives
In large bowl whisk together lemon juice, mustard and garlic. Continuing to whisk, add oil in slow and steady stream. Add hearts of palm and chives toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.
3/4 cup serving. Makes 4
77 cal. 4 gr fat, .5g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 8 g carbs, 4 g fiber. 665 g sodium less if you rinse
Hope you are all doing well!
Hearts of palm "potato" salad
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Digon mustard
1small garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -
2 -14 oz cans heart of palm drained and cut into 1/2 inch slices-I rinse mine off as well to get some salt off. You can buy it at Costco in jars and very in expensive
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Fresh ground black pepper
Note: you can use cilantro, tarragon, basil, parsley in place of or along with chives
In large bowl whisk together lemon juice, mustard and garlic. Continuing to whisk, add oil in slow and steady stream. Add hearts of palm and chives toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.
3/4 cup serving. Makes 4
77 cal. 4 gr fat, .5g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 8 g carbs, 4 g fiber. 665 g sodium less if you rinse
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