Ingredients 10 cups curly kale, rinsed, drained, shredded1 cup carrots, shredded1 cup red cabbage, shredded1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 cup water1 ½ cups fresh cilantro, de-stemmed1 cup fresh Italian parsley, de-stemmed¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed1 tablespoon lime zest6 pitted dates3 tablespoons Tahini3 tablespoons hempseeds2 tablespoons tamari1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed½ teaspoon cayenne […]
Recipes
Melon Berry Salad
Ingredients 1 cantaloupe¼ watermelon1 honeydew melon2 cups strawberries, halved2 cups blueberries Dressing ½ cup plain yogurt½ cup honey¼ cup orange juice⅔ cup chopped pecans Instructions Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from all melons. Combine melon and berries in large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing and pour over fruit. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Yields 8 servings of […]
Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers2 cups plain yogurt, low-fat1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh dill1 garlic clove, chopped1 cup cherry tomatoes1 cup broccoli florets1 cup baby carrots Instructions Peel, seed, and grate one cucumber. Slice other cucumber and set aside. Mix grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in serving bowl. Chill for 1 hour. […]
Toasted Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients 1 cup raw quinoa2 cups water4 tbsp olive or canola oil2 cups finely chopped onions1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped½ tsp dried thyme3 sprigs rosemary Instructions Place quinoa in large, ungreased skillet and toast, stirring frequently, over medium heat until quinoa has nutty aroma and has darkened slightly. Remove quinoa from […]
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients 1 ¼ cup plain 1% yogurt½ cup of strawberries1 tablespoon honey Directions Place cut up strawberries in medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey and toss to coat. Put 1 ¼ cup plain yogurt in a small bowl and garnish with sweetened strawberries. Nutrition Facts Serving 1 ¼ Calories: 123.7Total Fat: 1.9 grams Saturated Fat: 1.2 gramsTrans […]
Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 2 zucchini, peeled and chopped¼ eggplant, peeled and diced2 carrots, diced4 cherry tomatoes½ red onions, sliced½ red bell pepper, sliced¼ yellow bell pepper, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil¼ teaspoon dried rosemary¼ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon bay leaves, crushed¼ teaspoon dried oregano½ clove garlic, minced1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice¼ teaspoon grated lemon zestsalt and pepper, to taste Instructions In a large […]
Easy Breakfast Burrito for One
Ingredients 1 (8 inch) whole wheat tortilla1 egg¼ cup diced potatoes1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons salsa Directions Dice potato and cook over low heat.When potatoes are fork tender add to bowl of beaten eggs. Cook potato and egg mixture over medium low heat, stirring so as not to burn. Heat flour tortilla. Spoon 2 […]
Pomegranate- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin1-1 ½ cups of pomegranate juice4-8 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons of honey1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar3 sprigs rosemary Dry Rub ½ teaspoon ground allspice½ teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Instructions Preheat oven to […]
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients ½ cup light whipped cream cheese4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)½ cup pre-shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese6 ounces thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli hamHoney mustard, barbecue sauce, or hummus for dipping Instructions Spread cream cheese evenly over each tortilla and layer each with carrots, cheese and ham. Roll up tightly and […]
Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients ½ English muffin1 slice cheese1 slice Canadian bacon1 egg, poached Directions To poach egg, bring water in saucepan to almost boiling. Crack an egg into small cup, then place cup near surface of hot water and gently drop egg into water. With spoon, nudge egg whites closer to yolks. This will help egg whites […]