Lentils And Rice In a large pan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil (you can use less) Add and saute 2 minutes: 1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 2 inch stick cinnamon or 2 tsp dried cinnamon 4 cardomom pods or ½ tsp ground cardamam 4 whole cloves Add: 1 cup uncooked … [Read more...] about Lentils And Rice
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic For 6 servings 6 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved (about 2 lbs) 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used not quite a teaspoon) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice To … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins Makes 12 Muffins 1 1/2 cups bran cereal 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup cooked Purple Sweetie sweet potatoes 1/2 cup honey 3 tbsp. lemon juice Grated rind from 2 large oranges 3/4 cup raisins, soaked and well drained 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour … [Read more...] about Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Chicken Passata
Chicken Passata 8 chicken breasts, skinned 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 2 red peppers, seeded and sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 1/4 cups passata 2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 tsp dried oregano 4 oz can cannelini beans, drained 3 tbsp … [Read more...] about Chicken Passata
Kelp & Cucumbers Pickled with Soy
Kelp & Cucumbers Pickled with Soy Kelp goes great in many pickle recipes. This recipe utilizes natural salt in kelp and fermented soy. 12 in. dried kelp 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 medium cucumber Instructions: Rinse kelp and cut into strips 2 inches long x 1/2 inch wide. Wash cucumber … [Read more...] about Kelp & Cucumbers Pickled with Soy
Spaghetti Squash Sauce
Spaghetti Squash Sauce 1/2 medium spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds--See Note) 2 tablespoons water 14 1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup grated or shredded low fat Parmesan cheese (optional) Poke holes in the squash all over with a fork. Bake, uncovered, in a … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Sauce
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers 3 bell peppers 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 c. corn 1 c. cooked white rice or brown basmati rice 1/2 c. onions, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 oz. low fat cheddar cheese, grated 1 oz. low fat Jalapeno Jack cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. … [Read more...] about Stuffed Peppers
Apple Squash Soup
Recipe: Apple Squash Soup Summary: Apple Squash Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 inch piece of ginger 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. coriander 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 6 medium summer squash 1 medium … [Read more...] about Apple Squash Soup
Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon If you plan to make it more than 2 hours in advance, hold back on adding the cucumbers until serving time so they will retain their special crunch. 1 cup shelled pecans 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Couscous Salad in Lemon
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta Note: This recipe is great for those who are lactose intolerance or who want to limit their dairy intake for any reason. 18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2" square) 1/2 c. onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pasta