Have you seen Rotisserie chicken on sale at your local grocery store lately? Don’t pass up on this deal! Here are some healthy recipes that can be prepared with a pre-cooked chicken. You can also easily shred a precooked chicken and throw it into other soups, salads, casseroles, and stir frys. Chicken and Fruit Salad … Read More
Category: Recipes
Broccoli Tomato Mushroom Medley
Serves 4Serving Size: ¼ medley (about 1½ cups) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium broccoli crown, chopped (about 2 cups chopped broccoli) 8-10 cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups sliced mushrooms) 2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups chopped tomatoes) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon … Read More
Toasted Plantain and Cilantro Booster
Makes 6 servings – Serving Size: 8 ounces Ingredients 1 (14.5-ounce) can pineapple packed in own juice Nonstick cooking spray 2 yellow plantains, peeled and thinly sliced Dash ground red pepper 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, rinsed, stems removed and chopped 16 ounces soy milk Directions Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup … Read More
Quinoa Pinto Bean Burger
Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1/2 cup onion, minced 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs 1 cup cooked quinoa (you can use … Read More
Quick Cook Egg
Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Cooking spray Dash of pepper (optional) Directions: Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray Crack an egg into the mug (wash hands after) Add the milk and pepper if desired Whisk together with a fork Cover with a damp paper towel Microwave for 30-45 seconds or until the … Read More
Ranch Popcorn
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons oil Spices 1/4 cup popcorn kernels Brown lunch bag Spices 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions: Place all ingredients into a brown lunch bag Fold the bag tightly several time Shake Microwave for about 2 minutes or … Read More
Springtime Asparagus Pasta
Bright, fresh flavors in a simple preparation make this very-of-the-season dish that is both satisfying and convenient. Orzo, the short, thick rice-like pasta, translates to “barley” in Italian works overtime to absorb the flavors of the lemon, asparagus, and chickpeas. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup orzo, uncooked 1lb fresh asparagus, cut into thirds 3 … Read More
Trinidad Style Eggplant Dish
In my home country of Trinidad and Tobago, this garlicky eggplant dish, often referred to as “baighan” or “melongene,” isn’t considered a recipe because all it requires is a low flame, a handful of garlic cloves, a hearty dash of curry powder, and eggplant. The biggest win of this wholly vegan eggplant recipe, which tingles … Read More
Chicken and Bean Burrito
Makes 6 servings | Serving Size: 1 burrito Directions Ingredients: 6 whole wheat tortillas (12 inch) 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1/2 cup Black Bean and CornSalsa (page 7) 2 cups coarsely chopped saladgreens 1/2 cup cheddar cheese,shredded (or other cheese) 1 avocado, chopped Directions: Warm tortillas in oven following … Read More
Ranch Dip
Makes 4, ¼ cup servings Ingredients 1 cup plain greek yogurt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. 2. Mix well. 3. Enjoy … Read More