Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower
This recipe is a great alternative to mashed potatoes or pasta. Cauliflower is low in fat and carbs and is a very nutritionally dense food. It also contains many phytochemicals which may help you reduce your risk for certain cancers. These are just a few of the benefits of eating cauliflower, making it far [...]
Turkey and Veggie Chili
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 tbsp chopped garlic
½ medium onion, diced
1 c red wine
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
3 tsp mild chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 large zucchini, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 15 oz. can of kidney [...]
Moroccan Chicken
Here is a tasty chicken dish that is low-lat, low-carb and high in protein. The spices add a ton of flavor without a lot of salt or fat. Serve with quinoa, a complete plant-based protein that is also gluten-free. Let me know what you think.
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin (or camino)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp [...]
Fish Veracruz
I made this awesome, healthy dish last night. I used cod and it worked nicely. I also served it over brown rice with fresh green beans. Recipe from Saveur.com.
2 1-lb. red snapper filets or sea bass steaks
Salt
2 limes
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 white onions, peeled and chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled, [...]
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Occasionally we all need a sweet fix. With a few substitutions to a traditional recipe you can make the treats you love a little better for you. Below is a healthier recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Instead of white flour use whole wheat and instead of butter or shortening use fat free [...]
Chicken Cabbage Wraps
I really like the chicken lettuce wraps that you can get at some restaurants but they can be horrible for you with regard to fat, sodium and calories. I made my own version and instead of lettuce I used fresh, raw green cabbage leaves and barely noticed the difference (and they hold up a [...]
Quick Stir-Fry Recipe
Here is a dish I made last night. It is full of fresh veggies and protein. Please try it and tell me what you think!
1/4 c Orange Juice
1/4 c White Wine
1/4 c Lite Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar (I used Nakano Garlic Flavored)
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
2 tsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Canola, Peanut [...]
