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[alternativista]

Spinach and Sweet Potato Healthy Sauté

Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 cup + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cardamom
1 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 oz frozen spinach, thawed
2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop onions and mince garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
Heat 1 TBS broth in a large stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
Add seasonings and stir to mix thoroughly. Add broth and sweet potatoes. Simmer covered over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover to allow sauce to thicken and cook another couple minutes. Add cilantro, salt & pepper to taste.
Press water out of spinach and add to sweet potatoes. Cook uncovered to allow sauce to thicken and cook another couple minutes. Add cilantro, salt & pepper to taste.

[AdamDolce10]

If you want pizza follow this simple recipe

Cut an oval wohlewheat pitta in half.
Put a couple of tomatoes,puree and 1 clove garlic into blender and blend till desired chunkiness.
Cover the pittas with sauce and whatever toppings you want.
Pop into oven for a while untill done to your liking and viola.

A very healthy pizza

[alternativista]

Kale & Potato Hash From EatingWell Magazine October/November 2005

A variation of a mashed potato and kale dish traditional in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. Do this with sweet potatoes instead or in combo. And you can use frozen chopped greens

Serve as a side with a steak or pork chops or set a poached egg on top for a hearty breakfast or brunch.

Makes 4 servings, 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

8 cups torn kale leaves (about 1/2 large bunch; see Tip)
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 medium shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked shredded potatoes (see Ingredient note)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. Place kale in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and finely chop.
2. Meanwhile, mix horseradish, shallot, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the chopped kale and potatoes; stir to combine.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the kale mixture, spread into an even layer and cook, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes and returning the mixture to an even layer, until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes total.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 240 calories; 12 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 5 g fiber; 244 mg sodium.

TIP: Tip: A 1- to 1 1/2-pound bunch of kale yields 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves.When preparing kale for these recipes, remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash it--allowing some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking.

Ingredient Note: Fresh, partially cooked, shredded potatoes for hash browns can be found in the refrigerated produce section and sometimes in the dairy section of most supermarkets. Alternatively, boil potatoes until they can just be pierced with a fork but are not completely tender. Let cool slightly, then shred.

[EddieE]

Here's a good recipe. very simple..

Half of organic canned pinto beans ( Microwave for 40-50 sec thus will vary on the person )
( I usually add cold water into beans and let it sit for a min which will lower sodium a lot! )
1 ezekiel tortillaz ( warm it!!! It's delicious )
Lettuce
half of avocados

Warm tortillas then add beans, lettuce and avocados on top, close it, and enjoy.

I know that this recipes is everywhere.. but it's not posted here.

Yesterday was my first time doing this.. and man.. it was great.

Edited by EddieE, 10 January 2010 - 07:57 PM.

[EddieE]

If you want pizza follow this simple recipe

Cut an oval wohlewheat pitta in half.
Put a couple of tomatoes,puree and 1 clove garlic into blender and blend till desired chunkiness.
Cover the pittas with sauce and whatever toppings you want.
Pop into oven for a while untill done to your liking and viola.

A very healthy pizza

I might try this on ezekiel buns!!

I need more veggies pizza recipes.

First I need to find out where to buy this ezekiel buns.

Edited by EddieE, 10 January 2010 - 08:00 PM.

[clairebear6292]

Delicious ways to enjoy turmeric?

(And enjoy its antinflammatory health benefits!)

Indian dahl comfort food! (for 1)

1/2 cup soaked lentils
chopped onion
chopped bananna pepper
1/3 cup low sodium vegetable stock
1/3 cup tomato juice (or 2 tbs tomato paste)
1/4 tsp turmeric
half of a 1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tbs agave nectar
1/2 tbs EVOO
dash of pepper

*I didn't add diced tomato or celery but those would make lovely additions. Also I added a bit of Silk soymilk to make it creamier.
1. Soak lentil overnight.
2. Cut onion and crush garlic - let sit.
3. Simmer lentils in pot.
4. In another pot add onion, garlic, tomato juice/paste, vegetable stock, and bananna peppers and simmer.
5. Once lentils are mostly cooked remove from heat and drain/rinse and add to your other pot.
6. Let simmer maybe 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl where you stir in agave nectar, cumin, turmeric, EVOO, pepper, and other spices.
8. Enjoy!

Edited by clairebear6292, 16 October 2011 - 03:58 PM.

[electthedead01]

Mix a can of low sodium black beans, kidney beans, white beans, corn and diced tomatoes and throw in some taco seasoning. Tastes amazing and is gluten and dairy free!

This recipe might break you out if you are alergic or can't eat legumes and beans. :0

Throw it all in a pot and throw it on the stove for 10 min!