1 cup lentilles du Puy* (French green lentils) or brown lentils
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 bunch arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry, [...]
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Cool Couscous and Lentil Salad
Posted in Healthy Alternatives, Sides, tagged high fiber, lentils and cous cous on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Low Fat Lasagna
Posted in Healthy Alternatives, Main Course, pasta on March 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For bolder flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the meat sauce and a pinch of nutmeg to the white sauce.
1
small carrot , cut into chunks
1
pound mushrooms
6
cloves garlic , peeled
2
(28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes with juice
2
teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1
medium onion , minced
Table salt and ground black pepper
3
tablespoons tomato paste*
1 1/4
pounds ground turkey , 93% lean
2
cups 2% milk
2
cups low-sodium chicken broth
1
bay leaf
1/2
cup minced fresh basil
5
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1
cup grated Parmesan cheese
12
no-boil [...]
Roasted Tomato Salad
Posted in Appetizers, Healthy Alternatives, Sides, Vegetables, tagged roasted tomatoes, side dish, topping for chicken or fish on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You can eat as a side or serve this over an easy baked/roasted chicken, etc.
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Spread out on a [...]
Organic Fruits and Veg – Which to Buy?
Posted in Healthy Alternatives, Vegetables, tagged organic products, which ones worth the extra cash on March 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re aware of the growing amounts of pesticides and chemicals large farms have to spray the fruits and vegetables with, you may be growing slightly concerned.
If you’re like me, you really can’t afford to buy all organic. Awhile back I sort of adopted the notion that I would try and buy organic if I’d [...]
Pulled Turkey BBQ
Posted in Healthy Alternatives, Main Course, tagged bbq, food, recipes, sandwich on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a nice, leaner alternative to the pork shoulder or pork butt that is traditionally used in pulled barbeque.
2 large onions
2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Sriachi sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
a 4 1/2- to 5-pound turkey breast, skin discarded
Finely chop [...]
Curried Chicken Salad.
Posted in Chicken, Healthy Alternatives, Main Course, Sides, tagged curry, lighter chicken salads, salad, sandwich, wraps on February 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yes, it’s easy and delicious! Curry’s good for you. So finding other ways to add it in to your diet is a plus. This is great in lettuce wraps, or flavored tortilla.
Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
1 rotiserie chicken, pulled apart
3 stalks celery, diced
1 apple, diced
1/4 c. slivered almonds
2 c red grapes, halved
Mix Dressing in [...]
