This is one of my friend Millie’s favorite dishes. It’s a light, refreshing, sweet & savory any-time-of-the-year salsa! It can be used as a garnish over chicken or fish and altered with a little spice. Best of all… it is super easy prepare.
1 can of cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of pineapple slices or 1/2 fresh pineapple, finely diced
1 can of corn, drained, or thawed frozen corn
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Tip: substitute black pepper for 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick!
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Incorporate well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with toasted whole wheat chips or tortilla chips.
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Sesame Coated Asparagus with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Directions:
1 bunch Asparagus, ends cut
1 large sweet potato, coarse chopped, skin on
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil
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The burger’s gone healthy… and kept all it’s flavor! This is an easy and quick recipe that will satisfy that “burger craving” but still keep you on track to a healthier you!
Yields: 4 servings
1 package of ground turkey
4 Whole wheat burger buns or whole wheat sandwich thins
1 tbsp, kosher salt
1 tbsp, black pepper (optional)
¼ tsp, dried oregano
¼ tsp, garlic paste or ½ tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp dried or fresh parsley, chopped
2 Haas avocados, coarsely diced
2 tomatoes, coarsely diced
1 red onion, finely diced (optional)
2 tbsp lemon juice or 2 fresh limes
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Season ground turkey with ½ tbsp kosher salt and black pepper, oregano, garlic and 1 tbsp parsley and half of the diced onion. Mix and incorporate all ingredients well. Divide in to 4 equal parts and roll each part in to a ball. Heat skillet (medium), stovetop or countertop grill. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to stovetop cookware. Flatten each portion in to a patty to about 3/4” in thickness and create a slight dent in the center of each patty with your thumb. Place in to pan and cook on each side until browned (about 7 minutes).
In a medium bowl, mix avocadoes, tomatoes, remaining parsley, onions and olive oil. Squeeze lime juice over ingredients or pour lemon juice over ingredients. Mix with a fork until well incorporated.
Toast burger buns or sandwich thins, if desired.
Top burgers with cheddar cheese or shaved Parmesan, Romaine lettuce or spinach if desired.
Enjoy!!
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This is a smoothie that brings you the best of both worlds- daily servings of fruit and veggies! Feel free to add other fruit as well such as mango, strawberries, or blueberries.
1 large handful of fresh spinach, rinsed
1 cup of 2% or whole Organic milk
1 banana, coarse chopped
2 tbsp honey
Blend together spinach and milk until spinach is well dissolved. Add banana and honey and blend until mixture is smooth. Serve and enjoy!
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3 cups water
1 chicken bullion
2 handfuls of fresh spinach
1/4 tspn garlic paste or 1/2 tspn garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz. Small egg noodles (substitute with whole wheat noodles of preferred
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add chicken bullion, garlic and let simmer for 5-6 min. (Until bullion is diluted).
Add noodles and cook until tender (about 6 min.).
Add spinach and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
ENJOY!
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