Hands-on time: 20 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 1 bunch of kale 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon of season salt Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non-insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash …
Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette
Yields 6 Ingredients 3 yellow tomatoes 3 red tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Garnish: fresh basil sprigs Preparation Cut tomatoes in half; thread onto skewers, alternating colors. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered with grill …
Green Pepper and Tomato Salad
Total Time: 10 mins Prep: 10 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch dice 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced (1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse …
Garbanzo Bean and Raw Kale Salad
[Serves 4] Ingredients 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Dash cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1 packed cup kale, thinly sliced One 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup red bell …
Couscous and Feta Stuffed Peppers
By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp …
Cherry Delight
A handul of spinach 2 kale leafs 1/4 cup of promengranite 1 tablespoon of flaxseed 1 tablespoon of chia seed 1apple 4 strawberry 1/2 water Put in a blender and enjoy!!!
Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped Directions 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) …
Beet Up Your Smoothie
By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle. Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orange juice 1 cup water 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks Add honey …
Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk 2 (450 g) medium russet potatoes, baked, divided use 1/3 cup (40 g) shredded, low fat cheddar cheese 1/4 (18 g) small onion, chopped, sautéed in 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 ounces (55 g) bacon, cooked, crumbled Directions Place milk, one potato, …
Avocado Tortilla Soup
By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com 2 cups of chicken broth 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes 1 tsp. of cilantro 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic 1/4 tsp. of black pepper 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted 1/2 lime, peeled 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained 1/2 cup of corn, drained 1/2 cup of tortilla chips, crushed Place all ingredients, except tortilla …