Let’s Be Healthy

Sloppy Joe’s Mojito

A fresh drink to spice up your day! Try it now, ahihihi…this has lots of Vitamain C.
INGREDIENTS
1 lime, halved crosswise
3 fresh mint sprigs
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons white rum
1/3 cup chilled sparkling water

DIRECTIONS
Squeeze juice from both lime halves into a 12-ounce highball glass, then add lime halves. Add mint and sugar and crush mint with back of a spoon until sugar is dissolved. Add rum and stir. Add ice, then top off drink with sparkling water and stir well.

Yield: 1 servings

Brown Rice Porridge

I might try this at home because my mom and I love brown rice! A nice meal to start our day.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons dried blueberries
1 dash cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

Combine the cooked brown rice, milk, blueberries, cinnamon, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Temper the egg by whisking in some of the hot rice, a tablespoon at a time until you have incorporated about 6 tablespoons. Stir the egg into the rice along with the vanilla and butter, and continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken.

Wild Rice Salad

A healthy recipe using wild rice. Try this at home!

INGREDIENTS

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey meat
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup seedless red grapes
6 ounces blanched slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, turkey, onion and grapes until evenly coated with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Before serving, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the salad.

Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1/2 cup barley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons oil
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon cube
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (28 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS

In a slow cooker, cook chuck roast until very tender (usually 4 to 5 hours on High, but can vary with different slow cookers). Add barley and bay leaf during the last hour of cooking. Remove meat, and chop into bite-size pieces. Discard bay leaf. Set beef, broth, and barley aside.
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, onion, and frozen mixed vegetables until tender. Add water, beef bouillon cubes, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chopped stewed tomatoes, and beef/barley mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 20 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Source: AllRecipes

Fruity Tofu Parfait

I love Tofu and it completes my week! You can use this as a substitution of meat. A healthy food that makes you fit and fab.

INGREDIENTS
1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raspberries
1 apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup low fat granola
2 tablespoons raisins
DIRECTIONS

Combine tofu, honey and vanilla in blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth, then transfer to a bowl and stir in raspberries until mixture is slightly pink.
Layer fruity tofu in serving glasses with apple and granola, top with raisins and serve.

Healthy Food - Cool Beans Artichoke

A perfect artichoke recipe, try it now and you will enjoy this healthy salad.

INGREDIENTS

10 baby artichokes, peeled and quartered
2 cups diagonally cut asparagus
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 19-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
8 large romaine leaves

DIRECTIONS

• Steam the artichokes for 8 minutes. Add the asparagus and steam about 2 minutes more, or until crisp-tender. Drain and run vegetables under cold water. Let cool.
• Make dressing: Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Combine radishes, onions, and beans in salad bowl with half of dressing and toss well. Gently stir in artichokes and asparagus.
• To serve, place 2 romaine leaves each on four plates. Divide salad equally among plates and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Healthy Pasta Fagioli

A must try pasta. I can’t wait to work my hands on this recipe!

INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, quartered then halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
5 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ditalini pasta

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until tender. Reduce heat, and stir in tomato sauce, water, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, cannelini beans, navy beans and Parmesan. Simmer 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Stir into soup.

Source: Allrecipes

Healthy Burger

Stop eating those fast food burgers and try to prepare this at home. You can save your money and you’ll be sure that you are eating healthy food…

Have a Healthy Lifestyle!

INGREDIENTS
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
5 tablespoons Korean barbeque sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, stir together the mashed garbanzo beans and basil. Mix in the oat bran, quick oats, and rice; the mixture should seem a little dry.
In a separate bowl, mash the tofu with your hands, trying to squeeze out as much of the water as possible. Drain of the water, and repeat the process until there is hardly any water worth pouring off. It is not necessary to remove all of the water. Pour the barbeque sauce over the tofu, and stir to coat.
Stir the tofu into the garbanzo beans and oats. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sage; mix until well blended.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form patties out of the bean mixture, and fry them in hot oil for about 5 minutes per side. Serve as you would burgers.

Source: Allrecipes

Hearty Tomato Recipe

This is a great dish for you. An easy to prepare recipe for those people in a hurry. Try it now and you will love to have this everyday on your plate

4 Servings
4 tomatoes, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 Tbs chopped parsley
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper

Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano

Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Mix garlic, scallions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator several hours. Prepare dressing by mixing oil, vinegar, and oregano. Drizzle over sliced tomatoes at serving time.