Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

hlthy1 Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans -This homemeade, healthy dinner recipe is so delicious, and so, so simple! Fresh, juicy salmon fillets, steamed, a pleasant array of colors, from the peppers, and some rich, black beans, adding to it’s wonderful colorful appearance. It also has it;s own sauce, recipe included, which tops this super quick and easy recipe perfectly. Another “Less Than 30 Minute Meal”!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 5-8 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Salmon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

2 ea Salmon, fillets, skin removed, @ 4 oz, each
1 ea Pepper, red bell
1 ea Pepper, green bell
2 tb Bamboo shoots, shredded
2 ts Black Beans, fermented
12 ea Ginger, slivered, julienned
4 ts Scallion, white only, shredded
2 tb Soy Sauce
1 tb Chicken Stock
1 pn Pepper, white, ground
1 ds Oil, vegetable
1 ds Oil, sesame

Directions to make Steamed Salmon Veggies and Black Beans

Step 1:If fillets are thicker than 1/2 to 5/8 inch, carefully cut in half horizontally (as you would an English muffin). Trim each into a neat 4-inch square. Cut off tops and bottoms of peppers to leave a band about 2 inches wide; remove seeds and ribs. Cut two 4-inch long rectangular pieces from each. Cut into 1/8-inch julienne, leaving pieces grouped in a neat rectangle.
Step 2:Place salmon on an oiled steamer tray or plate. Use a cleaver or knife blade to transfer pepper rectangles to fish, completely covering each fillet. Scatter bamboo shoots over the fish, then sprinkle with black beans, ginger and scallions.
Step 3:In small bowl, stir together soy sauce, chicken stock, white pepper, vegetable oil and sesame oil. Pour mixture over. Steam in covered steamer (making sure that water boils steadily but does not boil away) until just cooked through and opaque, 5 to 8 minutes (timing varies according to thickness of fish). Carefully transfer to serving plate, spoon sauce around and serve immediately.

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Best Saucy Chicken

hlthy Best Saucy Chicken - This tangy, stir fried, sauced chicken recipe is foolproof, and Low Cal! With Oriental inspirations, we made this homemade version, and took out all the sodium and fat,but not the fantastic flavor! This healthy chicken recipe is a quick and easy, Low Cal dinner recipe, we guarantee you will love.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Saucy Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
Rind of a small orange sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 medium scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chili pepper, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions to make Best Saucy Chicken

Step 1:Stir fry chicken strips, in oil in a skillet. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and vinegar, then set aside.
Step 2:Now mix in the sauce and let simmer until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the sauce starts to get thick, this should take approximately 3-4 minutes. On a plate, serve chicken and sauce over rice and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Step 3:**For added nutritional value, substitute the white rice with brown rice

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Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

hlthymac Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese - This amazing mac and cheese is a low fat recipe is also a “Quick Fix”. It can be made at a moments notice as all the ingredients are ones you would have on hand, such as , pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce. A quick and easy, low fat, macaroni and cheese recipe that we think is the “BEST”!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

90 g (3 oz) elbow macaroni
220 g (8 oz) premium lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red capsicum (red pepper), chopped
1 cup of tomato sauce
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
40 g (1 1/2 oz) low fat grated mozzarella cheese.

Directions to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese

Step 1:reheat it to 350 F (180 C). Cook the macaroni for about 10 minutes in a large pot of boiling water, and drain.
Step 2:spray a non-stick frying pan with cannola oil, and cook the beef for about 5 minutes, stiring constantly till the meat goes brown. Drain the fat (if any). Set aside on a large dish.
Step 3:Spray the non-stick pan again with cannola oil, and saute the chopped onion and capsicum over mid heat. Stir every now and then till the veggies go tender. Add the tomato sauce, thyme, black pepper and the beef, and continue stirring frequently for about 3 minutes or so. Combine the macaroni with the sauce, and then remove from the heat.
Step 4:Put the combined macaroni and beef sauce into a ovenproof baking tray and sprikle with low fat grated cheddar cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes, and remove from the oven. Let it cool down a bit, and serve warm.2

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Cheese Sauced Sirloin

stk_chs Cheese Sauced Sirloin - This phenomenal, melt-in-your-mouth, low carb sirloin steak recipe, is too good to be true! If you are looking to cut carbs, but still enjoy steak and a steak and cheese meal, this is a “Must Try”. Adapted from a philly steak sandwich, this saucy healthy beef recipe is so good, you won’t even be thinking about bread! A very easy, and quick recipe.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 15-25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheese Sauced Sirloin

2 lbs. good sirloin chopped up
1 8-oz package low fat cream cheese
8-oz provelone cheese
1 red pepper
1 portabella mushroom
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
Olive oil
Lots of seasonings

Directions to make Cheese Sauced Sirloin

Step 1:Heat up skillet. Pour olive oil into pan. Saute red pepper, portabella, onion, and garlic Add salt, pepper, and any other seasonings that you like (We suggest garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder)
Step 2:Add sirloin and cook to your preferred doneness. Cut up cream cheese and provel into chunks. Add the cheeses and stir until you have made a sauce. Serve in bowls.

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Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread

spin_broc Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread - This subtly spiced, vegetarian spinach and broccoli spread/dip recipe is perfect for entertaining. It’s so hefty, hearty, and healthy its more a salsa, than a spread, and you can relax and enjoy this homemeade recipe, as an appetizer, while dinner is grilling, or as a snack for quick afternoon visits.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45-60 mins
Main Ingredient: Spinach, Broccoli
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread

1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
1 ts Whole cumin seeds
1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tb Fresh lime juice
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 lb Broccoli,cut into 1/4 inch pieces,stem included
1/4 lb Fresh spinach
1/2 c Water
2 tb Grated coconut

Directions to make Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread

Step 1:Heat oil in non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin & pepper flakes & fry for 1/2 minute. Stir in lime juice, salt, pepper, vegetables & water.
Step 2:Cover & simmer until the vegetables are reduced to a chunky puree (45 to 60 minutes). Stir occasionally.
Step 3:Serve with an assortment of crakers or tortilla chips.

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Simmered Vegetarian Soup

vegt_soup Simmered Vegetarian Soup - This easy, convenient, simmered vegetarian soup recipe is overflowing with goodness and flavor. Vitamin and nutrient rich, fresh garden veggies and yummy barley, are slow simmered in a vegetable broth, with just a hint of garlic. It makes a hearty healthy meal with homemade, whole grain bread.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simmered Vegetarian Soup

1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Chopped carrots
1/2 c Thinly sliced celery
3 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
5 c Water
1/2 c Barley
4 ts Vegtable broth powder
1/8 ts Garlic powder

Directions to make Simmered Vegetarian Soup

Step 1:Put vegtables in a large soup pot with a little water and cook for 5 min stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover & reduce heat to low & simmer 1 hour.

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Spiced Spinach & Tomatoes

spin_tom Spiced Spinach & Tomatoes - A fragrant blend of tasty spices, crimson red tomatoes, and dark green spinach, all cooked quickly, stove top. Then we tossed it in the blender, until we got a zesty, chunky, healthy side dish that goes with any meal!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Spinach, Tomato
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Spiced Spinach & Tomatoes

1 lb Spinach, fresh or thawed
3 Tomatoes, chopped
1 Onion, large and chopped
1/4 ts Turmeric
1 tb Ginger, fresh and chopped
2 Green chilies (optional)
1 c Water
5 tb Butter
1 pn Salt
1 tb Lemon juice

Directions to make Spiced Spinach & Tomatoes

Step 1:Place spinach, tomatoes, onions, turmeric, ginger and chilies in a saucepan with 1 cup water. Cook, covered, 15 mins over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 2:Blend in an electric blender to a creamy consistency.
Step 3:Heat butter in a saucepan. Add spinach mixture and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins over low heat. Add lemon juice and serve.

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Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus

spin_sal_ctrs Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus - This excellent salad is made with the sweet, rich spinach, which is partnered with fresh lobster tail meat and a simply mouth watering mix of colorful citrus. As quick and easy as they come, this healthy spinach salad is a refreshing meal just by itself.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Lobster
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus

3 8 oz lobster tails; fresh or frozen
1 md Pink grapefruit; peeled, sectioned
1 md Orange; peeled and sectioned
1/4 c Orange yogurt
3 tb Orange juice
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Grated orange rind
1 ts Grated lime rind
1/8 ts White pepper
4 c Fresh spinach leaves; torn
2 ts Fresh chives; chopped

Directions to make Spinach Salad with Lobster and Citrus

Step 1:Cook lobster tails in boiling water 6-8 minutes or until done; drain. Rinse with cold water. Split and clean tails. Cut lobster meat into bite-sized pieces. Combine lobster, grapefruit sections and orange sections.
Step 2:Combine yogurt, juices and rinds with white pepper in a small bowl; stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Pour over lobster mix.
Step 3:Arrange spinach on individual serving plates. Top each serving with 1 cup of the lobster mix. Sprinkle with chives.

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Light Pasta Fish Meal

pasta_fish Light Pasta Fish Meal - Come tempt your tastebuds with this delectable, light, and healthy recipe. Perfectly paired salmon and prawns, come together with fresh garlic and herbs, for a medley that makes your mouth water. So much natural flavor in the fish, we used a healthier, broth sauce, instead of a heavier one! A garlicky caesar salad is the perfect side to this healthy meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Prawn, Salmon, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Light Pasta Fish Meal

1 lb Linguine
1 lb Prawns, medium, cleaned, deveined
1 lb Salmon, filet, fresh, julienned coarsely
Flour
3/4 c Oil, olive
1 c Leeks, julienned
6 oz Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c Wine, white
1 tb Marjoram
1 tb Parsley, chopped
2 md Garlic, cloves, minced
Salt Pepper
2 tb Butter (optional)
1 c Broth, chicken or veg

Directions to make Light Pasta Fish Meal

Step 1:Boil linguine according to the package instructions or make it fresh. Cool under cold running water and set aside.
Step 2:Flour the prawns and salmon lightly. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat, then add the prawns and salmon and saute for 1 minute. Add the leeks and mushrooms (one at a time), and saute for 1 minute after each addition. Next, add wine, marjoram, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and butter. Saute lightly for 1 minutes. Add broth, lower heat and simmer for 2 minutes, adding more broth if the mixture becomes too dry. Add the drained linguine and mix well, then simmer for 1 minute.
Step 3:To serve, place linguine on a plate first, decorate with prawns, then pour the remaining sauce over both. Garnish with parsley.

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Tossed Pasta with Lemon Garlic Veg

lem_gar_pasta Tossed Pasta with Lemon Garlic Veg - The unbelievable “no sauce” pasta recipe. We healthified this as much as we could for you, not only by cutting out the heavy sauce, but by giving it fresh, natural flavors of tomato, garlic, and basil, that were sauteed in wine. Toss everything with healthy olive oil and serve.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Tossed Pasta with Lemon Garlic Veg

1 ts Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves, peel & mince
1/2 c Dry white wine
1/4 c Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c Chopped tomato (1 medium)
4 oz Spinach angel hair pasta
4 oz Semolina angel hair pasta
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
2 tb Freshly grated Parmesan
Ground black pepper to taste

Directions to make Tossed Pasta with Lemon Garlic Veg

Step 1:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and maintain at a boil.
Step 2:Put the olive oil and garlic in a saute’ pan and cook over medium heat just until the garlic begins to brown. Remove the saute’ pan from the heat and pour in the wine. Return it to the heat. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the wine has been reduced by half. Stir in the lemon juice and tomato. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3:Place the pasta in the boiling water and cook to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the pasta and put it into a warm serving bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper, along with the tomato mixture. Toss and serve immediately.

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