Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
April 15, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake - This very filling, completely satsfying vegetable cheese bake, is made with the very healthy brown rice. A little green onion was added for flavor and aroma, and we partnered it up with just a dash of dill. Mix in cottage and parmesan cheese with some milk, and you have a healthy vegetarian dinner in “Less Than 30 Minutes”!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
2 1/2 c Brown rice, cooked
3 Green onions, chopped
1 c Low fat cottage cheese
1 ts Dried dill
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c 1% milk
Directions to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake
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Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
March 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce - This fantastic, fiery broccoli and chick pea side dish recipe, cooks in under 10 Minutes! Fresh, fabulous broccoli, which is loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K, and Potassiam, is partered with high in Protein, Iron, and Potassium chick peas. As delicious as it is healthy, it is also quick and easy!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
1/2 c Cooked chick peas
1/4 c Plain nonfat yogurt
2 Garlic cloves, peeled, blanched in boiling water for 2 min.
2 tb Water
1 ts Olive oil
1 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts Ground cumin
1/4 ts Ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 ts Salt, or to taste
1 bn Broccoli
Directions to make Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce
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Wholesome Vegetable Bake
October 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, healthy
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Wholesome Vegetable Bake - This wholesome, healthy vegetable casserole is a little exotic with it’s flash of crimson red color! Convenient, canned tomatoes and beets, (or fresh if you have them), are the heart of this no fuss casserole, that also has some creamy cheese mixed in. Oven baked in only 20 Minutes, it’s perfect when you don’t have a lot of time.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Wholesome Vegetable Bake
2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions to make Wholesome Vegetable Bake
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Cheesy Pita’s
October 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, Supper, healthy
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Cheesy Pita’s - This Italian inspirated, warm sandwich recipe is just perfect for a healthy lunch. Slightly spiced with some Italian herbs mixed into the 4 seperate cheeses; ricotta, mozzarella, provolone,parmesan, then snugly wrapped in a pita pocket, and oven baked just long enough to melt all that succulent cheese together. A quick and easy recipe that is also Kid Friendly, and can even be had for supper, just add a salad!
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Cheesy Pita’s
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket
Directions to make Cheesy Pita’s
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Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash
October 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Side Dish, healthy
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Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash - This simple, sweet, traditional Thanksgiving squash recipe is divine. One of the most popular winter vegetables out there, squash is also very good for you and economical. Loaded with Vitamin A and C, this quick and easy recipe helps keep you healthy as the weather cools down.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash
1 Acorn Squash, 1pound
1 Tsp. Butter
2 Tsp. brown sugar
Directions to make Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Squash
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Low Carb Lunch Salad
September 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Salad, Side Dish, Starter, healthy
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Low Carb Lunch Salad - This creamy, crunchy, healthy lunch salad recipe is just perfect in every way. Overflowing with deliously, nutritious fresh veggies, toasted nuts, and a tangy, creamy dressing, that is homemade. Also a sensational side dish, especially in warm weather. If you like broccoli, this quick easy recipe is just for you!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Carb Lunch Salad
Low-fat salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup 60 mL
Light sour cream 1/4 cup 60 mL
Chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp., 5 mL, dill 4 tsp. 20 mL
weed)
Dijon mustard 2 tsp. 10 mL
Broccoli florets 4 cups 1 L
Grated light sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup 250 mL
Chopped pecans, toasted 1 cup 250 mL
Dried cranberries 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Directions to make Low Carb Lunch Salad
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Chunky Spinach Broccoli Spread
July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, Starter, healthy
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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 |
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
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Exotic Tofu Salad
July 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, fried, healthy
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Exotic Tofu Salad - We’ve given healthy and vegetarian a whole new dimension in this exotic tasting tofu salad recipe. If you like, you can add some fresh garden greens as well, or try it as a wrap, or both! A quick, easy lunch, any way you choose.
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Exotic Tofu Salad
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions to make Exotic Tofu Salad
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Simmered Vegetarian Soup
July 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Soup, healthy
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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 |
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
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