Ingredients
- 1 ripe medium banana
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil or butter, as needed
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
An extremely simple recipe for banana pancakes. This was found on foodnetwork, with tips from thekitchn.com.
Ingredients
- 1 handful power greens (aka Supergreens)
- 1 handful organic Lacinto kale (aka Tuscan and Dino kale)
- 3-4 large frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup organic frozen blueberries (optional. Can be added to or substitute strawberries)
- 1 scoop protein powder (I use Vega brand Protein & Greens Berry flavor)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any variety of milk)
- 1 cup of water
Dr. Perry’s Skin Enhancing Green Smoothie
This recipe comes from dermatologist Dr. Patricia Perry MD in Burbank, CA.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
- 1⁄2 cup walnut oil
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender
- 1⁄3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 419.8
- Calories from Fat: 383 g
- Total Fat: 42.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for…
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- fresh lemon juice, just a squeeze
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup water
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 551.6
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1019.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
The Trick for Amazing Hummus
I found the secret to making amazing hummus from Chef Roberto Martin in his cookbook vegan Cooking For Carnivores. Roberto states…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or can use Great Northern)
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- cayenne pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 420.4
- Calories from Fat: 255 g
- Total Fat: 28.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 882.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 11 g
White Bean Hummus
A great change of pace from your regular hummus. Love the toasted garlic flavor. This is a very easy recipe to…
Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 1⁄2 cups coconut milk (more if you like thinner pancakes)
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- coconut oil
- powdered sugar
- fresh raspberry (or your choice of fresh berries)
- real maple syrup
Nutrients
- Calories: 462.9
- Calories from Fat: 174 g
- Total Fat: 19.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 46.5 mg
- Sodium: 530.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 71.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 65.7 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes with a Tropical…
Be Not Afraid! Using whole wheat is not only healthy, it can taste good, too! I used Coconut milk in this…
Ingredients
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄3 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups (15 1/2 ounce) black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- green onion top, snipped for garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 338.2
- Calories from Fat: 113 g
- Total Fat: 12.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1102 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 43.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
- Sugars: 0.9 g
- Protein: 16.4 g
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
This is a delicious variation of hummus that we enjoy on top of multi-grain tortilla chips. Served with a variety of…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped (include some of the green tops)
- 3⁄4 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or sweet marjoram)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup arugula
- 1 bunch chicory lettuce, washed, stemmed and dried (about 2 cups)
Nutrients
- Calories: 191.5
- Calories from Fat: 105 g
- Total Fat: 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 129.6 mg
- Sodium: 131.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
Shrimp, Arugula and Chicory Salad
This is a very light salad taking less than 10 minutes to prepare. It must be made just prior to serving…
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberry, stemmed
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups trimmed spinach leaves
- 1 lb asparagus spear, blanched and drained
- 4 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
Nutrients
- Calories: 183.8
- Calories from Fat: 96 g
- Total Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 209.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 12.1 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Spinach-Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing
I hope you will enjoy this wonderful salad I discovered in the California Strawberry Commission.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 large tangerines or 1 small orange
- 1⁄3 cup fresh tangerine juice or 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 244
- Calories from Fat: 155 g
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 7.9 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Roasted Asparagus with Tangerine Dressing
This lovely Asian flavored salad is very easy to prepare and make a beautiful presentation. I discovered this recipe in Bon…
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 6 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented
- 3⁄4 cup pecans, toasted
Nutrients
- Calories: 220.3
- Calories from Fat: 160 g
- Total Fat: 17.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 11 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries…
Enjoy this wonderful light and fresh salad for holiday time, or anytime! Cooking time reflects marinating the dried cranberries. I discovered…
Ingredients
- 2 granny smith apples, halved, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 medium lemon (zested to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest, juiced to yield 2 tablespoons juice)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 large celery rib, sliced thin crosswise
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 1⁄4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely
- 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried
Nutrients
- Calories: 217.3
- Calories from Fat: 165 g
- Total Fat: 18.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Sugars: 8.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Apple-Cranberry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
This delicious salad comes from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. This colorful salad makes a beautiful addition to any holiday table. Raisins make…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- lemon wedge
- parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 246.9
- Calories from Fat: 140 g
- Total Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol: 88.9 mg
- Sodium: 78.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Quick, simple yet elegant. Use real butter to acquire the best flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley.…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Nutrients
- Calories: 71.5
- Calories from Fat: 48 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 392.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Ginger Roasted Green Beans
This simple recipe from Southern Living, August 2001.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 lbs flounder or 2 lbs tilapia fillets
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 196.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 68.2 mg
- Sodium: 934 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 19.2 g
Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette
Need a quick healthy fix to supper? I discovered this recipe in Southern Living, January 2007.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup whole shelled pistachios
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced very fine (approx. 1 TBS)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine
- table salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)
- 2 large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
Nutrients
- Calories: 254.3
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 22.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta and Sugared…
To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you…
Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1 yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1⁄2 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
- 3 fresh pineapple, 1 inch thick rings, cut into quarters
- 12 asparagus, cut into 3 inch lengths
Nutrients
- Calories: 167
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 166.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 18.9 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers
It's getting ot be that time of the summer when you may need some new ideas for what to do with…
Ingredients
- 2 cups raisins
- 2 cups dried banana chips
- 2 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 1 (6 ounce) package mixed dried fruit (1-1/3 cups)
Nutrients
- Calories: 417.4
- Calories from Fat: 184 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 13.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 58.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7 g
- Sugars: 24.5 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
Banana-Raisin Trail Mix
How about packing along some delicious Trail Mix to take along on those hikes and campouts? From Better Homes And Gardens.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 lbs center-cut salmon fillets, with skin (1 1/2 inches thick)
Nutrients
- Calories: 218.1
- Calories from Fat: 47 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 78.8 mg
- Sodium: 773.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 8.2 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
Salmon Fillet with Soy Glaze
Try a side of fried rice to compliment this dish. From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 1⁄2 cups white bread flour
- 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 cup 7-grain rolled cereal
- 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons oat bran
- 2 tablespoons cracked wheat
- 2 teaspoons fast rise yeast or 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
Nutrients
- Calories: 2035.1
- Calories from Fat: 323 g
- Total Fat: 35.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.6 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
- Sodium: 4940.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 382.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 22.8 g
- Sugars: 76.2 g
- Protein: 56.7 g
Multi-Grain and More Bread
This bread is called "Multi-Grain and More" because it is so packed with good-for-you stuff. All those grains give it a…
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
- 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- salsa
- reduced-fat sour cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 542.3
- Calories from Fat: 109 g
- Total Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 36.9 mg
- Sodium: 1091.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.3 g
- Sugars: 4.3 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
Healthy Bean Chalupas
Found this recipe in Southern Living. Healthy and Mexican? Sounds good to me!
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nutrients
- Calories: 384.8
- Calories from Fat: 156 g
- Total Fat: 17.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 78.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 21.8 g
- Protein: 7.8 g
Vanilla Scented Granola
Great snack for everyone, or the for kids lunches or even as an after school treat! Serve for breakfast with yogurt…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 container vanilla yogurt (or 3 oz)
- 6 strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1⁄4 cup orange juice
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup ice
Nutrients
- Calories: 306.3
- Calories from Fat: 79 g
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31.8 mg
- Sodium: 117 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 50 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Sugars: 28.4 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
Nancey’s Yogurt Shake
This is the best yogurt shake I've ever tasted! Makes a great quick breakfast or snack!