Anyone have a good HEALTHY recipe?

Question

We have guests coming that only like Healthy organic stuff and we don't know what to cook! help!

Answer 1

Here's something I've served 3 or 4 times that's been a big hit.

Indonesian Rice with Chicken

--1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
--1 tablespoon molasses (note: this is part of the original recipe but I have always left it out--too sweet for me)
--1 teaspoon curry powder
--1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (you can use about a teaspoon of finely minced fresh ginger if you prefer. If you do, cook it along with the bok choy, etc)
--Pinch dried red pepper flakes
--2 cups + 3 tablespoons chicken broth, preferably low-salt
--1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
--2 teaspoons peanut (or other vegetable) oil
--4 cups thinly sliced baby (or regular is fine) bok choy
--1 sweet red bell pepper, diced
--1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
--1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast (or substitute cooked shrimp)
--1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
--1 teaspoon rice vinegar (ordinary white-wine or cider vinegar will do though)

In medium saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, molasses if using, curry powder, ginger (if powdered), pepper flakes, and 2 cups of the broth. Add the rice.

Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Place the oil and remaining 3 tablespoons broth in large nonstick skillet. Add bok choy, peppers and scallions (and fresh ginger if you're using it). Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp.

Add the cooked rice, chicken (or shrimp), peanuts and vinegar. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the chicken or shrimp is heated through.

Chopped cilantro is a nice garnish for this. Serve with a great big platter of sliced pineapple and melon, and you have a complete meal. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomato Salsa

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bean Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup dried black beans
4 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large tomatoes --chopped -- peeled, seeded
1 cup corn kernels
3 jalapeno chilies -- seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas -- 6 in. in diameter
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream -- (dairy)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese -- low-fat if desired

---Tomato Salsa---
2 tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
1/3 cup red onion -- chopped
1 jalapeno pepper -- seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the beans and water and bring to a
boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 1/2 hours, skimming away the
gray foam that appears. Drain well.

Preheat an oven to 350¡F. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick
cooking spray.

In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil.Add the onion
and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and saute
for 1 minute. Add half of the tomatoes and the corn, chiles, salt and pepper
and simmer for 1 minute.

Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven for 5 minutes.

In a food processor with the metal blade, combine the beans and sour cream and
process until smooth. Add to the frying pan and cook until the beans are warm,
about 3 minutes.

Divide the bean mixture among the tortillas. Roll and place seam side down in
the prepared dish. Top with the remaining tomatoes and the cheese. Cover with
aluminum foil and bake until the cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

To serve, divide among 4 individual plates. Top each with an equal amount of
the Tomato Salsa.

Tomato Salsa
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, chili, cilantro, lime juice,
salt and pepper. Stir to mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. One
serving is 1/2 cup.

Source: Jane Fonda Cooking for Healthu Living



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Per serving: 450 Calories; 9g Fat (18% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 75g
Carbohydrate; 17mg Cholesterol; 427mg Sodium

Answer 3

Try this menu using the suggested brands and organic, free range chicken. Good Luck!
Menu: Herbed Chicken Parmesan over spaghetti with a Cesar Salad

HERBED CHICKEN PARMESAN

1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 pound chicken breast tenders (organic/free range)
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups bottled fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese

Preheat broiler.
Combine 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender in egg white; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside.

Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, pasta sauce, vinegar, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; vent. Microwave sauce mixture at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Pour the sauce over chicken in pan. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan and provolone cheese. Wrap handle of pan with foil, and broil 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Answer 4

These are a few of my favorites!!

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies (leave these out if you don't want it to be spicy)
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry