Monday, January 23, 2012

Healthy Recipe Rhubarb pecan muffins






Healthy Recipe: Rhubarb pecan muffins

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
  • 1 1/4 cup finely chopped rhubarb
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Healthy Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to mix evenly.

In a separate bowl, add the egg whites, canola oil, applesauce, orange peel and orange juice. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add to the flour mixture and blend just until moistened but still lumpy. Stir in the chopped rhubarb.

Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of chopped pecans onto each muffin and bake until springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Healthy recipe: Peach crumble








Healthy Recipe Ingredients
  • 8 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) flour
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons trans-free margarine, cut into thin slices
  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
Healthy Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.

Arrange peach slices in the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar. With your fingers, crumble the margarine into the flour-sugar mixture. Add the oats and stir to mix evenly. Sprinkle the flour mixture on top of the peaches.

Bake until peaches are soft and the topping is brisk. Enjoy the healthy recipe !

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Healthy Recipe: Pineapple chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette










Healthy Recipe: Pineapple chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette


HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each about 5 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained except for 2 tablespoons juice$3C/li>
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

For the vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Healthy Recipe Instructions

Cut each chicken breast into cubes. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, spinach and onions.

To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately. Great taste !

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Healthy Food: Grapes and walnuts with lemon sour cream sauce





Healthy Recipe: Grapes and Walnuts with Lemon sour Cream sauce

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
  • 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Healthy Recipe Instructions

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Whisk to mix evenly. Cover and chill for several hours.

Divide grapes equally among 6 stemmed dessert glasses or bowls. Add 2 tablespoons of the lemon topping to each dish. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 tablespoon of chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.

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Healthy Recipe: Creamy fruit dessert







Healthy Recipe: Creamy Fruit Dessert

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (8.25 ounces) water-packed sliced peaches, drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) water-packed pineapple chunks, drained
  • 4 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted

Healthy Recipe Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine the oranges, peaches and pineapple. Add the cream cheese mixture and fold together. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls. Garnish with shredded coconut and serve immediately.

Healthy Recipe: Baked apples with cherries and almonds










Healthy Recipe: Baked apples with cherries and almonds

Healthy Recipe Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped almonds
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 small Golden Delicious apples, about 1 3/4 pounds total weight
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dark honey
  • 2 teaspoons walnut oil or canola oil

Healthy Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a small bowl, toss together the cherries, almonds, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.

The apples can be left unpeeled, if you like. To peel the apples in a decorative fashion, with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, remove the peel from each apple in a circular motion, skipping every other row so that rows of peel alternate with rows of apple flesh. Working from the stem end, core each apple, stopping 3/4 inch from the bottom.

Divide the cherry mixture evenly among the apples, pressing the mixture gently into each cavity. Arrange the apples upright in a heavy ovenproof frying pan or small baking dish just large enough to hold them. Pour the apple juice and water into the pan. Drizzle the honey and oil evenly over the apples, and cover the pan snugly with aluminum foil. Bake until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife, 50 to 60 minutes.

Transfer the apples to individual plates and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Healthy Recipe: Creole-style black-eyed peas










Healthy Recipe: Creole-style black-eyed peas

....a nice healthy recipe to try !
HEALTHY RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken-flavored bouillon granules
  • 2 cups canned unsalted tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
HEALTHY RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium saucepan over high heat, add 2 cups of the water and black-eyed peas. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain the water, leaving the peas in the saucepan. Add the remaining 1 cup of water, bouillon granules, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, ginger, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add water as necessary to keep the peas covered with liquid.
Remove the bay leaf, pour into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. And the healthy recipe is ready to serve immediately.