INDONESIAN GREEN SPICED BEANS

Posted by Carole-Anne on October 21, 2008

Healthy Recipes recommends this delightful side dish; green beans Indonesian style.  Many Indonesian dishes are great for healthy living, so just enjoy this one.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. green beans

1/4 cup shallots

3 cloves garlic sliced very thinly

2 green hot pepper sliced

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger root

3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes

2 tsp hot chili paste

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 tsp lemon or lime juice

2 tbsp extra-virgin peanut oil or olive oil

2 tsp Kikkoman sauce (soy sauce)

Dash of  oyster sauce

JUST FOLLOW ME:

 Cut beans diagonally about 2 inches in length; set aside

Using a skillet or a wok, heat oil, fry shallots, garlic, hot peppers and add cumin seeds cooking until shallots are light golden color.

Add beans, shredded coconut, stirring for another 3 minutes.

Add oyster sauce and stir-fry for another minute before adding the chopped tomatoes (canned).

Stir-fry until beans are tender and crispy.  If there is a problem with sticking, just sprinkle a little water over the stir-fry.

Stir in lime juice and Kikkoman sauce.

This delightfully healthy recipe serves 4 – 6 servings.

Voila – it is done!

Confetti Veggie Muffins

Posted by Carole-Anne on

Healthy Recipes has found this incredible edible, veggie muffins. With these healthy muffins, there is only 60 calories per serving. What a concept! Now you can “have your cake and eat it too.”

MUFFIN INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups Nutri-flour or whole wheat flour

1/4 cup rolled oats

2 tbsp sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp veggie flavored salt

1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup diced celery

1/4 cup diced red pepper

1/4 cup green pepper

1/4 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup chopped chives

1 egg well-beaten egg

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup light sour cream or low fat yogurt

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

NOW FOLLOW ME:

In a large bowl, mix together nutri-flour, oats, sugar, seasonings, cheese and veggies until well mixed.

In another bowl, stir egg, milk, yogurt and oil, and whip together until well mixed.

Line muffin tins with paper and spoon in mixture. This healthy recipe will make 6 large veggie muffins.

Bake in pre-heated oven 375 degrees Farenheit for 20 minutes.

If you prefer to make mini-muffins, bake in 400 degree oven for 12 – 15 minutes.

This healthy recipe will spice up your healthy living program for sure.

Enjoy!