Posted by Carole-Anne on June 5, 2008
This fabulous Healthy Recipe mixes lime, cilantro and other foodies that just hit the spot on the menu. There is nothing like a great avocado dip!
INGREDIENTS:
10 ripe avocados
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
2 Roma tomatoes diced in small pieces
3 jalapeno chilies
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt to taste
NOW FOLLOW ME FOR THE BEST!
Cut avocados in half, removing pits and score flesh into 1/2 inch squares.
Scoop out with large spoon, discarding the skins.
Mix avocados and remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and mix to a paste.
NOTE: Adjust your lime juice, chilies and sea salt to taste.
Healthy Recipes gives this recipe a thumbs’ up!
Healthy Recipe makes about 4 cups of dip.
Posted by Carole-Anne on May 6, 2008
Healthy Recipes says “party on” with these sesame drumsticks, which helps you with your healthy living regime as the drumsticks are skinned and preferrably, organically grown. Notice the Chipotle Dip ingredients also uses low fat sour cream, only 2 tbsp chipotle sauce and 2 tbsp of light (low fat) mayonnaise. I love this recipe and use it often because it is carefully created to contain less calories per serving, and it savors the flavor as well.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp fine dry bread crumbs
1 organic free run egg beaten
8 organic chicken drumsticks, skinned
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp Sea salt, paprika and oregano
Vegetable oil cooking spray
CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE DIP INGREDIENTS:
1 hot house tomato, chopped finely
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tbsp chipotle pepper sauce
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt
NEXT TO DO:
Turn oven to 375F degrees.
Use a wire rack on baking sheet that has been covered with foil. Lightly spray rack with cooking oil spray.
Mix sesame seeds, bread crumbs, and seasonings into a wide bowl.
Place beaten organic egg in another bowl.
Next, dip drumsticks in egg first; then into seeded mixture, making certain the drumsticks to coat evenly. Spray drumsticks ever so lightly with vegetable cooking oil spray. This will enhance the browning nicely.
Bake for 45 minutes. Turn temperature to 400F degrees and bake for another 8 minutes. Chicken must be golden and the juices must be clear when tested with a fork. At this point, I would pat the chicken lightly and set aside while making Chipotle Dip.
CHIPOTLE DIP:
Combine chipotle, low fat, light mayonnaise, tomatoes, low fat sour cream, chipotle pepper, cumin and sea salt. Blend mixture. This makes an incredibly tasty dip to be served with the drumsticks. What a grand idea this is!
Serve as an appetizer (you may want to double the recipe if you are having more guests).
Add a tasty salad and a rice pilaf to make a full meal. See Salad Section, and Rice Section for ideas.
For more healthy living cooking using chicken check under Poultry, in our Healthy Recipes site.
Healthy Recipes serves 4 people. Enjoy!
Posted by Carole-Anne on March 14, 2008
Healthy Recipes always promotes beans, and black beans are a favorite . Beans are nature’s complete food, in that they have protein and carbohydrates in them and are cholesterol free.
Today, we are making Black Bean Dip.
It is necessary to remember when using beans, always wash and drain them, even if they are canned. They carry toxins as raw beans that we leave overnight do, but most are gone when in cans, but it is necessary to still wash and drain them.
INGREDIENTS:
15 – 19 oz canned black beans thoroughly rinsed and drained
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
t tsp grated lime peel
2 tsp chipotle pepper sauce or red pepper sauce
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
FOLLOW ME:
Puree in food processor until mixture is smooth.
Voila – we are done.
Serve with fresh vegetables cut up or a healthy tortilla chip.
Yield: 2 cups Healthy Recipe black bean dip.
Posted by Carole-Anne on March 7, 2008
Healthy Recipes loves these recipes – so quick and easy and a pure pleasure to serve and to be able to say, “I made that.” This is a meatless dip which is the perfect accompaniment to green beans, zucchini, radishes and cherry tomatoes. Also with healthy crackers (that means no hydrolyzed oil in them). If by chance the dip is too dry, just add about 2 tbsp warm water and mix.
INGREDIENTS:
3 – 15 ounce cans white kidney beans (cannellini) rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp grated lemon zest
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
NEXT TO DO:
Combine the beans, water, cheese, garlic, oil, sage, oregano, sea salt and pepper in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker; mix well. Cover beans and cook until the cheese softens 1 to 2 hours on high or 3 to 4 hours on low.
Add the lemon juice and the zest; coarsely mash the bean mixture with a potato masher or a large wooden bamboo spoon until all ingredients are blended. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This Healthy Recipe is absolutely the best.
This recipe with serve 8.