Posted by Carole-Anne on July 7, 2008
For those of you who like hamburgers, you can now choose ground sirloin bulked up with healtlhy egg and whole wheat bread crumbs. Healthy Recipes recommends that this enhancement of the burger makes a healthier choice all around.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Lean ground sirloin
1/4/ cup dry bread crumbs
2 green onions thinly sliced
1 lightly beaten egg
1 tbsp grated ginger root
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
NOW FOLLOW ME:
Combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, light soy sauce, ginger root, egg, sea salt and pepper in a bowl.
Make 3 – 4 patties that are 3/4 inch thick.
Barbecue over medium-high heat on lightly oiled grill for 5 to 7 minutes. Healthy Recipes recommends you use a meat thermometer (digital) inserted sideways into the centre of each pattie. Each pattie must be 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) before it is considered cooked.
Now comes the fun part! Toppings for sirloin burgers are:
Pineapple Pepper Salsa – using small pineapple pieces, a sweet red pepper chopped, 1/2 cup minced red onion, adding 2 tbsp of lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Then add chopped fresh cilantro, and freshly ground pepper.
English Cucumber Special – Mix 2 tbsp thinly sliced English cucumber, 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and lastly, sweet chipotle sauce.
Use crisped romaine lettuce on top of the base of the sirloin burger.
Now this is what we call a “real whopper sirloin burger.”
For those who like mustard on their burgers, add a mix of 1/4 cup Dijon mustard and 2 tbsp of wasabi paste.
Healthy Recipes feels this is an excellent meal in itself. Use whole grain hamburger buns, and for fun add on a platter beefsteak tomatoes, roasted red peppers. The sky is the limit when creating burgers.
Healthy Recipe serves 4.
Posted by Carole-Anne on June 23, 2008
It is finally Summer, at least, so I am told. Healthy Recipes is keen on grilling, but keep it to a minimum; as you know, it is not the healthiest way to eat because of the charred parts on the meat. But the Asian Salad and the Citrus Dressing that goes with it is very healthy.
INGREDIENTS:
STEAK:
1 lb beef flank marinating steak
One half bunch of cilantro, stems roots and leaves.
2 cloves elephant garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
2 tbsp Hoisin sauce (go to Asian section of grocery store)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp light soy sauce ( it is available now – cut salt down)
1 tsp Asian hot chili paste
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
10 cups of mixed salad greens definitely washed well with water, patted dry and put in refrigerator to crisp.
1 large thinly sliced, English Cucumber
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (can use fresh parsley if preferred)
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup freshly cut green chives in 1/8 inch pieces
CITRUS DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar/Splenda replacement
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup shredded carrot
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce
1 clove elephant garlic minced
1/2 tsp hot Asian Chili paste
Now we have all the ingredients………………..
FOLLOW ME CAREFULLY:
Mix marinade combining half of the cilantro, garlic, ginger root, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, lemon juice and chili paste in food processor and blend until mixture becomes a puree.
Pour marinate into a large seal-able freezer bag. Place meat in bag with sauce; press any excess air out and let sit in refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, depending on your dinner schedule.
Set on a medium-high grill, 5 minutes per side.
Let stand for 10 minutes, prior to cutting on diagonal, thin slices.
Arrange salad greens on a flat serving dish. Set cucumber slices neatly on top of greens.
Garnish with mint, cilantro and chives.
Place steak slices on top and drizzle with Citrus Fruit Dressing.
This is a dynamite Healthy Recipe with fresh garden herbs and other greens, carrots oh yummy!
Creative Healthy Recipe serves 6. Enjoy!
Posted by Carole-Anne on May 30, 2008
Healthy Recipes suggests you make this recipe with or without the all vegetable shortening deep dish pie shell. Either way it will be as tasty as ever.
INGREDIENTS:
1 deep dish pie shell made with all-vegetable shortening 1 tbsp butter8 oz. freshly sliced white mushrooms
3 cups baby spinach washed and drained and patted dry
4 Hi-Liner salmon fillets thawed and cubed
1 tbsp dill freshly cut into small pieces
1 carton Egg Creations Original well shaken
1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1 cup 1% evaporated milk
1/2 tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper
NOW FOLLOW ME:
Remove empty shells from oven after cooking 10 minutes.
In an oiled skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms for 5 minutes.
Add tossed and dried spinach that has wilted, into each pie form evenly.
Top with cubed salmon.
Whisk 3 eggs together with milk, lemon rind, sea salt and pepper.
Pour evenly into the pie shells.
Set on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes on low heat of 375 degrees or until just set in the centre. Watch carefully.
Cut pies into six pieces each.
Serve this healthy recipe to 8 people.
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!