POTATO PEPPER PAN (MY FAVORITE)

Posted by Carole-Anne on March 27, 2008

This is an excellent, easy side dish to serve with chicken, pork,  fish, or any egg dishes. 

I use 1 tbsp butter (bad bad girl) but to be healthier, one could use 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil?  I think I will start doing that as well.  Believe me, it will taste just as special with the olive oil.

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 cups diced potatoes (I use red/white fresh potatoes and leave the skins on) just wash them well.

1 cup green and 1 cup red pepper diced

1/4 cup skim milk

3/4 tsp Sea salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

FOLLOW ME:

Saute potatoes in extra virgin olive oil. 

Add green and red peppers;  saute just until just cooked. (5 minutes).

Stir in milk, sea salt, then sprinkle well with freshly ground pepper.

Place in glass baking dish 9″x 13” and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes at the most.

Healthy Recipe serves 4 – 6 people.  Yummy! 

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Posted by Carole-Anne on March 21, 2008

Black beans have become so popular and Healthy Recipes  shall fill you in on the reasons.  Black beans, as with most beans, are essentially a complete food with nutritious amounts of protein and carbohydrates, and are very healthy for you as well.  They can be mixed with so many other veggies, used as a side dish, such as a salad, which we will do now.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can 15-19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed carefully

1 can 15 1/4 oz of corn niblets drained

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

2 tbsp Ranch Dressing (low fat)

FOLLOW ME:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and toss salad until Ranch Dressing is mixed completely with the rest of the ingredients.

Now, if that is not easy, what is?

This healthy recipe makes 3 1/2 cups and makes a great side salad for chicken or fish.