Q. I love vegetables and I need some healthy recipes for whole wheat pita bread and whole wheat tortillas... what can i make with them? Thanks.
A. I like to fill pita with hard salami and parsley (you could substitute leaner meat, though). Parsley is a great sandwich green and is friggin' loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Another favorite of mine is to make enchiladas with home-made red sauce. (Use lean meat like chicken breast and use a low-fat cheese. Authentic Mexican food doesn't have as much cheese as Americanized Mexican food anyhow.)
Red sauce:
Heat a few Tbsp. of oil in a 2qt. pot and add an equal amount of flour. Heat and stir until the combo (roux) bubbles for a minute or so.
Add ~1/2 cup of paprika (sounds weird, but bear with me...) and a little cayenne or other spicy ground red pepper to taste and continue to stir. You may need to add a little more oil.
Once this is mixed thoroughly and heated (you want the paprika to toast a bit) add ~ 1 1/2 c. water and stir with heat until the sauce thickens. (If sauce is too thick, add more water. Too thin, add a little corn starch/water slurry. You want it to be kinda like pizza sauce consistency.)
Salt to taste.
Fill tortugas with chicken, cheese, onions, olives, cilantro, whatever the hell you want. Have fun with it!
Put ~a third of the sauce in the pan, layer the enchiladas on top, then spread the rest of the sauce on them. Top with a little more cheese.
Bake @ 375F for about 40 min (until sauce is bubbling and cheese browns a little).
I love this recipe and always make it with whole wheat tortugas (good source of fiber) and this red sauce (TONS of vitamin A and other antioxidants).
I never use a recipe, so your results may vary. But it's cheap and pretty easy, so a few practice batches won't be too hard.
(Everyone tells me that they're WAY better than anything from any Mexican restaurant they've had!)
Another favorite of mine is to make enchiladas with home-made red sauce. (Use lean meat like chicken breast and use a low-fat cheese. Authentic Mexican food doesn't have as much cheese as Americanized Mexican food anyhow.)
Red sauce:
Heat a few Tbsp. of oil in a 2qt. pot and add an equal amount of flour. Heat and stir until the combo (roux) bubbles for a minute or so.
Add ~1/2 cup of paprika (sounds weird, but bear with me...) and a little cayenne or other spicy ground red pepper to taste and continue to stir. You may need to add a little more oil.
Once this is mixed thoroughly and heated (you want the paprika to toast a bit) add ~ 1 1/2 c. water and stir with heat until the sauce thickens. (If sauce is too thick, add more water. Too thin, add a little corn starch/water slurry. You want it to be kinda like pizza sauce consistency.)
Salt to taste.
Fill tortugas with chicken, cheese, onions, olives, cilantro, whatever the hell you want. Have fun with it!
Put ~a third of the sauce in the pan, layer the enchiladas on top, then spread the rest of the sauce on them. Top with a little more cheese.
Bake @ 375F for about 40 min (until sauce is bubbling and cheese browns a little).
I love this recipe and always make it with whole wheat tortugas (good source of fiber) and this red sauce (TONS of vitamin A and other antioxidants).
I never use a recipe, so your results may vary. But it's cheap and pretty easy, so a few practice batches won't be too hard.
(Everyone tells me that they're WAY better than anything from any Mexican restaurant they've had!)
What are some healthy cheap meals to make?
Q. I would appreciate your input :)
What are some recipes or foods to buy that are healthy and cheap???
I'm wondering what foods I can eat that's not too much and lasts
What are some recipes or foods to buy that are healthy and cheap???
I'm wondering what foods I can eat that's not too much and lasts
A. This is a question I struggle with daily. Unfortunately the healthy stuff tends to be more expensive than the not-so-healthy stuff (produce mainly). There are some good tips I have discovered over the years. More recently I've been doing much of my shopping at WalMart. their prices are great and they carry almost all the foods you would want.
So, here goes....
Pasta is always an option.... try Ronzoni's Smart taste... it has tons of fiber and calcium in it and tastes just like regular pasta. And marinara sauces are low in fat/cal and cheap to make or buy.
If you like beans and corn, one of my favorites is a black bean salsa (goya black beans are great), canned sweet corn, some diced red onion, a minced jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro. It's great with chips or with chicken breast made with mexican spices. Use plain strained yogurt in place of sour cream.
Also, try a can of white northern beans in the food processor with some fresh and roasted garlic. Add a litttle milk or water to slightly thin this mixture. Add salt, pepper, and a touch of olive oil and a pinch of dried thyme. Use this on a low fat pizza crust (Wal Mart sells one for 44cents that is so simple... you just add water) instead of pizza sauce. top with shredded chicken, brocccoli, onions, whatever and top with part skim shredded mozz. Bake about 12 minutes and finish with a touch of olive oil.
okay... some cheap fish.... if you like fish.... tilapia is great and usually about 7.99/pd. take a portion size fillet and put it in a parchment or foil pouch with some lemon juice a touch of olive oil or Brummel and Brown (my personal favorite butter substitute made with yogurt) and fresh herbs and veggies. super healthy, tasty, and cheap depending on your veggie choice. Serve with brown rice.
Potatoes are also very cheap, so make baked wedges or a traditional baked potato. There are also several good low fat cheese products out there. not always cheap,, but.look for coupons for laughing cow, alpine lace. Baked potato with broccoli and diet cheese is one of my favorite dinners.
Also a good idea is buying a whole turkey breast or roaster chicken and using it for several applications. slice turkey for sandwiches (I love Arnolds double the fiber whole grain bread) or in salads. Lettuce is pretty cheap, and try making your own croutons!
obviously i could go on and on, if you'd like more ideas contact me through my website, www.completelyculinary.com
So, here goes....
Pasta is always an option.... try Ronzoni's Smart taste... it has tons of fiber and calcium in it and tastes just like regular pasta. And marinara sauces are low in fat/cal and cheap to make or buy.
If you like beans and corn, one of my favorites is a black bean salsa (goya black beans are great), canned sweet corn, some diced red onion, a minced jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro. It's great with chips or with chicken breast made with mexican spices. Use plain strained yogurt in place of sour cream.
Also, try a can of white northern beans in the food processor with some fresh and roasted garlic. Add a litttle milk or water to slightly thin this mixture. Add salt, pepper, and a touch of olive oil and a pinch of dried thyme. Use this on a low fat pizza crust (Wal Mart sells one for 44cents that is so simple... you just add water) instead of pizza sauce. top with shredded chicken, brocccoli, onions, whatever and top with part skim shredded mozz. Bake about 12 minutes and finish with a touch of olive oil.
okay... some cheap fish.... if you like fish.... tilapia is great and usually about 7.99/pd. take a portion size fillet and put it in a parchment or foil pouch with some lemon juice a touch of olive oil or Brummel and Brown (my personal favorite butter substitute made with yogurt) and fresh herbs and veggies. super healthy, tasty, and cheap depending on your veggie choice. Serve with brown rice.
Potatoes are also very cheap, so make baked wedges or a traditional baked potato. There are also several good low fat cheese products out there. not always cheap,, but.look for coupons for laughing cow, alpine lace. Baked potato with broccoli and diet cheese is one of my favorite dinners.
Also a good idea is buying a whole turkey breast or roaster chicken and using it for several applications. slice turkey for sandwiches (I love Arnolds double the fiber whole grain bread) or in salads. Lettuce is pretty cheap, and try making your own croutons!
obviously i could go on and on, if you'd like more ideas contact me through my website, www.completelyculinary.com
what is your favorite, cheap and healthy recipe?
Q. Looking for a cost efficient and healthy recipe for me and my significant other. Something we could have often that is tasty. Any suggestions?
A. SJ-SC-CA Incredible Chicken Salad
3 cups chicken breast (cooked and cubed)
1 cup pineapple (diced)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
1/8 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons sweet onion (minced)
2 Tablespoons apple juice
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well combined and chill. Serve with a lettuce garnish.
***You can use the chicken salad as a sandwich filling.***
3 cups chicken breast (cooked and cubed)
1 cup pineapple (diced)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
1/8 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons sweet onion (minced)
2 Tablespoons apple juice
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well combined and chill. Serve with a lettuce garnish.
***You can use the chicken salad as a sandwich filling.***
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