I need some child friendly healthy maybe even some vegetarian recipes?

westcoastc

I am looking for some new meal ideas for the family, recipes that can be made big enough for 2 meals for a family of 4...

I am looking for, very healthy, cheap and even some vegetarian recipes...

Any ideas?

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well besides pastas like spaghetti or something with an alfredo and garlic sauce...
depends on their chewing preferences.
if the like things more dry and solid like sandwiches or salad mixes or chewy like less leafy salads or humus based things.
how about trying something with pesto sauce and or bread as a main or side dish and something with cheese rice and onions for the other. something spicy zesty chewy and solid all together.

Do you have a healthy recipe you would recommend to pregnant women?

4i's

I am trying to conceive and I was wondering what foods are good to eat when pregnant. There are so many restrictions on what you can and can't eat so I was hoping some people might be willing to share their favourite Pregnancy Friendly recipes.

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Bear in mind that I'm part of the group of people who thinks nuts are fine when you're pregnant. Not everyone agrees, but I personally don't think they have a lot of hard facts to support their claims that it causes nut allergies in your children.

I like grilled sunflower butter banana sandwiches on whole wheat. You slice the bananas and put them on one slice of whole wheat bread, sprinkle a tiny bit of brown sugar on top, spread sunflower butter on the other slice of whole wheat bread, put it together, butter the outside faces of the bread, then grill it just like grilled cheese. It was one of the high protein, high nutrient foods I could stand when I was queasy, besides being great comfort food.

I'm also a big fan of alfredo sauce on whole wheat spaghetti. Whole grains + calcium is good stuff.

There aren't really a ton of restrictions on what you *can* eat, you just have to stay away from those fishes that are mercury risks, any soft cheese made with a visible mold like blue or brie, and any fish, meat, or egg that is raw or undercooked. And alcohol, of course.

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need healthy recipes!?

Carla

i need some healthy recipes that include
protein, vegetables
and under 30 min time to make

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This is an easy vegetarian recipe for whole grain quinoa flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Although this is a very basic recipe, you can vary it by adding some fried tofu or whatever veggies you happen to have on hand. For a vegan version of this quinoa recipe, I smothered my quinoa in nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese and used olive oil in place of the butter.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, diced small
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
In a medium sized pan, sautee the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until onions are just soft. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add the vegetable broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about fifteen minutes.

Remove from heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese, or, for a vegan version, mix in nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.

Makes 3 servings of vegetarian quinoa.


Nutritional information, per serving:
Calories: 318, Calories from Fat: 95
% Daily Value:
Total Fat: 10.6g, 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 23%
Cholesterol: 18mg, 6%
Total Carbohydrates: 40.5g, 13%
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g, 18%
Protein: 14.9g
Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 14%, Iron 17%
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Vegetarian deli sandwich recipe with vegetarian "ham" slices and honey mustard for those who miss the taste and textures of meat-based deli sandwiches. Try it with vegetarian deli slices - you just might be surprised!

Ingredients:

4 Smart Deli vegetarian ham slices
1 leaf green leaf lettuce
1 slice tomato
1/4 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped onion (optional)
2 Tbsp honey mustard or honey mustard salad dressing
2 slices whole wheat bread

Preparation:
Spread honey mustard on one slice of bread then place two slices of vegetarian ham (or another vegetarian deli meat) on top. Add lettuce, then place another two slice of deli meat on top. Add tomato, avocado and onion, top the sandwich with another slice of bread and enjoy your vegetarian deli meat sandwich!

Makes one sandwich.

Nutritional information, per sandwich:
Calories: 318 KCAL
Total fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 1g, Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0MG
Sodium: 794
Carbohydrate: 38g
Dietary fiber: 9g
Sugars: 11g
Protein: 21g
Vitamin A 49%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 9%, Iron 11%
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An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids. Omit the honey for a fully vegan version.
Ingredients:

1 flour tortilla (use whole wheat if possible)
1-2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana, sliced thin
1/3 cup granola
honey (optional)

Preparation:
Spread the peanut butter on the flour tortilla. Place bananas and granola on the peanut butter. Drizzle with honey, if desired and wrap.

Makes one peanut butter breakfast wrap.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 475
Calories from Fat: 171
% Recommended Daily Value:
Total Fat: 19.0g; 29%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 22%
Trans Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 243mg, 10%
Total Carbohydrates: 71.0g, 24%
Dietary Fiber: 8.4g, 33%
Protein: 13.3g
Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%

Nutritional information based on two tablespoons of peanut butter, low-fat granola, and optional honey omitted.

Healthy Sandwich Recipe, please help!!!!?

Billie Jea

Hey guys, Im on a diet and i go to a school that has no cafeteria which means we have to bring our own food. I usually take to school a turkey sandwhich with mayo, tomatoe and lettuce and white bread and i know it has many calories. I would like to know an easy to make sandwich recipe with not many calories and that is easy to take every where. Thank you.

P.S. Not a very hard to make sanwich, just a VERYYYYY simple sandwich with few calories, and which has fewer calories, brown or white bread? Thank you sooo much :P

Answer
First off, sandwiches are a fine food to eat if you're on a diet. They incorporate several food groups and include good nutrition. Whole grain bread is better than white bread - it has more fiber and better nutrients. If you want to cut calories, make a large half sandwich using only one piece of bread, but adding more meat and veggies. Lowfat wraps are also a good way to get lots of protein and veggies in sandwich form without too much bread.

The sandwich you're eating is perfectly healthy. Mayo is an OK condiment if used moderately. It's made with eggs and vegetable oil, and the fat in it helps to keep you full (thus preventing you from overeating and extra snacking later). Don't use more than 2 tbs.

I'm not a big mayo eater, and have lots of things I like to put on sandwich bread instead:
Mustard (try different kinds - Dijon, whole grain, spicy)
Cranberry sauce (great with turkey!)
Hummus
Pesto
Avocado (also has fat and calories but is super healthy)
Oil, vinegar and herbs
Salad dressing

You could also think about salads. They're a great meal, and easy to make the night before.

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Weight Loss Diet Sandwiches?

William C

Does anybody have any recipes or know which ingredients to make low calorie and overall pretty healthy sandwiches? Being inexpensive is definitely a plus. =)

Answer
whole wheat bread
lean turkey
veggie mayo
tomatos (zero calories)
lettuce
white cheese

my mom makes that for me, its delish haahha

Weight Loss For Teens?

Chrissy

Ok im 15 5'4 and a bit and 137....and Id like to lose 20 pounds. Ive been busy with school so can you list like a meal plan and excercises that I can do after school that will effectively help me lose weight?

Btw-Am I overweight? Jw because I'm not exactly sure

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Stay away from the canteen n pack ur own lunch. Include fruits, veggies n a healthy sandwich. U can try googling if u want gud recipes. Afta skol, 1/2 jogging for exercise would help (before breakfast wld be better thgh). Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Oh, n neva skip breakfast. Wake up earlier if u have to.

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Whats something easy and healthy i can make for lunch?

xy

i want an easy and healthy recipe thats not too elaborate (so not like something that has lots of ingredients that i will have to go out and buy) that i can make for lunch right now, im hungry!

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Soup and a sandwich or soup and a salad. A scrambled egg sandwich or egg salad sandwich or tuna fish with lettuce and tomato would be good too.

What is a healthy sandwich using fresh chicken?

CLICKY HER

I have some fresh chicken that was pretty recently cooked. What are some sandwiches that are low calorie and use chicken? The lowst calorie bread i have is dark rye bread (70 calories per slice) (but i only have one slice left), or the next lowest is 100% whole wheat bread at 90 calories per slice. So the only way i could use the dark rye is if i had an open faced, or a half sandwich. What are some good recipes that you would suggest? Please not too much cooking or presperation, and please include the calorie count of the sandwich, Thank you so much! (btw, this isnt the only kind of recipe i want, but i particularly like spicy chicken sandwiches)

Answer
CHICKEN SALSA SANDWICH GRILL

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup salsa
3 whole garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
4 large lettuce leaves
seasoned salt
pepper
a few drops fresh lemon juice (optional)

In a skillet, saute chicken with garlic cloves for 5-7 minutes on each side until chicken is white and opaque or until done (165°F). Turn garlic cloves until both sides achieve a roasted appearance, then crush them into the oil using a fork. Remove if the cloves begin to brown, as this will make the oil bitter.

Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns lightly with a few drops of olive oil (or melted butter if preferred) and broil or toast until lightly golden on the inside.

Remove skillet from heat. Slice each chicken breast into 3 or 4 pieces and divide evenly onto toasted buns. Sprinkle lightly with seasoned salt and pepper, and a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired.

Top with salsa and shredded cheese; run under broiler just until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

Variation: This can be prepared on the outdoor grill. Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil into which the garlic cloves have been pressed for 30 minutes before grilling chicken over hot coals.

Makes 4 Servings.




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HOT CHICKEN SANDWICHES

1 cooked chicken, boned and chunked
24 slices white sandwich bread, with crust removed
1 lg. white onion, chopped fine
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 c. milk plus enough clear chicken broth to cover sandwiches

Butter one side of bread slices. Place 12 in baking dish buttered side down. Sprinkle chicken, onions and cheese on bread. Lightly salt and pepper. Place remaining 12 slices buttered side up on the sandwiches. Sprinkle with paprika.

Pour milk and chicken broth just to cover all. Tightly cover with foil. Store in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Take foil off and brown top if desired. Heat cream of soup (undiluted) and serve as a sauce to pour over sandwiches.


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BAKED CHICKEN SANDWICH

2 c. cooked, chopped chicken
1 can chicken gravy
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water chestnuts, chopped
2 tbsp. pimiento, chopped
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
Salt & pepper
Loaf of sandwich bread

1. Mix and heat all ingredients. Let cool.

2. Trim crust from bread.

3. Spread liberally on bread.

4. Freeze sandwiches separately in sandwich bags.

5. when ready to serve, dip in 4 to 5 eggs, beaten with 3 tablespoons milk and then in crushed potato chips.

6. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. Put dollop of cream of chicken soup thinned with milk on top. Makes 12 sandwiches.

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CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH

2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butterflied or pounded thin
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
butter
2 toasted buns, split

Preheat cast iron skillet over high heat on top of stove. Dredge chicken in Cajun seasoning. Place small amount of butter in skillet and place seasoned chicken breasts in skillet.

Cook until seasoning is black, then turn and cook until done.

Serve on toasted bun with your favorite sandwich toppings.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

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Healthy Recipes?

mcbreezy44

What are some healthy recipes that you make for full course breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself and your family? What are easy to prep recipes that are still healthy? =) Thanks!

Answer
Houston's Grilled Chicken Salad
Lime Dressing:
1/2 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons honey mustard
7 1/2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Sauce:
4 tablespoons Peanut butter
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger
Mix ingredients for lime dressing, then mix ingredients for peanut sauce.
Salad ingredients for Houston's grilled chicken salad: mixed greens,
carrots, thin tortilla strips, and grilled chicken breasts sliced in thin
slices. Mix the salad ingredients with the lime dressing. Drizzle peanut
sauce on top.

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Salad:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
oil for frying
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup red cabbage
1 cup Napa cabbage
1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/3 cup chow mein noodles
Dressing:
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
preparing salad.
Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat egg with milk.
In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oil over medium heat.
Dip individual chicken pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour
mixture. Fry chicken until browned, drain and set aside.
Prepare salad by tossing the chopped romaine with the chopped red
cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top of
the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
Cut the chicken into small chunks. Place the chicken onto the salad
forming a pile in the middle. Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Applebee's Club House Grill Sandwich
2 thick slices of french bread
softened butter
mayonnaise
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices deli turkey breast
2 slices deli ham
2 slices tomato
2 tsps. bullseye barbecue sauce
Butter one slice of bread and put butter side down into preheated skillet,
on medium heat. Spread the up side of the slice with mayo. Sprinkle on half
of cheese. Heat the turkey and ham slices in the same skillet for about 30
seconds. Lay the turkey on the cheese, then the tomato. Spread bbq sauce
over tomato, then lay on the ham, sprinkle the rest of the cheese over ham.
Butter the second slice of bread on one side and put on top, with butter
side up. The first bread slice should be brown, flip sandwich over and brown
the second side for 2â3 minutes, or till golden brown. Remove from skillet,
cut in half diagonally and serve with additional bbq sauce.

Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita
Dressing:
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon dry, unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely minced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
dash parsley
dash oregano
dash thyme
dash basil
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons egg substitute
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
4 pita breads
4 teaspoons shredded, fresh parmesan
Make the dressing by first dissolving the gelatin in the water.
Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for two minutes or
until it begins to rapidly boil. Add the vinegar, then whisk
while adding the oil. Add bell pepper, salt, garlic powder,
worcestershire, black pepper, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil.
Let dressing cool for about 15 minutes before adding cheeses and
egg substitute. Whisk until slightly thicker, then chill.
Overnight refrigeration makes the dressing thicker.
Preheat a barbecue or indoor grill to medium heat. Salt and
pepper the chicken, then grill it for 5 minutes per side, or
until done. Remove chicken from the grill and dice it.
While chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining the
Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita

Good luck, hope this helped!

Healthy Breakfast recipe......?

Piya

Hey i need some tasty quick ( max. 30 mnt) n healthy breakfast recipes which are vegetarian...plz help me...!

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Oatmeal is always great, it's fast and very healthy. Plus there are a ton of different ways you can prepare it. This site has some really fun and delicious combinations to spice up your morning oatmeal http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/homemade-oatmeal-9-ways.html

Otherwise, eggs are always fast, easy and delicious. Scramble 3 eggs - 2 whites and 1 whole egg, and add in some low-fat cheese and veggies of your choice. Put them on top of a whole grain english muffin for a healthy breakfast sandwich.

Half of a grapefruit with some sliced banana and a hard boiled egg is another super simple one but it really fills you up and it's delicious!

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some healthy QUICK recipes?

Alison

im a teen and i want to know some good fast and healthy things to eat?any ideas?

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Tuna Salad on a bed of lettuce
Shrimp Salad on a bed of lettuce
Whole grain bread, lean meat and veg sandwich
Grill a small steak, piece of chicken or lean pork loin chop with some sliced zucchini on the grill. Just before taking the zucchini off of the grill, sprinkle with a bit of fresh grated Parmesan so it'll melt and add flavor to your squash.
Guacamole is very good for you due to the avacados. Doesn't take much time, and if you eat it with the baked corn chips, all is well.
Since you want 'fast.' open a can of beans and put in pot. Add in the chili of your choice, some garlic, a pinch of cumin, a bit of Mexican oregano and let simmer for a bit. You can have a bowl of beans, full of protein and fiber.
A scrambled egg with minced green onion served over a piece of whole grain toast.
Oatmeal with banana slices and cardamon.
If you have some left over garlic toast, place thin slices of tomato and Provolone on it and broil until cheese bubbles.
Baked Sweet Potato or Red Potato (full of fiber and potassium)
Couscous takes hardly any time to cook. You can add many raw veg's to it to eat cold, or saute the vegs to eat hot. You'll need a bit of olive oil, and some fresh lemon juice is great in both cold and warm couscous dishes.

really really simple healthy and quick recipes?

curiousG

I don't even know where to start. I mostly lived off junk food. I now realize how bad it is and want to change. The healthy food to make at home seems so overwhelming in cookbooks and too much time and complicated for a person that never cooked.

I like to take bay steps. Any suggestions? also for snacks too?

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Fruit Salad. You could do a lott with fruit and animal cracker, cut up the fruit into cubes and crush some animal cracker on top and put some raisins or something on top.

Craisins or any other fried fruit.

Apple Slices dipped in caramel (Or just plain apple slices)

Pudding cups/Fruit cups

Rice Krispie Bars

Graham Cracker Sandwich with jelly filling

Celery with peanut butter on top, sprinkled with raisins. Call this ants on a log!

Veggie Pizza

Real Fruit Fat Free Popsicles

Trail Mix

Apple Sauce

Yogurt with chopped fruit in it

Chex Mix

Air-popped popcorn with little or no butter

Wheat Thins

Budget Yet Healthy Dinner Ideas:

Ground Beef. You can either cook it with elbow macaroni & spaghetti sauce or you can cook it with alfredo pasta and Hunts gravy (99 cents only). It's delicious. Also, goes well with texas toast.

Broiled Pork Chops. You'll want to have them with steamed carrots and mashed potatoes.

Ground Chicken. I like to cook Ground Chicken with my Yellow Rice (you can buy Goya yellow rice mix for 99 cents) and throw it in the rice and add some corn for a more mexican-style dish.

Meatloaf! You can make it with ground turkey or extra lean ground beef. You can serve with a small serving of mashed potatoes and some peas.

Lean cut of beef with a baked potato and steamed broccoli.

Vegetable Soup.

Burgers (made with extra lean beef) with vegetarian baked beans and Dole Cole Slaw (from the bag).

Grilled Chicken served with peas & white rice.

Pasta Salad (cooked macaroni, add green onions, green and red peppers, pickles, olives (or any vegetable you may like) chopped up of course and for the dressing add zesty italian dressing to taste)

You can also cut the grilled chicken in cubes and add it to a salad.

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heart healthy recipes?

hispregnan

do you have any you would share with me?

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Heart Healthy Sandwiches

2 slices linseed rye bread
1-2 slice lean meat, such as chicken,turkey,smoked meat,beef or lean ham
3 leaves lettuce
thin tomatoes, slices
thin cucumbers, slices
pepper
mustard

put mustard on both pieces of bread.

put lettuce on one slice.

top with tomato, sprinkle with pepper.

top with meat, cucumber and remaining
piece of bread.

cut in four and wrap in plastic wrap or put in plastic sandwich container.

refrigerate until use.
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Heart Healthy Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons corn oil
2 egg whites

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.

Add milk, corn oil, and mix until just moistened.

Beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff peaks form.

Fold into batter.

Place on greased griddle (medium high).

When bubbles begin to form, flip pancakes.

Serve with strawberry garnishes and warm real Vermont maple syrup.
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Heart Healthy Smoothie

1 (6 ounce) carton your favorite yogurt
1 banana or fruit
1/3 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
1 tablespoon soy powder
1/2 cup crushed ice (MORE ICE if you want it thicker)

Add ice to blender with juice.

Add remaining ingredients and blend until thick, ENJOY.
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Heart Healthy Fried Rice

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1 1/3 cups long grain white rice, uncoooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
black pepper

Bring water and chicken broth to boil in medium-size saucepan; add rice and stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove pan from heat, let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, Reserve,.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; Saute onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes; stir in green pepper, pecans, sage, chestnuts, nutmeg and pepper and cooked Rice, fluff with fork before serving.

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Heart Healthy Salsa

1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup red onions, chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
4 tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently to mix. Cover and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.

If you prefer a hotter version, add 1/2 to 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

Healthy Chicken Sandwich recipe ?

Jess

Heyya...if someone could type an easy to make..or a bit tough....healthy yet tasty chicken sandwich recipe then that would be really helpful. Thanks a lot!
@ Edit : Ok I changed my mind..it doesn't have to be THIS easy!
Spicy...tangy is the main criteria

Answer
Well its not so hard really, here what I eat everyday for dinner since im on diet:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich:

First you buy those packages at Walmart or something that have like 5 pieces of chicken breast. I like to pick the Tyson brand. Each serving is 110 calories and around 5-10 calories from fat and 26g of protein, which is very good.

Then buy Bimbo Soft Wheat bread, or if you can find it, buy Bimbo 100% whole wheat. I buy mine off H.E.B. dunno if you have that store where you live. 2 slices are 120 calories, 10 calories from fat.

And finally a spice called Cayenne Pepper Powder. Its very healthy and helps increase metabolism. Maybe perhaps you would like to add a little pepper too?

You can add lettuce or avocado if you wish!

Just sprinkle the desired amount of Cayenne Pepper on the chicken breast & cook it on high. I cook mine without any oil because it already contains fat which works well to not stick so much.

And vuala, you have a very delicious chicken sandwich for less than 300 calories and high in protein & wheat

And if you cant find the Bimbo brand, make sure the bread you buy does NOT have high fructose corn syrup. Many breads do.

EDIT: Hmm well if you prefer tangy...you could always add a little lemon. Maybe perhaps you would like to cook the chicken breast in lemon juice or celery leaves for a change?

But whatever you do, do not add mayo, mayo is never healthy even though it claims to be "low fat".

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Healthy recipes?????

anyone know any healthy dishes for kids??
I make lunch for my sisters when they get home and I need some ideas.
I don't know how to make meat so I would prefer vegetarian dishes
or they could have lunch meat.
thanks.

Answer
How about Turkey Roll Ups-
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 medium onion, chopped
10 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli turkey breast
Shredded lettuce
DIRECTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over the tortillas. Sprinkle with onion; top with turkey and lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 259 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 701 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Grilled Sourdough Cheese Sandwich
Sourdough bread
Butter
Chedder Cheese
Havarti Cheese
Tomato Slices
Oragano

Butter each side of the bread, On one slice place a layer of Havarti cheese, then tomato slices, followed by Chedder Cheese slices then the other slice of bread. Brown in a warm skillet sprayed with pam.

Otherwise you could always do a fresh garden salad with veggies.

Or kids always love a veggie tray with carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, etc.. and then having a bunch of dipping sauces like ranch, peanut butter, whatever salad dressing they like, honey mustard, cheese...

Hope that helps!

Ideas for good & healthy snacks/lunches for kids?

Kay

I am a nanny for the Summer and need some good ideas.
Kids are 1 boy (5) and 1 girl (8).

Their mother has asked that I try to feed them healthy snacks and lunches and avoid things such as cookies and chips. I am a good cook, but I have lots of dinner recipes not snacks/lunches. Plus she doesn't want me cooking difficult meals. They like fruits and veges so that isn't a problem. She keeps her refrigerator stocked with normal things, milk, juices, grapes/cherries/apples, veges such as green beans, lettuce and cucumbers, eggs and deli lunch meats like turkey, salami and ham.

I am on a diet, and today they looked very intrigued by my lunch. I made two boiled eggs, two small roll ups with turkey, ham and cheese and a small bunch of grapes. So I am thinking of making things like that. Any ideas would be very much appreciated! :)

Answer
Here are some healthy lunch ideas :)

~ Whole wheat pita pizzas with tomato sauce, baby spinach, shredded mozzarella, sliced tomato - you can also add other veggies to the pizzas

~ Hard boiled egg, cottage cheese, toast with natural jam, fruit salad or a fruit

~ Baby spinach & cheese omelets, whole grain toast with natural jam, fruit salad or a fruit, or side salad/veggies

~ Whole wheat pita, hummus, sliced cherry tomatoes, lightly steamed broccoli, raw carrot sticks, etc.

~ Sandwiches
On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas:
- Grilled cheese
- Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & natural jam - for something different try it on a wheat pita or whole grain tortilla
- Egg & cheese, add baby spinach
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salad greens, salad dressing, etc.) in a whole grain tortilla
- Cheese & bean quesadillas on whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita half
- Poached egg on a toasted whole grain english muffin with a slice of cheese/cream cheese, baby spinach
- Whole grain bagel with cream cheese & natural jam + hard boiled egg

~ Mac & cheese made with whole grain pasta

~ Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce, baby spinach - veggies, cheese with salad or steamed vegetables on the side.

~ Whole grain pasta salad or mixed bean salad/chickpea salad. With things like some basil pesto/salad dressing, cherry tomatoes/tomatoes, baby spinach, cheese, veggies.

~ Salad with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, dried cranberries, cheese like goat cheese or mozzarella, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
You can also add things like:
- Chickpeas or any beans
- Grilled cubes of tofu/tempeh
- Salmon or Tuna
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

Here are some snack ideas:

~ Watermelon, any melon cut into shapes with a cookie cutter for a fun snack

~ Frozen grapes or frozen banana slices

~ Veggies & hummus

~ Greek yogurt or regular yogurt

~ Fruit/berries + greek or regular yogurt or milk or non-dairy milk like almond, soy, rice or coconut milk

~ Apple slices dipped in a tbsp of nut butter, like almond butter or peanut butter

~ Trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried fruit like cherries, blueberries or cranberries, dark chocolate bits or chips

~ Whole grain crackers with cheese or hummus

~ Whole grain crackers, cheese, grapes

~ Nuts (1/4 cup), seeds

~ Pita chips with hummus + veggies

~ Healthy cereal (such as Kashi or Nature's Path Organic; high fiber not to high in sugar)

~ Healthy cereal + milk or non-dairy milk or yogurt, you can also add in berries/fruit

~ Small whole grain tortilla with a tbsp of almond or peanut butter & a tbsp of natural jam or sliced banana

~ Small whole wheat pita with hummus, veggies

~ Plain greek yogurt with berries/fruit - drizzle of honey or natural jam for sweetness

~ Kashi granola bar, Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar, Nature's Path Organic kids bars

~ Whole grain waffle with toppings like cream cheese, natural jam, honey, berries/fruit, agave nectar, nonfat yogurt, etc

~ Cottage cheese + fruit/berries

~ Fruit salad; try different combinations like:
- Strawberries, kiwi
- Watermelon, grapes, strawberries
- Banana, mango, pineapple
- Watermelon, honey dew melon, pineapple
- Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries
- Apple or pear, strawberries

~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with skim milk or non-dairy milk with nonfat yogurt, you can also add 1 or 2 tbsp ground flax seed.

~ Apple, dried apricots



Here are some great healthy ideas :)

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/nutrition-kids-lunch.php


I hope this helps :)

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healthy school lunches?

Brandi

i want quick to make lunches to take to school for my 8th grade year :)

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato

This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.
Tuna Salad

Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.
Chicken and Fruit Salad

With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.
Turkey-Meatball Pitas

Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.
Ham and Cheese Pitas

Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.
Turkey-Melon Wraps

Your kids will love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.
Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo

Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch your kids will love.
Falafel Sandwiches

This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.
Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.
Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks

With this recipe, it's easy to make your kids feel extra-special at lunchtime.
Fish and Chips

This lightened-up version will give your kids a favorite meal with less fat.
Mini Corn Dogs

This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

Read more: 30 Ideas for School Lunches - Healthy School Lunches - Good Housekeeping

Chicken Noodle Soup

Send your kids off to school with a thermos of this hearty soup. Be sure to pack their favorite crackers for dunking.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chili

When your kids tire of the same old sandwich, pack this vegetarian chili.
Chicken Chili with Green Salsa

Slightly spicy, this chili is a fun departure from an ordinary lunch.
Corn and Tomato Chowder

Have your kids enjoy this mild soup with tortilla chips.
Vegetable Soup

Thanks to this tasty soup, getting your kids to eat their veggies has never been easier.
Romano-Cheese Flatbread Crisps

These yummy crisps are the perfect companion for a tasty dip like hummus.
Parmesan Pita Crisps

Give your kids a healthy alternative to potato chips. Baked crisps have all the crunch without the fat.
Hummus

Fill a piece of Tupperware with a scoop of hummus, veggie sticks, and pita strips.
Perfect Guacamole

Holy guacamole! Your kids will love dipping baked tortillas into this mildly spiced classic recipe.
Cheesy Salsa Dip and Peanut-Butter-Ginger Dip

Cut up your childâs favorite veggies and pack them along with these tasty dips.

Read more: Ideas for School Lunches - Soups - Chips and Dips - Good Housekeeping

Almond Macaroon Fingers

A sweet treat like these cookies are the highlight of your child's lunch hour.
Brownie Bites

Your child works hard all day. Give him or her a sweet reward with these rich brownies.
Figgy Bars

Skip the prepackaged bars and make your own lunchbox-friendly healthy treat.
Lemon Meringue Drops

Light and tangy, these sunny cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Whole-Grain Ginger Snaps

Better-for-you whole-grain cookies are a great choice for a healthy lunchbox.
Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

Add chocolate chips or other favorite mix-ins to this healthier cookie dough.
Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

This hearty treat is perfectly packable. Experiment with different flavors of preserves.
Apple Crumb Squares

All the taste of pie, in easy-to-pack squares.

Read more: Ideas for School Lunches - Healthy Desserts - Good Housekeeping

I need some child friendly healthy maybe even some vegetarian recipes?

westcoastc

I am looking for some new meal ideas for the family, recipes that can be made big enough for 2 meals for a family of 4...

I am looking for, very healthy, cheap and even some vegetarian recipes...

Any ideas?

Answer
well besides pastas like spaghetti or something with an alfredo and garlic sauce...
depends on their chewing preferences.
if the like things more dry and solid like sandwiches or salad mixes or chewy like less leafy salads or humus based things.
how about trying something with pesto sauce and or bread as a main or side dish and something with cheese rice and onions for the other. something spicy zesty chewy and solid all together.

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Cheap Healthy Salads Recipes?

Tarazha

I'm looking for healthy salad recipes that I can make at home on a strict budget of 50 dollars for the whole month to cover 1-2 out of 3 meals a day. The reason is I'm trying to lose weight and my goal is to prepare something healthy for at least two of my daily meals since dinner is usually cooked for the house by someone else. Salads have caught my attention just because I really like salads and my diet currently has few fruits and veggies in it so I'm killing two birds with one stone there. Anyone have some salad recipes that can cover lunch for a week that incorporate chicken (i hate chicken breasts it's so dry) and some kind of pasta for around 300-350 calories a serving? I'm not a picky eater but I'm also not a chef. If the salads voluminous enough I wouldn't mind swapping out snacks for salads and eating a lighter lunch. If it helps I'll lay out the regime the nutritionist gave me.

Breakfast: 300-500 calories
Snack: 100 calories
Lunch: 300-500 calories
Snack: 100 calories
Dinner: 400-500 calories

The recommended amount of calories consumed was less than 2000 calories with regular walking exercises. I'm morbidly obese trying to get healthy so obviously I'm not going to actually consume 2000 calories a day. I've looked uo all the tips there can be found on stretching a meal I don't need more tips I'm asking for salad recipes to try.

Answer
Hi Tarazha,
I used to make fairly cheap salads for lunchâa wedge of cabbage, some carrot, celery and cucumber sticks, sliced yellow paprika and red cherry radish, a few cherry tomatoes, 3-4 slices of rolled supermarket ham, and 6-8 half-inch cubes of cheese, usually natural, sharp cheddar. For dressing? A pinch of salt and a dash of pepper! VERY occasionally, my wife would put a teensy tub (about one ounce) of miso + mayo + soy or Worcestershire sauce, for dipping the vegetable sticks and sometimes I'd throw a whole, or half a boiled egg into the lunch-box. I could eat this 3-4 days running, but would want a ham & cheese sandwich or a burger at least once per week

I've been eating only fresh fruits for breakfast for the past 18 months, and lost 28lbs (13 kilos) in less than a year without any change in exercise, which shocked my doctor! My previous weight was 93kg/200+lbs (borderline obese at 5'11") and my last 'target' weight was 88kg, but I was a smidgen under 80kg at our next meeting. I was eating 'mostly' salads for lunch, but I could also do a small ham and *real* cheese bagel (180-190kcal) and a cup of cold Vichysoisse/corn/pumpkin soup (70-80kcal) and I could work all evening on that.

Best of luck with the weight loss. Watch out for the 'stealth calories' in salad dressings, please!

Cautionary tale linked below, but just for fun!

What recipes include romaine lettuce?

909_

Any healthy recipes including romaine lettuce

-chicken ceasar salad
-burgers
-sandwiches

which others

thanks

Answer
Autumn Fruit & Nut Salad Recipe

Serves/Makes: 8 Cook Time: 1-2 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, toasted chopped hazelnuts

BLT Salad Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: bacon, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, ground black pepper

BLT Salad With Basil Mayo Dressing Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: bacon, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, finely chopped fresh basil, French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Canlis Salad Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 Cook Time: 2-5 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: bacon, chopped, tomatoes, cut into wedges, heads romaine, torn into bite-sized pieces, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions

Chicken-Romaine Salad Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 2/5
Ingredients: dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, or currants, purchased roasted chicken (2- to 2-1/2-pound size), bottled balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, orange juice, (10-ounce size) torn romaine lettuce or torn mixed greens

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Yummy healthy lunches?

Emily J

Here's the deal, I brown bag it for lunch at school. haha.

I'm a vegetarian and generally I eat a PB and J sandwich on whole wheat bread, some sort of fruit, and either some nuts or something of that maner.

Any ideas on how I can spice it up? I'm just trying to eat healthier and would like some ideas!

I'm vegetarian BTW and I don't have access to the microwave.

Answer
Delicious Vegetarian Panini Sandwich Filling Recipe Ideas
Provolone cheese, fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pre-sautéed red onion and mushroom, fresh basil and chopped olives.
Havarti cheese (terrific in paninis), mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and pesto spread.
Havarti-dill cheese, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced zucchini. If desired, try a sauce made with mayo, horseradish & mustard of choice. (Perhaps on Sourdough bread)
Sliced firm tofu, sliced, zucchini slices, red bell pepper slices, Swiss cheese, fresh spinach or basil leaves. Use a hearty panini bread that can stand up to the moisture in the tofu.
Plain hummus, baby spinach, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded aged cheddar cheese.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, vegetarian refried beans, sliced roasted red pepper, sliced olives, mild salsa, sliced cheddar cheese. Mexican flavor!
Sourdough bread, sliced zucchini, sliced yellow squash, sliced red bell pepper, provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves, mayonnaise. Drizzle of Italian dressing.
Spread pesto sauce inside of a baguette. Add mozzarella cheese. Super easy and fast!
Gorgonzola cheese, provolone cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, diced onion, fresh basil and Dijon mustard & mayonnaise spread.
Whole-wheat pita pocket, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and mashed or sliced avocado.
Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms.
Sautéed sliced onions (golden and slightly). Sautéed sliced mushrooms. Fill a pita with jack cheese, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
For a great, fast breakfast (or lunch or dinner), fill panini with scrambled eggs and cheese. Add veggies, mild green chilies, salsa, or condiments of choice.
Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms (or pizza filling of choice â even pineapple).



ENJOY
BELLA

Your favourite Sandwich?

Hedwig

Mine has either gotta be a Wholemeal bread sandwich with Marmite, Ham, Lettuce, and Onions
Or another Wholemeal Bread Sandwich but with Prawns and a small amount of mayo.
(No margarine on either)

Answer
Grilled panini sandwiches are really healthy and tasty too:

http://www.grilledvegetablerecipe.com/Grilled-Vegetables/easy-grilled-vegetable-recipes/grilled-panini-sandwiches.php

And another favorite of mine is chicken salad sandwich:

http://www.webnuggetz.com/chicken-salad-sandwich-recipe/

If my sandwich filling includes mayo or some kind of creamy dressing then I don't use butter, but I will butter the bread if the filling is something dry.

Your Marmite and ham salad sandwich sounds unusual! I've only ever had Marmite by itself on toast or on toast with scrambled eggs on top.

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any Sandwich recipes!?!?

Ashley

or any recipes for lunch to make?
I'm only 14 and i need to make lunch soo i'm making sandwiches any recipes that are easy for a 14 yea old to make? and not to many ingerdients and has to be simple
dont say grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly just something tasty

Answer
Roast Beef Wrap

1 large flour tortilla
3-4 thin slices roast beef
Cream cheese
Lettuce

On the large tortilla spread cream cheese. Next put roast beef slices on the tortilla. Then put the lettuce on top of the roast beef. Roll up your wrap. Cut it in half. Put in a baggy for lunch for your kid to enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Jill, age 16.




Sunshine Basil Wraps


6-8 pieces turkey or chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup lettuce
Ranch dressing
Tomato-basil tortilla bread


First lay tortilla bread flat. Put slices of turkey or chicken and then cheese on top. Cook in microwave until cheese is melted (about 1 minute on high). Add lettuce, then spread Ranch dressing on top. Roll up your wrap and eat as a quick and healthy lunch.

This recipe was submitted by Maggie, age 14.




Grilled Bullseye

2 eggs
2 pieces of bread
1 slice cheese
Butter

Cut a hole in the center of each piece of bread using a glass, glass jar, or cookie cutter. Butter the pan. Turn stove on Low at first then move to Medium once eggs are in.

Place both pieces of bread on the pan. Crack each egg and drop one into each hole in the center of the bread. Cook egg to your liking, take two pieces of bread off pan and let cool. Put cheese slice in-between slices of bread. Place in microwave for 30 seconds or under the grill to melt cheese.

This recipe was sent in by Nic.




Robin Hood Wrap

1 package tortillas
Cold cuts, sliced from the deli (ham and turkey)
American cheese
Swiss cheese
Chopped veggies (lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, olives)
Mustard and mayonnaise

Lay a tortilla out flat and spread with mayonnaise, then mustard. Then layer with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey. Next add a slice of American cheese and a slice of Swiss cheese. Add lettuce, olives, cucumbers, and pickles. Roll up your wrap and cut into round bite-sized pieces. Pack in an airtight container. Simple to make and great for school lunches!

Recipe sent in by Chelsey F.

Mashed Hot 'Tater Dog

1 hot dog bun per person, toasted
1 hot dog per person, heated
prepared instant mashed potatoes
1 package frozen peas and carrots, cooked
salt and pepper to taste

Toast buns, heat hot dogs, and cover hot dog with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Add ketchup if you like. A healthy twist to the old hot dog.

Recipe submitted by Kristina.







California Roll Up


1 whole wheat flour tortilla
4 slices deli shaved turkey breast
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 thin slices cucumber
4 slices avocado
alfalfa sprouts

Layer tortilla with turkey breast, cheese, cucumber and avocado slices, and a handful of sprouts. Roll it up and slice in half. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Perfect for school lunches.


Tofu Burgers

1/2 block firm tofu
2 cups oats
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil
whole wheat buns


Cut up 1/2 tofu block into small cubes. Then mash the tofu with your hands and place in a large bowl. Add oats and soy sauce. Mix together well using your hands. Make tofu burger patties with your hands. Fry in oil until golden and crispy.


Drain on paper towels. Serve on a whole wheat bun with ketchup, lettuce, and any other burger toppings you like. Kids will love these healthy burgers.


Serves 4.








Hamburger with the Works


1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
4 slices American cheese
hamburger buns


In a bowl mix together ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Make patties, fry, and drain on paper towel. Fry eggs. Top burger with fried egg, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and your favorite burger toppings.


Serves 4.


Tuna Tacos


1 large can of tuna
2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
1 package coleslaw mix
12 flour tortillas

In a medium bowl mix the tuna, coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing. Spoon into flour tortillas. Serve with corn chips and salsa.


Crispy Bacon Tortilla

one tortilla
4 pieces of bacon
4 slices of American cheese


Cook 4 pieces of bacon in microwave (or in fry pan - kids, have parents fry for you). Put the tortilla on a plate and add cheese. Put in microwave for 20 seconds to melt. Then put bacon on the cheese and roll your tortilla up. Add salsa, avocado, or sour cream.

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If you've got your own unique and cool burger recipes, sandwich recipes, or any other easy lunch recipes,
then please send them in.

Does anybody know any healthy desert recipes?

soccermz2

I just want some good tasting and healthy "deserts" for after dinner for my kids. So far I have 1 of my kids eating some strawberries with low fat, low sugar, and low calorie whipped-cream. My kids love almost all fruits, and love sweets. I would like these deserts to be easy for kids 8-12 years old to make by themselves, but with adult supervision.
I appreciate your help!!
By deserts, I meant desserts!!

Answer
1.Here are a few healthy recipes:
With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.

Makes 3 servings, 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional)

Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 157 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 19 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Fiber (16% dv).

2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges:

2 fruit,
1/2 low-fat milk
2.Ingredients:
4 RITZ Crackers
2 tsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 small strawberry halves
2 pieces green apple peel, about 3x1-inches each
Preparation:
SPREAD 2 of the crackers with cream cheese spread; top with 2 remaining crackers.
CUT strawberry halves into a tulip shape; place 1 on top of each cracker sandwich. Cut apple peel to resemble stem and leaf shapes; insert into sides of cracker sandwiches.
3.Ingredients:
6 wooden pop sticks
6 FIG NEWTONS Fruit Chewy Cookies
12 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks
Assorted Halloween decorating gels, sprinkles and candies
Preparation:
INSERT 1 pop stick into each cookie.
DECORATE cookies with remaining ingredients to resemble monster faces. Let stand until set.
INSERT pops into a floral foam block placed inside a Halloween container and use as a centerpiece, if desired.
4.Ingredients:
5 medium apples, washed, well dried
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels (about 50)
12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 square BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate, melted
Yellow and red food coloring (optional)
Preparation:
INSERT wooden pop stick (from bag of caramels) into stem end of each apple; set aside.
PLACE caramels and 2 Tbsp. water in large saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until caramels are melted, stirring frequently.
DIP apples into melted caramel, spooning caramel over apples to coat. Roll in chopped cookies, pressing cookies gently into caramel to secure. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet; let stand 25 minutes or until caramel is set.
STIR 4 drops yellow food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring into melted white chocolate to tint orange. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle over apples; let stand until firm. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.


5.Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories240
Total fat4.5g
Saturated fat2g
Cholesterol5mg
Sodium180mg
Carbohydrate50g
Dietary fiber1g
Sugars40g
Protein2g
Vitamin A2%DV
Vitamin C4%DV
Calcium6%DV
Iron8%DV
Ingredients:
1 pt. (2 cups) orange sherbet
8 Reduced Fat OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, chopped
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping



Preparation:
Scoop 1/4 cup of the sherbet into each of four dessert dishes; sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. of the chopped cookies.

Top each with second scoop of sherbet and 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

Sprinkle evenly with remaining chopped cookies.
6.Very "Bear"-y Parfaits
Prep time : 10 min
Ready in : 10 min
Serves : 4 servings

7.Easy Chocolate Saucepan Brownies
These chocolate brownies are easy to mix up in a saucepan, and they're chewy, moist, and delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
6 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 325°. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool. With a whisk, beat in the vanilla and sugar.

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Whisk in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir flour, measure into a small bowl, and stir in the baking powder and salt, blending well. With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the first mixture. Stir in the chopped nuts, blending well. Spoon into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake the brownies for about 25 minutes.Hope I helped=)

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whats a healthy,fast,easy snack?

SMILE HOE

Answer
40 Quick Healthy Snacks
Low-fat Yogurt with fruit or a bit of granola on top.

Whole-wheat pretzels dipped in spicy mustard.

Rice cakes â Spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.

Whole wheat cheese sandwich â Cut it in half for a smaller snack.

Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla â Skip the mayonnaise and fill it up with plenty of lettuce and tomatoes instead.

Fruit salad â Cut up a bunch of fresh fruit and drizzle it with a bit of lemon juice as a natural preservative. Keep the fruit handy in the fridge to make it easy to grab instead of chips or sweets.

Fresh fruit â Great portable fruit includes apples, pears, peaches and bananas.

Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise â Add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots, and tomatoes for added nutrition.

Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.

Celery sticks topped with cream cheese or peanut butter and raisins

Dried nuts and raisins mix â For added interest, include a few M&Ms for your kids and call it âTrail Mixâ. Low-sugar, dry cereal works well in this also.

Raw veggies â Goes great with low-fat ranch dip.

Salad (pack dressing separately) â Customize it with your favorite raw vegetables, sandwich meats, cheeses and egg for a filling snack or lunch.

Baked tortilla chips and salsa â Easy to pack. Be sure to look for a low-sodium version of the tortilla chips.

Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla â Add some chicken or turkey if desired.

Pita bread â Fill with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.

Fruit smoothie â Make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt. Carry this with you in an insulated mug.

Cut up fruit â Fruits such as apple and pear slices go great with low-fat fruit or vanilla yogurt to dip.

Air popped popcorn â Always a great snack, but be sure to choose a brand with low sodium and no butter.

Cup of dry low-sugar cereal â You can package these in small sized sandwich (zippered) bags as a great (almost) mess-free portable snack.

Whole-grain crackers â Top these with cheese, lean sandwich meat, tuna or peanut butter.

Sunflower seeds â These yummy seeds make another great portable snack. For a bit of variety, you can also mix with other nuts and seeds.

Fat-free pudding cups â Sold in a wide variety of flavors and available in single serving cups, these are great for those on the go snacks.

Gelatin fruit cups â Available as single serving cups, pick your favorite fruits. Of course you can also make your own with gelatin and plenty of diced fruit.

Cottage cheese â Eat it plain or topped with fresh fruit. You can choose low-fat cottage cheese for a healthier version.

Bran or banana muffins â Make your own and substitute the oil with apple sauce for a great healthy snack.

Low-fat string cheese â String cheese makes another great portable snack. Eat it alone or mix it up by wrapping some thin sliced ham or salami around it.

Dried Fruit â You can find anything from apples to pineapples dried. They make a great sweet and crunchy snack. Banana chips are also always a great option.

Edamame â These are soy beans in their shell. Steam them and top with a bit of salt or lemon juice.

Apple sauce â Apple sauce is available in single serving cups and comes in a few different flavors.

Natural, all-fruit leathers â These are a great healthy alternative to sugar snacks like fruit rollups.

Cereal bars â You can choose from all kinds of different low-sugar cereal bars.

Low-fat or soy milk â A cup of milk can make a very filling snack on the go.

Chocolate dipped strawberries â If you have a chocolate craving, dip some strawberries or other fresh fruit into melted dark chocolate for a yummy and healthy treat.

Tofu smoothie with fruit â Blend silken tofu with frozen fruit into a creamy smoothie.

Animal Crackers â These are low-sugar cookies kids are sure to love. Serve them with a glass of milk.

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs â Alternate chunks of fresh fruit and cheese cubes and thread them on a bamboo skewer for a fun and healthy snack.

Cooked Sweet Potato â Just cut it up in chunks. They are delicious warm or cold.

Avocado chunks â If the avocado gets very ripe and âsquishyâ, spread it on some whole wheat toast, just like you would butter.

Lettuce Wraps â Take a large leaf of lettuce and top it with raw veggies, ham or turkey and a little low-fat ranch dressing. Wrap up and serve.

What are some healthy, quick, and easy lunches for an almost 3 year old?

Paula

I was recently laid off so my kids are home with me full-time now, but I'm stumped on what to fix for lunch. My daughter, who is almost 3, would eat pb&j sandwiches everyday if I'd let her. I don't want to give her chicken nuggets and pb&j everyday. Do you have any suggestions? I'd love something easy and quick. Thanks!

Answer
Hope these help
Good Luck
Barb

Easy Toddler Lunch Recipes and Lunch Ideas for Toddlers



Below you will find a few easy ideas for lunch for the Toddler. Feel free to substitute any ingredients you feel may be inappropriate for your Toddler!








PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA GRILLED SANDWICH

** See below for a Note concerning Peanuts and Tree Nuts **




Peanut Butter

Bananas

Whole Grain Bread


Warm frying pan
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread

When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down and spread with peanut butter and thinly sliced bananas
Top with remaining slice of bread; butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.

"TRADITIONAL" GRILLED CHEESE

Warm frying pan and take out 2 slices of cheese from the fridge
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread
When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down top with 2 slices of cheese and then top with remaining slice of bread;
butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.

Hide meat and/or veggies in there!! Turkey, Chicken, Cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes or even Green Beans for example!




PASTA SALAD

1 bag of tri-color pasta (shaped in wheels or another "fun" shape if possible)
1 C chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 C sliced black olives
1/2 C baby Carrots, julienne
1/2 C zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
2 T olive oil
black pepper and lemon juice (low-fat salad dressing if your choose)

Boil pasta al dente. Sauté broccoli, carrots, zucchini in olive oil until crisp yet tender. Drain & rinse pasta. Combine pasta and vegetables in large bowl and add parmesan cheese to lightly coat. Add black pepper and lemon juice if you wish. Serve warm or cold

PINWHEEL PLATTER

Cheese Slices
Veggie and Fruit sticks or slices
Turkey, Chicken Breast or other Meat Slices ** NATURAL ONLY - CHECK FOR PRESERVATIVES**

Lay meat slices on plate, top with cheese slices and roll into a tube.
Cut the "tube" into separate portions.
If appropriate, use colourful toothpicks to hold the "pinwheel" slices together.
Your toddler will have fun eating the portions from the toothpicks
(you may even lay these out if find them inappropriate!) as if on an hors de vours tray! Add sliced veggies and fruits to your pinwheel platter for colour and variety to tempt the toddler palate!

CHICKEN POTATO CHOWDER

1/3 C. diced and cooked boneless breast or ground chicken
1/4 C. cubed and cooked potato
3 T. shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese
1/4 C. milk
2 tsp. butter
Peas, carrots and/or corn

Mix chicken, veggies, potato, milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve warm.

CHEESE MELTS

Top a slice of bread, open pita or flour tortilla with the following:
2 tomato slices
Strips of cooked thinly sliced chicken, natural ham, beef or ground turkey sausages, (you may also use tuna fish if your toddler may have fish).
Top off with a slice of cheese (deli style "real" cheese).

Hide some veggies like cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, even Green Beans for example!
Broil in oven or toaster oven until cheese is melted.
Allow to cool prior to serving



NANA'S CREAMED PEAS & NUGGETS

4 cups peas, fresh, frozen (or canned as a last resort)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
pieces of chicken, fish, pork or beef

Melt butter in a large sauce pan and whisk in flour- allow to cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Add salt, pepper and other spices as desired. Cook until sauce begins to thicken. Add peas, stir and cook until peas are heated through (about 5-7 minutes) Add meat Serve warm alone or over multi-grain toast. **Other veggies may be added if you desire, however - ensure that ratio of veggies equals 4 cups!**

PUPS IN A BLANKET

One pack of all-beef, or turkey all-natural (or tofu) hot dogs
Puff pastry dough or Ready-to-Bake Crescent Rolls or Lavash or Wraps
Veggies & Cheese

Directions:
In a skillet, cook the (tofu) dogs until they brown and blister- may boil if using meat dogs, while the dough sits out defrosting.
Wrap the dogs in a square of the dough and roll them up like a cigar with veggies & cheese.
Cut into smaller pieces to desired Toddler-friendly size.
In an oven preheated to 375-400 degrees F, bake the rolled dogs for about 25min. or until they are fluffy and golden brown.

Serve with Sweet Potato Fries or Veggie Sticks and Dipping Sauce

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What are some healthy, portable lunch ideas?

katie b

Starting in the fall, I will be in class from 9am to 4pm straight on a few days. I need ideas/recipes for lunches/snacks that I can make the night before and eat in class. A very important part of this is that these foods cannot be noisy or hard to eat so as to not disturb the rest of my class. Does anyone have any ideas?

Answer
-Soups
-Salads with carrots, cucumbers, onions, tomatos, olives, add chicken for protein!
-Sandwiches, like cold cuts, with lettuce, tomatoes, on rolls
-Wraps, use cold cuts like ham or even grilled chicken and lettuce, tomatos, on tortillas, and cut in half.
-cheese with fruits cut up and crackers
-fruit salad and sprinkle with lemon juice so it doesn't turn brown by the time you eat it. You won't taste the lemon!
-chicken fingers
-Any leftovers from the night before's dinner made into a sandwich. If you had a flank steak, add some argula and you have a great sandwich, have fried chicken, bring that, chicken cutlets, put that on bread with lettuce and tomatos and you have a great sandwich! You can always bring leftovers! If you made beef stew, keep it in a thermos like the soup and bring that, it's hearty and it's comfort food!
-pizza, you can bring a few slices with you.
-Egg salad in bowl or on a sandwich
-Tuna on a sandwich or tuna salad on sandwich or in a bowl
-Hard boiled eggs in a salad
-You can always bring like an antipasto, which is the cold cuts, some cheeses, lettuce, tomato, bread, etc, in a tupperware container with a fork, and just eat it as you please. Add some olives in it. It's VERY filling!
-Pasta salad


I hope some of these ideas help!

Easy vegetarian recipes?

Giovannaaa

Hi everyone. Im a sixteen year old female. I became a vegetarian around June of 09'. I thought that by cutting out meat/seafood/shellfish/nuts(i have a severe nut allergy), that i would be in better overall health. However, this is not the case. I think I became more of a junk food vegetarian. This is mostly due to the fact that im unsure of what foods I should be eating and msotly every night my family cooks with meat - they do not support my decision of becoming a vegetarian. Does anyone know easy recipes that I could make? Im talking very simple, but also healthy and good. Thanks!

Answer
Macaroni Cheese
Meat free burger
Linda McCartney Vegetarian Lasagne
Quorn mince shepherds pie with mushrooms and carrots
Vegetable soup
Tomato Soup
Potato & Leek Soup
Quorn mince spag bol
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Cheese & Tomato ravioli
Quorn chicken in sweet and sour sauce
Sweet & sour noodles
Quorn ham & cheese sandwiches
Quorn chicken sandwiches
Scrambled egg on toast
Cheese/Egg/Quorn ham omelette

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Healthy sandwich recipes?

Q. Any really healthy sandwich recipes? NOTE: I'm on a diet, so no fattening things! PS NOTE: I'm 14, keep it easy. Something that I can take to school!
NOTE: I don't eat pig at all. Also I don't want meat/chicken in it xx

Answer
Choose whole wheat bread, because it's more nutritious than white bread, plus it keeps you feeling full for longer.

Add some salad (lettuce, sliced tomato and cucumber, for example) and then a sliced boiled egg, some smoked ham (or a non-meat alternative, something in slices) or some sliced low-fat cheese, then add some low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing. Wrap the sandwich in foil to keep it really fresh. You can also take an apple or orange.

Make sure the salad makes up half the filling though, because that bulks out the sandwich and is almost calorie-free. If you want to make something you can scoop into the salad, you could finely chop some celery and onion, and stir it with reduced-fat salad dressing plus a can of tuna or some chopped boiled egg, and use that.

Healthy Recipe Ideas?

Q. Hi! I am 16 and want to become alot healthier! Anyway I was wondering if someone can tell me some really fast to make breakfast and lunches to grab and go (can be made night before but still needs to be fast to prepare next morning) Also I was wondering if anyone knew any healthy filling meals and snacks that are moderatley fast to make. Also if anyone could reccomend a good cookbook that has all healthy meals so i don't have to worry about looking at the calorie count or anything and just add ingredients to the shopping list. Sorry if some of my scentences make no sense, it is midnight and I am on a cold medicine that's keeping me awake. Thanks!

Answer
Thats great that you want to become a lot healthier :) If you can try to go for natural organic foods.

Here are some healthy meal ideas:

Breakfast:

~ Oatmeal - for a quick cook oatmeal you could try McCann Irish quick cooking oatmeal
Topping ideas: berries/fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon, natural jam, honey, agave nectar, milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt or unsweetened organic fruit sauce, etc.
* Non-dairy milk like - almond, soy, rice or coconut milk.

~ Healthy cereal (like Kashi or Nature's Path organic) with milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt. You can top with fresh berries/fruit.

~ Greek yogurt with fresh fruit or a side of fruit salad. You can also add in nuts, seeds or ground flax seed to the yogurt. Or a parfait with greek yogurt, berries, organic granola or muesli.

~ Muesli with yogurt & fruit salad


Lunch & Dinner:

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, baby romaine, Italian salad mix, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, etc. with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, bell pepper, salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, etc.
* For more protein:
- Chickpeas or mixed beans
- Tofu or tempeh
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Sandwich.
(On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.)
- Basil pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pita
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter with no added sugar
- Egg & cheese
- Egg whites & baby spinach in a whole grain tortilla with cream cheese
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens,bell pepper, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese; or a quesadilla on a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus & veggie: hummus, lettuce or spinach, grated carrot, bell pepper, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita or inside a whole grain tortilla wrap
- Grilled veggies with goat cheese or with hummus
- Tofu or tempeh, hummus or veganaise, spinach or lettuce, tomato, grated carrot, etc.
- Rye bread with avocado and hard boiled eggs

~ Vegetables stir fried in olive oil with tofu or tempeh, with wild/brown rice or whole grain or brown rice noodles or quinoa.

~ Roasted sweet potato and vegetables with olive oil and herbs

~ Lentil vegetable soup

~ Omelets with veggies & cheese - eggs are great for protein try them boiled, poached, scrambled, etc...with healthy toast, veggies, fruit, cottage cheese, etc.

~ Whole grain or brown rice pasta with basil pesto, olive oil or tomato sauce + veggies, goat cheese/cheese, etc
- Or a pasta salad with things like chickpeas, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, veggies, etc.

~ Veggies with wild/brown rice and cubes of tofu, tempeh or beans

Snack ideas:

Snack ideas:
~ Veggies with hummus - veggies such as raw carrot sticks, cucumber slices or sticks, cherry tomatoes sliced, lightly steamed broccoli, slices of bell pepper, celery sticks, etc. If you want you can slice whole wheat pita into triangles for dipping.
~ Veggies
~ Greek yogurt, yogurt or goat's milk yogurt
~ Hard boiled egg + cottage cheese, greek yogurt or almonds
~ Cottage cheese with fruit
~ Apple or pear, almonds
~ Fruit
~ Fruit/berries + greek or regular yogurt
~ Apple slices dipped in nut butter
~ Whole grain Kashi crackers with cheese or hummus
~ Frozen grapes
~ Nuts, seeds or trail mix
~ All natural popcorn, sweet potato chips, whole wheat pita chips, etc.
~ Healthy cereal
~ Healthy cereal + milk of your choice of yogurt, you can also add in berries/fruit
~ Plain greek yogurt with fruit
~ Kashi granola bar, Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar
~ Buckwheat waffle or pancake with toppings like nut butter, natural jam, cream cheese, honey, agave nectar, berries/fruit, yogurt
~ Fruit salad + yogurt or cottage cheese
~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with milk or non-dairy milk with yogurt, you can also add ground flax seed


Recipe ideas:

~ Quick hummus & vegetable pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1677

~ Baked sweet potato fries
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2906

~ Oven roasted brussels sprouts
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2376

~ Spinach & strawberry salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/696

~ Easy baked tofu
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2639

~ Grilled veggie & goat cheese pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3002

~ Easy baked penne with ricotta & basil
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1914

~ Apple berry baked oatmeal
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3073

~ Oat date bars
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2748

~ Apple cinnamon oat squares
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2867



I hope this helps :)

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Healthy Vegatarian recipes?

Jane Doe.

Hey, does anyone know any good vegatarian recipes? Relatively easy to make, and something healthy. Anything with proteins and nutrients that vegatarians need. Also, do you know any foods that are good for vegatarians, like beans, eggs, and lentils? By the way, i'm 15, if that gives you a better idea of what i should eat.
Thank you. :)

Answer
I just made an awesome sandwich today which is super healthy AND delicious! It's inspired from a sandwich I ate at a really good Italian restaurant.

Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich:

1 portabella mushroom cap, rinsed well and patted dry
1 jarred roasted red bell pepper
2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
3 slices plum tomato (or any other ripe, red, juicy tomato)
1 tsp basil pesto
1 multi-grain baguette or roll

Marinate portabella mushroom in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes. Then grill the portabella mushroom for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Place in sandwich bread and top with roasted bell peppers and sliced mozzarella. Put in toaster oven open faced until cheese melts. Then add sliced tomato, close, and enjoy! Yummy.

If you don't like mushrooms, you can substitute them for eggplants.

For eggs, I would recommend a veggie omelet. My favorite is a Spinach omelet. I just blanch some (about 1 1/2 cups raw) spinach, drain, and squeeze dry. Then crack two eggs in a bowl and add the spinach. You can also add some feta cheese as well if you like. Then heat up some olive oil in a pan (about 1-2 tbsp, just so the omelet doesn't stick) and add your egg mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes or until you can easily flip the omelet. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute or until omelet is not runny. Serve with toasted whole-grain bread and you have a healthy delicious meal!

You can also make an easy vegetable sandwich with hummus. Just get some whole-grain pita bread, spread your favorite hummus inside, add some crumbled feta cheese, some sliced olives, cucumber, and tomato, and some romaine lettuce and you're done. This sandwich is the best to make when your in a hurry and don't have time to cook up a lunch.

For beans, you can buy a can of black beans and make a tex-mex (Mexican-inspired) salad. Just mix a 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans with chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cooked corn kernels, and drizzle with lime-cilantro salad dressing (look for it in your grocery store or use this recipe: http://www.recipesource.com/side-dishes/dressings/00/rec0099.html). Toss to combine. Add some corn tortilla chips to it if you don't mind the extra fat and calories. =)

Hope this helped!

I need a new healthy breakfast idea/alternative to my usual eggs?

Mandy

Every morning I have my black coffee and then I eat 2 sunny side up eggs on top of english muffins and I put cottage cheese on top of both of these open face sandwiches. I am a thinner 19 year old girl and I want to change up my breakfast! I do love eggs, but I also love cereal and greek yogurt. Any new egg recipes? Or other healthy/healthish breakfast ideas?

Answer
My top healthy breakfast is oatmeal. With a little drizzle of honey and milk. Another healthy egg recipe is make an omelet with cheese and spinach. Filling. Or boiled eggs is always good on hand too.

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