Eggplant-Garbanzo Bean Dip Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Combine the flavors of two popular Middle Eastern dips (baba ghanouj and hummus) in this tasty puree. Serve with raw veggies or spread on whole grain crackers.
Ingredients 2 large eggplants (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons sesame tahini 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic
Method Preheat oven to 450°F. Place eggplants cut-side down on a baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork and bake until soft and collapsed, 40 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop eggplant pulp into the bowl of a food processor; discard skin. Add garbanzo beans, parsley, red peppers, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Per serving (based on 1/2 cup serving): 110 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 16g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 5g protein
Adapted from a recipe on the Whole Foods website.
Friday, September 23, 2011
White Chicken Chili: Williams-Sonoma Class
White Chicken Chili Makes: 4 servings
2 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 poblano chiles, seeded & chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teas ground cumin 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite size pieces (about 3 cups) ¼ cup lime juice (approx 2 limes) ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro salt & pepper
1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook onion, poblanos & jalapenos until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans and broth.
2. Remove 2 cups of bean mixture from pot and puree in blender until smooth. (An immersion blender could also be used). Stir pureed bean mixture back into pot and bring to simmer. Cook over medium heat until flavors meld and chiles are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken, lime juice and cilantro and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Per Serving: Cal 300; Fat10 g; Sat fat 1.5 g; Chol 65 mg; Carb 21 g; Protein 31 g; Fiber 7 g; Sodium 590 mg.
Adapted from a recipe in the Healthy Kitchen Magazine, Summer 2011.
2 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 poblano chiles, seeded & chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teas ground cumin 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite size pieces (about 3 cups) ¼ cup lime juice (approx 2 limes) ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro salt & pepper
1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook onion, poblanos & jalapenos until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans and broth.
2. Remove 2 cups of bean mixture from pot and puree in blender until smooth. (An immersion blender could also be used). Stir pureed bean mixture back into pot and bring to simmer. Cook over medium heat until flavors meld and chiles are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken, lime juice and cilantro and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Per Serving: Cal 300; Fat10 g; Sat fat 1.5 g; Chol 65 mg; Carb 21 g; Protein 31 g; Fiber 7 g; Sodium 590 mg.
Adapted from a recipe in the Healthy Kitchen Magazine, Summer 2011.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
September Newsletter is Here!
Lots of fun information regarding the "Art of Holiday Giving" collection from Arbonne. Click HERE for an interactive catalog, fun video and more!
Muscle for Health
Muscle Mass and Type 2 Diabetes Risk.
Higher muscle mass, relative to one's body size, is closely linked to superior insulin sensitivity and a lower risk of developing pre-diabetes or full diabetes type 2.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, July 2011
Higher muscle mass, relative to one's body size, is closely linked to superior insulin sensitivity and a lower risk of developing pre-diabetes or full diabetes type 2.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, July 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Muffins!!
I baked these muffins today for Clara's preschool class (and extras for us!). They are FREE of junk and FULL of healthy ingredients. The brand is Namaste Foods. The girls just did a taste-test and they LOVE these. It is possible to bake and have treats that are healthy and free of tons of artificial gunk...without sacrificing yummy-ness!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Exercise For The Brain
Aerobic exercise and strength training plays a vital role in maintaining brain and cognitive health throughout life. A review of 111 recent articles suggests aerobic exercise is important for getting a head start during childhood on cognitive abilities. Physical inactivity is associated with poorer academic performance and results on standard neuropsychological tests, while exercise programs appear to improve memory, attention, and decision-making. These effects also extend to young and elderly adults, with solid evidence for aerobic training benefiting executive functions, including multi-tasking, planning, and inhibition, and increasing the volume of brain structures important for memory.
Journal of Applied Physiology, July 2011
Journal of Applied Physiology, July 2011
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