INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole wheat bow-tie pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon sage, rubbed 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1Read more about PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE[...]
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INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 medium red apple, chopped 6 cups spring mix salad greens INSTRUCTIONS Mix the apple juice, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, mustard and apple pie spice in a largeRead more about APPLE LETTUCE SALAD[...]
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DIETITIAN’S TIP: Quinoa, an ancient grain from South America, is rich in B vitamins and minerals. It also has antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive or canola oilRead more about Recipes: QUINOA SALAD[...]
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INGREDIENTS 1 medium sized spaghetti squash 6 free range eggs 2 tablespoons of sun dried tomatoes ¼ cup of sliced cherry tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/3 cup of Spinach (chopped) ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese (shredded) 3 tablespoons of Cream PREPARATION Prepare and cook the spaghetti squash. Preheat the oven to around 400Read more about SPINACH AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI SQUASH[...]
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INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup onion (finely chopped) 1 cup red lentils 2 cubes of vegetable stock 1 tbs. cumin 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 lemon, squeezed 1 lemon (cut in wedges) Pinch salt Pinch black pepper 1tsp. parsley for garnish METHOD Wash and drain lentils. In a large pot over medium heat, combineRead more about TRADITIONAL LENTIL SOUP[...]
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DIETITIAN’S TIP: Soba noodles are made with buckwheat and wheat flour. Here they’re topped with lean sirloin, fresh asparagus and broccoli florets to make a one-dish meal. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 ounces loin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips 4 ounces dry soba noodles 2 cups chopped fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments 2 cups broccoliRead more about Recipes: STEAK WITH STEAMED VEGETABLES, SOBA NOODLES AND GINGER SAUCE[...]
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INGREDIENTS 3 beetroots medium size 75g rock salt 4 whole oranges 40 ml olive oil 10 ml orange juice ½ tsp. cinnamon powder 40 mint leaves Pinch salt Pinch black pepper METHOD Pre heat oven to 200c. Double layer aluminum foil and cut large enough to fit the beetroot. Put the rock salt on theRead more about BEET ROOT AND ORANGE SALAD[...]
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Chocolate Soufflés DIETITIAN’S TIP: Although these soufflés are made with unsweetened cocoa instead of the usual rich chocolate, their flavor is just as intense. If you can’t find fresh raspberries, sliced fresh strawberries will do nicely. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 tablespoons all-purpose (plain)Read more about Mouth Watering Recipes[...]
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