healthy eating recipes?

[grundy53]

tagging this thread

[whacker1]

resurrecting this thread, because I got a good recipe or two from it, hopefully there is some more.

[Fl0und3rz]

Red beans and rice is pretty good.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/authentic-louisiana-red-beans-and-rice/

1 pound dry kidney beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
4. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

I'd substitute red beans for the kidney beans, because I am not a fan.  You can drop the sausage if you desire.  It makes a great side to barbecue, blackened fish, jerk chicken or pork, and so on.  For a quick and easy recipe, you can also substitute canned beans and rice from a rice cooker.   

Black beans and rice are another good one.  And you can get both in the box from Zatarain's at your grocery store.  Mouth watering.

[swinters]

I figured, generally speaking anyway, that if it's made up from regular ingredients and not from a box that it's healthy.  I worked in Egypt for a couple of years and one of my favorite meals was koshari (or koshary - or several other spellings).  It's especially handy when vegetarian friends come over.  You have to have red hot sauce (I have a recipe but find the Asian hot sauce is great.  Bought mine at Safeway) and garlic sauce (I also buy an Asian garlic sauce - kind of an amber liquid in a jar).

Here's a cut & paste of a really good recipe from an online post.  The only step they missed that I think is important is, after you brown the onions, pour the oil over the macaroni and stir it in.  I also put the garlic in with the lentils when cooking them vs. cooking it with the onions:

Koshari

Comments from website post:  Koshari is very similar to chili. It is made of lentils, rice and tomato sauce and can be spicy. Koshari is a fast food meal in the Middle East, and is offered by street vendors in cities like Cairo. There are many variations, but this recipe is my absolute favorite!

INGREDIENTS:
•   1 cup lentils
•   1 cup white rice
•   1 cup uncooked macaroni (orzo or elbows)
•   1 large onion, diced
•   2 tablespoons olive oil
•   2 cloves garlic, crushed
•   2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
•   1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or teaspoon hot sauce

PREPARATION:
Place lentils in saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer on low for 30 minutes, or until tender.

While, lentils are cooking, also cook white rice in 2 cups of water, or according to package directions.

Also, cook macaroni noodles in until al dente.

Combine lentils, rice and macaroni in large pot.

Saute onions and garlic in pan in olive oil until browned.

Add tomato sauce to onions and garlic and heat until bubbling. Remove from heat.

Place a serving of lentil mixture on a plate and cover with sauce. Sprinkle red pepper on top and serve.

[nocklehead]

My tips would be
Avoid eating pesticides, gmo, and any irradiated foods.
Avoid drinking "treated" municipal tap water.
Avoid drinking water stored in plastic, especially filtered or distilled water stored in plastic, it acts as a solvent and breaks down plastic faster. I personally use artisan spring water and keep in glass jugs. A quick search can find your nearest artisan well. If youre already lucky enough to be away from "city water" youre on the right track.....
Remember raw veges have way more vitamins.

I dont really like raw veges too often but heres how I get them a little more::

Kale Smoothie
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2 Cups kale or other dark green leafy (beet, collard, chard, etc...)
1 banana
1/2 an apple
1 cup favorite or available "milk" (soy,rice,hemp,raw)
1 clove garlic (optional, but raw garlic is very beneficial)
1 cup of ice
1/4 cup carrot
1/4 cup broccoli
honey to taste: 1/8 cup-ish
 
put all ingredients in high power blender and go!

Many things can be added or substituted, protein powder, bee pollen, raw eggs, whatever you want..... work with what you have.

[lokidog]

Nockle, raw veggies may have more vitamins, however, many actually benefit from a light application of heat as it makes them easier to digest.  Carrots are one example.  I also read recently that tomatoes are better for you cooked.

We use olive oil for all of our oil needs.  One of my favorite meals is onions, garlic, mushrooms and venison steak sauteed in butter served over rice with steamed broccoli on the side.  Nowadays, instead of using 100% butter, I use a smaller amount of olive oil and add a small amount of butter at the end for the extra flavor.

Here's a marinade recipe I have used recently for grilled moose and deer.

1/4 c. Soy sauce
1 bottle beer (light beers might not be as good in this...)
2 T. Dijon mustard (I have been using a ginger wasabi sauce someone gave us)
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. Hot sauce (more or less to taste)
1 T. Black pepper
1 T. Salt (could probably eliminate if sodium conscious)
Steak

Marinate at least one hour.

[jkhbuchanan]

as a meal replacement

In a blender add:
about 8-10 ice cubes
half tbsp peanut butter
1 cup non fat milk (or you can use water but taste better with milk)
1/2 banana
2-3 scoops of chocolate whey protein (GNC Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 is what I use)
blend until well blended

This shake is delicious.

[JLS]

jk,

Try this one also.

1 banana
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp ground flax
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 scoop protein powder (choc or vanilla)
1/2-1 cup frozen mixed berries from Costco (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
ice to desired consistency

[WSU]

I try to limit the number of dark beers I drink. 

[jkhbuchanan]

jls thanks I will have to try it sometime.