healthy meals by Barbara Ruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating For when I wish to eat less carbs, less meat, or just a bit healthier these are meals I have tried or realistically with my novice cooking ability, can achieve en-us 2017-05-02 20:14:27 UTC 2024-11-25 21:39:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Oven roasted asparagus with Parmesan barbaradruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169540687
Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed (the thinner the spears, the better!)
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced (if you don't have fresh, you can use the dried)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Course sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the asparagus on a foil lined cookie sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper. Using a spatula, mix the spears around to coat with all the ingredients. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer.
  • Bake until just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice.
This also works with broccoli but I just don't use garlic and lemon juice
]]> 2017-05-02 20:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169540687 Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables barbaradruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169543982 INGREDIENTS
  • 1⅔ cup chopped red bell peppers (250 g)
  • 2 cups chopped carrots (250 g)
  • 1⅓ cup chopped yellow bell peppers (200 g)
  • 1⅔ cup chopped zucchini (250 g)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (100 g)
  • 1 cup chopped red onions (200 g)
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • Balsamic vinegar to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat the oven to 390 ºF or 200 ºC.
  2. Place the chopped vegetables onto a baking sheet, add the thyme and balsamic vinegar to taste.
  3. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
]]> 2017-05-02 20:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169543982 Korean Spicy green onion barbaradruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169545078
  • 190g (6.7 ounces) Thinly sliced green onion
  • Dressing (mix these in a small bowl)
    • Instructions
    1. Rinse thoroughly the thinly sliced green onion in running cold water for 2 to 3 mins. (This is to remove the slimy surface). Drain/Remove the excess water on the green onion. (I just shook the strainer over the sink a couple of times).

    2. Mix the green onion with the dressing lightly but thoroughly. (You will want to wear a food handling glove).

    ]]>     2017-05-02 20:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169545078     spicy tamari tofu and brocolli barbaradruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169546582 INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)
    • 14 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
    • 1/2 cup tamari
      t tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1.5 lbs broccoli, roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
    • 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
    • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
    Instructions

    1) wrap tofu in paper town and press with weighted pan to remove all liquid

    2) in separate bowl whisk together tamari, vinegar, garlic, coconut oil and maple syrup. Sea salt and pepper to taste

    3) cut tofu in 1-2 inch cubes and marinate (completely ) for 30 min

    4) in large skillet heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium heat 

    5) add a little marinade as needed and cook in batches

    6) cook until brown on sides , and set aside reserving about half of the marinade

    7) in same pan add 2 tbsp of olive oil, add remaining marinade with broccoli and  cook until tender

    8) top with hot sauce, slices scallions and sea salt to taste
    ]]>     2017-05-02 21:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169546582     Skinny Enchilada Stuffed Bell Peppers barbaradruiz https://padlet.com/barbaradruiz/bettereating/wish/169550735 I don't know why its called skinny

    Ingredients
    • 5 large bell peppers, I used and array of different colors
    • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
    • 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 10 oz. can enchilada sauce
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    Instructions
    1. Carefully cut off the tops of the bell peppers and hollow out the insides. Place in a greased 7x11 baking pan and set aside.
    2. In a large skillet, brown turkey until cooked through and juices run clear.
    3. Place turkey in a large mixing bowl and add black beans, corn, cheese, enchilada sauce, cumin and salt and stir to evenly combine ingredients.
    4. Stuff each bell pepper to the top rim. Once each bell pepper is stuffed cover pan with foil.
    5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove pan and foil and sprinkle tops with cheese and return to oven to bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melty on top.
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