Easy Lentil Soup

28/03/09 17:25 Filed in: Soups | Vegetarian
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Use this recipe for a light dinner or quick lunch. It's easy to make, tastes delicious and is low in fat. What's more it's full of natural protein. And guess what? Lentils are packed with cholesterol-lowering fiber.

Yield: 8 servings

Here's what you need...

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup finely chopped onion
* 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
* 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
* 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
* 2 quarts chicken broth, fat free, reduced sodium
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cumin
* Optional, spoonful of fat free cottage cheese
* Optional, dried parsley

1. Put the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and salt. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes.
2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander and cumin; stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Using a stick blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency. Serve with cottage cheese and sprinkle with dried parsley if desired.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 240 calories, 2g fat, 35g carbohydrate, 18g fiber, and 16g protein.

Kristy Lee Wilson
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Smoked Salmon Salad

18/03/09 18:58 Filed in: Seafood | Salads
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It's simple, quick and makes the perfect lunch-to-go. Salmon in packed with protein and those omega-3 fatty acids that your body needs. Notice that this recipe doesn't call for a creamy dressing, but rather a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar. Try this on all your salads and save yourself from tons of extra calories and fat.

Yield: 1 serving

Here's what you need...

* 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
* 1/2 cup smoked salmon
* 1/2 of a hard boiled egg
* 3 cherry tomatoes
* 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
* 1 kalamata olive, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried parsley
* Sprinkle of balsamic vinegar

1. Arrange the lettuce, salmon, egg, tomatoes, onion, and olive on a plate.
2. Sprinkle with parsley and balsamic vinegar.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 170 calories, 6g fat, 5g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, and 18g protein.

Kristy Lee Wilson
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Healthy Man's Steak

07/03/09 14:42 Filed in: Vegetarian Recipes, Dinner Recipes
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Eggplants offer a host of health benefits due to their many vitamins and minerals as well as important phytonutrients which provide antioxidant activity. When you select eggplants look for ones that are firm and heavy for their size - also avoid ones with discoloration or bruises. Serve your Healthy Man's Steak as a side to grilled chicken breast for a delicious and well balanced meal.

Yield: 6 servings

Here's what you need...

* 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
* Salt
* 1 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tsp. dried oregano
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* Freshly ground pepper

1. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and drain in a colander for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Rinse the eggplant with cold water and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, turn the eggplant over and bake for 5 more minutes, until golden brown.
4. Stir together oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano and garlic in small bowl. Season the eggplant with pepper and brush tops with the oil mixture.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 52 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 1g protein.

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