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Stuffed eggs

svetlana — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:48:31 +0000

Ingredients

5 eggs
½ medium onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (5-6 oz) can of tuna (in oil or water)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1) Peel boiled eggs and cut them in halves lengthwise. Leave all egg yokes for stuffing.

2) Chop the onion, put into a small bowl and add egg yokes, tuna, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mash the mixture until its smooth and consistent.

3) Fill whites with the tuna mixture, forming the slightly rounded tops.

4) Serve as a cold appetizer. Enjoy!

Did you know that……….

One egg contains 6 grams of protein and 9 essential amino acids important for your body.

1) Essential amino acids, the building block components that make up proteins.

2) Vitamin A, important for good night vision, general cell growth and healthy skin.

3) Riboflavin (vitamin B₂), folic acid (vitamin B₉), vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, support and increase the rate of metabolism, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance immune and nervous system function

4) Choline, good for your mental function and memory.

5) Selenium, powerful antioxidant your body needs for a strong immune system.

6) Vitamin E, preventing damage to your body from free radicals.

7) Sulphur, promotes healthy hair and nails.

8) Iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, essential minerals micronutrient in human nutrition.

Read about the raw diet. Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad and Egg Salad.

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Green String Beans with garlic and ginger

svetlana — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:48:22 +0000

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh green string beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 ginger root, minced
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
1 fresh red pepper
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1) Boil green beans in salted water for about 3 minutes or until just tender but still crisp and bright green.

2) Preheat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, red pepper, ginger and cook for 2 minutes.

3) Add green beans and soy sauce to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and cook tossing constantly for another minute. Do not overcook! Green beans should have bright green color.

Did you know that……….

Green string beans are very low in calories (31 kcal per 100 g of raw beans), contain no saturated fat and loaded with important for your health nutrients listed below:

1) Vitamin K is important for maintaining strong bones and helps to speed up the healing process.

2) Great source of dietary fiber (9% per100g RDA), which stimulates the colon by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids and lower the risk of color cancer.

3) Contain good amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese which are very essential for body metabolism.

4) Potassium, the important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

5) Zea xanthin, it is helpful in preventing age related macular disease of the eyes in old age.

6) Vitamin C, helps speed up the healing of cuts and bruises, boosts the immune system, regulates high blood pressure and prevents heart disease.

7) Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant also known for eliminating signs of skin aging: wrinkles, fine lines, dull skin and age spots.

8) Anti-inflammatory properties of green beans are useful for asthma and arthritic patients.

Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

*image credits: photos by sassyradish on flickr

Broccoli Salad

svetlana — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:25:32 +0000

Ingredients

2 medium size fresh broccoli heads, florets only
1/2 red onion or 1 bunch scallions, chopped
½ a cup of cherry or 2 medium size tomatoes, cut into small cubes
2 cloves of garlic, finally chopped
½ tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
Salt to taste

Directions

1) Trim the florets off of the broccoli and cut into bite-size pieces

2) Toss together broccoli, chopped tomatoes, garlic and onions in a salad bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, salt and vinegar.

3) Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture; toss well to distribute the dressing throughout the salad.

4) Can be served immediately or refrigerated for a few hours.

Did you know that……….

Apart from being one of the richest sources of dietary fiber and calcium, broccoli also contains many vitamins and minerals listed below:

1) Vitamin C, broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange, it helps to supply our body enough of antioxidants.

2) Selenium, a mineral that has anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.

3) Sulforaphane that stimulates the cells that are engaged in the production of cancer-fighting enzymes.

4) Beta-carotene, which is another cancer fighting agent.

5) Diindolylmethanem, has anti viral and anti bacterial properties.

6) Broccoli enhances the absorption of iron in our bodies.

7) It contains many other protective minerals such as: indole, sulfur compounds, xanthines, riboflavin, phosphorus, etc.

Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Egg Salad, Avocado salad and Green Beans.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

svetlana — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:00:50 +0000

Ingredients

1 pound of Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions

1) Remove any old-looking outer leaves on the brussels sprouts. In the medium size pot boil or steam the brussels sprouts for 3-5 minutes or until just tender.

2) Strain the hot water, place the sprouts to cool down and cut them into halves.

3) Heat the oil over medium flame in a medium size pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 min until translucent.

4) Add the brussels sprouts halves to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and cook 3 more minutes. Do not overcook! Brussels sprouts should have bright green color.

5) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if using) and cook for another minute.

The sprouts should be slightly browned; some of the outside leaves could be crunchy, but cooked through inside.

Did you know that……….

Brussel sprouts are very healthy for you because of their low sodium and fat content, but at the same time they are full of vitamins and minerals listed below:

1) High in Dietary Fiber, which stimulates the colon by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids and lower the risk of color cancer.

2) Sulforaphane that contains anti-cancer properties.

3) Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant as well as known for eliminating signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, dull skin and age spots.

4) Vitamin K, important for maintaining strong bones.

5) Vitamin C is great antioxidant and fighter against the common cold.

6) Brussels sprouts are rich in folate, which important for pregnant women to keep the fetus healthy.

7) Lutein and zeaxanthin which ensure macular health.

Good source of phytosterols, that helps to lower cholesterol levels; as well as Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Riboflavin, and Magnesium.

Enjoy more great recipes: Eggplant salad, Egg Salad and Green Beans.

*image credits: photos by cbcastro and Dave77459 on flickr

Green Beans

svetlana — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:47:12 +0000

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 medium or one small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 can (16 ounce) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
2 basil leaves

Directions

Heat the oil over low flame in a medium size pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
Add green beans, can of diced tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sauté using low heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the green beans are well cooked.
Add the basil leaves, turn the heat off and let beans to cool down to a room temperature. Great to serve chilled!