10 Foods, 40 Recipes
Easy and healthy recipes
From Women's Health Magazine
Leave the complicated prep work to cartoon rats in Disney flicks--what you need is our collection of 40 recipes that take mere minutes to make. As for our selection of 10 ingredients, every bite is teeming with nutrients, and these foods are some of the most stress-free edibles on earth. Why?
(1) They're easy to find: just about every grocery store keeps them on hand all year long;
(2) They're easy to use-in fact, they're as close to ready-to-eat as you can get without ordering takeout; and
(3) They're easy to love because they taste delicious together.
We also masterminded these recipes so that leftovers from one entrée can be used to create another great dish the next night. That means more free time for you to hit the gym, write that novel, or just lounge on the couch watching Top Chef.
So load up on the nonperishable pantry items like beans and brown rice, and restock them as needed. Meats can be bought fresh weekly, or you can buy in bulk and store them in the freezer. Only fresh fruits and veggies call for a weekly trek to the store based on which recipes you decide to make.
Meet your new 10 best friends:
Baby Carrots (washed and bagged) The beta-carotene in carrots really does improve vision, especially night vision.
Black beans (canned, low-sodium) The darker a bean's seed coat, the more antioxidants it can deliver, making the black variety the reigning champ. Black beans are also loaded with fiber, folate, and magnesium.
Broccoli florets (washed and bagged) High in vitamin C and fiber, broccoli also contains diindolylmethane and selenium, two supernutrients that help ward off cancer.
Brown rice (instant) Brown rice has three times the fiber of white. And the outer layer, called the bran, has been linked to lower blood pressure. For a change, you can sub in quinoa.
Feta cheese (crumbled) You get 370 milligrams of bone-building calcium in just a four-ounce serving of this savory, relatively low-fat cheese.
Kale (washed and bagged, tough stems removed) This leafy green has been found to help protect against breast and ovarian cancers and contains carotenoids, which reduce the risk of cataracts.
Pork tenderloin At just 140 calories for three ounces, pork is a great source of lean protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, niacin, and phosphorous, an essential mineral every cell in your body needs to function properly.
Red onions These tearjerkers are bursting with chromium, a trace mineral that helps protect against diabetes by boosting cells' response to insulin. Also rich in quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent cancer.
Tilapia (skinless fillets) This fish is an excellent source of phosphorous and niacin, which keeps your digestive system, skin, and nerves healthy.
Turkey breast tenders Turkey breast has half the saturated fat of beef but is just as rich in selenium, a cancer-preventing mineral and antioxidant.
The Small Stuff (you know, all the other ingredients...)
Stock up on these other staples
Bread Crumbs,Chicken Broth (low-sodium, boxed or canned), Cooking Spray, Flour, Dried Herbs and Spices (cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, curry powder, fennel seeds, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, sage, sesame seeds, tarragon, thyme), Honey, Oils (extra-virgin olive and canola), Peanut Butter, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Diced Tomatoes, White and Red Wine Vinegars~ In your fridge Butter, Cilantro, Eggs, Minced Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Lemons and Limes, Reduced-Fat Mayo, Dijon Mustard, Black Olives, Parsley, Red Bell Peppers (roasted, jarred), Raisins, Low-Fat Sour Cream,Dry White Wine, 9-inch Whole-wheat Tortillas
The Recipes
Soup Recipes Salad & Sandwich Recipes Side Dishes Entrees
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
10 Foods, 40 Recipes ~ Salads & Sandwiches
Mediterranean Tilapia & Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 c crumbled leftover cooked tilapia
1 c cold leftover rice pilaf
1 c broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1/4 c chopped jarred roasted red pepper
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tilapia, rice, broccoli, red pepper, and cheese. Toss to mix. Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 298 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated), 414 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein
Tilapia Tacos
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 c coarse-crumbled leftover cooked tilapia fillets
1/4 c red onion slivers
1/4 c thinly sliced kale
1/4 c canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp lime juice
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
In a mixing bowl, combine tilapia, onion, kale, tomatoes, feta, oil, lime juice, cumin, pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Toss. Spoon onto tortillas. Fold tortillas in half. Cut each half into two pieces.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 291 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated), 571 mg sodium, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein
Indonesian Turkey Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 Tbsp hot water
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp sugar
1 1/2 c bite-size strips of leftover cooked turkey breast tenders
1/4 c thinly sliced kale leaves
2 thin slices red onion
Pinch of red pepper flakes
In a mixing bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, vinegar, garlic, and sugar until smooth. Add turkey, kale, and onion. Stir to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 208 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 166 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein
Carolina Pork BBQ Wrap
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes
2 tsp canola oil
3 thick slices red onion
10 thin slices (4 oz) leftover cooked pork tenderloin
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
1. Pre-heat skillet on medium. Add oil and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and salt to taste. Toss. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning too quickly. 2. Meanwhile, stack pork slices and cut into shreds. Add the pork, vinegar, and sugar to the onion. Season with pepper flakes. Top tortillas evenly with onion-pork mixture. Roll into tubes.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 254 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 279 mg sodium, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein
Caribe Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c loose-packed fine-slivered kale leaves
2 Tbsp shredded carrot
2 Tbsp slivered red onion
In a bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, and salt and chili powder to taste. Add beans, kale, carrot, and onion. Stir to coat ingredients with dressing.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 168 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 397 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 7 g protein
Turkey Tortilla Panini
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, toasted
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
4 oz leftover thin-sliced cooked turkey breast tender
4 thin slices red onion, separated
1/4 c jarred roasted red pepper strips
1/2 c finely sliced kale leaves
1. Lay one tortilla in a dry, heavy skillet or griddle pan. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon cheese. Layer on turkey, onion, red pepper, kale, remaining 1 tablespoon cheese, and remaining tortilla.2. Place pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook, squeezing the sandwich with a panini press or other flat weight (like a heavy frying pan) until tortilla is browned and cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat slightly if tortilla is browning too quickly. Remove and cut into four wedges.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 231 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 478 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 c crumbled leftover cooked tilapia
1 c cold leftover rice pilaf
1 c broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1/4 c chopped jarred roasted red pepper
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tilapia, rice, broccoli, red pepper, and cheese. Toss to mix. Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 298 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated), 414 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein
Tilapia Tacos
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 c coarse-crumbled leftover cooked tilapia fillets
1/4 c red onion slivers
1/4 c thinly sliced kale
1/4 c canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp lime juice
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
In a mixing bowl, combine tilapia, onion, kale, tomatoes, feta, oil, lime juice, cumin, pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Toss. Spoon onto tortillas. Fold tortillas in half. Cut each half into two pieces.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 291 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated), 571 mg sodium, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 18 g protein
Indonesian Turkey Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1 Tbsp hot water
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp sugar
1 1/2 c bite-size strips of leftover cooked turkey breast tenders
1/4 c thinly sliced kale leaves
2 thin slices red onion
Pinch of red pepper flakes
In a mixing bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, vinegar, garlic, and sugar until smooth. Add turkey, kale, and onion. Stir to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 208 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 166 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein
Carolina Pork BBQ Wrap
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes
2 tsp canola oil
3 thick slices red onion
10 thin slices (4 oz) leftover cooked pork tenderloin
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
1. Pre-heat skillet on medium. Add oil and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and salt to taste. Toss. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning too quickly. 2. Meanwhile, stack pork slices and cut into shreds. Add the pork, vinegar, and sugar to the onion. Season with pepper flakes. Top tortillas evenly with onion-pork mixture. Roll into tubes.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 254 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 279 mg sodium, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein
Caribe Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c loose-packed fine-slivered kale leaves
2 Tbsp shredded carrot
2 Tbsp slivered red onion
In a bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, and salt and chili powder to taste. Add beans, kale, carrot, and onion. Stir to coat ingredients with dressing.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 168 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 397 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 7 g protein
Turkey Tortilla Panini
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes
2 9-inch whole-wheat tortillas, toasted
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
4 oz leftover thin-sliced cooked turkey breast tender
4 thin slices red onion, separated
1/4 c jarred roasted red pepper strips
1/2 c finely sliced kale leaves
1. Lay one tortilla in a dry, heavy skillet or griddle pan. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon cheese. Layer on turkey, onion, red pepper, kale, remaining 1 tablespoon cheese, and remaining tortilla.2. Place pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook, squeezing the sandwich with a panini press or other flat weight (like a heavy frying pan) until tortilla is browned and cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat slightly if tortilla is browning too quickly. Remove and cut into four wedges.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 231 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 478 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein
10 Foods, 40 Recipes ~ Soups
Chunky Tilapia & Tomato Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
1/3 c thinly sliced baby carrots
1/3 c red onion slivers
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp thyme
2 c chicken broth
1 c water
12 oz tilapia fillets, cut into large chunks
1 1/2 c chopped broccoli florets
1 c canned diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1. In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, oil, thyme, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring over medium heat, until softened, about 5 minutes. 2. Add broth and water. Bring almost to boiling. Add tilapia, broccoli, tomatoes, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until tilapia is cooked, about 8 minutes.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 319 calories, 1 g fat (2 g saturated), 550 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 42 g protein
Variation New England Fish Chowder
Substitute butter for oil. In a small bowl, whisk 3 Tbsp flour with 1/2 c chicken broth. Add to pan with water and remaining broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Eliminate tomatoes and substitute 1/4 c chopped jarred roasted red peppers. One minute before serving, stir in 3 Tbsp sour cream. Do not boil.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 379 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated), 386 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 43 g protein
Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
1/2 c chopped red onion
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp cumin
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp feta cheese
1. In a large saucepan, combine onion, oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Reduce heat to medium-low. 2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mash some beans against side of pan. Serve sprinkled with feta and cilantro (optional).Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 205 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 447 mg sodium, 27 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 12 g protein
Chinese Pork & Rice Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 c finely sliced kale leaves
1/4 c instant brown rice
2 c chicken broth
1 c thin strips of leftover cooked pork tenderloin
2 Tbsp slivered jarred roasted red peppers
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.2. Add rice and broth. Bring almost to a boil. Simmer for 8 minutes. 3. Stir in pork and peppers. Simmer for 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 257 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated), 173 mg sodium, 16 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein
Puréed Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
3/4 c chopped red onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 c broccoli florets
1 Tbsp flour
1 c water, divided
2 c chicken broth
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp shredded baby carrot
1. In saucepan, mix onion, oil, tarragon, broccoli, and salt to taste. Stir over medium heat about 3 minutes. In small bowl, whisk flour and 2 Tbsp water until smooth; set aside.2. Add broth, vinegar, pepper, and remaining water to pan. Bring almost to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. 3. Puree soup in blender and return to pot. Whisk in flour mixture; stir over medium-high heat until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with carrot.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 165 calories, 7 g fat (1 g -saturated), 196 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 11 g protein
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
1/3 c thinly sliced baby carrots
1/3 c red onion slivers
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp thyme
2 c chicken broth
1 c water
12 oz tilapia fillets, cut into large chunks
1 1/2 c chopped broccoli florets
1 c canned diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1. In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, oil, thyme, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring over medium heat, until softened, about 5 minutes. 2. Add broth and water. Bring almost to boiling. Add tilapia, broccoli, tomatoes, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until tilapia is cooked, about 8 minutes.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 319 calories, 1 g fat (2 g saturated), 550 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 42 g protein
Variation New England Fish Chowder
Substitute butter for oil. In a small bowl, whisk 3 Tbsp flour with 1/2 c chicken broth. Add to pan with water and remaining broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Eliminate tomatoes and substitute 1/4 c chopped jarred roasted red peppers. One minute before serving, stir in 3 Tbsp sour cream. Do not boil.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 379 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated), 386 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 43 g protein
Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
1/2 c chopped red onion
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp cumin
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp feta cheese
1. In a large saucepan, combine onion, oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Reduce heat to medium-low. 2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Mash some beans against side of pan. Serve sprinkled with feta and cilantro (optional).Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 205 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 447 mg sodium, 27 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 12 g protein
Chinese Pork & Rice Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 c finely sliced kale leaves
1/4 c instant brown rice
2 c chicken broth
1 c thin strips of leftover cooked pork tenderloin
2 Tbsp slivered jarred roasted red peppers
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.2. Add rice and broth. Bring almost to a boil. Simmer for 8 minutes. 3. Stir in pork and peppers. Simmer for 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 257 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated), 173 mg sodium, 16 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein
Puréed Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
3/4 c chopped red onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 c broccoli florets
1 Tbsp flour
1 c water, divided
2 c chicken broth
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp shredded baby carrot
1. In saucepan, mix onion, oil, tarragon, broccoli, and salt to taste. Stir over medium heat about 3 minutes. In small bowl, whisk flour and 2 Tbsp water until smooth; set aside.2. Add broth, vinegar, pepper, and remaining water to pan. Bring almost to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes. 3. Puree soup in blender and return to pot. Whisk in flour mixture; stir over medium-high heat until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with carrot.Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 165 calories, 7 g fat (1 g -saturated), 196 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 11 g protein
Monday, May 12, 2008
Eat your veggies!
A few simple ways to eat your veggies in a healthy way:
- Use balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, or other seasonings instead of butter and salt on top of your veggies. (balsamic vinegar on asparagus, brussel sprouts, broccoli and carrots is delicious!)
- steam or shock your veggies so they are cooked but not soggy. Shocking your veggies consists of you bringing your pan of water to a full boil and adding frozen veggies for jsut a minute or so (depending on how thick they are- less for broccoli more for carrots etc) and then takingthem out- they'll be like freshly steamed veggies...
- Spread a little fat free mayo or salad dressing on corn instead of butter and sprinkle Cayenne pepper or Parmesan on it- that's how they eat it in Mexico!
- Make sweet yams with orange juice and maple syrup instead of butter and marshmallows- fewer calories and great taste! and yams are chock ful of B vitamins so eat up!
- Add vitamins, flavor and make your mashed potatoes all around healthier, add yams, carrots, or spinach to your mashed potatoes. boil and mash...yummy!!!
- Instead of nachos with tons of cheese, make a "Bean Bowl". Heres how we do it at my house: In a large bowl combine drained canned blackbeans(am,azing for fiber and protein!), corn, diced red and green peppers, avocado, banana peppers, tomatoes, olives, a dollup of sour cream, and a half a handfull of cheese and nuke in the microwave. then dip your chips... its fast, filling, and tons healthier than your nachos!
- eat more beans! beans are soo good for you. watch serving sizes as they are usually high in calories, but they are also high in fiber and protien!
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