Here is a recipe I thought I would share with everyone.
Slow cookers aren't just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that's filling
and perfect for your slow cooker. You can also add shrimp during the last 20 minutes of cooking, if
you like. If the dish is a little too spicy for the kids, add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt to their serving.
Serve with a glass of milk and a cucumber salad.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp canola oil
4 medium carrots (about 2 cups), sliced
1⁄4-inch thick
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp curry powder
1⁄2 tsp cayenne
1⁄2 tsp turmeric
4 to 5 Yukon Gold or red potatoes,
quartered
8 ounces fresh or frozen green beans
3 cups canned chickpeas, drained and
rinsed
2 large tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
2 cups vegetable stock
1⁄2 cup frozen peas
1⁄2 cup light coconut milk
DIRECTIONS
1. In a sauté pan, heat the oil until moderately
hot. Add the carrots and onion and sauté for
3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder,
cayenne, and turmeric to the pan. Continue to
cook for 2 minutes more or until the spices become
fragrant.
2. Remove the vegetables from the pan and
transfer to a slow cooker. Add the potatoes,
green beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable
stock to the slow cooker.
3. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 5
1⁄2 hours. Add the peas and coconut milk and
cook for 15 minutes more.
NOM! Thanks for sharing this! I will definitely try this. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my veggies.
I always have been! I was the kid who was devoring the broccoli and any other veggie I could! Even brussel sprouts! lol
Quoting tina30218:
Same here I am a big veggie person.
Here is another healthy recipe.
Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1/3 medium organic* cucumber, chopped
1/3 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp cumin powder
1 squeeze lemon (about 1-2 Tbsp juice)
Salt to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to blender or food processor and process to desired consistency. Add salt (about 1/2 tsp) to taste. Serve chilled. Enjoy with your favorite chips or tortillas.
*Note: If using conventional (non-organic) cucumber, peel skin and discard.
Another recipe.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 c whole-wheat bread crumbs
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size chunks
2 T hot sauce
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t cayenne pepper
1 t black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place bread crumbs in a pie pan, add seasonings and mix well. Place chicken pieces in a separate dish, and cover and toss with hot sauce. Spray a sheet pan with nonstick spray. Give each piece of chicken a shake, and then coat it evenly with the crumbs. Use one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the wet ingredients so that the bread crumbs will not clump. Place the chicken on the sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn over . Flip and bake for an additional 7-8 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve with more hot sauce, if desired, or bleu cheese dressing. (Nutrition info not included!) Don't forget the celery!
Breakfast on the go...
- tina30218
on Sep. 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM