Healthy Recipes
Basic Mung Beans
About Mung Beans These small round beans are common in Indian cooking where they are referred to as "grams". Mung beans range in color from greenish-brown to yellow to black and have delicate, sweet flavor. In "Beans: A History" Ken Albala describes mung beans as "the...
Potato Apple Hash
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound potatoes, small diced ½ pound apples, small diced 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black...
Simple Fruit Salad
Makes 4 servings An easy and tasty fruit salad to make at any time of the year. In the fall and winter, you can use citrus fruits, cranberries, apples, and/or pears. In the summer, try an assortment of stone fruits (such as plums, nectarines, and peaches) with berries...
Bread Salad
Makes 4-6 servings You can use fresh bread in this salad, but slightly stale bread will also work. This is a great recipe for using up those odd ends of bread that are accumulating in your bread box. Ingredients 1 loaf bread 1 tablespoon olive or...
Cabbage and Potato Pancakes
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 large potatoes, grated ½ head small cabbage, sliced finely 1 egg ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt Directions 1. In a large skillet, sauté cabbage with 1 teaspoon olive oil until soft and translucent. Place grated...
Kale Salad
Makes 4-6 servings This salad is easily adapted to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Instead of apple, try strawberries, pears, or dried cranberries or cherries. You can also mix in any small diced vegetables or nuts. Ingredients 1 bunch kale ¼ medium onion,...
Crunchy Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts ½ cup chopped walnut (or any nut) 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ cup dried cranberries (or any fruit) ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Directions Shred the Brussels sprouts by removing the core and...
Braised Acorn Squash
Makes 4 servings Winter squashes are abundant in the fall and throughout the winter. These hearty vegetables will keep well in a cool, dry place for several weeks. And when you decide to excavate them from your pantry, cellar, or basement, they transform into a...
Braised Kale and Cherry Tomatoes
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 pound kale, tough stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground...
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese or butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions 1. Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat. 2. Clean and cut...
