Posted on February 18, 2010 by The Healthy Apple
There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly February evening. Last night I created a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free chicken n’ buckwheat noodle soup that warmed me up from the Manhattan chill. I tossed in some navy beans and my favorite dinosaur kale along with mushrooms and ginger for an exceptionally [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes, dairy free, gluten free | Tagged: basil, beans, buckwheat, Chicken, chicken noodle soup, cinnamon, dairy free, garam masala, ginger, gluten free, kale, mushrooms, noodle, oregano, sea salt, soup, turmeric | 4 Comments »
Posted on January 12, 2010 by The Healthy Apple
Many of my clients considered ‘leafy green veggies’ unappetizing before they came to me for counseling. The first thing that came to their minds when I mentioned ‘leafy green veggies’ was “Well, I eat Iceberg Lettuce”! O boy, I thought…we’ve got some work to do and this is going to be fun. This is what [...]
Filed under: Nutrition | Tagged: arugula, bok choy, broccoli rabe, cabbage, calcium, chicory, chlorophyll, circulatory, collards, congestion, dandelion, escarole, fiber, folic acid, gall bladder, iron, kale, kidney, leafy greens, lettuce, liver, magnesium, micronutrients, minerals, mucus, mustard greens, phosphorus, phytochemicals, potassium, rainbow chard, respiratory, spinach, swiss chard, turnip greens, Vegetables, vitamin A, vitamin c, vitamin E, vitamin k, vitamins, watercress, zinc | 3 Comments »
Posted on January 1, 2010 by The Healthy Apple
Last evening, I created a delicious dinner for myself…I spent my afternoon in the long lines of Whole Foods Market at Columbus Circle…after waiting online and fighting the New Year’s Eve crowds (at 3 PM), I was a happy camper with my fresh piece of sole, parsley, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and kale.
I created a [...]
Filed under: Condiments, Dinner, Lunch, Sea Food, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged: balsamic vinegar, blanched, cilantro, dulse flakes, fillet, Greek yogurt, ground mustard, kale, lemon juice, onion, parsley, pepper, salsa, sea salt, sole, spicy, steamed, sweet onion, tomato | 1 Comment »
Posted on October 22, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week. Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and a hearty supper earlier this week atop [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged: balsamic vinegar, egg white, eggs, frittata, garlic, Greek yogurt, kale, onion, parsley, pumpkin, red bell pepper, sun dried tomato, Tofu, tomato sauce, turmeric, vegan, Vegan Parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, vitamin A, vitamin c, vitamin k, zucchini | 3 Comments »
Posted on June 29, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
The other night I was making turkey burgers in my kitchen and I glanced over at my “Steel Cut Oats” and thought…hmmm, let’s throw these guys into the recipe and experiment!
Ingredients
1 lb. ground Turkey
1 cup oats
1/3 cup egg whites
Eden Organic no salt-added tomatoes
Nu-Salt, Pepper
1 tsp. Chili Powder
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
1/3 cup bran crumbs [...]
Filed under: Dinner | Tagged: bran, bread, buns, butternut squash fries, canned tomatoes, chili powder, collard greens, crackers, egg whites, fries, ground turkey, kale, ketchup, mustard, naan, Nu-Salt, oats, onion, pepper, pita, pretzels, steel cut oats, tomato, Veganaise, vidalia onion, wrap | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 29, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
This morning , I decided to switch up my traditional breakfast routine and made myself an egg and re-fried bean burrito. This mouth-watering recipe is heavenly first thing in the morning, not to mention incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Tortilla (Gluten Free/ Whole Wheat)
Amy’s Organic Corn and Bean Salsa
Amy’s Organic Re-fried Beans
SoyaKaas Gluten Free/Dairy Free Jalapeno Cheese
Kale
Greek Yogurt
2 Large Eggs
Avocado (sliced)
Nu-Salt and [...]
Filed under: Breakfast | Tagged: amy's organic, beans, Breakfast, burrito, chili powder, corn, eggs, Greek yogurt, kale, re-fried beans, scallions, soyakaas cheese, tortilla | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 16, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
These balls are a nice alternative to your classic meatballs…they’re packed with heart healthy rolled oats and pair well alongside pasta for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt
1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese
1 egg white
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
Nu-Salt/Pepper to taste
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup Kale (Steamed and chopped)
1/2 lb. ground (your choice of [...]
Filed under: Dinner | Tagged: balsamic vinegar, bison, Chicken, chili powder, dried cranberries, egg white, garlic, Greek yogurt, kale, oatmeal, parmesean cheese, pasta sauce, pine nuts, seitan, steel cut oats, tempeh, Tofu, turkey | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 15, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
Now, don’t get grossed out by this recipe because I assure you, if you give these little canned babies a try—you’ll be thanking me, not only because of their amazing taste but because of the nutritional punch that they pack, as well.
I have recently been purchasing sardines for their rich Omega 3’s, which helps [...]
Filed under: Dinner, Lunch | Tagged: bell pepper, bread, calcium, celery, cheese, dairy free, gluten free, Greek yogurt, kale, mustard, omega 3, onion, protein, sardines, vitamin B12, vitamin D | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 10, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
I just made this divine TLT sandwich for my lunch today and I cannot stop raving over it! I will definitely be making this my lunch staple a few times each week!
Ingredients
1 medium tomato
2 pieces Kale (or your green “a.k.a. lettuce” of choice)
14 ounces water packed extra-firm tofu, drained
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon Reduced Sodium Tamari [...]
Filed under: Lunch | Tagged: bagel, bread, calcium, cholesterol, cilantro, dijon, iron, kale, lettuce, Lunch, magnesium, naan, pita, protein, sandwich, saturated fat, scallions, soy, soy sauce, Tamari, TLT, Tofu, tomato, Veganaise | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 2, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
In this day n’ age…the economy isn’t looking too shabby. We all have to learn to cut back on certain things, however, we should not be cutting back on our nutritious foods as we must continue to feed our bodies with healthy super foods everyday. Here are a few of my favorite super foods that [...]
Filed under: Healthy Tips, Nutrition | Tagged: antioxidant, avocado, beans, beets, broccoli, cholesterol, fiber, folate, iron, kale, LDL, lycopene, magnesium, monounsaturated "good" fats, nuts, oats, parsnips, potassium, sardines, spinach, superfoods, swiss chard, Tofu, tomatoes, vitamin A, vitamin b6, vitamin c, whole grain pasta, wild rice | 3 Comments »
