I haven't made these yet but they are on my list to make soon. Super easy and they sound delicious! And there are no dishes to wash afterwards because you bake them in foil packets and you could even eat them out of the foil packet!
Honey Sriracha Chicken Foil Packets
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 cup water
7 oz frozen vegetables
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 T honey
2 T fresh lime juice
1 T Sriracha sauce
1 T chopped fresh cilantro
Heat oven to 350. In a small bowl mix rice and water, let sit for 5 minutes and then drain. Stir in mixed vegetables.
Cut 4 (10X12 inch) sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Spray center of one side of each sheet. Spoon 1/4 of the rice mixture into the middle of each sheet. Top each with one chicken breast.
In a small bowl mix honey, lime juice and sriracha. Spoon over the chicken.
Bring up 2 sides of the foil so edges meet. Seal the edges and make a tight 1/2 inch fold, fold again allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. Place packets on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about 30 minutes or until juice from center of chicken is clear (at least 165 degrees). Let stand 5 minutes and sprinkle with cilantro.
Source Live Better America
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8.12.2014
Don't Hate Your Zucchini!
This is the time of year when your zucchini plant seems to be producing more zucchini than you know what to do with! My two zucchini plants are pretty much the only thing in my garden that is doing much of anything and it is just my husband and I so I have to get creative to use it up. There are tons of delicious healthy and not so healthy desserts out there to bake with that zucchini but it is nice to have a savory dish too. I will be sharing a couple of my favorite sweet treats in the near future but for now try out this savory dish. We love it and most of the time eat a big bowl of this with a slice of home made bread or some toasty garlic bread along with it. It is one of my husband's favorite meals!
This meal is also great because you can adapt it easily to whatever veggies you have on hand or whatever your family likes. It is easy to make a small amount for a side dish or a huge pan full that you can eat off of for days.
Gather up your veggies and chop them up. We like bite size pieces and try to keep them all about the same so they cook evenly.
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Corn on the cob (cut the kernels off)
Fresh Green Beans
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
We usually keep it pretty simple and just use those veggies but if I have other things in the fridge I sometimes will toss in:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Onion
Asparagus
Heat a big frying pan on medium to medium high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Once the oil is heated us toss all of your veggies in together. Add in your seasonings now. We like to always add salt and pepper and then whatever else we are in the mood for. Mrs. Dash, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Rosemary/Basil/Thyme. Experiment and see what good combinations you can come up with! The secret to these tasting so good though is that you cannot stir them around much. Let them sit until the bottoms brown and get that yummy caramelization. Then flip them over and do the same thing, add your seasonings and let them sit until they brown. The grape tomatoes will also pop as they cook and they taste amazing when they do this. Once your veggies have some nice caramelization and are cooked through turn off the heat. You can either eat them just like this or I love to sprinkle on a little bit of fresh Parmesan cheese and let it melt in.
Give this a shot, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in 30 minutes or less!
This meal is also great because you can adapt it easily to whatever veggies you have on hand or whatever your family likes. It is easy to make a small amount for a side dish or a huge pan full that you can eat off of for days.
Gather up your veggies and chop them up. We like bite size pieces and try to keep them all about the same so they cook evenly.
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Corn on the cob (cut the kernels off)
Fresh Green Beans
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
We usually keep it pretty simple and just use those veggies but if I have other things in the fridge I sometimes will toss in:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Onion
Asparagus
Heat a big frying pan on medium to medium high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Once the oil is heated us toss all of your veggies in together. Add in your seasonings now. We like to always add salt and pepper and then whatever else we are in the mood for. Mrs. Dash, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Rosemary/Basil/Thyme. Experiment and see what good combinations you can come up with! The secret to these tasting so good though is that you cannot stir them around much. Let them sit until the bottoms brown and get that yummy caramelization. Then flip them over and do the same thing, add your seasonings and let them sit until they brown. The grape tomatoes will also pop as they cook and they taste amazing when they do this. Once your veggies have some nice caramelization and are cooked through turn off the heat. You can either eat them just like this or I love to sprinkle on a little bit of fresh Parmesan cheese and let it melt in.
Give this a shot, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in 30 minutes or less!
11.07.2012
5 Advantages of Drinking Water In The Morning
5. Drinking water on an empty stomach purifies the colon making it easier to absorb nutrients.
4. Increases the production of new blood and muscle cells.
3. Helps with weight loss. Drinking at least 16 ounces of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning.
2. Glowing skin. Water helps to purge toxins from the blood which helps keep your skin glowing and clear.
1. Balances your lymph system. These glands help you perform your daily functions, balance your body fluids and fight infection.
Sounds like a lot of really good reasons to drink that water as soon as you wake up in the morning! I don't know about you but I am always SO thirsty when I wake up I seem to guzzle water. Give it a try, I bet you will start to notice a difference!
4. Increases the production of new blood and muscle cells.
3. Helps with weight loss. Drinking at least 16 ounces of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning.
2. Glowing skin. Water helps to purge toxins from the blood which helps keep your skin glowing and clear.
1. Balances your lymph system. These glands help you perform your daily functions, balance your body fluids and fight infection.
Sounds like a lot of really good reasons to drink that water as soon as you wake up in the morning! I don't know about you but I am always SO thirsty when I wake up I seem to guzzle water. Give it a try, I bet you will start to notice a difference!
7.19.2012
Snooze To Lose
Sleep more and you will eat less. Sounds pretty simple right? A new study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, shows how close the link between shut-eye and self-control really is. REsearchers found that shortchanging slumber by as little as 80 minutes leads people to take in an average of 549 more calories the next day. "Even a small amount of sleep deprivation can have a big impact on your appetite," explains study coauthor Virend Somers, M.D., Ph. D. Because everyone's needs are different, he advises going without an alarm clock for a few days to see how many hours your body craves, then making that your nightly goal. Sounds easy enough right? Give it a try and sweet dreams!
2.23.2011
Natural Weight Loss Foods: Whole Wheat Bread
There are so many natural foods out there that are great in helping you lose weight. Over the next couple of weeks we will be highlighting a few of them. The first one is whole wheat bread.
We all know that whole wheat is the best type of wheat but beware, just because your bread is brown does not mean that it is whole wheat. Even if the label says "wheat" bread and boasts "wheat flour" as the first ingredient, it still may not be made with the flour from wheat. That brown color? It comes from caramel coloring.
People still think that bread is fattening, but on the contrary bread can be the best fat-fighting friend on your diet. Bread is naturally low in fat and can be high in fiber. Because it is so versatile you can easily eat many servings a day in place of other high calorie foods. As long as you aren't piling on fatty spreads or fillings, bread can help you lose weight. The trick is to keep yourself from slathering that bread with butter or margarine. Try a little olive oil, it has great flavor and is also good for your heart.
Whole-wheat bread is good for you for a number of reasons. It is high in complex carbohydrates, low in saturated fat, a source of protein and a storehouse of nutrients and fiber.
What milling removes, manufacturers try to put back in. Lost B vitamins -- thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid -- and iron are added back to form enriched bread products. Many other nutrients, especially minerals and fiber, don't get added back. So if you eat white bread, you're definitely missing a nutrient-rich and fiber opportunity.
The key to buying whole wheat bread is to make sure it says "100% whole wheat". Unless you read the word "whole" you are not getting all the goodness of the bran and germ. Also make sure you check the expiration date before you buy, many whole wheat breads lack the preservitives that prolong freshness. To prevent it from going stale leave at room temperature only what you will eat in a day or two. Freeze the rest and take out slices and defrost them as you need them. Don't refrigerate bread, it only makes it go stale faster.
We all know that whole wheat is the best type of wheat but beware, just because your bread is brown does not mean that it is whole wheat. Even if the label says "wheat" bread and boasts "wheat flour" as the first ingredient, it still may not be made with the flour from wheat. That brown color? It comes from caramel coloring.
People still think that bread is fattening, but on the contrary bread can be the best fat-fighting friend on your diet. Bread is naturally low in fat and can be high in fiber. Because it is so versatile you can easily eat many servings a day in place of other high calorie foods. As long as you aren't piling on fatty spreads or fillings, bread can help you lose weight. The trick is to keep yourself from slathering that bread with butter or margarine. Try a little olive oil, it has great flavor and is also good for your heart.
Whole-wheat bread is good for you for a number of reasons. It is high in complex carbohydrates, low in saturated fat, a source of protein and a storehouse of nutrients and fiber.
What milling removes, manufacturers try to put back in. Lost B vitamins -- thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid -- and iron are added back to form enriched bread products. Many other nutrients, especially minerals and fiber, don't get added back. So if you eat white bread, you're definitely missing a nutrient-rich and fiber opportunity.
The key to buying whole wheat bread is to make sure it says "100% whole wheat". Unless you read the word "whole" you are not getting all the goodness of the bran and germ. Also make sure you check the expiration date before you buy, many whole wheat breads lack the preservitives that prolong freshness. To prevent it from going stale leave at room temperature only what you will eat in a day or two. Freeze the rest and take out slices and defrost them as you need them. Don't refrigerate bread, it only makes it go stale faster.
3.25.2010
Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew-From Jamie the Titanium Chef
Spring is here so it is not really "soup season" anymore...but I love eating great soups all year round! This one can be made with or without meat and you will still get a lot of great protein from the garbanzo beans. It is really easy and quick to make and has a lot of great flavor. Hope you enjoy!
Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
3 cups water
1 (18 ounce) can Garbanzo Beans, with liquid
Season the pork tenderloin pieces with salt and pepper. Heat a 2-quart sauce pot over high heat. Add the oil and the raw pork tenderloin. Cook on high until the pork is brown all over, but still raw in the center. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Place the pan back on the burner over medium head; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic, cook for 5 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and water; bring to a simmer. Add the beans and the liquid , let cook for 10 minutes. Add the pork to the pan and let simmer until the pork is cooked to medium. Serve with corn tortillas, fresh tomato salsa, avocado and cilantro, if desired.
This stew would also work great in the crock pot. Put all the ingredients in on your way to work in the morning and let it cook all day. A delicious and healthy dinner is ready when you get home!
Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
3 cups water
1 (18 ounce) can Garbanzo Beans, with liquid
Season the pork tenderloin pieces with salt and pepper. Heat a 2-quart sauce pot over high heat. Add the oil and the raw pork tenderloin. Cook on high until the pork is brown all over, but still raw in the center. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Place the pan back on the burner over medium head; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic, cook for 5 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and water; bring to a simmer. Add the beans and the liquid , let cook for 10 minutes. Add the pork to the pan and let simmer until the pork is cooked to medium. Serve with corn tortillas, fresh tomato salsa, avocado and cilantro, if desired.
This stew would also work great in the crock pot. Put all the ingredients in on your way to work in the morning and let it cook all day. A delicious and healthy dinner is ready when you get home!
11.06.2008
Healthy Minestrone Soup
This delicious recipe gets a 4 spoon rating from our test kitchen!
8 oz lite kielbasa or turkey sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups carrots diced
1 cup celery diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup dry farfalle (bowtie) pasta
Directions:
Brown sausage in bottom of soup pot. Remove and set aside. Add olive oil, onion, green pepper, and garlic to same pot, stirring to scrape up any brown bits from pot. (This deglazes the pan and will add great flavor) Cook on medium heat until onion and green pepper are tender. Add water, bouillon cubes, carrots and celery to pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots and celery begin to get tender. In a seperate saucepan bring water to boil for pasta. Salt water, add pasta and cook for about 5-7 minutes. You still want pasta to be somewhat firm, it will finish cooking in the soup. Add tomatoes and sausage to soup and reduce to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add beans and pasta and simmer for 10 minutes or until ready to serve. Soup is even better reheated the next day!
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