Your Questions About Healthy Recipes
June 16th, 2011 by health

James asks…

Healthy recipes?

Hi,
I’m 18 and live alone, I don’t know how to cook except simple things (eggs), so I eat fast food a lot ,but I want to eat healthy food from now on…

So if you know a simply recipe plz tell me

healthy answers:

First eat organic when you can, otherwise all natural. Get a good cookbook and start learning to cook and here are some recipes….

Pasta with Spinach and Tuna
– Pasta, frozen spinach, 1 large bottle of pasta sauce and 2 cans of tuna can make you about 4-5 meals. Add in chopped garlic for better taste.

Sandwiches
– Whole grain Bread and basically anything you like in it. organic cheese, peanut butter, etc.

Grill Fish and Mash
– Grill the fish on a non-stick pan as opposed to fried which is unhealthy. And replace chips with mashed potatoes. Mixed bacon bits in the potato for extra flavor

Breaded chicken Breast (good for sandwiches, salads, meal with rice/chips)
– Chicken breast, bread crumbs, egg, flour. Slice the chicken breast into half (so that its thinner), add salt, pepper and coat with flour. Dip in beaten egg and then coat with bread crumbs and bake.

Salads are simple – lettuce and greens, plus tomatoes , cucumber and similar salad stuff. You can add fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced apple and a good organic salad dressing.

Lizzie asks…

Healthy Recipes?

I am starting to get back into shape after the first year of marriage and having our first baby. I am looking for new and healthy ways to cook veggies. All different spices and sauces are ok. I just need some variety. Also what are some really good ways to make some different chicken recipes so I don’t end up eating the same stuff all the time. Thanks!

health answers:

Spicy zucchini
In a frying pan heat 1 tbsp of oil, then add 1tbsp of Fennel seed and 1 tbsp of coriander seeds –heat until sizzles 30 sec, then in single layer add 2 zucchini cut into rounds cook for 6-8 min until lightly brown
SOOO yummy

————-Bean and mint salad
2 cups of both green beans AND peas
8 scallions trimmed and sliced
1 large bunch of mint
3tbsp olive oil
grated zest and juice of one lemon
salt and pepper
Crumble feta (optional)

Boil water then add beans and peas cook 3 min, remove and cool under cold water,
Put scallion and mint in a bowl and peas and beans then sprinkle with olive oil, lemon zest, and juice , salt , pepper, add feta toss well.

————–Braised fennel
2 fennel bulbs trimmed and cut in half
2tbsp Olive oil
1/3 cup for Parmesan cheese

boil fennel in water for 6-8 min then in shallow baking pan place fennel, sprinkle Olive oil and cheese cook at 375 for 8 min or until cheese in melted ( the longer you boil the fennel the mellower the taste)

——————Spicy butternut squash

1 butter nut squash halved and seeded

in a bowl add 2 tbsp of fennel seed 1 tbsp of coriander seeds, 1 clove of minced garlic and 2 tbsp of Olive oil add squash ensure well coated bake in oven for 15-20 min at 400 until tender when peicered with a fork

————Chicken Fiesta Mexicana Recipe

Ingredients

# 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
# 2 tbsp. Ground cumin
# 2 tbsp. Garlic powder or minced garlic
# 1/2 tsp. Salt
# 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
# 1 cup salsa
# 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
# 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
# 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place chicken in a medium nonstick baking dish. Coat both sides of chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with cumin, garlic powder or minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Top with salsa and bake 20 minutes.

3. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and thermometer registers at 160 degrees Fahrenheit and juice runs clear. Serve with avocado, if using.

Tip: Great side dishes include corn on the cob or Spanish rice. I also use a dallop of light sour cream on top of chicken.

Nutritional Info:
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 284 calories
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Sodium: 924mg
Fiber: 5g

———-Chicken Turnovers Recipe

Ingredients

# 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
# 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
# 1/4 cup chopped celery
# 1 tbsp. Finely chopped onion
# 1/4 tsp. Salt
# 1/4 tsp. Pepper
# 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls

Directions

1. Using a small bowl, combine chicken, cheese, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.

2. Separate crescent dough into eight triangles and top each side with chicken mixture. Fold the dough over, making sure to seal the edges.

3. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 to 17 minutes or until a golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Info:
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 169
Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 338mg
Carbs: 13g
Protein: 11g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat

———-Lemon Chicken with Olives Recipe

This Lemon Chicken is great served over brown rice. Other sides you may want to consider serving with it are green beans or carrots or even a salad.

Ingredients

# 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (appx. 1 1/4 lb.)
# 1 tbsp. Olive or canola oil
# 1 tbsp. Lemon juice
# 1 tsp. Salt-free lemon-and-pepper seasoning
# 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
# 4 thin slices lemon

Directions
1. Set oven to broil. Spray boiler rack with cooking spray.

2. Starting at the thickest edge if the chicken breast, cut horizontally until almost to the opposite end. Open the chicken breast so the thickness of each half is even. Repeat for each chicken breast.

3. In a small bowl, mix oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over both sides of chicken breasts. Sprinkle lemon-and-pepper seasoning on each side of the chicken breasts. Place on rack in the broiler pan.

4. Tops of the chicken breasts should be appx. 4 inches from heat. Broil for appx. 10 minutes, turning once. During the last 2 minutes of broiling, place olives and lemon slices on tops of chicken breasts. Make sure that chicken breasts are broiled long enough that the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Nutritional Info:
Yields: 4 servings
Calories: 210
Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 240mg
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 31g

————–Lemon Chicken

1 pound (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (more if desired)
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons water

Lemon Sauce:
1/3 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup lemon juice (juice of 3 lemons)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons corn starch
2 teaspoons cold water

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Mix flour, baking soda and red pepper in a plastic bag. Combine egg whites and water in a medium bowl and mix well.

Dip chicken, one piece at a time, into the egg white mixture. Place in plastic bag with flour and shake to lightly coat. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Prepare sauce when chicken is almost done baking. Combine all sauce ingredients except water and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Heat over medium high heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and cold water and mix well. Gradually add cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly to avoid clumping. Heat until sauce thickens. Additional cornstarch can be added to create a thicker sauce.

Cut each chicken breast diagonally into slices. Pour lemon sauce over chicken and serve.

William asks…

healthy recipes?

Know any good healthy recipes? If it’s on a website a link would be appreciated.

health answers:

Www.cookinglight.com
www.foodnetwork.com
www.foodfit.com
www.allrecipes.com
www.weightwatchers.com
www.JennyCraig.com
Just to name a few, healthy, good sites, hope it is helpful for you to find good healthy recipes online.

Charles asks…

What are some healthy simple recipes?

I have $400 to spend for the next 4 months on food. I am planning to eat healthy with vegetables, fruits, and avoiding the junk food such as canned food etc… I don’t know many recipes, the ones i know require a lot of time and money, which i don’t have. I am looking for simple healthy recipes, ones that take maybe 5-15min to make? For lunch and dinner. Thanks!

health answers:

Pan Fried Potato! Not fried in the ‘cover in flour and plop in the oil’ sense, but microwaved to cook and then crisped up in a pan lightly coated with extra virgin olive oil. This is a favorite of mine for absolutely any meal, it takes 10-15 minutes tops!

Pan Fried Potato
1 potato
1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
spray butter
Optional seasonings and herbs:
garlic powder
salt and pepper
dried oregano
dried parsley
dried basil
–Cut the potato into 1/2 inch chunks (I make mine smaller and thinner because it cuts down on microwave time). Microwave in a microwave-safe bowl for 3-4 minutes. While potato is microwaving, coat a pan with oil and some spray butter for extra flavor and heat over medium heat. Put potato into pan straight from microwave and toss a little bit to coat with oil. Allow to crisp and then toss again. Allow potato to cook in pan for approximately 5 minutes. Season with seasonings of choice right before removing from pan. Serve immediately.

Shanghai Noodles
3 tablespoons oil
1-2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups shredded cabbage (or Chinese cabbage)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
8 ounces angel hair pasta
2-4 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
4 ounces sliced cooked chicken breasts (optional)
1 can bean sprouts, drained (optional)
–Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. While pasta is cooking, heat oil and sesame oil in skillet and saute cabbage and green onion for about 5 minutes. Add pasta and soy sauce (also chicken and/or bean sprouts if desired) and heat through.

I also like quesadillas and quiche. Look up recipes on www.recipezaar.com for vegetable quiche, garden quiche, spinach quiche, mushroom quiche, broccoli quiche, veggie quesadillas, etc.

Enjoy!

Sharon asks…

What are some good, healthy recipes that are cheap and easy to make?

I’d like to lose weight over this summer and I need some good, healthy recipes for good food that’s low in calories and possibly high in protein (doesn’t matter). I like carbs and meats, but not veggies 🙂
Any good, healthy recipes that are easy to cook? Thanks for your help!

health answers:

Take a package of Boneless Skinless Ckn Breast Rinse them.
Pat dry.
Season them w/ what ever you like (I use salt, pepper, garlic pwd, onion pwd, & poultry seasoning)
Set aside
Take I cup of regular long grain rice. Mix w/1 can of fat free cream of mushroom soup & 1 can of water or chicken stock. (I mix the soup & stock 1st then add the rice.) Put in a greased pyrex dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake @350 for 1 hour.
Take it out 1/2 way through & stir.
It is good re-heated also.

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