Radicchio is a member of the chicory family along with endive, escarole and dandelion. Radicchio is usually eaten in salad, but try grilling it! Chopped grilled radicchio also makes an excellent ingredient to add to a risotto with winter squash, to white beans, or as a garnish for polenta. Ingredients 2 small firm heads of[…]
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Stir-Fried Brussles Sprouts with Cashews
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 22, 2012
Brussels sprouts are in-season and great for you! Here are a few of the benefits: A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Anti-inflammatory food Cholesterol-lowering benefits Ingredients: 6 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 ounces sprouted lentils, peas, adzuki, or other firm sprouts 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame or mustard oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 3[…]
Cabbage!?! I bet you didn’t know that cabbage actually helps you grow younger! Eating cabbage is so good for you because cabbage is…. A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Loaded with anti-aging antioxidants Is an anti-inflammatory food Has cholesterol-lowering benefits Can help you burn fat Knowing all of these great benefits of cabbage makes you want to[…]
Makes about 2 cups Slightly sweeter than the canned variety you might be used to, green garbanzo beans have a fresh flavor similar to peas. Serve this extra-green guac with raw veggies and baked tortilla chips or baked whole grain pita chips. Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen organic Green Garbanzo Beans 1 clove garlic, halved[…]
Kale, Mushroom & Bacon Salad
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Jan 12, 2012
Makes four 1 1/2 cup servings Ingredients: 6 cups very thinly sliced organic kale (about 1/2 large bunch), tough stems removed 2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 2 slices bacon (nitrate and nitrite free) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (organic) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon whole-grain[…]
