Healthy recipes, lifestyle changes and aging
Due to all the recent health issues, that I and others here have experienced, the intention in this thread is to present simple and direct recipes that can be execute with the care of a pro, in the home kitchen. This thread is designed for those who want to argument their skill set with healthy diet choices, that invite good times and conversation at the table, paramount.
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Been trying to eqt more Mediterranen style diet of late. Here's a favorite. I can post a pic next time i make it. I use whatever veg I have on hand ie: mushrooms, zucchini etc.
For The Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1 large garlic cloves, minced) 2 teaspoons dried oregano (plus extra to serve) 1/4 teaspoon salt For The Salad: 1 large cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced 10 ounces grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), halved 1 green pepper seeded and sliced ½ red onion, sliced thinly 14 ounce can chickpeas washed and drained 10 ounces pitted Kalamata olives good quality creamy feta cheese (buy the brick it is tastier) Instructions Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar. Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of the dressing. Season with extra salt ONLY IF NEEDED (depends how salty your feta cheese is). Break up the feta cheese, top salad and drizzle remaining dressing . |
And for something warm and hearty Sicilian chickpeas with escarole. I know the sugar is not healthy, you can reduce amount. It does add a bit of sweetness but you could omit. I've used Vadalia onions when I can get them as they add sweetness without the sugar.
Serves 4 1 large head escarole 1.5 lb 1/4 cup EVOO 2 med onions halved and thinly sliced 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup golden raisins salt and pepper 3 cups canned chickpeas drained, but reserve 1/3 cup of canning liquid Trim escarole, discard tough leaves and stems. Wash and tear into large pieces and set aside Heat oil over medium heat in large saute pan. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until barely golden. Stir in sugar (or omit) and continue cooking until onions are golden brown. Add raisins and escarole. Cook, turning escarole occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste Stir in Chickpeas and reserved canning liquid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or so. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve. |
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I like both recipes and the onion substitute idea. Sometimes I could just sit there & munch those as they're being chopped. Good stuff, thanks. |
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