Healthy Foods

Vegetable and Zucchini Salad with Beans

 

Vegetable and Zucchini Salad with Beans

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

  • small yellow zucchini
  • 1 small green zucchini
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 6 mediums radishes
  • 1 medium red or white onion
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 small can sliced black olives
  • 1 16 ounce can Cannellini beans
  • 1 15.5 can Kidney Beans
  • 1/3 cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Golden Balsamic
  • 1/4 cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon of The Gourmet Farm Girl Pork Seasoning Blend

Method

1

Cut all of the vegetables into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl, chop the parsley and add to the vegetable mixture. Drain and rinse the beans and add to the mixture.

2

Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, oils and seasoning. (the pork seasoning is a sweet rosemary, thyme and peppery flavored seasoning) pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold in.

3

Refrigerate for several hours before serving.


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Turkey Sliders

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

  • pound ground turkey (or frozen turkey sliders)
  • 1 package Sister Schubert’s Dinner Rolls (or your favorite)
  • Assortment of sliced cheese (American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Feta)
  • 1 medium size tomato (sliced)
  • 1 medium size red onion (sliced)
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Pickles and olives for garnish

Method

Shape turkey into small patties; salt and pepper; place on a grill or skillet over medium to medium high heat and cook till done; 5-7 minutes

Slice and prepare all condiments

Heat dinner rolls in oven according to package directions; remove and slice in half

When turkey sliders are done remove from heat and place on dinner rolls; garnish as desired.


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Breakfast in a Shell

 

Breakfast in a Shell

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

  • 1 package Azteca (bakeable) salad shells
  • 10 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (plus additional for topping)
  • 1 pound package frozen hash browns
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 slices smoked bacon

Method

1

Bake shells according to package directions; set aside

2

Cut bacon into bite size pieces; cook over medium heat till crisp; drain on a paper towel

3

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with a whisk or large fork; stir in cheese salt and pepper. Pour eggs and cheese mixture into a large non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter

4

Note: eggs cook best in two separate batches
Cook eggs slowly over medium to low heat till done; remover from heat

5

Layer the potatoes then eggs, extra cheese and bacon pieces into the baked shell; serve immediately


Alterations: add chopped green onions or chives, sour cream or sausage gravy instead of bacon

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time10 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Yield1-2

Ingredients

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3-4 Tablespoons Pure Honey
  • 1 cup of your favorite fruit
  • 5-6 Ice-cubes (optional)


1

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Add ice cubes if a thinner consistency is desired.
So simple and delicious!


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Getting Started

What you need

  • 2 cups drained well cooked or canned chick peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup Tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • Pinch of salt and cracked black pepper
  • Pinch of salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine nuts
  • Pinch of dried red pepper flakes
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method

1

Place everything (except the cilantro) into the food processor. Start to blend the mixture and drizzle a little water
or extra lemon juice in until a smooth puree.

2

Place in a bowl or on a plate and carve circular groves through the hummus with a table knife.

3

Drizzle with additional olive oil (it will go into the groves) sprinkle with pine nuts, pepper flakes and cilantro.

4

Serve with Naan bread, pretzel chips or nachos


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