November 4, 2010
Cabbage is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and some B vitamins. And though cabbage rolls are delish, you can get the same great cabbage roll flavour with half the work!
Ingredients
1 medium head of green cabbage
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 can no salt added plum tomatoes
1/2 package of smoked bacon
1/2 onion diced
Olive Oil
1 cup swiss cheese
I start by filling a large pot with water, shredding the cabbage and boiling it for 5 minutes until it is tender. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bacon and cook until bacon has rendered out some of the fat and begins to crisp up.
Add can tomatoes including liquid. Mash with potato masher or fork. Cook until liquid has reduced by half then add the brown rice and cook 5 minutes more.
When cabbage has finished cooking drain and transfer to a casserole dish. Make sure there is enough to cover the bottom. Top with tomato, rice and bacon mixture. Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove tin foil, grate swiss cheese lightly over the top and allow to melt. Serve warm.
Posted in Green Leafy / Yellow Vegetables, Other Fruit and Vegetables, Protein, Vitamin C |
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November 2, 2010
This homemade hummus is full of protein, calcium and fiber – just the kind of snack you need to keep your little one growing and keep you full of energy. This dip is easy and lower in bad fats than normal hummus, it is also lower in salt as long as you use dried chickpeas that have been cooked and rehydrated rather than canned ones. It’s an easy appetizer to bring to parties or in lunches, just bring some cut up veggies or whole wheat pita bread for dipping! This is also a great food for baby once they are 9 months and older.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups rehydrated/cooked chickpeas – or one 14 oz can that has been drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup sour cream (makes sure you get a creamy dip even if your cooked chick peas are a bit dry)
3 TBSP Tahini (sesame seed paste you can find in the ethnic food aisle of most grocery stores)
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 TSP lemon zest
1/2 TSP sesame oil
1/2 TSP sugar
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP ground cumin
1/4 TSP ground coriander
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
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November 1, 2010
It’s long been known that ginger can help with an upset stomach, and what better way to get your ginger than with a cookie?!? Here is a recipe for quick and easy ginger cookies.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all purpose flour
2 TSP baking soda
1 TSP cinnamon
1 1/2 TSP ginger
1 TSP ground cloves
Cream butter and sugar. Add all other ingredients one at a time, mixing as you go. Form into balls the size of a walnut. Place 2 inches apart on a greased or lined cookie sheet and press slightly with a spoon or fork. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
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