Thursday, May 26, 2011

Eggplant Stir Fry

This recipe is great for nights when you are really busy.  The recipe in Clean Eating calls for lean ground beef, but I used white ground chicken instead.  Make extra and use leftovers in a wrap the next day for lunch. 


1 baby eggplant (keep the skin on that is where most the the nutrients are found) sliced into rounds
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow onion
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp paprika
sea salt to taste
2 tomatoes diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 yellow squash but into rounds
1\2 pound of lean ground turkey, chicken or beef

In Large skillet heat oil for 1 min. Add onion and pepper and saute.  Meanwhile in small bowel combine spices. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, eggplant and squash.  Cover and cook about 5 min. In another skillet brown meat with seasonings.  When the meat is done add into the veggie mixture and enjoy:)


Kale Chips


Kale is one of the main Power foods that should be in everyone's weekly diet, but most people have never even tried it! There are many ways you can eat Kale.  Raw in salad, steamed as a nice side dish, or as a wonderful snack make Kale chips! Give it a try...I think you will be pleasantly surprised.  I actually got this recipe from a client and have been hooked!

Directions:
Wash 1 bunch of Raw Kale. Remove from steams and place on a baking sheet.  Sprinkle with olive oil and sea salt.  Bake for about 12min at 400 degrees.  Enjoy as a replacement for your full fat chips.