Healthy Recipes
Healthy cooking doesn't mean that you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in expensive cookware. You can use basic cooking techniques to prepare food in healthy ways.
There are four main categories of recipes to choose from. Please visit the following links to find out more about the main types of recipes and methods of healthy cooking: Low Fat, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Below is a collection of Healthy Recipes. *Unless specified, these recipes should not be considered low-calorie and proper portion-control should always be used.
Broiled Snapper with Herbs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind from a pliable block
1/2 cup cold water
2 small shallots
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons finely chopped cleaned fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2- six ounce red snapper fillets with skin
2 scallions
1 medium fresh red chilies (1 to 3" long)
2 tablespoons fresh whole basil leaves or...
Broiled Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
3 large plum tomatoes (about 12 ounces), halved lengthwise
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, or marjoram
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
Directions:
Season tomatoes with the salt and place seed-side down on a rack or paper...
Carrot-Almond Soup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole almonds
1 pound carrots, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup plain yogurt...
Ingredients:
5 tbsp Fat-free Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Yellow mustard, heaping
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Garlic salt
1 Juice of mediums size lemon
4 Bell peppers, sliced
1 Large cabbage, shredded
1 tsp Louisiana hot sauce
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 tbsp Wine vinegar
3 tsp Salt, to taste
2 medium Onions, shredded
Preparation:
Put mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl large enough to hold complete mixture, but shaped...
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
46 ounces fat-free chicken broth
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
In large saucepan, heat all ingredients over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer,...
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 dash Pepper
Water, (for poaching)
8 Chicken Breast, boned, skinned and halved
1 tbsp Olive oil
4 tbsp Garlic, chopped
2 cups Onion, White, chopped
2 cups Onion, Green, chopped
1 1/2 cups Boiled ham, chopped
2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups Potato, diced, deep fried about 2 minutes
3 tbsp Parsley, chopped
3/4 cup White Wine
3 cups low-fat Bearnaise sauce
...
Preparation:
Chicken with White Wine and Mushrooms
Ingredients:
4 chicken breast halves with skin and bone
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 1/2 to 15 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup dry white wine
Directions:
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper;...
Ingredients:
1 qt Clam juice
1 cup Non-fat dry milk powder
2/3 cup Flour
1 can Chicken broth, (14 oz can)
2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
1 tbsp Dry minced onion
1 can Clams, (10 oz can), minced well
pinch Dry parsley flakes
2 Baked potatoes, cooked, peeled, crumbled
Preparation:
In blender put clam juice, milk powder and flour, blending smooth. Pour into 2-1/2 qt saucepan...
Ingredients:
1 small Eggplant, unpeeled, cut in 1/2" slices
3/4 cup Tomato sauce
1 small Onion, peeled and sliced
1 small Bell pepper, sliced
1 can Mushrooms, (4 oz can), drained
pinch Basil
Garlic salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
4 oz Low-Fat Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation:
Bake eggplant slices on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes at 400 F until soft....
Ingredients:
1 lb Boneless Sirloin Steak, (500g)
8 Corn tortillas
Fresh cilantrio, chopped, for garnish
1 Avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
Fat-free Sour Cream
MARINADE
Juice of 1 lime or orange
1 fl oz dry sherry or apple juice
3 cloves Garlic, crushed
6 tsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Patrika
1 tsp Cumin
Salt
Black Pepper
SALSA FRESCA
2 Large Tomatos, peeled, seeded and diced
4...
Ingredients:
Pepper, Black, to taste
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/2 cup Basil, slivered, fresh
2 tbsp Butter, (unsalted)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 fl oz Lemon Juice, fresh
24 oz Flounder, 4 fillet (6 oz each)
Salt, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, and cook...
Ingredients:
1 pack Yeast, (dry)
1/3 cup Water, (warm)
1 tbsp Flour, (rye)
1 cup Water, (cold)
1/8 tbsp Sugar
3 1/2 cups Flour
2 1/4 tsp Salt
Preparation:
Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/3 cup water; let proof. Mix flours and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add one cup water to yeast water. Add water slowly to flour mixture, stirring until the...
Ingredients:
4 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 lb Onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsp Flour
4 pt Beef stock, fresh or canned
6 slices whole grain bread, 1" thick
2/3 tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic, cut
1 cup low-fat cheese (Swiss, monterey jack, mozzarella or your choice), freshly grated
Preparation:
In a heavy 4-5 qt saucepan or soup kettle, melt the butter...
Ingredients:
2 Egg Beaters, (4-oz containers)
1/3 cup Skim milk
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Low-Fat cooking spray
10 slices Whole grain bread
Preparation:
In shallow bowl, combine EGG BEATERS, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Spray a nonstick skillet lightly with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Dip bread slices in egg mixture to coat; transfer to skillet. Brown about...
Ginger Tea Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 packed cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
...
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lb Fresh sweet potatoes
1/4 cup Margarine
2 tbsp Brown Sugar, packed to measure
2 tbsp Sweet'n Low or another sugar substitute
1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
Preparation:
Cut sweet potatoes in half crosswise. Place in large pot with lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil until tender, about so minutes. Drain Preheat oven to 350...
Yield: 6
Ingredients:
3 cups Water
1 1/2 cups Grits, white (not instant)
1 tbsp Salt
Preparation:
Heat the water to boiling in a large saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the grits very gradually, stirring the whole time to prevent lumps. Add the salt, reduce the heat to low (one or two bubbles should rise to the top at...
Ingredients:
3 lb Lean Ground beef
1 Onion, (large), chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
5 stalks Celery, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Cider vinegar
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1 tsp Mustard seed
3 1/2 cups Catsup
Preparation:
Brown meat in skillet and drain off fat. Transfer meat to slow-cooker. Add all remaining ingredients stirring well to blend. Cover and cook on...
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
1 lb Ground ham
1 lb Ground pork
1 cup Bread Crumbs
1 cup Skim Milk
2 Eggs, slightly beaten
TOPPING
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/4 cup Water
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp Mustard
1/2 cup Catsup
Preparation:
Combine loaf ingredients together and shape into a loaf. Mix the topping ingredients and pour over meat before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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Ingredients:
2 Egg, beatten
3 tbsp Flour, All Purpose, sifted
1/2 lb Spinach
1/4 lb Sorrel
1 American cress
1 1/2 cups Parsley
1 tbsp Chervil, chopped
1 tbsp Tarragon, chopped
1 tbsp Dill Relish, chopped
2/3 cup Ricotta Cheese
2 tbsp Butter
3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Preparation:
Wash and drain the spinach, sorrel, watercress and parsley. Place in a large pan of boiling water and boil...
