Friday, July 19, 2013

Easy Vegetarian Indian Meal





Bag trader joe's frozen edamame
3 cloves garlic chopped
Bag cooked lentils
Can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. cumin
2 shakes of each: 
cayenne powder, ground ginger, tumeric
1/2 can of condensed milk
Bag brown & wild rice trader joe's
Salt/pepper
Can chicken or vegetable broth

Boil bag of lentils to heat

In another pan cook 2/3 of chopped garlic on olive or coconut oil. After about a minute, add can of tomatoes & condensed milk. Add seasonings, drain lentils & add to tomato mixture. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt/pepper.

In small pan sauté rest of garlic in olive or coconut oil, then add edamame, salt & pepper. Cook until softened, adding broth to pan as cooking. 

Take naan out of bag (frozen trader joe's), bake 400 degrees about 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted. 

Serve with rice or stir rice into lentil stew. Serve with naan. Enjoy! Healthy vegetarian meal.

Note:  Tumeric, ginger & cayenne are known for cancer fighting properties. Benefit!!!!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Fruit & Nut Salad


A nice light summer breakfast or snack & my kiddo's loved it! Cut up strawbereries, peaches, granny smith apples, throw in a handful of blueberries & a handful of cashews, then top with shaved dark chocolate! Healthy, fresh & delish!

I made a different variation for my daughter with almonds instead of cashews & sprinkled with cinnamon. You could also add different fruits to your liking, mix with granola, pistachios, oatmeal, yogurt, coconut, whatever your hearts delight!