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Healthy Recipes: 12.2

Avocado Pasta

Total Time: 30 min.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled.
• 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest

Directions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, place avocado, basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add water to reach desired consistency.
2. Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add sauce and toss to coat.

 

Pressure-Cooker Fabulous Fajitas

Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. + releasing

Makes: 8 Fajitas

Ingredients

•1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips.
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced.
• 1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced.
• 1 large onion thinly sliced.
• 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed.
• Optional toppings: Sliced avocado and jalapeno peppers, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes.

Directions:

1. In a bowl, toss steak with cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Select sauté setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meat in batches and remove. Add water, lemon juice and garlic to cooker; stir to loosen any browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes.
2. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove steak with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
3. Add red pepper and onion to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Serve vegetables and steak with tortillas and desired toppings.

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Total Time: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min.

Makes:12 servings (1-2/3 cups sauce)

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped.
• 6 English muffins, split and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup butter, melted.

Directions

1. Place half the Canadian bacon in a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish, top with English muffins and remaining bacon. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and onion powder; pour over top. Refrigerate, cover, overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, whisk egg yolks, cream, lemon juice and mustard until blended; cook until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and temperature reaches 160°, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to very low. Very slowly drizzle in warm melted butter, whisking constantly. Serve sauce immediately with casserole. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

 

Matcha Chia Pudding

Total Time: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder)
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

1. In a large bowl whisk together almond milk, maple syrup and matcha. Stir in chia seeds. Let mixture sit for 15 minutes, then stir again. Pour into 4 half-pint Mason jars or ramekins. Refrigerate, covered, until thickened, at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh raspberries.