Recipes – Page 9 – The Healthy Plate

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Warm Winter Comfort

Posted on Jan 15, 2020 in Beef, Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner, Turkey

“Warm Winter Comfort”

Ingredients: (serves 4)
• 32 oz. organic, low-sodium turkey, chicken or beef broth
• 2.5 lbs. hormone-free turkey, chicken or beef
• 5 oz. shredded organic cabbage
• 1/2 lb. organic crimini mushrooms (sliced)
• 5 oz. organic snow peas
• 1 cup red ale
• 1 tsp. organic, smoked paprika
• Red chili pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil (added at end)

Pour broth into a Dutch-oven-sized pot and begin heating

Chop meat into bite-sized pieces and add to heated broth for cooking

Once meat is completely cooked through, add the red ale and continue on low heat

Add cabbage, mushrooms, snow peas, paprika, and chili pepper flakes

Just before serving, add the toasted sesame oil, mix thoroughly and serve

Garnish each bowl with some sliced green onions for a perfect presentation

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita

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Simple Shrimp & Broccoli

Posted on Jan 8, 2020 in Lunch/Dinner, Seafood, Veggie

“Simple Shrimp & Broccoli”

Ingredients: (serves 2)
• 1 lb. fresh or fresh-frozen, wild-caught shrimp
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup organic, non-GMO coconut milk
• 1-2 cups organic, broccoli florets
• Seasonings: 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, ½ tsp. smoke paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder or (1 glove fresh organic garlic, minced)

Heat non-stick ceramic skillet to medium heat after coating with spray olive or coconut oil

Thoroughly combine coconut milk with seasonings; add shrimp & broccoli until well mixed

Place mixture into heated skillet and sauté until shrimp are completely cooked; 5-8 minutes and remove from skillet to bowls

As you start a new year…congratulations are due for your resolution to healthier choices, which will truly expose your strong character, fantastic accomplishment, and delectable living. Be proud to live healthier, happier, and livelier!

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita

Sweet Potato-Chicken Chili

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 in Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Sweet Potato-Chicken Chili”

A warm, healthy family meal is just perfect for this week of excitement and togetherness. It’s a meal that can be prepared in advance and warmed-up when the group gets hungry and is in the mood for delicious!

Ingredients: (serves 6-8)
• 1 Tbsp organic avocado oil
• 1 medium, organic onion (sliced)
• 1 ½ lbs. ground, organic chicken
• 2 Tbsp organic chili powder
• 1 Tbsp organic paprika
• 1 Tbsp organic cumin
• 4 cloves organic garlic (minced)
• 3 medium-sized organic sweet potatoes (cut into ½ inch pieces)
• 2 cups purified water
• 4 cups organic chicken broth
• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Organic, ground pepper to taste
• Top with organic, toasted pumpkin seeds, sliced chilis or fresh organic parsley

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large stainless pot. Add onion, meat, & other seasonings
Brown the meat and crumble it up, remove from pot and set aside
Add sweet potatoes to pot and remaining ingredients and stir to combine
Brown the sweet potatoes, add garlic, water and broth and stir together
Bring to a low boil and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are soft
Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth
Add meat & peppers into sweet potato mixture and stir
Heat through, dish into individual bowls and garnish with toppings of choice
Smile and enjoy your tummy-warming meal with family & friends!

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

Herbed Meatballs

Posted on Nov 20, 2019 in Beef, Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Herbed Meatballs”

A little tasty bite, you know, something non-turkey right before the BIG Thanksgiving feast. Maybe for the family members who came early and still need to fill their bellies with a bit of comfort food. We can make the dish together or prepare in advance…either way it will be enjoyed by all.

Ingredients: (4-6 servings)

Ingredients:
SAUCE list
1 Tbsp. organic butter
½ cup chopped, organic yellow onion
½ cup diced, organic carrot
½ cup diced, organic celery
2 cups organic mushrooms
3 gloves organic garlic, minced
3 tsp. organic, dried oregano
1 tsp. organic paprika
1 tsp organic red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. organic, ground black pepper
1 28 oz. can organic, diced tomatoes & juice
3 Tbsp. organic tomato paste
½ cup chopped, organic, fresh basil

MEATBALL list
1 ½ lb. lean organic ground beef or chicken
1 large, organic egg
¼ cup organic, coconut flour
2 cloves organic garlic, minced
2 tsp. dried, organic parsley
1 tsp. dried, organic
¼ tsp. Himalayan salt
½ tsp. organic, ground black pepper

In large ceramic skillet on medium heat, melt butter; add onion and sauté until golden; add remaining sauce ingredients EXCEPT the basil; also add ½ cup purified water; increase heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat & simmer 20 minutes.

Combine meatball list of ingredients in large bowl; thoroughly mix. Roll mixture into approximately 20 meatballs. Add meatballs to skillet with sauce and simmer until meatballs are cooked through…approximately 20 minutes. Stir basil into sauce and serve over “cauliflower rice” for a perfect heart-warming meal to share.

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita