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Sweet Potato Fries

February3

Sweet Potato Fries

Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Chipotle Seasoning
  • Sour cream and Chipotle Seasoning for a sensational dip

Instructions

  1. Scrub and thinly slice the potatoes into fries, about 1/4″ thick – peeling is not necessary
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F
  3. Toss the sweet potato slices with the oil, season and toss again
  4. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet (use two if necessary) and bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for 10 more minutes or until potatoes are tender
  5. Mix the sour cream and Chipotle Seasoning
  6. Chill before serving

Notes

These fries are a very healthy and delicious side dish!

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Baked Green Bean Fries with Garlic Aioli

January4

Recipe: Baked Green Bean Fries with Garlic Aioli

Baked Green Bean Fries with Garlic Aioli

Serves 5

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 8 ounces French green beans (Haricot Verts.)
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon crushed garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk the two eggs in a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl add the bread crumbs.
  5. Dip the green beans in the egg, coat in the breadcrumbs, and place on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden and green beans are tender.
  7. While the green beans are baking, mix together the remaining ingredients.
  8. Serve as a dipping sauce with the green bean fries.

Quick notes

Calories: 160 Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 21g Fiber: 3g Protein: 6g Cholesterol: 90mg Sodium: 730mg

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Mediterranean Quinoa ~ Mason Jar Salad Recipe

July14

Mediterranean Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, diced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, diced
  • ¼ cup chicken peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the olive oil, sherry vinegar, and greek seasoning.
  4. Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar.
  5. Layer the roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chick peas, and romaine.
  6. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  7. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Calories: 480 Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 9g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1040mg

Number of servings (yield): 4

Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

July14

Wildtree Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Recipe: Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Summary: Nutritional Information – 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • ½ cup corn
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup romaine, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the taco seasoning, salt, and diced tomatoes.
  5. Add this mixture to the bottom of 1 quart mason jar.
  6. Layer with bell pepper, corn, black beans, and romaine.
  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  8. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Nutritional Info
Calories: 470      Fat: 14g      Saturated Fat: 6g      Carbohydrates: 72g   Fiber: 13g      Protein: 22g   Cholesterol: 30mg      Sodium: 920mg

Oven Roasted Potatoes

October11

Recipe: Absolutely Onion Oven Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small new red potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • 1/4 cup natural extra virgin olive oil or garlic flavored olive oil
  • 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°
  2. In a large bowl toss quartered potatoes with oil and onion flakes until well combined
  3. Spread potatoes out in a single layer on a lightly greased sheet pan
  4. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, shaking the sheet pan occasionally, until the potatoes are nicely browned and fork tender

Quick Notes

Serves 6

Calories 150; Fat 9 g; Saturated Fat 1 g; Carb 15 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 2 g;
Chol 0 mg; Sodium 65 mg

Corn on the Cob

August3

Recipe: Corn on the CobCorn on the Cob

Ingredients

  • Corn
  • Butter
  • Salt, pepper, or other seasoning

Instructions

  1. Shuck the corn & set aside
  2. Here are several ways to cook the corn:
  • Bring the water to a boil – Place in a steamer basket and steam for 8-10 minutes
  • Bring the water to a boil – Reduce the water to a simmer and add the corn cobs for about 8 minutes
  • Bring the water with corn up to a boil, turn heat off, cover, let steam for 20 minutes
  • Another option is to steam, boil, or grill the corn by keeping on the husks, which can intensify the flavor

Quick Notes

Slice corn from the cobs after steaming or boiling. Toss with butter or the olive oil and a blend of salt or other seasonings, such as Chipotle.




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