Tasty Summer Dishes
Although the end of the summer is fast approaching on the calendar, we all know that this Texas heat will be with us through at least the beginning of October. Summer heat waves call for light and flavorful foods that will satisfy our cravings without leaving us overly stuffed. Here are a couple of healthy summer recipes that are sure to hit the spot!
Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich
2 slices whole grain bread
2-3 tablespoons Green Goddess Herb Pesto (recipe below) or jarred pesto from the grocery store
2 slices mild white melty cheese like mozzarella
Handful fresh baby spinach
¼ avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
Olive oil
2-3 tablespoons Green Goddess Herb Pesto (recipe below) or jarred pesto from the grocery store
2 slices mild white melty cheese like mozzarella
Handful fresh baby spinach
¼ avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
Olive oil
Directions
Spread about 1 tablespoon of Green Goddess Herb Pesto onto each slice of bread.
On one slice of bread, add 1 slice of cheese, sliced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, spinach, second slice of cheese, then top it with second slice of bread. Press together gently.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. Add the sandwich to the oil and cook until bread is golden brown. Press down on the sandwich lightly, then flip the sandwich over and cook until second side is golden brown.
Green Goddess Herb PestoIngredients
1 clove garlic
½ small shallot, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Handful chopped fresh Italian parsley
Handful chopped kale
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped chives
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions½ small shallot, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Handful chopped fresh Italian parsley
Handful chopped kale
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped chives
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pulse garlic and shallot in food processor until chopped. With the food processor running, add lemon juice, parsley, kale, tarragon and chives. (It won’t process very well yet, don’t worry).
Very slowly drizzle in olive oil until kale and herbs get sufficiently chopped and everything is the consistency of a pesto. You may need more or less of the olive oil depending on how big a “handful” of herbs is to you. You can also turn off the food processor and push herbs down the side of the bowl with a spatula every once in a while.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Recipe via Trend Spotting
Recipe via Trend Spotting
Black Bean, Orange and Corn Quinoa Salad
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 can (15 oz. can) black beans, rinsed
1 whole orange, segmented and cut into chunks
1 cup corn kernels
½ whole red onion, chopped
1 whole jalapeno, chopped
1 whole red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
¼ cups lime juice
¼ cups olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 can (15 oz. can) black beans, rinsed
1 whole orange, segmented and cut into chunks
1 cup corn kernels
½ whole red onion, chopped
1 whole jalapeno, chopped
1 whole red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
¼ cups lime juice
¼ cups olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Cook the quinoa in water or chicken broth for 10-15 minutes. Add the black beans, orange and the corn, red onion, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and cilantro into the salad. Stir to combine.
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Drizzle over the quinoa salad mixture. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe via Tasty Kitchen
Why spend hours cooking a gourmet feast when a nutritious and delicious mean could be only 12 minutes away?!
Visit the "Greatist" website below for breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes. There are also some great fitness and health tips to check out!
http://greatist.com/health/52-healthy-meals-in-12-minutes-or-less/
Thanks for the great ideas Greatist!
At Jamail & Smith Construction, we care about the health and safety of our employees both on and off the jobsite. We understand that eating right, exercising and keeping stress at a minimum are all important factors in leading a healthy life, and we want to do everything we can to encourage positive habits. Jamail & Smith Construction recently began a company-wide initiative to help our employees make their health goals a reality because we believe that a solid support system is the best way to achieve any goal. Below are a few healthy recipes and links to helpful websites to kick-start our healthy living challenge!
Mandarin Mixed Green Salad
- 2 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Citrus Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon minced gingerroot
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Place greens on two serving plates; top with oranges and walnuts. In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salads.
Nutritional Analysis:
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 181 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 181 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
- 1 cup cooked salad shrimp
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- salt to taste
- 2 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- sliced pimento peppers, for garnish
- In a bowl, mix the shrimp, chives, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce. Season with salt.
- Mound the shrimp mixture into avocado halves, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place avocado halves on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento to serve.
Nutritional Analysis:
One serving equals 341 calories, 29.9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol Above recipes submitted by Katrina Perryman
Resources for healthy recipes
No comments:
Post a Comment