Showing posts with label HEALTHY RECIPES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HEALTHY RECIPES. Show all posts

Monday, June 8, 2015

Beef, Okra, and Potato Kebabs

 

Beef, Okra, and Potato Kebabs

Throw these on the grill for a smoky, low-cal meal. Okra may seem like an odd veggie to put on a kebab, but it is rich in vitamin A and absorbs the savory grilled flavor perfectly.

Ingredients: Fingerling potatoes, parsley, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, olive oil, black pepper, salt, red bell pepper, okra, shallots, sirloin steak, yellow squash, cooking spray

Calories: 338

Ingredients

  • 8 fingerling potatoes, each cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup (1-inch-square) cut red bell pepper
  • 16 small okra pods
  • 8 shallots, peeled and halved
  • 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool.
Combine parsley and the next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large bowl, stirring well; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add potatoes, bell pepper, okra, shallots, beef, and squash; toss well to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Prepare grill.
Thread vegetables and beef alternately onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers. Sprinkle kebabs evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally.
 

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Dinner Tonight: Ponzu Grilled Salmon With Golden Beet Couscous


Salmon is rich in heart-healthy fats and protein, plus it tastes divine with this tangy, Asian-influenced sauce. Couscous adds fiber, and this recipe even sneaks in a little vitamin A-rich spinach.

Ingredients: Olive oil, shallots, golden beets, Israeli couscous, salt, spinach, oranges, brown sugar, soy sauce, sake, limes, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, salmon, cooking spray

Calories: 500

Ingredients

  • Couscous:
  • 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled shallots (about 1 large)
  • 8 ounces small golden beets, thinly sliced, peeled, and quartered (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raw spinach leaves, trimmed
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sake (rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets with skin (about 1 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Preheat grill.
To prepare couscous, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and beets; sauté 5 minutes or until shallots are tender and just beginning to brown. Stir in couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add water and salt; cover and simmer 8 minutes or until couscous is tender. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Toss gently until combined and spinach wilts. Keep warm.
To prepare sauce, combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (through red pepper) in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 minute.
To prepare fish, brush cut sides of fillets with 1/4 cup sauce; place, skin sides up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill salmon, skin sides up, 2 minutes. Turn salmon fillets; brush with remaining 1/4 cup sauce. Grill 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or desired degree of doneness. Serve with couscous and lime wedges, if desired.

Wild Alaskan salmon is in season this time of year, and you can find it in supermarkets and fish markets across the country. Its rich flavor is worth paying a bit more. The ponzu sauce may be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Golden beets add sweetness and beautiful color, but don't stain like red beets. Israeli couscous has lovely pearl-like grains that are much larger than regular couscous. Use regular couscous if you can't find Israeli.