Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         1/3 c. milk

·         4 slices white or wheat bread

·         fat for cooking*

How To Make :

·         Brush a little milk on both sides of each piece of bread.

·         In a medium-sized frying pan, melt enough fat to cover the bottom of the pan. Fry the bread quickly on both sides until crisp.

Ingredients :

·         2 or 3 green plantains, peeled

·         6 c. canned chicken broth*

·         salt and pepper to taste

How To Make :

·         Slice the peeled plantains and place in a blender or food processor.

·         Add 1 c. chicken broth and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a Dutch oven.

·         Add the remaining 5 c. of broth.

·         Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

·         Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients :

·         1.5 c. dried lentils*

·         5 c. water

·         1 onion, chopped

·         2 tbsp. vinegar

·         6 tbsp. peanut oil or olive oil

·         3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

·         1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste

How To Make :

·         Rinse the lentils in a colander or strainer.

·         In a Dutch oven, cover lentils with 5 c. of water and place on medium heat.

·         Bring to a boil and then lower the heat.

·         Simmer the lentils for 45 minutes or until tender, but not mushy. Carefully pour the lentils into a colander to drain. In a medium bowl, combine the onion, vinegar, oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

·         Add the lentils, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Stir often to blend flavors.