Healthy Food Recipes

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.

Ingredients :

·         2 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         1 onion, chopped

·         1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

·         1 lb. boneless lamb,* cut into bite-sized pieces

·         2 tomatoes, chopped

·         1 tsp. ground cumin

·         1/2 tsp. ground cloves

·         1 tsp. ground cinnamon

·         1/2 c. canned tomato paste

·         5 c. water

·         2 c. uncooked brown rice salt and pepper to taste

How To Make :

·         Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

·         Add the onion, garlic, and lamb. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the meat is browned, stirring constantly.

·          Add tomatoes, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

·         Add the rice, salt, and pepper. Stir. Reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the water.

·         Remove the pot from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve warm in a large bowl. In Somalia guests eat from the bowl with the fingers of the right hand.