Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         8 hard-boiled eggs*

·         3/4 c. vegetable oil

·         5 to 6 c. chopped onion

·         1/4 c. tomato paste

·         1/2 c. water 2 tsp. salt

·         3/4 tsp. black pepper

·         1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic

·         2 tsp. paprika

·         1/4 tsp. ground cumin (optional)

·         8 pieces chicken, rinsed and patted dry

How To Make :

·         Remove shells from hard-boiled eggs while still warm. With a sharp knife, make 4 to 5 shallow cuts on both sides of each egg.

·         Set aside. In a large kettle, heat 2 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add onion and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions start to turn brown.

·         Reduce heat to medium and add tomato paste and 1/2c. water. Stir well. Cook for 10 minutes, then add remaining oil. Cook for 5 minutes more.

·         Add salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin, and chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Add eggs, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Ingredients :

·         2 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

·         2 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

·         1 small eggplant, with or without peel, cut into bite-sized pieces

·         1/2 c. smooth peanut butter

·         1/4 c. water

How To Make :

·         In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.

·         Add onion and saute until transparent. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

·         Add eggplant and cook for 5 minutes more. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and ¼ c. water and stir to make a paste. Add to tomato-eggplant mixture and stir well.

·         Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Serve with rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or plantains.

Ingredients :

·         1.5 c. dried Shirakiku^® brand mung beans

·         2 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         3 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

·         1 large onion, peeled and chopped

·         3 or 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

·         1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

·         dash salt

·         dash black pepper

·         1/2 c. water

How To Make :

·         Place beans in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak overnight.

·         Drain beans in a colander.

·         Fill a medium saucepan half full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours or until tender.

·         Drain beans in a colander and place in a medium bowl. Mash well with a fork.

·         In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.

·         Add tomatoes, onions, and garlic and sauté until onions are transparent.

·         Add mashed beans, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 c. water and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice or with chapatis.

Soaking time: overnight Preparation time: 2 hours Serves 4 to 6