Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         2 tbsp. olive oil

·         1 small yellow onion, chopped

·         1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

·         1.25 c. water

·         1 c. chicken broth or vegetable stock

·         1/2 tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. powdered saffron, or 3/4 tsp. turmeric

·         1 c. long-grain white rice

How To Make :

·         In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion is soft but not brown.*

·         Add water, chicken broth or vegetable stock, salt, and saffron or turmeric to pan. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir.

·         Cover pot, reduce heat to mediumlow, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Ingredients :

·         4 tbsp. olive oil

·         1 large yellow onion, sliced into

·         narrow wedges

·         1 large green bell pepper, seeded

·         and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips

·         6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and

·         minced

·         2 c. tomato sauce

·         1 c. red wine vinegar

·         1/2 tsp. oregano

·         salt and pepper to taste

How To Make :

·         Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion and green pepper are soft.

·         Add tomato sauce, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.*

Ingredients:

·         3 tbsp. olive oil

·         2 medium onions, chopped

·         1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

·         3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

·         2 bay leaves

·         1 15-oz. can tomato sauce

·         2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

·         1.5 tbsp. capers

·         1/3 c. green olives with pimientos, cut in half

·         2 c. water

·         2 lb. boneless chuck steak, cut into

·         1-in. cubes*

·         6 to 8 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed

·         salt to taste

How To Make :

·         Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté onions and green pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, or until onions are soft but not brown.

·         Add garlic, bay leaves, tomato sauce, vinegar, capers, and olives and cook for about 5 minutes. (This onion-pepper mixture is the sofrito.)

·         Add water and meat to sofrito and cook 20 minutes. Finally, add potatoes, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until meat and potatoes are tender. Add salt to taste and serve hot.