Spinach & Feta Omelet Recipe

Ingredients

6 egg whites

1 whole omega-3 egg

28 ounces (1 slice) feta cheese

1/2 cup mushrooms

1/4 onion

1 handful of spinach

4 oz smoked ham

Now to make it!

Preparation

Chop mushrooms and onions and saut in a lightly coated pan of olive oil. After 2-3 minutes add the whisked eggs into the pan and break up

the feta cheese and add the ham to the top on top. Cook on low while covered for 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and enjoy!

Simple Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

2 tbsp honey

Directions

Whisk whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

In a small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and honey.

Make a well in dry ingredients and stir in egg and buttermilk mixture. Allow batter to rest for a few minutes.

Set a nonstick frying pan to medium-high heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls on to griddle or pan. Cook until the edges begin to dry and bubbles appear in the pancakes. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes more.

(Makes 8 pancakes)

Pinto Bean Party Dip

Ingredients

2 – 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained

8 slices canned jalepeno and 2 tablespoons of juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Puree all ingredients in food processor or blender on high speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with baked tortilla chips or on chalupas with lettuce, tomatoes and low fat cheese.

Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 pinch black pepper

4 cups vegetable broth

4 (15 ounce) cans black beans

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Super Simple Beef and Snow Peas Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound boneless top sirloin

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 can sliced water chestnuts

2/3 cup low fat beef broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 – 6 ounce package frozen snow pea pods, thawed and drained

Directions

Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add oil to coat. Add garlic and sirloin which has been thinly sliced. (Partially freezing makes slicing meat across grain easy.) Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until just brown.

Add salt and pepper, stirring in beef broth. Mix cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Slowly stir into broth mixture and bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about one minute. Stir in ginger, pea pods and water chestnuts. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until peas are crisp-tender.

Fruit Salad with Yogurt Recipe

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

1 pound seedless green grapes, halved

3 bananas, peeled and sliced

1 – 8 ounce container nonfat strawberry or lemon yogurt

Directions

In a large bowl, toss together strawberries, grapes, bananas, and strawberry yogurt. Serve immediately.

Simple Carrot Soup with Fresh Ginger and Curry

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 large carrots, sliced

5 new potatoes, quartered

2 cups vegetable broth

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon curry powder

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook stirring often until onion is translucent. Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for just a few minutes to allow the carrots to sweat out some of their juices.

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot, and season with ginger, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until carrots are tender.

Puree soup in small batches using a food processor or blender, or if you have an immersion blender, it can be done in the soup pot. Reheat soup if necessary, and serve.