CHILE LIME CHICKEN WITH VEGGIE KABOBS

Note: If you are serving veggie kabobs with chicken, plan ahead. The marinade for the chicken can be used to marinate the veggies as well, or a slight, lighter, variation may be used. In any case, you will want to think ahead to make enough for the second marinade if using some of the same ingredients while chopping and juicing. It will save you time. The veggies also need to marinate. Try doubling the marinade recipe.

*For vegetarians serve the veggie kabobs with no chicken and serve with a side of tofu or quinoa.

Ingredients for Chicken:

Preparation for Chicken:

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice and vinegar. Add cilantro, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno (if using), salt and pepper.
2. Place chicken breast between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Pound lightly with meat mallet until chicken breasts are about ¼ inch thick.
3. Whisk marinade again before coating chicken breast with mixture.
4. Place chicken breasts in baking dish and brush remaining marinade over breasts. Cover dish and refrigerate. If possible try to marinate for at least two hours so meat will be tender and flavorful. Marinate no less than one hour and no longer than 24 hours.
5. Heat grill to medium. Cover chicken while grilling.
6. Grill chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning once. Check one piece by cutting into the center. Center should not be pink.

4 servings

Ingredients for Veggie Kabobs:

Marinade Variation:

Preparation:

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. This recipe calls for olive oil because coconut oil will get hard in the refrigerator. The other option is to use coconut oil and not marinate the vegetables.
2. Put vegetables in the smallest bowl that they will easily fit in.
3. Pour marinade over vegetables and toss.
4. Cover and refrigerate for minimum of 2 hours, up to 8 hours. Turn/ toss veggies at least once during marinating time.
5. Remove from refrigerator and thread vegetables onto wooden skewers. Alternate vegetables by color for attractive kabobs.
6. Grill over medium heat for 8- 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook a little less time for crispy veggies (healthier), or until slightly charred for more tender veggies.

Serve chicken and veggie kabobs together.

Nutritional Analysis

Recipe from “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body” Cookbook, by Tana Amen

 

GINGER GLAZED SALMON

By Tana Amen

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger root, and mustard. Mix well. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish and spread mixture out.
2. Place salmon fillets in baking dish and coat one side of fillets with marinade. Turn fillets over and coat the other side. Cover and marinate for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on thickness. Cut the fillets in half. Optional: Salmon may also be cooked in a pan over medium heat. It does not fall apart as easily and remains very moist. However, it loses the “grilled” flavor.
4. Serve immediately. SERVING SUGGESTION: Ginger glazed salmon goes wonderfully with Cucumber Edamame Salad (page 45) and grilled asparagus.

Nutritional Analysis

4 Servings, 246 Calories, 5g Carbohydrates, 1g Saturated Fat, 245mg Sodium, 29g Protein, 9g Fat, 80mg Cholesterol, 0g Fiber

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HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. Note: It’s my preference to cook the vegetables as little as possible. As a result you will be blending them in step 4. However, if you prefer not go through the process of blending the vegetables, and prefer cooking the vegetables, you will need to sauté them as step 1. In that case, heat a teaspoon of refined coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about a minute. Add bell pepper and celery for about two more minutes. Then proceed to step two.
2. In a large cast saucepan or pot, brown turkey meat in refined coconut oil over medium heat. Crumble turkey and break apart as much as possible. Add onion stirring for about 2 minutes.
3. Add garlic, jalapeno (if using), chili powder, ortega chilis, oregano, cumin seed, salt and tomatoes. Mix thoroughly until spices are well blended with meat and meat is browned (no longer pink).
4. Add broth.
5. Dish out 2 cups of chili mixture. Put about one cup of chili at a time into the blender. Add one ½ cup of chopped bell pepper, zucchini, and celery at a time and puree. Pour mixture back into the remaining chili pot. *Adding the pureed vegetables not only makes the chili tasty, but is a great way to add fiber and vitamins without overcooking.
6. Add beans. Stir thoroughly and heat through on medium low, about 5minutes.

Serve hot

Nutritional Analysis

Recipe from “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body” Cookbook, by Tana Amen

 

POACHED TILAPIA IN SAFFRON SAUCE

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add tomato paste. Sautee for one minute. Deglaze skillet with 1 cup vegetable broth.
3. Add tarragon, saffron, orange zest and bay leaf. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaf and orange zest. Add tomato and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Add leek, fennel and okra. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
6. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to sauce and gently poach for 3-4 minutes each side.

Serve immediately in shallow dishes. Garnish each dish with one lemon wedge.

Suggestion: This sauce is also excellent served over barley and no fish for those who do not eat animal protein of any kind.

Nutritional Analysis

Recipe from “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body” Cookbook, by Tana Amen

 

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

By Tana Amen

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. In a non-stick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, and sauté for 1 minute. Add Brussels sprouts, and cook for 5 minutes or until nicely roasted outside and tender inside, stirring occasionally.
2. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve.

Nutritional Analysis

6 Servings, 106 Calories, 7g Carbohydrates, 4g Saturated Fat, 34mg Sodium, 4g Protein, 5g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 5g Fiber

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