- capellini or spaghetti
- Tuscan house Italian Dressing
- halved grape cherry tomatoes
- shredded Mozz. cheese
- fresh basil
“Take a break from meat and serve these easy wraps at your next get together. They’re full of protein and flavor and low in fat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.”
Per serving (about 9oz/253g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 15g protein
- canola oil*
- finely chopped yellow onion
- finely chopped zucchini
- chopped carrot
- finely chopped mint
- chopped green onions
- butter lettuce
- Lime wedges
“Welcome spring—or vegetarian guests—to your table with this delicious main-course recipe that is destined to become a favorite for family and feasts alike. For killer veggie burgers, serve any leftover slices on toasted whole wheat buns with lettuce and spicy mustard.”
Per serving (about 6oz/172g-wt.): 170 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 28g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 8g protein
- frozen green peas
- cooked quinoa
- rolled oats
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley and/or 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
“Fresh spring fruits and veggies deserve respect and good company. This simple salad takes care of both and can add a wow factor to any meal. Feeling fancy? Drop the raw sliced asparagus into ice water for a minute or two and it will curl into ribbons. In a hurry? Cut the asparagus into thin coins instead. In the dressing, the avocado provides its natural healthy fats for smooth and creamy results. Nobody will know it’s a health-promoting, no-oil-added dressing!”
Per serving (about 11oz/307g-wt.): 120 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein
- orange juice
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- spring greens or mesclun mix
- sliced fresh strawberries
The authentic version of this Greek vegetable dish calls for twice as much olive oil. I like the combination of kalamata olives, cauliflower and tomatoes. Serve it with whole grains, such as spelt, bulgur or barley.
- extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- chopped tomatoes
- bay leaf
- rosemary
- freshly ground pepper
- tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water
- red wine
Recipes for Health – Greek
These beans become creamy as they bake slowly in a sweet and sour broth flavored with honey and vinegar. You can make the dish with regular white beans, which will require soaking, or with large lima beans, which will not.
- extra virgin olive oil
- chopped tomatoes
- bay leaf
- tomato paste
- red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Serve as a side dish or condiment. It is also delicious rolled into lettuce wraps.
- chopped fresh pineapple
- roughly chopped mint
- lime juice
“Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and saffron infuse each spoonful of this savory soup — a hearty combination of lentils, chickpeas, fennel, onions and tomatoes. Pick up the spice profile with a dollop of Charmoula, a Moroccan condiment with garlic, cumin, cilantro and jalapeño. Great with a warm whole wheat pita and a simple salad on the side.”
- ground cinnamon
- ground turmeric
- ground ginger
- extra virgin olive oil
- Soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- Charmoula
- cilantro
- parsley
- dried bay leaves
- sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serve as a side dish or condiment. It is also delicious rolled into lettuce wraps.
- chopped fresh pineapple
- roughly chopped mint
- lime juice