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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Sweet Potato Sticks with Homemade Ketchup




INGREDIENTS:
sticks

• 2 8-oz sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crumbled
• 1 tbsp safflower oil
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare sticks: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut each potato in half crosswise. Cut each half into 1/2-inch slices, then cut slices into 1/2-inch strips (to resemble French fries). Place potatoes in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin and oregano. Drizzle oil over potatoes. Using a silicone spatula, toss potatoes gently yet thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle paprika mixture evenly over potatoes and toss gently.
3. Arrange potatoes in a thin layer on a large, foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
4. Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle evenly with salt.

Makes about 2 servings
Nutrients per Serving:
Calories: 162
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 24 g
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 89 mg
Potassium: 541 mg
Phosphorus: 62 mg

Ketchup

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp onion, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp raw honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Ketchup can be made a few days ahead of time and stored in refrigerator in a sealed container for about 1 week.

Makes about 2 servings
Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 32
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 24 mg
Potassium: 258 mg
Phosphorus: 23 mg

recipe source: cleaneating.com

"Raw" Bean-less Zucchini Hummus




INGREDIENTS:
• 3 raw zucchini, peeled and chopped
• 6 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup raw tahini
• 1 cup sesame or sunflower seeds, soaked
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzle
• Fresh parsley, minced for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place all ingredients, except oil and parsley, into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth or to desired consistency. Drizzle with oil and garnish with parsley. Complement it with crudités, raw flax crackers or whole-grain pita bread. You can also spread it on sandwiches or mix it with salads.

Nutrients per 3-oz serving
Calories: 140
Protein: 5 g
Total Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Potassium: 315 mg
Phosphorus:260 mg

Recipe source: cleaneating.com