This recipe is a good source of vitamin C, which keeps gums and blood vessels healthy. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked, skinless, chicken breast, diced 2/3 cup onion, diced 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter Directions: 1. In a large pot, sauté onion in sesame oil until translucent; add garlic and chicken and stir to heat through. 2. Add seasonings and sauté 1 minute longer. 3. Add broth, paste, tomatoes, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined. 4. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling. 5. Serve immediately. 6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010Pumpkin Soup recipe
Saturday, June 26th, 2010This recipe is a good source of vitamin A, which keeps eyes and skin healthy.
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2-3 cups cubed fresh or frozen pumpkin or winter squash
1 large garlic clove
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup lean, roasted diced ham
1 teaspoon tomato paste, or 1/2 peeled, seeded and chopped fresh
tomato
1. Place celery, onion, in 2-quart sauce pan with olive oil, sauté
until tender. Add garlic and briefly sauté. Add carrots, pumpkin,
chicken stock, thyme, and oregano. Simmer 15 minutes or until
pumpkin and carrots are tender.
2. Stir in ham. Simmer another 10 minutes.
3. Blend in the tomato paste or diced tomato. Serve hot.
