MOre healthy-er recipes

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Never had risotto but decided to make a quick version. Chopped up baby bellas 91 package), sauteed with onion and garlic.  Poured in chicken stock (8 oz) then added my defrosted basmati rice (2 cups approx.).  Stir, stir, stir, added parsley, black pepper and sea salt (which it didn't need).  Stir in parmesan cheese and it got thick and creamy.  I was impressed!

Always makes me feel good.  Rotisserie chicken saves times.  Boil water, chicken and veggie broth.  Add celery, onion, and carrot. Then add chicken. Season to taste, if needed.  Okra is a nice add. Good to portion and freeze and boil yolk-free egg noodles as needed. Enjoy.

Cut and hollow out beefsteak tomatoes.  Prepare a mixture for stuffing such as ground turkey with broccoli, onions and any fave veggies, beans, too. Stuff tomatoes and enjoy.  Can also be baked if preferred. Grilled tomatoes work, too.

Serve on crisp Romaine lettuce leaves.

Seasoned fish with salt-free chipotle seasoning.  Seared flesh side down in 2 tblspns olive oil.  When brown, turn over, cover and let steam until done.  Serve with sauteed collards. Enjoy.

Wild Yellowfin Tuna, green onions, light mayo, mustard, relish, boiled egg, celery seeds, black pepper.

Optional: Add capers (rinsed) for some twang.

Serve with "everything" crackers.

Fresh squeeze two oranges, two lemons, one lime. Season with sea salt, black pepper. Red pepper flakes optional. 

Marinate for 30 minutes. Bake with fruit slices until done.

Enjoy with rice and broccoli.

(see My Truth About Rice below)

Baked for an hour at 350 degrees, these thighs were seasoned with curry and turmeric powders, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper and sea salt.

Served with sauteed spinach for a one-two punch anti-inflammatory meal.

Crock pot some smoked turkey.  When tender, drain and set aside.  Add water, veg and chicken broth, onions and celery to crock pot.  Rinse peas thoroughly and remove anything you don't want in your pot.  Add some of the turkey bones only, no meat.  Let cook.  When done, shred turkey meat and add to pot.  Turn off the heat and cover.  Let it do its thing!  Add a few carrots for color. No need to add extra salt.  Enjoy.

Mix ground turkey with onions, garlic, celery, egg, seasnings and crackers. Form meatballs and brown.  Soup: add water, chicken and veg broth, onions, and celery.  Let cook until crock pot has a boil.  Add meatballs.  When tender, turn off heat and add frozen peas and carrots and fresh broccoli.  Let sit for a while. Roughly quarter meatballs to fit on a spoon. 

Great tasting hearty and healthy soup.