RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Vegetable Casserole

The healthy recipe this week is a simple vegetable casserole to prepare and it provides all the nutritional benefits that your body needs.

Fruits and vegetables should be present regularly in our diet as it will provide the body with vitamins, minerals and water as well as various essential bioactive compounds.

 INGREDIENTS 

1 Small Cabbage, cut into strips

200 grams. bean sprouts

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

1 Carrot

1 Can Mushrooms

1 Onion

1 Eggplant, sliced

1 Teaspoon Cornstarch

PREPARATION

▶ Wash all vegetables.

▶ Heat a large skillet or wok and add two tablespoons olive oil, plus all the vegetables.

▶ Stir and let cook for about 15-20 minutes by adding finally the bean sprouts.

▶ Dilute cornstarch in a little water and add, leaving about two minutes to cook.

▶ Serve immediately.

And remember, both fruits and vegetables can be prepared in various ways making them more tasty and tempting, especially for the smaller house also incorporate them to your tastes.

Source: Punto Fape

NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Quinoa

Quinoa Real

Cooked Quinoa 

The quinoa will help to reduce hunger and take your body fat.

M.H.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ONE- SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

This dish is very low in fat and carbs, but it's very filling and yummy. You can alter the taste to your liking. If carbs aren't an issue for you, it's delicious served over pasta or rice.

Ingredients

Serves:    Prep:  10min |Cook: 15min |Total: 25min
              

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves, cut into 1" pieces

salt

ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach

2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms

0,5 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1.Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

2.Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place it over medium heat. When it's hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it's no longer pink and the juices run clear.

3.Remove the chicken to a plate, covering to keep it warm. Add the garlic to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half. Put the chicken back in the pan and stir. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with the cheese just before serving.

Photo: Mitch Mandel

Source: recipes.menshealth.com