Elaines Heart-Healthy Tomato-Pepper Appetizer Recipe

Ingredients:2 medium-sized, ripe, firm tomatoes½ green sweet bell pepper½ yellow sweet bell pepper½ orange sweet bell pepper3 shallots1 ½ tsp dried or 2 ½ tsp fresh chives¼ cup carrot shredsSalt & pepper to taste1/8th tsp ground ginger2 tbsp classic italian salad dressing1 cup shredded green leaf lettuceInstructions:Cut the top off both tomatoesReserve tops!Scoop out tomatoes,…

Frozen Fruit Salad recipes

Ingredients:2 bananas2 cups red grapes, seedless2 cups green grapes, seedlessInstructions:1. Peel bananas; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place banana slices and grapes on a small rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until fruit is frozen throughout, at least 1 hour.2. Divide fruit among four bowls, and serve.

Stovetop Fideos

Ingredients:3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)2 cups 1-inch green bean pieces1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced2 medium tomatoes, diced1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups “no-chicken” broth (see notes) or vegetable broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup finely shredded…

Heart Healthy Tomato Pepper Appetizer

High in Vitamin C, and a wealth of other vitamins and minerals, this colorful appetizer will gracefully enhance any meal.Ingredients:2 medium ripe firm tomatoes1/2 green bell pepper1/2 yellow bell pepper1/2 orange bell pepper3 shallots1 1/2 tsp dried or 2 1/2 tsp fresh chives1/4 cup shredded carrotSalt and pepper to taste1/8 tsp ground ginger2 tbsp classic…

White Bean Salad

simple white bean salad for vegetarians, flavoured with mint, lemon juice and olive oil.Ingredients:1 cup white beans drained.1 small chopped onion.1 glove garlic minced well.A squeeze of lemon juice.1 tbsp white vinegar.3 tbsp olive oil.1 tsp sugar.½ tsp dried mint.Salt and freshly ground pepper.Instructions:mix the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and sugar in a mixing…