yummy recipes

This evening, I thought I would post some of our favorite Clean Eating recipes...I have three cookbooks worth, and many magazine clippings, but obviously have not tried more than my fair share...so, here are some meals, some snacks, and some condiments that I especially like.

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Tomato-Basil Pita Pizzas (serves 2)
- 2 whole wheat pita breads
- 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup low fat shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Optional: pesto

Place pitas on ungreased baking sheet. Layer with tomatoes, basil and cheese. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Raspberry Basil Vinaigrette
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, washed and picked over, divided
- 1/2 cup dark balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp each sea salt and black pepper

Simmer 1/2 cup raspberries & the balsamic vinegar on medium-low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Set aside to cool. Place the raspberry vinegar, remaining raspberries, agave nectar, basil, and garlic in food processor. Process for 2 minutes. Add olive oil in a slow steady stream, blending until smooth. Add salt and pepper and blend once more. Transfer to glass container and refridgerate.

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Super Breakfast
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 2 tbs flaxseeds
- 1 cup random fruit, such as diced apple, blueberries, sliced strawberries, your choice
- 1/2 cup Ezekial cereal

Put yogurt in bowl. Top with remaining ingredients.

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Eat Clean Hummus
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups canned organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbs olive oil

Place all ingredients in food processor. Pulse until well combined but coarse.

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Clean PBJ
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 tbs natural peanut butter, creamy or smooth
- 4 strawberries, sliced

Toast (optional) bread and spread with peanut butter. Top with strawberries and finish off with second slice of bread.

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Baked Ziti
- 1 lb lean ground hamburger or turkey
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 small onion, diced fine
- 2 cloves garlic, through garlic press
- 1-2 tbs olive oil
- 26 oz organic crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 8 oz whole wheat penne
- 2 tbs fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 low fat shredded mozzerella

Brown meat, carrots, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Add chicken stock, tomatoes and basil and heat through. Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Combine pasta with meat combination and pour into 9x12 casserole dish. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese. Cook on 350 for 20 minutes.

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Crispy Chicken Bites
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1 tbs flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces. Combine all dry ingredients in shallow dish. Combine water and egg white in a separate shallow dish. Dip each chicken piece into water/egg mixture and then into coating. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes. Make a dipping sauce of 1 1/2 tsp honey and 1 tbsp dijon mustard.

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There you go...a handful just for you. I'd love to know if you try any of them, and if you liked them. Some are Tosca recipes, some are Clean Eating magazine recipes. I will try to post recipes regularly, as we try something new and like it...I've added a "recipe" category on the right sidebar, if you click on it, all posts with recipes will come up...