Ground Meat and Veggies Mix

Ground Meat and Veggies Mix
Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground meat (I used turkey)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, cut in small pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut in small pieces
• salt, pepper, seasoning of choice (I used garlic powder)

Directions:

1. Saute onions, celery, carrots, and salt on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
2.  Add ground meat and break into small pieces. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add zucchini. Cover. Cook until meat is browned and veggies are softened.

Fast Fattoush with Lamb

I didn't use pita bread because I'm trying to be low carb. So I guess it's not really a fattoush. I also used coriander from the spice bottle instead of fresh cause that's what I had available.

 Serves 1

Ingredients

For the lamb:

• 1 lamb steak, trimmed of fat
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• squeeze of lemon juice

For the salad:

• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tbs. red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 handful each fresh mint, parsley, and coriander, chopped
•  squeeze of lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

Lamb:

1. Mix garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Rub into lamb. Set aside to marinade.

Salad:

1. Combine celery, tomato, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, and coriander into a bowl. 
2. Season with lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
3. Lightly oil grill pan and cook lamb for 2 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
4. Thinly slice lamb and pile onto salad. 

Adapted from Healthy Food Guide.

2 Minute Shrimp Scampi

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 24 large frozen shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 3 splashes hot sauce

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minutes. Toss again. Microwave 1 minute and 10 seconds.

Adapted from Mens Health.

Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

I haven't been cooking lately because I've been so busy studying for the MCAT. I actually haven't been doing anything but studying really. But I made this last week and haven't had time to post it up until now. I think the kids liked this frittata better than the last one because they ate all of this one.

Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 large whole eggs plus 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 6 mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, thinly sliced (I just used all the mushrooms that came in the box)
• 4 scallions, trimmed, finely chopped
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat broiler. Set rack 4 inches from heat source. Whisk whole eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese in a large bowl. Add mushrooms, scallions, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
2. Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sized ovenproof skillet. Add egg mixture. Cook eggs 3 to 5 minutes, or until almost set.
3. Put skillet in broiler. Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until top is set and beginning to brown.
4. Cut and Serve.

Adapted from Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients by the Editors of Whole Living Magazine.

Frittata Ranchera with Black Beans

Frittata Ranchera with Black Beans

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 6 large whole eggs plus 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 jalapeño chiles, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions:

1. Heat broiler. Whisk all eggs, parsley, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper together in a large bowl. 
2. In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Cook until onions soften, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add egg mixture and sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until eggs are almost set. 
3. In a small saucepan, heat beans over medium-low until warmed.
4. Uncover skillet and put frittata under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes or until the top is set and beginning to brown. 
5. Cut into wedges and serve with black beans.

Adapted from Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients by the Editors of Whole Living Magazine.

New Blog

I decided to make a new blog that I'm going to use for recipes. Like an online recipe collection so I can look up my favorite things without lugging my cookbooks around.