In a food processor or blender add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and 1 tablespoon Olive Oil. Pulse blend the contents until smooth. Stop to scrape sides as needed. Add kalamata and green olives. Pulse blend again until smooth. Scoop contents into a serving bowl. Top with paprika and olive oil. Add additional sliced olives if desired. The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week if covered or in an airtight container.
Olive hummus goes great with seasonal sliced vegetables and Clearly Organic corn chips.
Canned fruits can add flavor and nutrition to any meal! Choose can fruits that are packed in 100% juice or water.
Ingredients: 11oz can Best Choice mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved Water (amount according to rice package directions) 1 Tbsp Best Choice vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp Best Choice salt 1 cup Best Choice brown rice 2 Tbsp bottled Thai sweet chili sauce plus additional for topping 1 pound medium Best Choice shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 whole large leaves of bibb or iceberg lettuce 1 cup matchstick cut or shredded carrots
Marinated ¼ cup Best Choice olive oil ¼ cup Thai chili sauce Juice of ½ lime and some lime zest Mix all marinate ingredients and shrimp together is a zip lock bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preparation Follow package directions to cook the rice, substituting the reserved mandarin oranges juice for part of the water. Stir mandarin oranges and sweet chili sauce into cooked rice. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté just until cooked though, about 4-5 minutes. Arrange lettuce leaves on large platter. Spoon rice mixture into center of each lettuce leaf. Top with carrots and shrimp. Drizzle with additional sauce.Serve with Mango Salsa 1 mango diced ½ lime juice 1 tsp chives 1 Tbls cilantro salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill and serve.
In a large bowl mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, evaporated milk, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix contents with your hands then form hamburger into 8 patties. Preheat and lightly oil grill grates. Grill patties for 5 minutes on each side, or until the meat has reached the desired doneness. Serve on a bakery fresh bun with all your favorite toppings.
Choose cranberries for Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. Eat them as a snack or throw them in a salad like the recipe below!
Ingredients
Dressing: 1/4 cup Olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salad: Two 15oz cans Best Choice Garbanzo Beans, rinsed and drained 2 Celery stacks diced 1 carrot shredded 1/2 cup Best Choice dried cranberries 1/2 cup Best Choice Pecans finely chopped 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, agave, dill and red pepper flakes to make the dressing. Set aside so the flavors come together.
In a large bowl, mix all the salad ingredients together, then mix in the dressing.
Let chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving. Can be served as is or spooned into lettuce leaves to make wraps.
According to a U.S. News and World Report study, the Mediterranean Diet has stood the test of time for being a universally beneficial eating plan for long-term health. The Mediterranean Diet focuses on consuming food high in omega-3 fatty acids like olive oil, nuts, hearty grains, fish, legumes, vegetables, and fresh fruit. All of these foods offer cardiovascular benefits while also helping balance blood sugar, decreasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. One of the core principals of a Mediterranean Diet is physical activity and a positive sense of community. Some doctors are even known to recommend this eating plan for patients with anxiety and depression. Enjoying increased amounts of vegetables and fresh fruit can help improve your mood and promote digestive health.
One of the biggest differences between a standard American diet and the Mediterranean Diet is the amount of red meat and vegetables that is encouraged. A base protein for the Mediterranean diet is fish and legumes served with a variety of seasonal veggies. While some red meat is consumed it’s not typically an everyday option. The additional omega-3s and nutrients from daily vegetables and fish help those on the Mediterranean diet have a reduced cancer risk. If you desire to improve your eating plan it might be wise to adopt a few principals from the Mediterranean Diet.
A Mediterranean Meal Plan For A Day
Breakfast: 2 egg omelet with 1 cup of sautéed vegetables.
Lunch: Avocado toast on whole grain bread topped with tomatoes. 1 cup of berries.
Snack: 1/4 cup olives and 2 Tablespoons raw almonds.
Dinner: 6 oz of salmon served over mixed greens with feta and tomatoes.
Pre-heat oven to 450° F. While the oven is heating, place the pita bread on a large baking sheet, coasted with olive oil. Spread 4 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each pita bread, coating surface almost to the edge. Blend Feta with garlic. Evenly distribute all of the olives, mushrooms, and feta mixture on top of the sauce. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Serve and cut into quarters.
Recipe sponsored by Clearly Brand & Clearly Organic
8 Clearly frozen Cod filets
8 flour tortillas
1 bag of shredded coleslaw mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 small tomato, diced
1 can Clearly Organic Sweet Corn, drained
1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and cook fish filets according to package directions. While fish is cooking place coleslaw in a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, lime juice, tomato, corn, and cilantro. Mix until contents are evenly distributed. Once fish is done baking let cool for 2 minutes. Then place the desired amount of slaw and fish on each flour tortillas.
1lb Best Choice Shrimp uncooked, medium sized, shelled and deveined
2 tbsp Best Choice Garlic powder
1 tsp Ginger grated
½ cup Best Choice Honey
¼ cup Best Choice Soy Sauce
1 ½ cup Broccoli
1 tsp Best Choice Sesame Seeds
Directions
In a small bowl mix together garlic, Ginger, honey and soy sauce to make the marinade.
Place raw shrimp in a large Best Choice storage bag and pour 1/3 of the marinade into the bag. Seal and refrigerate for about an hour. Keep the remaining marinate at room temperature.
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade to the pan and let heat until steaming. Toss broccoli into skillet and cook until tender, approximately 5-7 mins. Remove Broccoli from pan at set aside.
Remove shrimp from bag and place into pan, discarding the bag and marinade. Cook shrimp on each side, about 1 minute per side.
When all shrimp is fully cooked add sesame seeds and return broccoli back to the skillet. Heat for 2-3 more minutes tossing occasionally.
Serve immediately with remaining marinade drizzled to top.
