Baked pakora
Our primary care dietitian Robin Arora-Desilet provides the recipe for a baked pakora on her website. Watch her demonstrate how to make the pakora on this video.
Cinnamon quinoa porridge
Ingredients (Makes 1 serving) 1/3 cup of quinoa flakes1 cup or less of milk or milk alternative1 tsp of cinnamon1 heaping Tbsp of nut butter3/4 cup of berries or 1/2 chopped bananaHoney (~ 1 tsp) Directions Mix quinoa flakes, milk and cinnamon together in a microwavable safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes or less. Add…
Coconut berry chia pudding
Ingredients (Makes 2 to 3 servings) 1/3 cup chia seeds3 cups of milk or milk alternative (such as soy milk)1 tsp of cinnamon1/2 tsp of vanilla1-2 cups berries1/3 cup of toasted coconut flakesHoney (~ 1 tsp) Directions In a bowl, mix chia, milk, cinnamon and vanilla well. Refrigerate overnight. Add berries, honey (I usually add 1…
Seniors’ Nutrition: Smoothies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Ingredients 1 bottle chocolate Ensure 1 medium banana 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp psyllium husk 1-2 tbsp skim milk powder Berry Burst Smoothie Ingredients Strawberry/Vanilla Ensure or Milk/Juice 1 cup mixed fruit of choice ½ cup Greek plain yogurt 1 tsp psyllium husk 1-2 tbsp skim milk powder Directions…
Seniors’ Nutrition: Chicken barley soup recipe
Ingredients 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium 1 rotisserie chicken, cooked, skin removed, deboned and chopped 2 cups frozen/canned vegetables 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup barley 1 tsp salt and pepper for taste DirectionsBring broth to a boil and stir in all ingredients. Reduce to medium heat and cook for at least…
BBQ salmon and beet salad
Ingredients 4 pc. salmon filets 4 tbsp. grainy mustard 2 tbsp. cold water 1 tbsp. fresh chopped dill For the vinaigrette 1 ea. egg yolk 3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. grainy mustard 1 tbsp. honey 6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil TT salt and pepper For the beets 4 ea. fresh beets, heritage or…
Mediterranean quinoa salad
Ingredients 2 cups quinoa ½ cup feta 2 cloves garlic 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes ½ ea. long English cucumber ¼ ea. red onion 1 ea. red pepper ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted 3 tbsp. fresh basil 2 tbsp. fresh mint 1 pc. lemon, juice and zest 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil TT…
Romaine tuna wraps
Ingredients 5 Romaine Leaves (Washed) Half a small Red Onion 2 oz. Fine Chopped Basil Pepper To Taste 1 pound canned flaked Tuna (Drained) Mayo 2 Egg Yolks 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 12 oz. Olive Oil InstructionsDice your red onion, chop your basil up and add to bowl. In a separate bowl, add your drained…
Roasted chicken salad
Ingredients 2 celery stalks (¼ inch pieces)1 medium green pepper, chopped into ¼ inch pieces10 large red-leaf lettuce leaves, sliced into ¼ inch pieces8 broccoli florets (¼ inch pieces)1/4 cup no-sugar-added oil and vinegar dressing2 scallions, sliced into ¼ inch pieces1/2 pound roasted chicken breast, skin removed and meat cut into ¼ inch pieces Instructions…
Asian ginger salmon with sesame broccoli and yellow bean salad
Ingredients Asian Ginger Salmon Cooking spray 3/4 pound salmon fillet Pepper TT 2 tbsp. Low-salt soy sauce 2 tbsp. Water 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh ginger Sesame Broccoli and Yellow Bean 1/4 pound broccoli florets 1/2 pound of yellow beans 2 tsp. Olive oil 1/4 cup sesame seeds Pepper TT Instructions Heat a nonstick pan on…