Turkey & Sweet Potato Hash

You want simple easy and tasty ?? This is it ! 
I love one skillet meals ! This was one of the recipes that came with the Country Heat workout. 

Its all about balance.. You have Protein, Veggies and Carbs all in one dish !!

Serves 4 
3/4 Cup Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped
• 1 lb. raw ground 93% lean turkey breast
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme (or ½ tsp. dried thyme)
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion, bell pepper, and sweet potatoes; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent and sweet potato is tender-crisp.

3. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and sweet potato is soft.

4. Add garlic and thyme. Season with salt (if desired) and pepper (if desired); cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

Container Equivalents (per serving, per Country Heat nutrition guide): 

½ GREEN, 1 YELLOW , 1  RED , ½ teaspoon

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PoppySeed Casserole

Ever have a recipe that you make that reminds you of someone or something?? 

Well there is a story behind this one.... It goes back over 20+ years ago ! 

My husband and I (boyfriend back then) were invited over to my sisters house for dinner -- My mom shared that she was making some dish called PoppySeed Casserole !! 

Seriously - What the Heck was that?? 

So being the Smart Teenagers that we were , Merv and I went to the nearest McDonalds Drive thru and ate dinner on our way to her house... 

Joke was on us !! We both LOVED It !! 

Moral of the Story -- Dont judge a book by its cover ! Ya never know unless you TRY IT !! 

20 years later I make this dish on a regular basis and the whole family loves it!! 


Ingredients: 
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup green pepper
2 - 15 oz cans of tomato sauce (No HFCS)
1/2 tsp Himalayan Salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1- 8 oz package of wide No Yolk Noodles
1- 8 oz cream cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup plain or greek yogurt 
1 Tbsp Poppyseed

Directions: 
Cook Turkey & Onion and Green Pepper
Add Sauce, Salt and Pepper
Cook Noodles 

Mix Cheeses w/ yougurt & Poppyseed.
Toss with Cooked Noodles 

Layer a 9x13 Dish 3/4 full with the noodle mixture
Add Meat to the center of the Noodle mixture 
Add remaining noodles to the top

Bake Covered 375, 30-35 Minutes
Uncover - Bake for 10-15 more minutes 

Pumpkin Soup

Tis the Season -- The Season of pumpkin that is !! I could eat pumpkin everything  !! I really do love it that much ! Ever since I found out that my cholesterol was high, I have changed my way of looking at food and have become more conscious of the ingredients. You can still cook delicious and tasty meals that fill your belly with goodness and our healthy for your heart ! 

Serves 4 (approx 1 cup)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup water, divided
• 1 small onion - chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) canned or fresh cooked pumpkin puree
• 2 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Or 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk makes it a little sweeter
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional)
• 1 green onion chopped (optional)

Directions: 

In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of water over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let onion dry out.

Add remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Sir in the milk and cook until hot. DO NOT BOIL. 

Serve it up - approx 1 cup and garnish with parsley or green onion

Nutritional Analysis : 

Calories: 73, Total Fat: 1g, Saturated fat: trace, Trans Fat: 0 g, Monosaturated fat: trace, Cholesterol: trace, Sodium: 51 mg, Total Carbohydrates 13 g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Sugar: 0, Protein: 3 g

Roasted Brussel Sprouts - Foods that Lower your Cholesterol

It doesn't get an easier that this !! I like them steamed but my FAVORITE is ROASTED !! 

• Brussels sprouts are rich in many valuable nutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K. They are a very good source of numerous nutrients including folate, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, choline, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Green leafy vegetables are great for lowering cholesterol, and Brussel sprouts are in the top five.

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• Ingredients:
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until deep golden brown, crisp outside and tender inside, 30 to 35 minutes. The leaves that are loose will be especially brown and crispy. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Source: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/