Back to basics: Recipes for optimal health
Millet with herbs
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon real butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated garlic
¼ cup onions
1 small cucumber (optional)
1 small chopped sweet red bell peppers or tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon finely chopped dill
Sea salt and red pepper flakes to taste
2 cups cooked millet grains
Method:
Add butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan over low heat. Add onions and red bell peppers and cook well. Add garlic and thyme and cook for about 30 seconds, do not burn. Add cooked millet grains, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir well. Remove from heat immediately and serve warm. Serves 2
High protein bean omelet
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chopped scallions (green and white parts).
½ cup cooked black beans
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil.
1 tablespoon real butter
Fresh salsa
4 large organic eggs, use 4 whites and 2 yolks (lightly beaten).
Pinch of unrefined sea salt.
4 slices Swiss cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Method:
Add extra virgin olive oil and butter to a pan on low heat. sauté onions until wilted; add black beans and sea salt and cook another minute or two. Remove vegetables and place in a dish. Beat eggs, pour in pan and cook on both sides. Spread the beans over the eggs; add cheese, some of the salsa; fold and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve with fresh salsa.
Fresh salsa: 1 large chopped ripe tomato, ½ small red onion finely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 medium chopped jalapeno, 1 small avocado (optional), juice of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Combine all ingredients; mix well and serve with the omelet. Serves 2
