We may get our fill of green on St. Patrick’s Day, but all of us at Family Health Care of Siouxland want you to think green every day of the year. Whether you are trying to whittle down your “pot of gold” or just want to see more colors of the rainbow in your diet, these seven recipes are sure to help you shine. Good luck!
Probably The Best Green Smoothie Recipe Ever.
We’ve got to hand it to 100 Days of Real Food. They managed to come up with a fail-safe equation to sneak greens and deliciousness into every breakfast smoothie: two cups leaves, two cups liquid, and 3 cups fruit. It’s a great way to make sure you get all the taste and goodness your body needs to start the day on the right foot.
Brilliant Tip: Turned off by chunky green smoothies? Try blending your leafy greens with your liquid-base first, and then add everything else. You’ll be sipping smoothly in no time.
We know what you’re thinking. You think broccoli is a dinnertime food fight waiting to happen. We’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be. This Ina Garten recipe roasts the bitterness out of these nutritious little trees, and then tosses them with creamy pine nuts and salty Parmesan to round out the flavors. The result is an almost sweet stalk topped with a delicately crunchy crown—and it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Brilliant Tip: Don’t let the first 10 minutes of baking time throw you off the scent.
Born on a San Francisco sunrise, this spinach, beef, and egg hash is perfectly filling and one of the quickest ways to get a meal together from start to finish. Using fresh spinach, onion, ground beef, and eggs and the tiniest sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this recipe has all the charm of Dr. Seuss and a good kick of nutrition.
For the record, Snap Peas are perfectly lovely rinsed and raw. This recipe makes them a tad more versatile, particularly for those with a warm palette. Just toss your snap peas in a pan with a little olive oil, shallots, and fresh thyme and—VOILA!—a restaurant quality side that is just what the doctors at Family Health Care of Siouxland would have ordered.
No recipe here (unless you are hungry for pie, then use this one). Green apples are best enjoyed on their own or with a side of unsweetened nut or seed butter. Their crisp and tart qualities lend themselves to a more filling experience, plus they are sourced easily, which means you can find them locally and at the height of their tasty glory. Learn more about the health benefits of green apples here.
Guacamole is fantastic, but if you really want to dig into the benefits of an avocado, try pairing it with a bright and bold tuna salad, like this avocado and tuna tapas recipe. It’s a light, healthy meal that you can put together in stages and assemble on the fly; in fact, you could pre-slice your avocados before tossing them in your lunch bag for even easier meal prep. Seed comes out, salad goes in, and healthy life goes on.
If you haven’t explored the Matcha tea craze yet, the warm temps are a perfect time to try it. This fine green tea powder is made from the leaves of antioxidant-rich tea leaves, and it’s now commonly available in supermarkets and online. Its green color is what makes it fun, but its nutritional wallop is what makes it worth it. This recipe from Love and Lemons combines the matcha powerhouse with lime, mint, and dash of sweet. The perfect replacement for your afternoon cup of coffee!There you have it! Which ones will you try first?
There you have it! Which ones will you try first?