If you're a busy mom like me, you are constantly searching for ways to make healthy meals quickly. I find that my box of fresh vegetables is making it easier for me to make that happen! This week I took the leeks & bok choy and added it to yellow squash from the market and chicken breasts and brown rice for a quick-and-easy stir fry that was full of vitamins and nutrients for my family. I think the fact that it wasn't the usual ingredients made it more interesting for them to enjoy. To make this, I sauteed diced chicken breast with Trader Joe's Soy Vay. I removed the chicken from the pan into a covered dish to keep it warm. I added the chopped leeks, boy choy and yellow squash and sauteed with some salt and pepper. Once tender, I added the chicken back into the pot to warm it up and added more Soy Vay sauce. I served it with brown rice and it was gobbled up by my entire family (including the vegetables!).
We also really LOVED the banana fingerling potatoes which I coated in olive oil, salt and pepper and popped into a 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes. The kids ate them whole and dipped them into ketchup. I had hoped for leftovers - but none were left! They ate them like french fries and we all know how much healthier this version is! They asked me to "get them again"!
Still investigating what to do with the kale which I have never cooked with! Any suggestions?
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Here is what I made last week with Kale. Boil some hot water with a bit of salt. When boiling add Kale for a few minutes to soften. Drain well and put aside.
ReplyDeleteIn another pot boil water and add your favorite pasta. I usually use a whole grain linguini. But this would be good with almost any pasta.
Saute 1 chopped onion in a pan with about 2 Tb. olive oil until glassy. Add two garlic cloves cut into slivers for about 30 seconds. Then add drained anchovies and stir until they have dissolved. Add 2 cups cherry tomato (cut into quarters) until they start to break up. Then add drained Kale and cook until wilted. Drain pasta (but reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water). Add pasta to veggies and stir in the 1/4 cup pasta water. Keep mixing until everything is coated. Serve hot. You do not need salt as the anchovies provide that flavor. If you would like to add some pepper and maybe some fresh thyme that is good too.
Enjoy!