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12
Nov
Low GI Sauce – Green Goddess Dressing
Published in low-gi-recipes
Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients:
4 ounces tofu (firm), well drained
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup spinach leaves, washed and dried
1/3 cup fresh parsley (no stems)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 scallions
Fresh tarragon leaves
Fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Blend together in food processor until smooth. Use just enough tarragon and pepper to taste. This dressing will last 2 days in the refrigerator.
Yields [...]
Tags: green goddess dressing, healthy eating, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, sauce, wellness solution
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11
Nov
Low GI Sauce – Ginger Lime Dressing
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Ginger Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
1 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 cup lime juice
Grated rind from 2 limes
1/4 cup scallions, finely sliced
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Let sit overnight. Lasts 2 weeks in refrigerator.
Yields 16 Ounces.
Nutritional Information (2 ounces):
22 calories, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 g [...]
Tags: ginger lime dressing, healthy eating, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, sauce, wellness solution
10
Nov
Low GI Sauce – Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
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Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
1 pint orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shallots, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 ounces white wine vinegar
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon chives, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon basil, fresh, chopped
Directions:
In a saucepan, reduce orange juice to 1/2 cup, or use 1/2 cup concentrate.
Place [...]
Tags: healthy eating, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, orange vinaigrette, salad dressing, sauce, wellness solution
9
Nov
Sherry Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
10 twists fresh ground black pepper
3-1/3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3-1/3 tablespoons white wine
1-2/3 tablespoons shallots
2-1/2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped
2 ounces apple juice
1-2/3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
3-1/3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
1/2 cup peppers, tricolored, diced
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Hold for service. Lasts 1 week in refrigerator.
Yields 20 Ounces.
Nutritional Information [...]
Tags: healthy eating, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, salad dressing, sauce, sherry wine vinaigrette, wellness solution
8
Nov
Low GI Sauce – Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
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Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
9 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
4 cups balsamic vinegar
1/2 ounce cornstarch slurry (cornstarch with cold water)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped garlic
2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 ounces fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablospoons, fresh oregano, chopped
1-1/2 ounces fresh basil, chopped
2 ounces chives, chopped
4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Use stock or a quality [...]
Tags: healthy eating, herb vinaigrette, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, sauce, vinaigrette dressing, wellness solution
7
Nov
Low GI Sauce – Papaya-Plantain Salsa
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Papaya-Plantain Salsa
Ingredients:
1 plantain, ripe, finely diced
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 papaya, finely diced
1/2 peppers, red and orange, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons chives, finely sliced
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Lime juice from 2 limes
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
In a nonstick sauté pan, toast the diced plantain in 1 teaspoon [...]
Tags: healthy eating, low gi, low gi recipe, low gi sauce, papaya, plantain salsa, sauce, wellness solution
6
Nov
Roast Chicken and Shredded Mozzarella Tortellinis
Ingredients:
4 oz. chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
Pinch fresh oregano, chopped
Pinch fresh basil, chopped
Pinch paprika
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup skim-milk ricotta
1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
18 wonton skins
1 cup water
18 arugula leaves
1 tomato, chopped
1 recipe Red Pepper Coulis
Directions:
Preheat [...]
Tags: APPETIZER, healthy eating, low gi, low gi appetizer, low gi recipe, roast chicken, shredded mozzarella tortellini, wellness solution
5
Nov
Low GI Cooking Strategy – Stir-Frying
Published in healthy-strategies
Stir-Frying
Stir-frying, cooking small-sized foods over high heat in a small amount of oil, preserves the crisp texture and bright color of vegetables and cooks strips of poultry, meat, or fish quickly.
Typically, stir-frying is done in a wok, but a nonstick pan can be used. Steam-jacketed kettles and tilt frying pans can also be used [...]
4
Nov
Low GI Cooking Strategy – Sautéing
Published in healthy-strategies
Sautéing
Sautéing, to cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, can be used to cook tender foods that are in either single portions or small pieces.
Sautéing can also be used as a step in a recipe to add flavor to foods such as vegetables, by either cooking or reheating.
Sautéing [...]
Tags: caramelization, low gi cooking strategy, sauteing, weight loss
3
Nov
Broiling and Grilling
Broiling, cooking with radiant heat from above, is wonderful for single servings of steak, chicken breast, or fish with a little more fat such as salmon, tuna, or swordfish that can be served immediately.
The more well done you want the product, or the thicker it is, the longer the cooking time and [...]
Tags: broiling, grilling, heterocyclic amines, low gi cooking strategy, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, weight loss
