Healthy & Easy Fall Recipes

Are you bored with the repetitive, mundane dishes you find yourself cooking up in your kitchen?Are you tired of the stress involved with thinking of new,  healthy and easy recipes to cook?  Your friends at Phix are here to help you. We’ve come up with some quick and nutritious recipes for you and your family. Whether you’re a gym rat in need of a high protein meal, a dieter only nodding to low calorie choices, or a vegan who has cut meat completely out of your life, you will find our recommendations helpful for all walks of life.  Health and nutrition is our goal and long-time passion, and we try to apply that to everything we do. So choose from one of the following recipes from www.food.com our editor meticulously hand-picked, roll up your sleeves, and make yourself a delicious and healthy meal!

Gluten-Free Easy Feta Chicken Bake for Diabetics

Editor’s Note:

      “It is so quick and easy to make, and you don't have to feel guilty, because it really is pretty good for your health and is diabetic-friendly. Adding a little chopped fresh basil to the final sprinkle will make the dish more refreshing!”

Ingredients:

Ø  6 boneless & skinless chicken breasts

Ø  2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

Ø  1/4 teaspoon salt

Ø  1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Ø  2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Ø  1/4 cup chopped tomato

Ø  1/4 cup parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Arrange chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish

3. Drizzle with tablespoon of the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Top with feta cheese, and drizzle with remaining lemon juice

4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with tomatoes and parsley

 High-Protein Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon for Workout Warriors.

Editor’s Note:

    “An easy recipe to fix, and an even easier recipe on the palate to eat. Abundant supply of protein to get you energized for the next workout!”

Ingredients:

Ø  1 teaspoon ground ginger

Ø  1 teaspoon garlic powder

Ø  1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

Ø  1/3 cup orange juice

Ø  1/4 cup honey

Ø  1 green onion, chopped

Ø  1 1/2 lbs. salmon fillets

Directions:

1. In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well

2. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly

3. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade.

4. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor

5. Turn bag occasionally

6. Lightly grease grill rack

7. Preheat grill to medium heat

8. Remove salmon from marinade; reserve the marinade

9. Grill 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork

10. Brush with reserved marinade up until the last 5 minutes of cooking time

11. Discard leftover marinade

Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup for Dieters and Vegans

Editor’s Note:

     “ 0 point Weight Watchers cabbage soup. You can eat as much of this as you like. It’s so good for you!”

Ingredients:

Ø  3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth or 3 cups nonfat chicken broth

Ø  2 garlic cloves, minced

Ø  1 tablespoon tomato paste

Ø  2 cups chopped cabbage

Ø  1/2 yellow onion

Ø  1/2 cup chopped carrot

Ø  1/2 cup green beans

Ø  1/2 cup chopped zucchini

Ø  1/2 teaspoon basil

Ø  1/2 teaspoon oregano

Ø  salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Spray pot with non-stick cooking spray sauté onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes

2. Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste

3. Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes

4. I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion

5. All very good. You can customize it a bit

Healthy Pumpkin Pudding for Everyone

Editor’s Note:

      “This is the perfect recipe for a fall get-together. Natural, yummy, smooth, and healthy!”

Ingredients:

Ø  1 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin

Ø  1 2/3 cup soy milk

Ø  3 tbsp corn starch

Ø  2 tbsp molasses

Ø  1/4 cup brown sugar

Ø  1/2 tsp cinnamon

Ø  1/2 tsp nutmeg

Ø  1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, about 6-8 minutes.

2. Transfer to individual serving cups and chill until set and firm, at least 1 1/2 hours.

3. Enjoy your homemade vegan pumpkin pudding

4. Makes 6 servings