Three Tasty and Nutritious Recipes to Try at Home

Easy to Make Delicious Recipes That Go Great with Bread

Spring has finally sprung - the sun is shining, the days are longer and the holidays are fast approaching. In this warmer weather, you don’t always fancy eating hot dishes such as pies and casseroles, which are much better for the winter months. Plus, with the holiday season coming up you may want to eat lighter in preparation for your summer vacations. In this article, Great Harvest of Newtonville would like to share with you a few simple summery recipe ideas that are light, nutritious and great for all the family which are easy for you to make at home.

Tuna With Asian Stir-Fried Veggies

This recipe is spicy, fresh and full of nutrients and low in fat, as well as being quick to prepare. A perfect lunch or dinner treat that packs in loads of healthy veggies:

• Heat a dash of sesame oil in a wok or large saucepan, then throw in a finely chopped red chili.
• Roughly chop vegetables of your choice and toss them into the pan. Zucchini, carrots, broccoli and bell peppers work well and add a nice crunch to the dish. Try including veggies with a variety of colors – this makes the dish look more inviting, as well as making sure that you and your family get a wider range of nutrients.
• Add the juice of one lime, soy sauce, grated ginger and honey to taste. Try using fresh ginger, which delivers powerful medicinal properties and is believed to improve digestion.
• Stir-fry until veggies are cooked, but still crunchy to conserve the nutrients.
• While the vegetables are cooking, heat another pan with sesame oil, a finely chopped red chili, grated ginger and a couple of roughly chopped scallions.
• When the pan is really hot, add tuna steaks, the juice of 1 lime and soy sauce.
• Sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, depending on how well-done you like your tuna steak. Serve the tuna and veggies with noodles or rice.

Cilantro Hummus and Whole Grain Bread

Hummus is very nutritious – chickpeas are a great source of protein, fiber, calcium and magnesium and studies have shown that they may even suppress your appetite! Experts recommend consuming legumes like chickpeas at least three times a week. This delicious, refreshing hummus is the perfect way to start including more chickpeas in your diet.

• Drain a 400g can of chickpeas and put them in the blender, along with a generous glug of olive oil.
• Add one large spoon of tahini (a sesame paste available from all large supermarkets).
• Add a bunch of cilantro, plus the juice and rind of one unwaxed lemon.
• Blend until the mixture is fully blended, but not too runny.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Serve with Great Harvest 100% Whole Grain Bread

Delicious 100% Whole Grain bread which has been baked fresh today is available from Great Harvest of Newtonville. However, if you prefer a different type of taste, call today at 617-928-1162 and find out about the many other tasty breads that have been baked fresh for you today.

Healthy Roast Vegetable Pasta

• Chop the veggies of your choice into generous chunks – eggplant and zucchini work well roasted and place in a deep oven dish, like a lasagna dish or something similar.
• Add a small bag of cherry tomatoes, halved.
• Add two small red onions, roughly chopped, along with two whole cloves of garlic (peeled), a bunch of roughly chopped parsley and a splash of good-quality olive oil.
• Place in the oven on a medium heat for around 30 minutes, occasionally mixing to make sure that the veggies do not stick to the tray.
• Meanwhile, prepare the pasta of your choice according to the pack’s instructions. Why not try whole grain pasta as a healthier, more nutritious option than traditional white pasta.
• Once the pasta and the vegetables are ready, combine in a large bowl or pan and make sure that all the pasta is fully coated with sauce.
• Add a little extra fresh parsley, some parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with salad and crusty Great Harvest bread.

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