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This hash is very versatile in that it is complete with black beans, vegetables and sweet potato for carbohydrates, filling and can be used for various applications like Tacos, Tostadas,Sandwich, salad, burritos, quesadillas,stuffing in peppers or consumed as is with eggs for breakfast.Preparation time30 minutesServes4Serving Size1/4 recipeCalories Per ServingApproximately 223DifficultyMediumIngredients:1 cup black beans soaked overnight... Continue Reading →
We had a friend visit us for breakfast who follows the Jain principles of India and he always asks me how to add more protein into our diets.As you know onion, garlic or mushroom is out of the picture and these generally make the primary constituents of a hash so I decided to put an... Continue Reading →
This dish is a very simple yet nutritious breakfast I wanted to share with you.This is super quick to make and is especially time saving for those who are in the software and other busy professions and are struggling to get their daily vitamins and minerals in your diet.This is our regular breakfast in summer... Continue Reading →
Kosambari is an indian salad made with moong dal(moong beans) soaked in water.Its a very ancient dish traditionally used to lose weight,low in calories, at the same time providing lot of protein,fiber and nutrition.Preparation time:10 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup Moong dal(soaked in water for 2 hours and drained and rinsed)1/3 cup grated Carrot1/3 cup diced cucumber1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
Mangoes are abundant in the summer season.Heres a tropical variation to breakfast oatmeal with mango,chia seeds and coconut flakes,healthy and nutritious and super rich in fiber.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup steel cut oats1 ripe mango diced1/2 tablespoon chia seeds soaked overnight in water1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon honey(optional)1/4 cup coconut flakes+sunflower seeds+craisins(optional)Procedure:1.Cook the oatmeal in water... Continue Reading →
A very healthy and nutritious soup with carrots and warmth of ginger.This meal would be perfect when you want a light and easy to digest dinner with lots of vitamins and energy in it,also when recovering from fever or cold.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:4Ingredients:4 carrots diced1 cup shredded cabbage2 stalks celery diced2 teaspoons finely grated gingersalt to... Continue Reading →
Here is a super healthy,low calorie, filling food with all vegetables and no carbohydrates from grains.Eat this for dinner when you are trying to lose weight,or as a tasty side when you do not want too many calories and want to get a lot of vegetables in your diet.Add a poached egg on top for... Continue Reading →
This is a simple recipe involving no cooking.When you need a quick bite or something sweet you can put together this sandwich.My roommate and good friend, who was a student at that time in Kansas City taught me this combination,she often used to take this to eat between her classes and study hours.Preparation time:2 minutesServes:1Ingredients:2... Continue Reading →
When you have a lot of fruit left in your fridge and don't know what to do with them,here is a healthy salad with chickpeas and tangy spices.This recipe uses Dragon fruit usually found in Asian markets.Preparation time: 20 minutesServes:6Ingredients:1 cup dry chickpeas(soaked in water overnight)1 dragon fruit diced1/2 cup diced onion1 cup cilantro1 cup... Continue Reading →
Orzo is really Italian pasta shaped in the form of rice.Due to the small size it absorbs flavors quickly and is an easy dish to make.This is a simple recipe with orzo,tomatoes,olives,feta,oregano etc,giving it a greek flavor profile.The dish is lightly tangy from the lemon and at the same time balanced with the sweetness of... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 