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Black Bean Burgers and Plantains

Salty, Frozen Dinners

I am not a fan of frozen dinners. Although as a youth in Detroit and as a college student microwave dinners were the go to for the quick meal, frozen foods are no longer my meal of choice. My disdain is based in the preservatives and salt content. Firstly, the salt content in the average, single frozen dinner is not only more than the daily recommended value but it more than than the yearly recommended value. Our diets are full of salt.  I just don’t see the need to add more. All that extra salt is asking for higher blood pressure, heart disease, and eventual heart attack and stroke. So no shade against those who eat frozen dinners, just they are not for me. I especially do not like frozen bean patties because they smell. 

Black Bean Burgers

Firstly, these bean burgers do not smell.  Secondly, they taste wonderful. Thirdly they have been upgraded. While the beans are the same, the preparation technique is simpler. The previous recipe was just mashed up black beans with a grainy, heterogenous and inconsistent texture.  This time, at the suggestion of my girlfriend, instead of a grossly,  coarse costing of oatmeal over the beans,the oatmeal into a fine powder to act as the binder of the beans mix. Performing this action allowed for better mixing and an even texture. Genius. 

Fresh is Better

The updated burger is still made with fresh black beans, garlic, pepper and no added salt. It is quicker, easy, and more adaptable; storing wonderfully in the freezer for anytime of the year to be doctored up to make a wrap, panini, or any other sandwich or ditch the bread and make a Black Bean Salad. The taste is juicy and full of flavor.These burgers are a nice break away from my carnivorous disposition. wow factor. They are packed with a nutritious punch of protein, antioxidants, micronutrients, low glycemic index and complex carbohydrates leaving me full and satisfied. 

Thanks for trying the food,

#goodfoodisgoodmedicine

Dr. Claiborne

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Vegetarian Pho

Winter is officially here. Low temperatures, snow fall, and little sunlight make the winter months difficult to manage. Try this prescription for a nice and hearty bowl of Vegetarian Detox Pho to help fend off those winter viral infections and keep warm during these cold months. Use a low-sodium vegetable stock to cut the sodium content of the soup and you can also consider swapping the rice noodles for whole wheat noodles higher in fiber. Top your pho soup with fresh vegetables to add fiber, vitamin A and potassium to the meal. Common vegetable toppings include bean sprouts, bell peppers and red onions. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil, deliver a small boost of vitamin A, and a squirt of fresh lime juice adds a bit of vitamin C. Skip the salty hot sauces in favor of fresh Jalapeno, which is naturally sodium free! 

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Simple Skillet Sweet Potatoes

New Year, same sweet potato! This super food has been a staple of our diet for quite sometime now. They are delicious and packed full of vitamins and nutrients that can keep you healthy during the cold winter months. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin C, which can be helpful to ward off cold and flu viruses. Additionally, vitamin c is critical for collagen production which helps to maintain skin elasticity. Furthermore, sweet potatoes are full of vitamin D which helps to build healthy bones. Typically we get our vitamin D from adequate sunlight, however, during these cold and dark winter months it is important to increase our vitamin D intake. Low vitamin D levels have been linked to seasonal affective disorder, which can be treated with adequate vitamin D intake from healthy sources like sweet potatoes! Try this easy, simple, and paleo friendly recipe as a staple in your winter diet.

 

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Barbecue Tempeh Bowl

Tempeh is a nutrient-dense soy product with a high amount of protein (approx 30 grams per cup), as well as various vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it boasts the ability to decrease total cholesterol, oxidative stress, and also curb appetite. Moreover, tempeh is a great probiotic and is known to stimulate the growth of many of the normal intestinal bacterial flora. It will definitely give you that “full” feeling that many newly converted vegetarians may be seeking. Furthermore, its a great meat alternative that can be dressed up to fool even the sharpest of taste buds. Check the recipe below to keep it plant based. 

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Kale and Butternut Squash Salad w/ Honey wine vinaigrette

Butternut squash is one of the most popular winter squash and is packed full of wonderful flavor. Additionally, butternut squash is low in calories and contains zero cholesterol or saturated fats! Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients:

VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey

SALAD:
3 cups trimmed and thinly sliced kale
1 cup roasted cubed butternut squash
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut, seed and peel your butternut squash. Carefully cut the squash crosswise into 3/4-inch slices, and then cut those slices into cubes. Lightly coat the squash with olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Spread squash evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn cubes over and roast or an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

2. In a large bowl, toss together the kale, squash and blue cheese. Toss with the vinaigrette. Divide the salad among serving bowls and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds before serving.IMG_2232

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Honey Glazed Salmon with Butter Lime Reduction Sauce

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Honey Salmon

Salmon is jam packed with omega-3 fatty acids which are great for brain and cardiovascular function! This recipe is delicious and extremely healthy!

Ingredients:

4 salmon filets

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon of lime juice

FOR THE BROWNED BUTTER LIME SAUCE
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon honey
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To make the browned butter lime sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, honey and lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge each salmon filet with 1 tablespoon flour and drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add salmon to the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Place into oven and bake until completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with browned butter lime sauce and lime zest, if desired.

NOTES

recipe adapted from damndelicious.net