Tallarines Verdes "Green Spaghetti"

I have learned to cook and eat this when I was in Peru . It is a kind of dish that you will never forget because it is sooo good :)


INGREDIENTS :

1 lb whole grain spaghetti
1 clove chopped garlic
1 red onion sliced
1 lb fresh spinach
1/2 lb fresh basil
100 grams feta cheese
3 T olive oil
1/4 cup evaporated milk or water

Cook the pasta to al dente
In a pan sautee the garlic and onion with the olive oil . Then add the spinach and basil and cook it until the greens are wilted. Put the milk/water, cheese and the green mixture into the blender then liquify it then add it to the cooked pasta. I love to serve it with steak or if you want chicken you can do that too :) Enjoy !!! 

Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/ Mussels

One of my faves love love seafood  and there is nothing better than a good Spaghetti w/ Mussels for dinner. Also if you want to add more seafood into this recipe you can :) especially shrimp !!!


INGREDIENTS

1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
1 lb fresh mussels
1 can baby oysters
5 cloves chopped garlic
1 diced fresh tomato
1 whole lemon
5 T olive oil
1 cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste

In a pan sautee the garlic then add the rest of the ingredients except for the spaghetti and mussels. Add the whole juice of the lemon as well as the rind. When it boils add the mussels cover it until it is done then add the cooked spaghetti... When it comes to whole wheat pasta you have to check the ingredients of the package that it says whole wheat, whole grain or whole durum. The reason i am telling you this because some will say whole wheat but actually they are just 51% whole wheat ...  

Whole Wheat Lasagna

My Daughter Zoe loves Lasagna i believe because of watching Garfield and so as my son Trey but not because of Garfield like her sister he just love food :)


INGREDIENTS

1 lb whole wheat lasagna
1 lb ground turkey
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 cup chopped parsley
3 T tomato paste
2 cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 package shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped basil
1 T dried oregano
3 T olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a pan sautee the garlic, parsley and basil then add the tomato paste and the turkey. When the meat is brown add the canned tomatoes when it boils let it simmer for at least 25 minutes. In a baking dish layer the cooked lasagna, turkey tomato sauce and the cheese then bake it for 30 minutes @375 F... Enjoy !!! You can add more cheese if you want depending on how you like it :)

POLLO SALTADO w/ BROWN RICE

This is the healthy version of a typical Peruvian Dish Lomo Saltado instead of beef i used chicken and the fried potatoes i replaced it with a brown rice....


INGREDIENTS

2 boneless skinless chicken breast
3 cloves chopped garlic
3 T olive oil
1 sliced red onion
1 sliced tomato
1 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
2 T soy sauce
2 T white vinegar
2 cups cooked brown rice

In a pan saute the garlic and chicken in high heat just like cooking a stir fry. When the chicken is almost done add the sliced tomato and onion and soy sauce. When the onion and tomato is cooked turn the heat off and add the vinegar and cilantro,  mix it well then serve it brown rice..

SPAGHETTI w/ SALMON and ONIONS

                       Easy to make great flavor and a very affordable meal !!!


INGREDIENTS
1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
1 14.75 oz can wild alaskan salmon
1 white onion thin sliced
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 lemon
3 T olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a pan saute the garlic and onion in olive oil then add the can of salmon without the juice. Add the lemon zest and juice of the whole lemon then the parsley. Then mix the cooked whole wheat pasta if you desire you can add parmesan cheese :)

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

I have been eating healthy food for over a month now and i definitely lose some weight :) I always wanted to share this recipe for all the people out there who love stuffed green peppers :)


INGREDIENTS

4 medium size green peppers
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 medium size chopped onion
1 diced tomato
1/2 cup parsley
1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
3 T olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice

Cut top off peppers, remove the seeds and membranes then rinse it with a cold water. In a large pot put the peppers also the top of the peppers add cold water and salt let it boil then reduce the heat and simmer it for 5 minutes. When it's done take the peppers out and set it aside.

Saute garlic and onions in a pan then add the tomatoes and the turkey or chicken season it with salt and pepper and let it cook. When it's cooked add  the parsley, rice and half of the tomato sauce mix it well. Stuff the peppers with the cooked chicken or turkey add the remaining tomato sauce on top of the peppers then put it in a baking dish and  bake @350 F for 45 minutes.