Food & Recipes

On this page I want to share with you new foods we've tried as a part of clean eating - whether we liked them or not - as well as recipes we've used in our clean eating journey that we really love! 

Saucy Chicken Lo Mein

• 8 oz. cooked 100% whole wheat linguini
• Sesame seed oil
• 2-3 cups frozen Asian vegetables
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

SAUCE

• 1/3 cup soy sauce (I did not use clean soy sauce; at this point, I don't even know if it exists. We are still cleaning out the pantry!)
• 2 tbsp sake (rice wine)
• 1 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Cook pasta according to directions without salt and fat; I add garlic to the water for taste. 

In a large pan, add the vegetables and sesame oil (according to taste) and heat on medium.

While pasta and vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce, stirring with a whisk.

Once vegetables are heated up, add chicken and stir together until heated thoroughly. Stir in sauce and pasta, and cook for 4-5 minutes until pasta is coated. Be sure to stir well.

Serves 4 if in 2 cup servings - more if you reduce the serving size!

Cabbage Soup

• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 4 ribs celery, diced
• 3/4 head of cabbage, sliced into one inch chunks (I used red because that's what I had on hand)
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil and add 1 cup of diced onion and the minced garlic. After 1-2 minutes, add the celery and carrots for an additional 3-4 minutes. Then add the vegetable broth and water; bring to a boil. While you are waiting for it to boil, chop up the cabbage into bite sized pieces. Add the cabbage and the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3040 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Enjoy alone or add cooked quinoa or shredded chicken! 

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili 

• 6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can Lentil soup (can substitute another can of black beans)
• ~ 6 chopped tomatoes (should be equal to about 28 ounces)
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

(adapted from http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Sweet-Potato---Black-Bean-Chili)