Steamed Broccoli Recipe

Steamed Broccoli Recipe
Recipe by Edward Franklin

Summary:

Steamed broccoli is such a basic, go-to weeknight vegetable that it gives us the balance diet. It is really so good. Try this, even with half substitutions the recipe works so well!

Prep time: 1M
Cook time: 4M
Total time: 5M

Calories per serving: 64.6 kcal
Fat per serving: 1.92g

Ingredients

• 0.25 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Sesame oil
• 16 oz. Broccoli, raw
• 1 tsp. ground Ginger root, raw
• 0.75 tbsp. Sesame seeds, whole, dried
• 1 tbsp. Soy sauce made from soy and wheat shout
• 1 FL oz. Sake

Cooking Directions

1. Take a large skillet; add broccoli, soy sauce, sake, ginger, oil and 0.25 cup of water. Cover and leave to simmer over medium flame.
2. Steam for just 4 minutes or until broccoli is tender and a bit green in color. Dust with salt and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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 Savory Stuffed Chicken with Plum Glaze

A popular saying goes that the way to win a man’s heart bypasses his stomach. What can be a better way to please your husband than a sizzling bowl of Savory Stuffed Chicken with Plum Glaze? The rich distinctive taste stuffed chicken brings a spicy touch to this dish that will surely please any man inhabiting this planet. A little bit of sherry and bell pepper to it will give a unique distinctive flavor that your mate will keep licking his fingers for the rest of the day.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken (breast pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tbl minced celery
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crumbled cooked bacon
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 pieces crumbled cornbread
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup plum jam

Procedure

Add olive oil to a pan on high heat. Take chicken breast pieces and make a cut at the sides of each piece. Sear the chicken pieces until they get charred brown on the outside but are not cooked through. Use a mixing bowl to combine celery, butter, onion, chicken stock and cornbread and place the stuffing inside the chicken pockets. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees centigrade and bake the chicken for 25 minutes.
In a separate cooking pot, 1/3 cup of chicken stock is boiled. Whisk slightly after adding plum jam and allow it to cook over medium heat while the stock evaporates. When the plum glaze is ready, pour it over chicken pieces and allow it to cook for another 10 minutes.

Garlic Creamed Chicken

Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

Isn’t it amazing to have such a delicious looking dish with such high nutrition? One serving of this meal covers about 7% of the fats. But that’s just the only negative part.  The carbohydrate and protein content of about 38g and 30g respectively, covers for the fat content in the dish. To add cherry over the topping, and here it doesn’t mean in its literal sense because that will involve an awful lot of carbohydrates we don’t want, there is Vitamin A and Vitamin C in the packaging too. Oh and not to mention Calcium and Iron content in the dish makes it a complete nutritional bunch.
 

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
• 1 package of crushed feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
• 1/3 cup virgin olive oil
• 2 chicken breast halves
• 6 chopped tomatoes
• 10 chopped kalamata olives
• 4 strips roasted red pepper

Procedure

Take freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and add Greek seasoning and olive oil to it. For this baked chicken recipe, you have to take chicken breast pieces and pound them between two sheets of butter paper. After that, marinate the two halves chicken in the prepared mixture and leave it for 30 minutes. During marinating time, you can add together feta cheese, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes and mix them well. Shake off the marinade from the chicken and add the prepared mixture to both pieces of the chicken.

Rollover the chicken and stick a toothpick to secure the fold. Heat the oven to 190 degrees centigrade and place the stuffed rolls in a baking dish. Before placing in the oven keep roasted pepper sticks over the stuffed breasts. Allow baking for 30 minutes or till when the chicken changes color from pink to brown. Remove the toothpick while you are about to serve.

Popcorns: The Most Delicious & Healthy Fun Snack

 

Who can deny a full bowl of that white fun treat of hot popcorn? The popping sound, the aroma, and the taste magnetize almost everyone to eat them all. It’s really hard to share your popcorn! The best thing about popcorn is it’s one of the most low calorie snacks which are easy to digest. They keep you full, which is good if you are looking to lose weight. Substituting popcorn with high calories snacks may help you keep fit and happy:

• How healthy is Popcorn?

The nutrition and calorie count of popcorn depend on the way of preparation as well. If you cook them in butter or oil then surely the amount of calories increases. However, air-popped popcorn can be the most healthy low calorie delicious snack. Keeping it simple makes it healthier. Don’t make it a complete meal by adding oil, butter, salt, caramel, flavors and spices. Enjoying them as a perfect snack without additional items is what makes them healthier for you. It is important to consider the dietary implications of the type of popcorn you choose.

• How Much Nutrients in Popcorn?

Popcorn is a whole grain with about a gram of fiber per cup (depends on the size of cup). They contain some amount of vitamin B, including niacin, foliate and thiamine that are good for energy production. There are a number of minerals found in them including zinc, manganese, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. They are a good source of health-promoting phytonutrients.

• How Popcorn Good for Weight Loss?

We all know the fact that snacking is the main culprit in weight gain. To avoid high calorie snacking popcorn is one of the best options. They are great in controlling the hunger. They can be eaten in high volumes without having the fear of calories if prepared cautiously. The method of preparation can make it worst or best for your weight. There are about 1200 calories in the bucket of famous buttered movie popcorn. However, on the other hand three cups of air-popped popcorn will provide fewer than 100 calories. Choice is in your hands. You can even try to make them more nutritious and healthy by adding garlic powder, red chili powder or some grated cheese instead of salt.