Have a taste

 

Throughout National Nutrition Month, Parkview dietitians have been celebrating food that nourishes by offering taste testing tables featuring delicious, healthy recipes. Now you can try these dishes at home!

Baked Apple & Walnut Oatmeal

6 ½ ounces oatmeal
4 ounces light brown sugar
2 ½ ounces walnut pieces
3 ½ ounces raisons
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 ounces egg substitute
2 cups fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ ounces margarine
10 ounces Honeycrisp apples, diced into ¼-inch pieces

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, walnuts, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until well mixed.
3. In another bowl, combine egg substitute, milk and vanilla until well blended.
4. Pour egg mixture and melted margarine into dry mixture. Stir well.
5. Coat 2 8x8-inch pans with vegetable oil spray. Evenly place apples in bottom of each pan.
6. Evenly pour mixture over apples.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Allow to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Cut each half pan into square servings. Serve immediately.

 

Sweet & Smoky Tacos

8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups Chorizo-style Ground Mushrooms (recipe below)
1 cup cooked plain lentils
1/2 cup Grilled Pineapple Salsa (recipe below)
1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions with Habanero (recipe below)
1 ripe avocado, sliced into 16 thin slices

1. Combine warm chorizo-style ground mushroom and lentils until evenly distributed.
2. Place a loosely packed 1/4 cup mushroom lentil mixture into the center of each tortilla.
3. Top with pineapple salsa, pickled red onion and sliced avocado.

Chorizo-style Ground Mushrooms

1 pound portobello mushrooms
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic cloves

1. Remove the gills and stems from clean mushrooms.
2. Place the cleaned mushrooms in a food processor. Pulse to chop mushroom until about 1/4-inch in size.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cinnamon, vinegar and garlic. Stir to combine.
4. Place a lid over the mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to release their moisture.
5. Remove the lid, stir, and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, frequently stirring, until the mushrooms are well browned. Keep warm until ready to use or cool quickly, cover, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before use.

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

3 ounces (about two rings) canned pineapple rings, drained
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 tablespoon diced red onions
2 tablespoons diced green peppers
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapenos

1. Place the drained pineapple slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in a preheated 500-degree oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly caramelized. Remove from the heat, let them cool, and then chop into 1/4-inch pieces.
2. Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pickled Red Onion with Habanero

1/4 teaspoon chopped habanero peppers
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons white vinegar
4 teaspoons lime juice

NOTE: Wear gloves when seeding peppers. Pepper juice can burn the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after seeding peppers.

1. Cut stems of habanero chiles. Cut a slit at the end of each chile opposite the stem. Rough chop and set aside.
2. Place the onions in a small, nonreactive bowl. Add the salt and oregano. Toss gently to evenly coat the onions.
3. Add the habaneros and toss to combine.
4. Pour the vinegar and lime juice over the onion mixture. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to marinate. Drain and discard excess marinade when ready to use.

 

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