The kale craze may have made you forget about brussels sprouts, but now that they’re in season again, its time to bring them back. One cup of these cruciferous vegetables fulfills your daily recommended vitamin C consumption and they also contain a profoundly large number of glucosinolates, which are the starting points for many cancer-protective substances.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to bring out the sweet, nutty flavor of brussels sprouts. This simple recipe uses only light seasonings, and then lets the sprouts shine. A garlic and balsamic glaze makes a dramatically flavorful sauce to drizzle on top. Ideal for a light side dish, these brussels sprouts have less than 80 calories per serving. Total Time: 56 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 46 min. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 lb. brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, cut in half lengthwise ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) HERE is what I use 2 Tbsp. water Preparation: 1. Place vinegar and garlic in small non-reactive saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil for 25 to 35 minutes, or until vinegar has become thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (Watch vinegar carefully after 20 minutes of cooking to avoid burning.) 2. Remove from heat; cool. Remove garlic. Set aside. 3. Heat a medium cast iron (or nonstick) skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. 4. Place brussels sprouts in skillet, cut side down, in a single layer; cook for 4 minutes, or until browned. 5. Add salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. 6. Add water; cook until water has evaporated. 7. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze; serve immediately. Tip: Remaining balsamic glaze can be served over meat, salmon, roasted vegetables, strawberries, kale chips, etc. Recipe from teambeachbody.com
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Since carrots grow underground, they can withstand a little bit of frost. While many praise carrots for their eyesight enhancement abilities (thanks to their high content of carotenoids), a 10-year study from the Netherlands recently found that eating 25 grams or more of carrots per day (about ½ a medium carrot) led to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
This recipe will help plain carrots quickly transform into an irresistible side dish with the help of cilantro and three simple spices. With less than 50 calories, this is a great way to switch things up and get in some of your veggies for the day. Total Time: 15 min. Prep Time: 5 min. Cooking Time: 10 min. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) This is what I use ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. curry powder ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Preparation: 1. Heat a medium cast iron (or nonstick) skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Place carrots, salt, and pepper in skillet in a single layer; cook, turning occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until carrots are caramelized. 3. Add curry powder; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until carrots are tender-crisp. Remove from heat. 4. Top with cilantro; serve immediately. Recipe from teambeachbody.com Are you ready to push yourself to greatness? I want to encourage you to have the courage to embrace excellence, fight mediocrity, and say no to the 'status quo'. Yes, courage. I believe you need courage to step outside of your comfort zone and realize you can do, be, and achieve more than you have thus far in your life. Greatness is a choice and a process. It takes time, it takes work, and it takes commitment.
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