I know it's early to talk about dinner food but I'm actually home tonight to be able to make it! Rare occasion for me. I will still be working on homework while the food is cooking so I chose recipes that take little prep work & where I can step back to study while they bake. So what's on the menu? Health and simplicity...
Almond crusted chicken--process roasted
almonds into a powder as thin as bread crumbs; smear chicken breasts w/dijon then dip in crumbs. Bake at 425 for 12min.
Why? Protein and selenium!
Twice baked sweet potatoes (healthy style)--puncture whole sweet potato then bake in oven at 425 for 1 hr. Remove insides add 1 tbsp. butter milk, drizzle olive oil, dash cinnamon, & black pepper then fluff with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Return to skins and bake for another 15 minutes.
Why? Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar regulator, Vit. A, C, B6, manganese, iron, copper, potassium, and fiber. *you need a little fat with sweet potatoes for better vitamin absorption.
Steamed broccoli--Place washed broccoli in a steam for just under 12 minutes, keep slightly crispy (careful not to over-steam or you will loose nutrients). Drizzle with olive oil.
Why? Cardiovascular and digestive support. Vit. C, K, A, E, B1 2 3 5 & 6, zinc, iron, calcium...all while low in calories!
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