My Journey to be Healthy & Happy

Ramblings of a girl who wanted to be less than 260, then made it happen

  • 31st May
    2012

    • | 5:21pm
  • 31
my-journey-to-fitness: These make a great starter (served on a toothpick) or over rice/noodles for lunch or dinner Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Meatballs Makes: 26 Meatballs. Active Time: 20 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes. 1 WW+ Point per Meatball! 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium Tamari or Soy Sauce1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root, preferably grated with a rasp-style grater1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek sauce (see *ingredient note) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 scallions, minced plus sliced scallion greens for garnish, divided1/2 cup finely drained, chopped water chestnuts1 pound lean ground turkey1/4 cup purchased Hoisin Sauce (see *ingredient note)2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice black and/or white sesame seeds, for garnish Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk Tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sambal or crushed red pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Stir in 2 minced scallions and water chestnuts. Stir in turkey until completely combined. Drop turkey mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, gently re-shaping into ball shapes if necessary. Lightly coat the balls with cooking spray and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meat is cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes. Stir Hoisin sauce, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the cooked meatballs and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced scallions and sesame seeds and serve hot with toothpicks. *ingredient note: Available in the Asian section of large supermarkets and health food stores.

my-journey-to-fitness:

These make a great starter (served on a toothpick) or over rice/noodles for lunch or dinner

Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Meatballs 
Makes: 26 Meatballs. Active Time: 20 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes.

1 WW+ Point per Meatball!


2 tablespoons reduced-sodium Tamari or Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root, preferably grated with a rasp-style grater
1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek sauce (see *ingredient note) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 scallions, minced plus sliced scallion greens for garnish, divided
1/2 cup finely drained, chopped water chestnuts
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup purchased Hoisin Sauce (see *ingredient note)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice black and/or white sesame seeds, for garnish

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk Tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sambal or crushed red pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Stir in 2 minced scallions and water chestnuts. Stir in turkey until completely combined.
  3. Drop turkey mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, gently re-shaping into ball shapes if necessary. Lightly coat the balls with cooking spray and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meat is cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes.
  4. Stir Hoisin sauce, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the cooked meatballs and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced scallions and sesame seeds and serve hot with toothpicks.


*ingredient note: Available in the Asian section of large supermarkets and health food stores.

(via fitforinfinity)

  • 26th January
    2012

    • | 2:48pm
  • 26
carogetsfit:justwanttobehealthyandfit: Curried Chickpea Salad You can eat this in a wrap, on a sandwich, or by itself. Make it with any curry powder you like.  Ingredients: 4 cups of chickpeas, lightly mashed 1 cup of Granny Smith apple, diced 1 cup of red grapes, sliced in half 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 2/3 cup Vegenaise, or any mayo alternative 1 heaping tablespoon of curry powder 1 tablespoon of agave nectar  salt to taste Mix everything in a large bowl and chill before eating.  I’ll try greek yogurt instead of mayo!

carogetsfit:justwanttobehealthyandfit:

Curried Chickpea Salad

You can eat this in a wrap, on a sandwich, or by itself. Make it with any curry powder you like. 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of chickpeas, lightly mashed
  • 1 cup of Granny Smith apple, diced
  • 1 cup of red grapes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2/3 cup Vegenaise, or any mayo alternative
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon of agave nectar 
  • salt to taste

Mix everything in a large bowl and chill before eating. 

I’ll try greek yogurt instead of mayo!

(Source: healthytots)