Friday, September 2, 2011

Healthy and hearty meals!

*Here is a great healthy breakfast that is quick and easy. You can even send it on the go with your kids on busy mornings!

Breakfast Wraps
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 can of corn
1 tomato diced
1 cup zucchini, bell pepper, etc. (or any veggies of your choice)
¼ cup sliced green onion
4 oz shredded cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
8 warm tortillas (corn or flour)

Directions:
Beat together eggs and egg whites. Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble. Salt and pepper eggs as desired. Stir in corn, tomato, veggies of choice, onions, and cheese. Spoon egg mixture down the center of tortillas; roll up and enjoy! You can pre-make burritos and refrigerate or freeze. Pop burrito into the microwave in the morning for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.


*Soups are a perfect braces-friendly meal. Pair soup with some delicious corn bread and you will have a tasty meal your family will love.

Creamy White Chili
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ½ inch cubes
1 medium onion
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon oil
2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can chicken broth
2 cans chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 coup sour cream
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:
In large saucepan, sauté chicken, onion, and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 30 min.
Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and whipping cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Corn Bread
Ingredients:
1 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 ½ cups buttermilk
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup corn mill
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into 9x13in. pan or onto a cookie sheet that has a rim around it. Bake at 350* for approximately 40 minutes or until bread is cooked completely. Make sure to check center or the bread with a toothpick. Tooth pick should pull out clean with no batter when bread is done. Bread will be golden brown on top when done.

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