http://thehealthyeatingsite.com Recipes and information to help you eat healthier Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:59:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most popular legumes in the world, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) were one of the first crops to be cultivated. They are one of the tastiest and most versatile of the pulses. Chickpeas are also high in fiber and contain the phytonutrient isoflavone, which may help to prevent cancer. Chickpeas belong [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ This hearty lentil stew is an easy to cook, high protein meal that suits those on low carb diets – such as the South Beach diet and low GI diets. Both lentils and quinoa are high in fiber and protein. Ingredients: 2 cups brown lentils 1/2 cup quinoa 7-1/2 cups water 1-2 medium potatoes, diced 1/2 small sweet potato, diced 2 [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/slow-cooker-lentil-quinoa-stew/ Besides being delicious, avocados are very high in potassium, Vitamin A and fiber. One avocado contains 1230 IU of Vitamin A and 1204 mg of potassium, as well as 4 grams of protein and 10 grams of dietary fiber. They are packed full of other vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, B1, B2, Niacin, [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/creamy-avocado-guacamole/ Chickpeas are arguably the most delicious and versatile of all the legume family. They have enormous health benefits too. Using a crock pot is simply the easiest way to cook chickpeas (garbanzo beans), but the main reason I cook my chickpeas in a slow cooker is that they come out so beautifully tender. Once you’ve had [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/how-to-cook-chickpeas-in-a-slow-cooker/ I’ve been itching to try this recipe since last week when I found Kalyn’s Kitchen Blog and the recipe for these yummy looking, South Beach Diet Phase I compliant Egg Muffins. I even went out and bought one of those blissfully-easy-to-use silicone muffin trays. I’ve been waiting and waiting, but our chickens aren’t laying much at [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/cheesy-egg-muffins-with-mushroom-courgette-and-spinach/ Tofu is naturally bland tasting, which makes it the perfect canvas for you to get creative with marinades. This recipe is quick, easy and tasty. You only need to marinate for a few hours, but if you can be organized enough try to prepare it the night before it to allow the flavors time to [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/marinated-tofu/ Cabbage is one of the most under-rated and beautiful tasting vegetables if cooked correctly. It’s also full of vitamins C & A. If your childhood memories of cabbage are of a over-boiled mush, do yourself a favor and try this recipe. It might change your view on cabbage. Ingredients: 3 cups red & green cabbage, finely sliced 1 [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/quick-fried-cabbage-with-olive-oil-garlic/