Chipotle 3-minute Green Beans

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© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

The simplest things in life are the best! I took ½ pound of green beans, rinsed them and trimmed them. In a hot pan, I added 1 Tablespoon of Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Flavored Oil. Then I tossed the green beans for 3–5 minutes. Season with kosher salt.

YUM!

Mushroom, Onion and Cherry Tomato Stir Fry

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© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

Ingredients

  • CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Chipotle Flavored Oil
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Cherry tomatos
  • Parsley

Preparation

  1. Stir fry mushrooms and onions in CHEF LALA HOMEMADE Chipotle Flavored Oil on medium heat.
  2. Once onions are softened add cherry tomatoes, and cook for one minute more.
  3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve as a side dish or over rice.

Pasta with Vegetables

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Pasta with Vegetables

Healthy Cooking Tips

  • Semolina as a flour is pretty nutritious with 7 grams of fiber per 167 gram serving, which is 26% of your USRDA of fiber. (currently “official”us guidelines suggests 20 – 25 grams of fiber per day.) 167 grams of semolina has 21 grams of protein and contains 3% of your USRDA of calcium plus 11% of your USRDA of iron. (source: nutritiondata.com)
  • Don’t overcook your vegetables, preserving the natural flavors, colors and nutrients.
  • Avoid saturated fats (solid at room temperature), use nutrient rich healthy fats like Olive oil.
  • A great way to decrease the amount of fat and calories in your recipes is using dried cheeses like parmesan.
  • Select lean ground beef, turkey or chicken.
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Pick a Pepper

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Pick a Pepper

Bring on the heat and make your dishes go from mild to wild by adding fire and flavor to your food with chile peppers. While bell peppers are sweet and mild, Habanero, the hottest, can be fiery. The heat or fire is caused by the natural chemical in peppers called capsaicin, which stimulates nerve endings in the skin.

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Kosher Salt Isn’t Just for Kosher Cooking

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Kosher salt is called so primarily because its large crystals are used for making meats kosher. The process is done in part by sprinkling coarse salt on the surface of the meat to absorb the fluids. Kosher salt is typically free from additives commonly found in table salt, making it a favorite for cooking because it has a gentler flavor. Kosher salt is usually sold in large boxes and can be found in the spice and baking section of your market. Don’t let the large box scare you as it has many uses and has an indefinite shelf life if stored properly. A little goes a long way, so when using instead of table salt, use the conversion guide on the back of the box since some brands have larger crystals than others but keep in mind that 1 tsp of table salt = 1½–2 tsp of kosher salt. It is best used in highly liquid recipes or for rimming a beverage glass or lightly topping baked goods such as rolls, pretzels or baked potatoes before baking for a little flavorful crunch.

Steamy Vegetables

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Steamy Vegetables

Whether served raw or cooked, vegetables are excellent sources of vital nutrients for our bodies to function properly. Each vegetable provides something different so, as with any food, its a good idea to have variety to gain the maximum nutritional benefits as well as experience the many flavors and textures out there.

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Ideal Storage for Fruits and Vegetables

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Ideal Storage for Fruits and Vegetables

Ever wonder why some of your fruits and vegetables don’t seem fresh or taste right so quickly after you purchase them in perfect condition? Though fruits like berries don’t have a long shelf life many last longer just by having proper storage.

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Summer Vegetables

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Summer Vegetables

Summer is almost here and summer vegetables are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and vegetables to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Summer veggies are not only nutritious and delicious, they’ll help you look and feel your best by providing vitamin C, potassium, lutein, folate, iron, fiber, and essential hydration. Try one or more of these summer veggies today:

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Bone Up on Calcium

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Bone Up on Calcium
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month? Why not start now and learn about why calcium is so important for us throughout our lives and where to find it. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our bodies, with 99‰ stored in our bones and teeth, functioning to keep them strong. The rest is found throughout the body in blood, muscle, and the fluid between cells.
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