Mango Lassi: rich in potassium and it helps with blood pressure.
1/3 cup dried mango, chopped
3 ripe mangos, peeled
1 cup unsweetened vanilla soy milk
1/2 cup plain low-fat yougurt
4 pinches of ground cardamom
In a small bowl soak dried mango in water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice mango flesh. In a blender, process dried and fresh mango until smooth. Add soy milk, yogurt, and 2 cups of ice cubes and process until smooth. Top each glass with a pinch of cardamom.
Chocolate-Coconut Popcorn: packed with cholesterol busting fiber
2 Tbsp of canola oil
1/2 cup popcorn
2 Tbsp of dark chocolate chips
2 Tbsp of light coconut milk
Place oil and corn in a stovetop popcorn maker over medium heat, turning a couple of times to distribute evenly. When first kernels begin to pop after 4 minutes, turn the handle continuously until there's 5 seconds of silence between pops. In a microwave oven, melt chips on 80 percent heat for 1 minute then whisk with coconut milk and toss popcorn into coat.
No-Fuss Mussels: good source of iron
2 tsp of butter
1 tsp of minced garlic
1 1/2 cups of dark beer such as brown ale or porter
1/4tsp cayenne pepper
1 lbs mussels, scrubbed
In a pot over medium heat, heat butter and cook garlic, stirring for 1 minute. Add beer, stir in cayenne pepper, bring t a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add mussels, cover and steam 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Serve with broth ladled over mussels.
Salmon with Lemon Asparagus: helps lower the amount of fat in your blood
2 tsp of olive oil
2 tsp harissa paste(available in middle eastern markets)
2 tsp of honey
2 salmon steaks
1 lb of asparagus
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, quartered
Heat oven to 400 F. Combine 1 tsp oil, harissa and honey. Brush fish with mixture and place in a foil-lined pan. Toss asparagus with remaining oil, salt and pepper; arrange on the other side of the pan and add lemon quarters. Roast 10 to 12 minutes
