Monday, June 15, 2015

Chick Peas with onions

Chickpeas can be served as a appetizer for game night or as a  healthy snack for after school snack.This is very easy to prepare and is also packed with flavor.Just get a can of chick peas ,add onion and garlic with some herbs cook it for few minutes. Sometimes I take  this for my lunch with some fruits.

Ingredients
1 can chick peas (washed and rinsed)
1  chopped onions
4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
                                          2 chopped Serrano peppers
                                           salt to taste
                                          1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
                                          1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
                                          1 tablespoon oil

Method
1.Heat oil in a skillet and add onion,cook it for a minute and then add garlic ,chili flakes,Serrano pepper,cook it for a minute.
2.Add in chick peas,black pepper,and salt, mix it together and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes  and then add the herbs,mix it around ,cook it for a minute,
3.Serve and enjoy

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Breakfast Toast with mushroom and avocado

Breakfast is a very important meal of the day and I always try to make it healthy and flavorful  with simple ingredients. Just toast bread the bread and spread the mushroom mixture on it and then layer it with avocado.This is really good for people who are pre- diabetic and who have high cholesterol.

Ingredients
77 oz button mushroom cleaned and sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
salt to taste
                                                     black pepper to taste
                                                     1 tablespoon olive oil
                                                     Bread of you choice
                                                     avocado
                                                     Few basil leaves


Method
1.Add oil to a  heated skillet  and then add in garlic,statue it for a minute  and then add all the other ingredients  expect bread and avocado. Cook mushrooms until it ids cooked.
2.Slice avocado  and toast your bread.
3.Spread mushroom mixture on the bread ,then place basil and then place avocado on it
4.Enjoy this healthy toast.