Friday, May 3, 2013

Green Pear Smoothie


2 cups coconut water or water
2 cups spinach
2 pear, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon flax seeds
small piece of ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon honey to sweeten

Directions
Blend spinach and water together for 30 seconds. Next add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy. If it’s not sweet enough for you, add more honey.

Apple-Turkey Meatballs


Ingredients
1 lb ground dark turkey meat
1 green apple grated
1 carrot grated
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
2-3 sprigs of fresh mint, chopped  
salt and pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce

Directions
In a large bowl add the ground turkey, apple, carrot, egg, mustard, worcestershire, oregano, thyme, mint, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.

Mix together and make into small meatballs (around 18-22). Drop into a large skillet over medium heat and cook for 8 minutes, then add tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with pasta, rice etc.