#9 of the top 10 Health Foods for Spring: Pineapple! There are many benefits pineapple provides, and to me it tastes like nature’s candy. However, in this video you will find the main benefit for your body, and how to access more of it…
Health Benefits of Pineapple
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Could you please send the Hummus recipe and the Portabella Greek Pizza recipe that you demonstated at the channel 13 Health Fair. Thank you.
Hi, Joan! Of course. Those recipes are getting their pictures taken tomorrow….and they will be posted here right after that! In the meantime, if you want to private message me, I’ll send them right to you. Have a great day and thanks for attending the healthy cooking demonstration!
Joan, I didn’t see a message from you, so I wanted to get you those! They will officially be posted next week after their beauty shots:)
Portobello Greek Pizza
2 Portobello Mushroom Caps, gills and stems removed
1/4 cup Garlic Hummus
small handful spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons crumbled feta
1/4 red onion, sliced thinly
balsamic reduction, for drizzle
Preheat oven to 375º. Spray mushroom with nonstick cooking spray and place on rimmed baking sheet. Place in oven and let cook for 5-10 minutes.
Spread each with hummus, then top with chopped spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and feta. Drizzle with balsamic and serve!
Garlic Hummus
3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted
2 Tbsp tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained, liquid reserved
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, olive oil, sesame seeds, tahini, lemon juice and chickpeas. Blend, adding reserved chickpea liquid if needed until hummus reaches desired consistency. Add salt and peppers and stir to combine.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Garnish with parsley and serve. Hummus can keep, covered and chilled, for up to 3 days.
Yield: 10 servings
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 88 Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 188mg Carbohydrates: 10g Fiber: 2g Protein: 3g