I thought I'd share the recipes here. I could go on and on about why these food are heart healthy, but let's see how sharp you are. In the comments, reply with any tidbit about what you know about heart healthy foods!
Salmon
Burgers With Blueberry Chipotle Salsa
Ingredients
– Blueberry Chipotle Salsa
·
1
chipotle in adobo sauce
·
2
tablespoons of lime juice
·
3-4
tablespoons of sugar
·
½
teaspoon salt
·
¼
small onion
·
1
pint of blueberries
Instructions
– Blueberry Chipotle Salsa
1.
Puree
chipotle, lime juice, sugar, and salt in food processor.
2.
Add
onion and blueberries and pulse in food processor until desired consistency.
Ingredients
– Salmon Burgers
·
4-5
slices of dense bread
·
2
eggs
·
3
cloves of garlic
·
1
teaspoon salt
·
3
tablespoons lime juice
·
black
pepper
·
½
small onion
·
3
tablespoons fresh oregano
·
3
tablespoons fresh rosemary
·
2
pounds of boneless, skinless fresh salmon
·
Sliced
provolone cheese
·
Avocado
slices
·
Hamburger
buns
Instructions
– Salmon Burgers
1.
Puree
bread, eggs, garlic, salt, lime juice, and black pepper in food processor until
smooth.
2.
Add
onion, oregano, and rosemary and pulse in food processor, leaving some texture.
3.
Cut salmon
into 2 inch cubes and add to food processor.
Pulse until combined.
4.
Form patties
and put on non-stick pan.
5.
Bake at 350
degrees for 20 minutes.
6.
Serve on
toasted buns, topped with provolone cheese, avocado, and blueberry salsa.
Three
Sisters Salad
Ingredients
·
2
packages frozen cubes of butternut squash
·
1
can of black beans, rinsed
·
1
can of kidney beans, rinsed
·
1
package of frozen corn
·
½
red onion, diced
·
2
teaspoons cumin
·
1
teaspoon coriander
·
1-2
tablespoons of fresh thyme
·
¼
cup maple syrup
·
2
garlic cloves, minced
·
salt
Instructions
1.
Toss
butternut squash cubes in olive oil, spread on a pan, and roast at 400° until
browned and edges are crispy.
2.
Sauté
onion, garlic, and thyme in olive oil on medium heat.
3.
Season
with cumin, coriander, and salt.
4.
Stir
in maple syrup, and add beans and corn.
5.
Gently
fold in roasted butternut squash.
6.
Serve
warm or chilled.