Green Beans with Basil and Tomatoes
Veggies are the building blocks of the Mediterranean diet. Try this recipe as a way to savor green beans. You’ll Need 2 Tablespoons butter 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans 1 large tomato peeled and chopped ½ cup green onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon...
Basil Carrots
Try this colorful dish, it is an easy side to complement your holiday feast. You’ll Need 6 medium carrots 1 Tablespoon butter, melted (or olive oil) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried basil or 1/4 Tablespoon fresh, chopped Directions Slice carrots into half inch slices. Simmer, covered, in water...
Basil and Bean Soup
Make beans a regular part of your diet. They are super for heart health and cholesterol control.You’ll Need 1/2 pound dried white kidney beans or great northern beans 1 pound lean stewing meat, cut in 1″ cubes 2 small zucchini (unpeeled), diced 2 turnips, peeled and diced 1 large potato, peeled...
Basil Pesto Sauce
It’s men’s health month and making herbs a regular part of the diet is a super idea as many are a great source of antioxidants. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive...
Basil Pesto Sauce
Basil is a blessing of an herb. It’s a great source of antioxidants keeping away many of the cancer causers. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to...