Recipes Tagged with cholesterol
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 350; Total Fat 17g; Carbohydrates 20g Dried mushrooms and winter vegetables add fiber and nutrients (especially itamins A and C) to this healthy and hearty winter meal. You probably won’t find a shank bone, called for in the recipe, in the meat case of the grocery store but the butcher will likely have them in the back.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 330; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 22g This comforting shellfish stew is low in calories and packed with protein. Shrimp and clams are especially high in zinc, a mineral needed by the body to create insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 410; Total Fat 22g; Carbohydrates 8g Cumin seeds not only provide a burst of flavor in this quick dish, they also protect the body by removing harmful compounds known as free radicals.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 334; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 8g Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson served this dish to kids attending a YMCA cooking class and won rave reviews from them. It’s not just tasty and kid-approved, though—it’s also rich in protein and healthy fats. Although they may sound like an unlikely pair, maple syrup and mustard combine for a tangy, sweet glaze that’s perfect for the robust flavor of tuna.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 379; Total Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 53g Fresh lime juice, tomato, and cilantro enliven this nutritious side dish. Serve it with baked or roasted chicken and a green vegetable. With 14 grams of protein and plenty of iron, it also makes a satisfying vegetarian entr
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 436; Total Fat 16g; Carbohydrates 20g This seafood stew takes about ten minutes of active time and then simmers fragrantly for half an hour while you unwind with a glass of the red wine that goes into the recipe (another good reason only to cook with wine you enjoy drinking). The vitamin C in the tomato-y broth helps your body absorb the iron in the seafood more efficiently
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 459; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 49g You can easily make a one-dish meal out of this classic, hearty Portuguese soup called caldo verde. Kale is a nutritional over-achiever, providing several days’ worth of vitamins A, C, and K, and a decent amount of fiber and calcium to boot. Note: The soup is relatively high in sodium, which you can reduce by choosing a lower-sodium sausage and/or salting the broth with a light hand.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 356; Total Fat 18g; Carbohydrates 29g Buffalo (or bison) meat is becoming increasingly popular as a healthful alternative to beef. Its flavor is quite similar to that old standby—and not gamy, as some people fear—but it tends to be much leaner, so take care not to overcook it. Look for it fresh or frozen in the meat section of your grocery store or at your butcher or local farmers’ market.
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 669; Total Fat 87g; Carbohydrates 87g This colorful, heart-healthy, and super-satisfying stew provides you with more than half the day’s requirement for both folic acid and fiber. The ham imparts a wonderful meaty flavor—choose an extra-lean cut to keep calories in check, or substitute smoked turkey sausage if you don’t eat pork
brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 425; Total Fat 21g; Carbohydrates 31g Here’s a dish that’s both exotic and comforting: juicy lamb, fragrant with cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and orange peel, nestled on a rustic garbanzo mash instead of standard spuds.
