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Apple Blueberry Delight Recipe

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jackie Keller | Leave a comment

[recipe title=”Apple Blueberry Delight” servings=”1 -2″ time=”15 mins” difficulty=”Medium”]

Ingredients:

4 medium apples, unpeeled
2 cups blueberries
1 tbsp. trans-fat free, lite margarine
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. orange peel, finely grated
1 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur
2 tbsp. agave nectar
3 tbsp. orange juice

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix the agave, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, mix the orange juice and peel. Core and thinly slice the apples; toss with the juice.
Place a wok over medium heat. When the wok is hot, add the margarine. When melted, add the sugar mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
Add the apple mixture to the wok and stir-fry until the apples are soft (about 3 minutes). Add the liqueur, bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute. Add the blueberries and stir-fry until the sauce is thickened. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream, if desired.

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By Jackie Keller
From: Jackie Keller, Founder – NutriFit, LLC

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Steak Kabobs Recipe

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Jackie Keller | Leave a comment

[recipe title=”Steak Kabobs” servings=”2 Kabobs” time=”50 mins” difficulty=”Medium”]

Ingredients:

1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tsp chili garlic hot sauce (medium)
½ tsp natural liquid smoke
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp superfine sugar
½ whole red onion, quartered
1 lb sirloin steak, uncooked

Directions:

To make marinade: Put soy sauce, garlic hot sauce, liquid smoke, nutmeg, superfine sugar, peppers and lime juice in a blender carafe. Blend until smooth and even in both color and texture.
To Make Beef:

Rinse the meat, cut it into cubes about 1 1/2″ square. Place in a glass bowl, pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Prepare the kabobs by placing alternating cubes of meat and onions on bamboo skewers which have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.
Grill or broil the skewers until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

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By Jackie Keller
From: Jackie Keller, Founder – NutriFit, LLC

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Do you know what’s in your food? (GMO or no GMO – that is the question!)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jackie Keller | Leave a comment

By Jackie Keller

GMO or No GMO?

It seems like a question everybody should be able to answer – do you know what’s in your food? And while the question may seem simple enough to answer, you might not necessarily be able to find the answer on the nutrition label or packaging of your food. This is because there is currently no legislation that requires food producers to report if there are GMOs, (genetically modified organisms), in their products. GMOs, are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from viruses, bacteria or other plants and animals and do not occur from natural processes or crossbreeding.

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Tagged diet, dna, food, genetically modified organisms, gmo, problems with GMO, virus

Chicken and Bean Burritos Recipe

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jackie Keller | Leave a comment

[recipe title=”Chicken and Bean Burritos” servings=”4″ time=”20 mins” difficulty=”Easy”]

Serving Size: 1 burrito

Ingredients:

8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
4 (10″) fat free flour tortillas
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbsp. green chiles, diced (you may use canned)
¼ cup green onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp. NutriFit Calypso Salt Free Spice Blend
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
5 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 ¾ cup reduced sodium pinto beans, boiled without salt or fat

Directions:

Note- For each tablespoon of the Calypso Spice Blend, you may substitute:1 1/2 tsp. ground chilies, 3/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. black pepper and 1/4 tsp. garlic powder.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Stack the tortillas and wrap tightly in foil. Place in oven for 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large, high sided skillet and fry the onions for 2 minutes.
Toss the chicken with the Calypso Blend, and fry until the chicken turns white, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the pinto beans, slightly mashing with a spoon.
Add the chicken stock and jalapeño chile. Stir to mix.
Divide the chicken and bean mixture among the tortillas. Fold the edges and turn over on a baking sheet so that all the folds are underneath.
Heat in a microwave oven for 1 minute, or until they are warmed through.