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Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipe

January 28, 2019 6 Comments

Broccoli is said to be a near-perfect food, chocked full of nutrition.  Cream of Broccoli Soup is a great way to get it this amazing food into your family’s diet! 
Cream of broccoli soup recipe #comfortfood #soup

Having a hard time getting your family to eat broccoli?
The resistance to eating broccoli can be great. So why do we even try to get them to eat broccoli at all? We make the effort because broccoli is so packed full of nutrition, it is known as a super-food!

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Broccoli can lower cholesterol, adds fiber to our diet and fills us with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K plus a host of essential minerals. 

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Best Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Cream of broccoli soup is a delicious way to get broccoli into your family’s diet and is so easy to make. Try it!

Ingredients for Broccoli Soup 

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion chopped
1 clove of garlic chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 (14 ½ ounce) cans of chicken broth
4 cups fresh broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk (or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk)
Ground pepper
½ to 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
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Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Puree soup  in a blender or mash with potato masher.
Return to heat.
In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Season with pepper and serve.

Adapted from: Cream of Broccoli Soup 

 

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Try this delicious broccoli salad recipe too! 

Enjoy!

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How To Make Your Diet A Culinary Delight – Grill It!

April 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Grilling is always fun, but most people who grill food don’t know that they are consuming a healthy version of the food, especially when it comes to meat. Meat that is grilled on a barbecue is so much healthier. By meat, I mean any meat: chicken, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and many others.

Grilled fish can taste delicious and is an excellent healthy choice, too #healthyeatng

Grilling your food is ideal for people following a fitness regimen because grilled food requires less oil, less salt and less of everything unhealthy. Today, we will be sharing two mouth watering grilled fish recipes.

Grilled halibut salad

Grilled Halibut Salad with Beet-Carrot Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¼ lbs., halibut, skinned

1 large carrot, shredded

1 large beet, shredded

¼ cup lemon juice

6 sprigs tarragon

2 tbsps., finely chopped tarragon

2 heads torn butter-head lettuce

1 tsp., whole grain mustard

¼ tsp., freshly ground pepper

5 tsps., extra virgin olive oil

¾ tsp., salt, divided

Servings: 4 Persons

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Directions

Preheat grill on medium heat.

Tear a piece of foil that could accommodate the fish properly. Coat the foil with cooking spray. If you are unable to find halibut, then you can use swordfish as well.

Place lemon slices on the oil followed by fish on top of those lemon slices.

Sprinkle ¼ tsp salt.

Add tarragon sprigs.

It’s time to grill the fish. Make sure you don’t turn the foil until you see flakes. It will take 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.

Make the dressing: take a bowl and add some olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, chopped tarragon, pepper and remaining salt. Mix all the ingredients well.

In another bowl, toss lettuce along with ¼ cup of the dressing you just made. Divide it into 4 equal parts followed by adding carrot and beet into the bowl. Now, toss with 2 tbsps., of the dressing and then, divide the fish (take out tarragon sprigs and lemon slices) and beet-carrot slaw among the plates.

Finally, drizzle with the remaining dressing.

That was all about the first recipe. I hope you like it  Let’s move onto the next recipe, a delicious tuna fish with olive relish!

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 Grilled Tuna with Olive Relish Recipe

Grilled tuna itself is delicious, but when it is combined with olives and parsley, the flavor becomes a whole lot pungent. You can serve this dish with steamed potatoes and grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

1 ¾ lbs., trimmed tuna steak, cut into six portions.

¼ + ½ cup celery, finely chopped.

½ tsp dried oregano.

Olive Relish.

1 tsp freshly ground pepper.

1/3 cup black olives, chopped.

1 clove minced garlic.

1 tbsp., lemon juice.

1/8 + ¼ tsp salt.

1 tbsp., + 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil.

Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Servings: 6 Persons

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Directions

  1. First, prepare the olive relish. For that, you will have to take a small bowl and add olives, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, celery, salt, pepper, and oil. Mix all the ingredients well.

  2. Now, preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  3. Take all six tuna steaks and rub each piece with oil followed by seasoning all the pieces with salt and pepper.

  4. Put the tuna steak on the grill and let it cook until both sides are seared. It will take 4 minutes for each side to cook.

  5. Place tuna steaks on a plate and serve with olive relish. For decoration, add lemon wedges.

Note: An important thing to keep in mind while preparing olive relish is that it will save for an hour, so only prepare the olive relish if you can finish with the grilling part within an hour.

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Author Bio: Monica Henin, the author of this post is a passionate cook and a reputed food blogger. She likes cooking on her Traeger renegade grill, as it allows her to cook different types of meat and vegetables with great precision and by keeping all the flavors intact. Check out more about her work on her website, i.e., Addonkitchen.com.

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How To Keep Himalayan Pink Salt From Clumping In The Salt Shaker

September 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Have you switched to using Himalayan Pink Salt in the kitchen? Its potential health benefits and authentic flavor are exciting but, if you use it in a salt shaker, it clumps a little bit. Here is a simple solution.

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Add some dry long-grain rice to the shaker. For an average size salt shaker, 1/4 – 1/2 tsp is all that you need. Dry rice absorbs moisture and the long grains should be too large to go through the holes. Only salt gets through!


So, why are some people excited about Himalayan Pink Salt? It is said that:

  1. Himalayan Pink Salt contains 84 minerals and trace elements that are so good for your health including calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper and iron.
  2. Can improve respiratory problems.
  3. Balances ph levels.
  4. Natural Digestive Aid.
  5. Used as an air purifier.
  6. Sleep aid.

So what do YOU think? Do you use salt at all? Have you switched to pink?  More: Pink Himalayn Salt Benefits

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Enjoy!

 

 

 

Note: this household hint concerning how to prevent pink salt from clumping is not a nutritional endorsement of the use of salt of any kind. 


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34 Lunch Solutions For A Nut Free School

August 31, 2017 1 Comment

Hey parents, will your children be attending a nut-free school? Do not despair. There are lots of delicious snack and lunch foods your children will love that are all 100% nut-free!

34 healthy lunch options that are perfect for your kids to bring with them to their nut-free school #healthyeating

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Nut allergies are so prevalent that, in my opinion, it is better to select non-nut and non-tree-nut foods for public settings rather than taking a chance of sending someone into an allergic reaction. Here are 34 great, healthy ideas to help you decide what to pack for a nut free lunch!

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List of Nut Free Snacks

  1. apple slices
  2. applesauce
  3. baby carrots
  4. bagel – with cream cheese inside
  5. berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  6. brown rice
  7. cereal – non-sugary, dry
  8. cheese slices or cheese cubes
  9. cheese sticks
  10. cherry tomatoes
  11. chips
  12. crackers
  13. cucumber slices
  14. dip – send veggie slices or apple slices with it
  15. eggs – hard boiled
  16. fruit cups
  17. graham crackers
  18. grapes
  19. guacamole  
  20. hummus
  21. lunchmeat – rolled up
  22. non-nut butters – sunflower butter 
  23. olives, pitted
  24. pepperoni slices
  25. peppers -green or red bell peppers- slices
  26. pickles
  27. pizza slice
  28. popcorn
  29. pretzels
  30. raisins
  31. rice cakes
  32. tangerines
  33. veggie sticks
  34. yogurt

Over the years I have witnessed two severe food-based allergic reactions and I would never want to be responsible for triggering it for anyone. In each case, without aid the person could have suffocated as their throats swelled up. It happened so quickly and in each case they did NOT ingest nuts. They were just in the vicinity of them. It is scary.

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Another option is to make some homemade snacks – like these Nut Free Banana Oat Protein Energy Balls by Laura of Petite Allergy Treats or Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Energy Bites from Running With Spoons – to send in your little one’s lunch.

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Ever wonder how you would tell if someone is having an allergic reaction to food? This article from the Mayo Clinic clearly defines a variety of possible symptoms, the causes and what to do if you need to act on their behalf: Food Allergies Symptoms & Causes


Do you or someone you love have food allergies? What additional non-nut foods should we add to our list?

Enjoy!



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Gluten Free Diet: What Is It and How To Get Started!

June 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Gluten free diets have come into prominence in the recent years, spurred on by celebrity testimonials and various health benefit claims. But what’s behind all the hype?

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What exactly is a gluten-free diet? What are the pros and cons? Is it right for you and, if so, how can you get started? The answers are rather simple, after a bit of research. Read on here to find out more.

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Before we dive in deep into the topic, here is an overview of what this article will be about:

What Is A Gluten Free Diet?
Benefits Of A Gluten Free Diet
Cons Of A Gluten Free Diet
How To Get Started With Gluten Free Diet As Newbie?
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What Is A Gluten Free Diet?

Just as it sounds, a gluten free diet is one that does not contain gluten. Gluten is a combination of proteins that are often found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. This means that any bread, beer or other food that contains these grains (and a few others) cannot be consumed while on the diet.

Not all grains and starches have gluten. Foods such as rice, corn, buckwheat, potatoes and quinoa do not contain gluten. What that means is that any flours or breads made with them can be eaten by those on a gluten free diet.  Oats do not contain gluten but, because they are often handled by processing plants where wheat is processed, people on gluten free diets avoid them due to possible cross-contamination.

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Benefits Of A Gluten Free Diet

Gluten free diets started as a recommended diet to relieve the symptoms of Celiac Disease. When people with Celiac Disease eat gluten, white blood cells attack the small intestine. This damages the nutrient-absorbing tissues, called villi. Without these tissues, the body cannot absorb nutrients from food no matter how much food they eat or its nutritional quality. It is vitally important that Celiacs stick to gluten-free diets.

Celiac Disease is not rare but it is under-diagnosed. It is believed that as many as 83 percent of the population probably has this disease and does not know it.

People with wheat allergies also benefit from a gluten free diet. As with any allergy, wheat allergies can cause swelling, redness and rash if those with the allergy come into contact with their allergen.

A third set of people who benefit from a gluten free diet simply have a mild reaction to gluten and wheat products. Symptoms may include bloating, intestinal distress and abdominal pain when gluten is consumed. These people report that they are much happier and healthier when they cut gluten from their diet.

So, if you have Celiac Disease, a wheat allergy or suffer from gastrointestinal problems when you eat bread or other gluten containing foods, then a gluten-free diet may be of great benefit to you.

Cons Of A Gluten Free Diet

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Like most diets, a gluten free diet is challenging to transition into. Your body will start to crave foods high in carbohydrates, many of which contain gluten. Bread, crackers, pastries … they all contain gluten. With persistence and discipline, a gluten free diet will become a natural way of life.

Tip: become a strict label-reader. Gluten can be hidden in some foods [even candies, sauces, processed lunch meats, snack food and salad dressings] and it is important that you know what is in each item before you consume it. When you find a package marked as gluten-free, the FDA requires that it has less than 20 parts per million of gluten. Also, remember that food marked “wheat free” still could have gluten in it.

 

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How to get started on a Gluten Free Diet as a newbie.

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If you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease or a wheat allergy, then it is time for you to go “cold turkey” and say good-bye to gluten right away.

Avoid any foods that contain grains such as bread, beer, cakes, pies and cereals. Also be wary of any processed foods or foods that come in sealed packages or cans. Thought they may not contain grains, they may have preservatives or seasonings that contain gluten. Always look for the “gluten-free” label.

Remember that not all grains contain gluten. Rice, cornmeal, flax and arrowroot flours do not contain gluten. When you are shopping, look for breads made with gluten free flours. They can also be ordered online. 

If you are not suffering with a serious medical need for a gluten free diet, you may prefer to slowly restrict your gluten consumption. Ease into it!

 

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Enjoy!

 

 
 



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Quick Low Carb Tofu Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe

May 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

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It is a mystery to me why I stray from low carb eating. I always lose weight. I always feel better – and I love the food!  Now that I have found THM [Trim Healthy Mama] and CAN have “carbalicious” delicacies, I am back in the groove and returning to my favorites. Stir fry zucchini with tofu is one of them.
I usually have this dish for lunch, though it can be a side or even breakfast. It is so easy to make and so tasty. Surely you don’t have to be on a diet to enjoy it but it is nice to know that it is very friendly to any low-carb plan.

Here is how to make it:

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Quick Low Carb Tofu Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil
1/4 brick extra firm tofu
1/2 cup zucchini squash cut in bite sized pieces
Garlic powder to taste
Himalayan Pink salt – a sprinkle
1/4 – 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Heat oil in non-stick skillet on medium-high.
Drain the water from the tofu.*
Slice 1/4 off the brick of tofu.
*Return the larger part to a plastic container filled with fresh water. Seal and refrigerate for future use.
Press with clean paper towel to get the excess water out.
Cut the tofu in bite-size squares.
Add to the skillet.
Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.
Toss gently using a spatula.
Add zucchini pieces and continue to lightly turn it so that it doesn’t stick.
When tofu is slightly golden and zucchini softened a bit, top with mozzarella till it melts.
Slide it out of the skillet onto a plate and dig in!
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Enjoy!

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Diabetic? Get Smart About Hunger and Take It To The Ground!

May 3, 2016 Leave a Comment

 

 

Diabetic diet and printable grocery shopping list

Do you have diabetes or are you caring for someone who does? Either way, I think you’ll agree that it is tricky, at best. You feel like you are in a wrestling match! One moment you are winning, the next you are not. You get the picture. Managing diabetes can be frustrating but it is essential to good health and quality of life that it be done.

 

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As the caregiver for a diabetic -my hubby- I am the one who plans the menu, shops and prepares the meals. Sounds simple enough. But truly it is NOT that simple. I cannot put the food in his mouth (or bat it away if it is an unwise choice.) He is in control, ultimately, of what he does.

So, if you are a caregiver, like me, let me lighten your load just a bit. Do your best to provide the right foods that taste good but know that it is not your responsibility to do all the thinking for him/her. They need to understand diabetes for themselves, see their health care professional on a regular basis and test their blood-sugar levels several times a day.

Design Your Diabetes Friendly Menu

Diabetes sufferers need to eat a healthy diet consisting of vegetables, whole grains, fruits, low fat dairy products and protein (beans, lean meat, poultry and fish.) Start by preparing meals for your entire family that are consistent with healthy eating and everyone will benefit from it.

Diabetes is a balancing act. Diabetes sufferers, like the rest of us but more-so, deal with temptation to eat the wrong things. Hunger and cravings come into play exponentially for diabetics. Their bodies call out for the very things that they shouldn’t have.

One of the things I hate the most about diabetes is that their blood sugar can “crash” (go dangerously low) without warning. When that happens, a quick drink of orange juice may save their lives. Thankfully, I have been present almost every time that my husband has had one of these scary episodes. Many times it happens in the middle of the night, in a blink of an eye. They are so debilitating; he shakes so much that he is unable to move. I make the mad dash for the refrigerator to grab the lifesaving brew. 

So how can you help? Be prepared. Stock your kitchen with the right foods. There are ways that you can meet the desire for sweet treats and squash between-meal hunger to maintain that delicate balance.

In my opinion, the best practice is for them to eat a naturally sweet treat along with some form of protein like cheese or nuts. Sweets on their own, even natural sweets, can tip blood sugar in the wrong direction.

Remember, also, that quantity is as important as quality. Many times diabetics are struggling to lose weight. Small snacks can go a long way toward satisfying a craving and prevent the person from putting on excess pounds.

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So let’s take a look at some food possibilities to fight hunger and control cravings:

Orange slices with black berries and fresh strawberries - free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
Fresh fruit and berries – not canned or dried.


Whole grain low carb crackers with cream cheese - free printable diabetic grocery shopping list

Crackers
Whole grain, high fiber, lower-carb crackers are best.
Cheese
Ricotta cheese has a sweetness to it. Eat 1/4 cup with a spoon as a creamy dessert. Sprinkle it with cinnamon for variety!
Cream cheese on a whole grain cracker is very satisfying
Cheese sticks also make a quick, portable snack.

 

walnuts, almonds and pecans - free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
Nuts – walnuts, almonds, pecans and so on.

 

Whole wheat cranberry muffins with walnut topping - free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
 Whole wheat or bran berry muffin 
Small and naturally sweetened.
Sugar free gelatin - free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
Sugar -Free Gelatin
Top it with a small dollop of whipped topping for a tasty snack.
Sliced apple with peanut butter topping free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
Slice of Apple 
Top it with peanut butter for that protein balance.
Glucerna shakes

 

 
Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes
Vanilla or Chocolate
Keep some bottles in the refrigerator for an easy, healthful meal or snack that is easy to take with you when you are on the go. 
Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes are available everywhere, including Amazon. That is where I bought mine. I found them right in the pharmacy section among the weight loss and nutritional items.

As I was reading about this product, I got very excited. I’ve wished for a while now that hubby would try it. I’d always known that Glucerna® was very high in nutrition with 25 vitamins and minerals.

But then I heard about the protein content of the Hunger Smart shakes. Protein curbs hunger and they are packed full of it! Each serving has 15 grams of protein plus Carbsteady® which is a slowly-digestible carbohydrate that helps minimize blood sugar spikes. Keeping that blood sugar at a healthy, steady level is great news. I love it.

Now, the difference between these nutritional shakes and others out there is that they are specifically designed for people with diabetes. They are 50% higher in protein and 66% lower in sugars.

Of course, taste is very important. My husband won’t consume anything that doesn’t taste good. So, before I asked him to try it, I opened a bottle and tried it myself. Wow. It tastes really good and he likes it, too. Yipee!

*Diabetics, be sure to use this product under medical supervision.

Below you will find a recap of the snacks along with a run down of how to plan meals for diabetics. There is also a link to a FREE worksheet that will help you in preparing your grocery lists.

 

free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
Snack List
1. Whole Grain Muffins
2. Fresh Fruit and Berries
3. Sugar Free Gelatin
4. Whole Grain Crackers & Cheese
5. Apple Slice and Peanut Butter
6. Nuts
7. Glucerna Hunger Smart Shakes

How To Shop and Cook for Diabetics

  1. Plan on three balanced meals and 2-3 snacks per day.
  2. Each meal should have protein and carbohydrates (refer to the list of healthy foods at the beginning of this post.)
  3. Glucerna Hunger Smart Shakes are a perfect meal replacement for diabetics – especially those who are on a weight loss plan. I think I would have mine for lunch.
  4. Stock up on items from the snack list above plus finger-food type vegetables such as cucumbers, green or red peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, celery and carrots.

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Here is a printable check-list that you can use for building your grocery shopping list.

Free printable diabetic grocery shopping list
 
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So, after I have talked and talked here, what ways have you learned to control diabetic cravings? 

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Enjoy!

 

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Lima Beans and Pork

February 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Lima beans are legumes. Legumes are, primarily, beans. That would include black beans, kidney beans, lentils and lima beans. Now this may surprise you:  peas and peanuts are legumes, too! Lima beans make the creamiest “warm your tummy” comfort food – you just have to try this!
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Lima beans have a subtle buttery flavor that makes a nice compliment to a meal. I, however, love my lima beans as the meal! My mom introduced me to lima beans and pork when I was just a child and they have been a favorite ever since.
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Vinegar is the perfect condiment for this dish. Creamy lima beans, small pieces of pork and vinegar. Love it!

Did I lose you?

If you enjoy vinegar in other dishes – like tossed salad – then you MUST give this dish a try.
It is inexpensive and nutritious*.
Lima beans and pork is easy to make.
It stores well and can be frozen for future use.
It may just be PERFECT but if you don’t try it you will never know 🙂
* 15g protein and 13g fiber per 1 cup serving plus lots of nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium and iron!

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Lima Beans and Pork Recipe

Ingredients
1 16 oz. bag of large dry lima beans
1 large cooking onion
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Pork – cooked and cut up
simmering lima beans on the stove

Directions

  • Place the dry beans in a large saucepan and fill it with cold water covering the beans completely.
  • Allow the beans to sit overnight. They will soak up a lot of the water and swell in size.
  • Drain and rinse them well.
  • Refill the pot of beans with fresh water covering them completely and “then some.”
  • Add a coarsely chopped onion.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Turn the heat down so that a very soft boil is maintained. Boil for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, till there is a creamy sauce and the beans are soft.
  • Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
  • Add cut up cooked pork or ham.
  • Serve in a bowl with cider vinegar as a condiment.
One 16 oz bag of large, dry lima beans can feed 4-8 people.

This recipe freezes well. Just cool it and spoon it into a freezer container.  I recommend separating the recipe into more than one container so that you don’t have to thaw a large amount unless you know you will be using it all at one time.

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Tip: I did not have cooked pork on hand so I took a package of fresh thin-sliced boneless pork chops, seasoned and fried them in a skillet. Then I cut up half of the pork to add to my lima beans for flavoring and ate the remainder for a delicious pork and broccoli lunch. The lima beans were our dinner!

Enjoy!

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