Browsing Category FAST AND EASY SIDE DISHES
Anita’s Eggplant Rolls With Goat Cheese
Grilled eggplant, light and healthy dish. Super easy to make. As an appetizer or a side dish …filled with delicious, creamy goat cheese with fresh herbs aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
4 medium Japanese eggplants, cut in slices
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoon parsley, minced
1 teaspoon basil, dried
6 ounces soft goat cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
Preparation
1. Oil a large baking sheet. Preheat oven at 400 grades Fahrenheit.
2. Cut eggplants lengthwise and lay over tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Place eggplants in oven and roast them for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, mix goat cheese with parsley, dried basil and cream cheese using a fork. Set aside.
5. Remove eggplants from oven. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
6. Place 1 Tablespoon of creamy filling at the end of each eggplant slice and roll up.
7. Lay them side down in a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Anita’s Oven Roasted Potato Chips With Yogurt Dip
Healthy chips to your kids. Baked in no time. Spend less time cooking and sit with the family.
Ingredients
2 Organic russet potatoes
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon thyme, ground
1 Teaspoon Kosher salt
½ Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ Cup plain nonfat yougurt
½ Teaspoon dried mint
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit and place unpeeled potatoes, sliced thinly with a mandolin, if you have it; otherwise use a very sharp knife.
2. Toss potatoe chips with olive oil, and lay them uniformly on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and ground thyme.
4. Roast chips for about 15 minutes.
5. Rotate chips pan to let them cook evenly for another 5-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from oven, sprinkle again with a little kosher salt.
7. Let them rest. As they rest in the same pan will continue to crisp up.
8. Ready to serve with plain nonfat yougurt mix with ½ teaspoon dried mint for a very refreshing taste. Enjoy!
Note: Also, fresh mint or fresh rosemary could be used in the dip with the zest of lemons.
Anita’s Fresh and Simple Yogurt Pasta Salad
My Daughter’s Favorite Yogurt Pasta Salad.
Ingredients
1 12-Ounce box whole wheat Campanelli or Bellflowers
1 Cup sliced Kalamata olives
2-3 Persian cucumbers, diced
1 Cup Lebanese plain yogurt
3 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
1. Boil pasta in salty water till Al Dente for about (10-12 minutes).
2. Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil slowly until well combined.
3. Add cucumbers, olives and well drain pasta to sauce and toss all ingredients till well incorporated.
4. Refrigerate covered for at least 1 hour before serving to allow all flavors to absorb.
“Buen Apetito to all!”
