Healthy Recipes In Philadelphia

Festive Hummus (Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil) A very healthy recipe for you!  

While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it’s the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks.
Servings: 12
Here’s what you need:
• 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans
• 1 Tablespoons tahini
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup basil leaves
• Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and combine until smooth.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 75 calories, 2g fat, 11g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 3g protein.
 
 
 

Crispy Orange Chicken

Who doesn’t love crispy orange chicken? Forget the restaurant. Now you can stay in and make it yourself at home. Rest assured that this meal is filled with healthy ingredients that will not derail your fitness results.
Servings: 6
Here’s what you need:
• 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (fruit only)
• 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• Zest from one orange
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Dash red pepper flakes
• 2 packets Stevia
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite sized pieces
• Dash salt and pepper
• Dash granulated onion
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Combine the orange juice concentrate, coconut aminos, olive oil, orange zest, red pepper flakes and Stevia in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil on medium-high.
• Generously season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper and granulated onion. Add chicken to hot skillet and brown on all sides.
• When chicken is almost fully cooked, add the orange sauce, stirring to coat all of the chicken. Cook, uncovered, simmering the sauce until thickened and fully sticking to the chicken.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onion.
Nutritional Analysis: One Serving Equals, 282 calories, 12g fat, 505mg sodium, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 35g protein
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Natural Energy Bars, another healthy recipe!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
1/4 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons rolled oats, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of raisins
Directions
Pour oats into a blender and grind them. Mix in the remaining ingredients and blend well. Form into bars and let chill. Serve when ready.
 
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
3 servings
234 calories
7.8g protein
22.1g carbohydrate
2.9g fiber
14.6g fat