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Heart Healthy Recipes, Issue #048 - Herb Roasted Carrots, Rosemary-Apple Lamb & Spring Salad April 03, 2021 |
Welcome to Heart Healthy Recipes' April Newsletter. Celebrate spring and Easter with herb roasted carrots, a rosemary-apple roasted lamb, and a heart-healthy spring salad. Also, check out our new Facebook group called Heart Healthy Weight-Loss. This support group provides daily, heart-healthy recipes also geared for weight-loss. Our hope is to encourage and support those who desire to lose weight, along with helping everyone maintain a healthy weight through a heart-healthy diet.
Herb Roasted CarrotsThe antioxidant-rich carrots are heart-healthy with potassium, helping to lower blood pressure. Also, carrots are abundant in fiber, which may help with weight-loss, therefore helping with over-all health, including the heart. Enjoy this delicious side-dish of roasted carrots for almost any occasion.Recipe Ingredients:½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried parsley ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional) ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 1 lb. fresh carrots, washed 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Recipe Instructions:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil 9” x 13” baking dish with grapeseed or avocado oil. In a small bowl mix the garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, salt (optional) and pepper together. Sprinkle the herb mixture over the carrots, along with the 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of grapeseed or avocado oil. Toss together, ensuring each carrot is seasoned well. Arrange the carrots in a single layer as much as possible in the baking dish and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until tender.Makes 4 servings. Rosemary-Apple LambCelebrate Easter or Sunday dinners with this rosemary-apple stuffed lamb. The in season rosemary is heart-healthy and a recent study has shown that rosemary may help reduce the risk of heart failure following a heart attack. In addition, the high-fiber apples may help the heart by lowering blood cholesterol and the polyphenols in apples may help lower blood pressure.Recipe Ingredients:¼ cup avocado oil, divided½ onion, peeled and finely diced ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste (optional) 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 cup apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2½ lb. boneless leg of lamb, trimmed 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional) Recipe Instructions:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small skillet add approximately 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of avocado oil. Add onions, season with salt (optional) and ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) of pepper. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.Add apples and cider vinegar, continuing to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until apples are soft. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool. Place the lamb flat on a cutting board and cut a horizontal cut through the center of the lamb. Open the lamb and place the cooled apple mixture inside and close again. Using butcher twine, or similar, gently tie the lamb to enclose the filling and ensure even cooking. In a small bowl, add rosemary, thyme, sea salt (optional), remaining pepper and avocado oil, mix together well. Gently rub the rosemary mixture over the lamb. Next, place the lamb in a lightly oiled roasting pan and place in the oven. Roast the lamb for approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Basting
occasionally with excess juices in pan. Once lamb is cooked to medium-rare 160°F (70°C), remove from the oven and let “rest” for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Heart-Healthy Spring SaladIn season artichokes, asparagus, avocados, radishes, dill and mint help make this spring salad especially healthy. Use colorful Easter Egg radishes for an attractive side-dish. Easter Egg radishes are small round radishes coming in colors from white to pink to crimson to purple, all in one bunch.Recipe Ingredients:8 oz. baby spinach and spring mix salad1-2 medium sized cucumbers, thinly sliced 3 Easter Egg radishes, very thinly sliced 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 8 canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved 12 oz. roasted asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped ⅓ cup avocado oil sea salt, to taste (optional) black pepper, to taste
Recipe Instructions:Place the baby spinach and spring mix in a large salad bowl. Add the sliced cucumbers, radishes, avocado, dill, mint, artichoke hearts, and roasted asparagus. Next, in a separate, small bowl combine the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, shallots, avocado oil, sea salt (optional) and black pepper. Whisk to combine. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss. Season with salt (if desired) and black pepper. Ready to serve immediately.Makes 4 servings. For more heart healthy recipes, please visit:www.pinterest.com/hearthealthyrecipes www.facebook.com/Heart.Healthy.Recipes.net www.facebook.com/groups/hearthealthyweightloss www.HeartHealthyRecipes.comSpring Special - Buy One Get One:
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