Tandoori Tempeh a Mineral That Works with Antioxidants in the Body, Especially Vitamin E

Menu Suggestion: Serve with coconut or peanut-rolled dates for dessert.

Food Fact: Mushrooms are a great source of selenium, Tandoori Tempeh a mineral that works with antioxidants in the body, especially vitamin E. MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Tempeh tastes great made with this classic Indian sauce. 1 package plain tempeh, cut into ½-inch PRODUCE thick slices • 1 lemon, if using fresh ½ c. plain yogurt • garlic 2 T. lemon juice, fresh or bottled GROCERY 1 tsp. salt • lemon juice, if using bottled ½ tsp. turmeric ½ tsp. ground ginger DAIRY / DAIRY ALTERNATIVE ½ tsp. cumin • plain yogurt 1 tsp. ground coriander 2 T. olive oil MEAT / MEAT ALTERNATIVE 1-2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 package plain tempeh

1. Combine everything except the tempeh HERBS / SPICES in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. • turmeric 2. Add the tempeh, making sure each • ground ginger piece is evenly coated. Let marinate for • cumin 20 minutes or longer. • ground coriander 3. Place tempeh pieces on a parchment lined (easy clean up!) baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 15 minutes on each Copyright © 2008 Jennette Turner side.

Menu Suggestion: Serve with Oriental-style flavored baked tofu or salmon.

Nutrition Tip: Spicy Bean Thread Sesame seeds are a good source of important minerals including calcium, Noodles w/Broccoli manganese, copper and iron. MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Feel free to use udon, soba or the noodles of your choice for this recipe. PRODUCE 2 3.75 oz. packages bean thread • 1 bunch broccoli noodles • option: garlic 4 c. broccoli florets 2 T. black sesame seeds BULK / GROCERY Sauce: • sesame oil 2 T. sesame oil • toasted sesame oil 1 T. toasted sesame oil • chili oil 1 T. seasoned rice vinegar • seasoned rice vinegar ¼ c. tamari or shoyu • tamari or shoyu 2 tsp. agave nectar or sucanat • agave nectar or sucanat 2 tsp. chili oil • black sesame seeds ¼ - ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • 2 3.75 oz. packages bean thread option: 1 clove fresh garlic, minced noodles 1. Prepare noodles as per directions on HERBS / SPICES package. Drain well. • red pepper flakes 2. Steam broccoli until tender. Toss with noodles. 3. Mix sauce ingredients together well. Pour over noodles and broccoli. Copyright © 2008 Jennette Turner 4. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve.

Menu Suggestion: Serve with roasted potatoes or yams. Nutrition Tip: Turkey is a great source of the trace mineral selenium, an essential component Turkey Picadillo for a healthy immune system.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Cuban picadillo is usually made with pork - this recipe uses turkey for a lighter version. 1 lb. ground turkey thigh PRODUCE 1 T. olive oil or butter • 1 onion 1 onion, chopped • garlic 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes GROCERY 1½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice • raisins 1½ tsp. chili powder • green olives 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes ½ c. raisins ¼ c. green olives, minced MEAT / MEAT ALTERNATIVE ½ tsp. salt • 1 lb. ground turkey thigh option: 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper HERBS / SPICES 1. Warm the oil or butter in a large skillet. • pumpkin pie spice Add the turkey and onions. Sauté until • chili powder the meat is browned. • option: cayenne pepper 2. Add everything else except the olives. Cook over low-medium heat for around 10 minutes. 3. Add olives. Turn heat down to low and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve. Copyright © 2008 Jennette Turner

Menu Suggestion: Serve with your favorite soup and a thick slice of whole grain bread.

Nutrition Tip: Roasted Portabella Mushrooms are a great source of selenium, a mineral that works with antioxidants in Salad w/Blue Cheese the body, especially vitamin E. MAKES 4 SERVINGS

This delicious salad is both simple and elegant. PRODUCE 4-5 large handfuls mixed greens • 4-5 large handfuls of mixed greens 4 medium portabella mushrooms, ends • 4 medium portabella mushrooms trimmed and cut into ½-inch slices • 1 lemon 1 T. olive oil • option: 1 red onion salt ½ c. hazelnuts, coarsely chopped BULK 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled • olive oil option: ¼ medium red onion, thinly • hazelnuts sliced Dressing: DAIRY / DAIRY ALTERNATIVE ¼ c. olive oil • 4 oz. blue cheese 2 T. lemon juice pinch of salt 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. In a shallow bowl, drizzle mushroom Copyright © 2008 Jennette Turner slices with olive oil and toss to coat- use your hands. 3. Spread the mushroom slices on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once. 4. Spread greens on individual plates or a serving platter. Spread mushroom slices over greens. Sprinkle hazelnuts, blue cheese and onion, if using, over the salad(s). 5. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad(s) and serve.