Super Soup

recipe courtesy of HFPN

Rather than taking a pill, how about a bowl of soup that delivers A, C, folic acid, calcium, iron, and vitamin K in addition to phytochemicals that are thought to play a role in cancer prevention? Plus, it tastes better than a pill! The staple for this easy soup is kale, which is a cold weather vegetable, but is available year round in most parts of the country.

Ingredients: 

¼ cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water
¼ cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight in water
4 ½ cups fat-free chicken (or vegetable) stock
1 cup chopped green kale
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
½ onion, diced (½ - 1 cup)
1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
½ large potato, peeled and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 

Directions:

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and beans. In a large pot combine them with the chicken (or vegetable) stock and bring to a boil over high heat. 

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 40 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until the beans are cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes.

Serves: 6 Servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories       108 
Fat (g)     1
Saturated Fat (g)     0
Cholesterol (mg)     -
Sodium (mg)     -
Carbohydrate (g)     16
Fiber (g)     5
Protein (g)     9
Calcium (mg)     -

Beef Kabobs

recipe courtesy of HFPN

Ingredients: 

Portion: 1 Kabob
Yields: 6 Kabobs

Meat Marinade with Canola Oil (see recipe below) - 1 Cup
Top Sirloin Steak, Raw, 6 oz CUBED 1 1/4" - 1 Pound
(3 CUBES PER KABOB)
Green Peppers, Fresh CUT 1 1/2" x 1" – 3 Ounces
(2 CUBES PER KABOB)Yellow Onions, Fresh WEDGE CUT 6 – 6 Ounces
(2 WEDGES PER KABOB)Mushrooms, Fresh WHOLE – 2 Ounces
(1 PER KABOB)Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh – 4 Ounces
(1 PER KABOB)

Meat Marinade Ingredients:

Portions: 1 Cup
Yields: 1 Cup
Canola Oil – 1/3 Cup
Sherry (Do not use cooking sherr) – 1 Tablespoon
Soy Sauce – 3 Tablespoon
Worcestershire Sauce – 1 Tablespoon
Ground Mustard, Dry – ½ Teaspoon
Salt – ¼ Teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper – 1/8 Teaspoon
Parsley Leaves, Fresh MINCED – ½ Teaspoon
Red Wine Vinegar – 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon
Water – 2 Tablespoon
Garlic Powder – 2 Teaspoon
Pasteurized Fresh Lemon Juice (CONV) – 3 Tablespoon

Instructions:
NOTE: Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before baking
1. Prepare Meat Marinade: Combine all ingredients. Mix until well -blended according to recipe.
2. Pour marinade over beef cubes. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
3. Place ingredients on each skewer in the following order: green pepper, beef cube, onion wedge, green pepper, beef cube, onion wedge, mushroom, beef cube, cherry tomato.
4. Brush kabobs with remaining marinade. Bake in a 350 degree F. standard oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories       168
Fat (g)     7.5
Saturated Fat (g)     1.7
Cholesterol (mg)     34
Sodium (mg)     194
Carbohydrate (g)     5.4
Fiber (g)     1
Protein (g)     19.2
Calcium (mg)     23