Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad with Garlic Essence Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

2 firm Organic pears, slightly shy of ripe

Juice of 1 lemon

3 tablespoons Organic Cane sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground star anise

2 tablespoons Organic Dried Cranberries (NOT Craisins)

2 tablespoons unsalted Earth Balance butter

7 ounces Organic Spinach Leaves, Romaine, or Spring Mix

About 1/3 cup Garlic Essence Dressing

1/2 cup toasted or candied pecans

1 tbsp Feta, Blue, or Goat Cheese

***Can add red pepper and asparagus for extra nutrients and taste***

DIRECTIONS:

Peel the pears and rub them with lemon juice. Cut the pears in half through the stem end and remove the cores with a small spoon. Rub with more lemon juice. Cut each pear half into 4 wedges, so that you have a total of 16 wedges.

Combine the sugar and star anise in a small bowl and stir to blend.

Melt the butter in a skillet that is large enough to hold the pears in a single layer without crowding (alternately, use 2 pans or cook them in batches) over medium heat. Arrange the pears in the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high. Sprinkle the pears with half of the sugar and cook until the bottoms begin to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the pears, sprinkle with the remaining sugar, and cook until the second side is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the wedges to a plate and let them cool.

Assemble the salad by placing the lettuce leaves, either whole or broken into pieces, in a large bowl. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat the leaves, adding more as desired.

Divide the greens among 4 plates. Arrange 4 pear wedges on top of each mound of greens and sprinkle with the pecans. Lightly drizzle some of the dressing over the pears and serve immediately.

 *Vegetarian, *Gluten-Free                             Optional: Can add meat of your choice if not vegetarian

AMAZING BENEFITS OF PEARS AND PECANS

PEARS:

Pear are high in various vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine),  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Copper, Niacin, Calicum and Potassium.  They are a good source of fiber because they contain a significant amount of pectin, which is a water soluble fiber.  Pears include health benefits such as enhancing weight loss, supporting digestive health, optimizing metabolism and blood presssure levels.

PECANS:

Pecans provide you more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B, and E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.  They are rich in fiber which boosts the health of your heart by reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and preventing some forms of cancer.  Eating pecans may lower your total cholesterol because they are high in unsaturated fats and contain phytochemicals that further contribute to their cholesterol-lowering benefits.  

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BANANA PECAN PANCAKES

Take the Challenge and Eat a Healthy 

Breakfast Everyday of the Week!!!

***These easy, great-tasting pancakes are wonderful topped with pecans, bananas and warm maple syrup.***

makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup Stonyfield Organic Low Fat (1%) Milk

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 egg

3/4 cup Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Banilla Yogurt

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

5 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas

1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus more for garnish

1 large banana, sliced

2 tbsp ground Flaxseed

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix together milk, butter, egg, and yogurt until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift in flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add dry mixture to wet mixture while stirring. Batter may be lumpy. Add vanilla, flaxeed and fold in mashed bananas and pecans. Preheat griddle to medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Use 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip once bubbles form and cook for 1-2 minutes on the second side. Serve topped with maple syrup, banana slices and pecans. Makes 12-15, 5-inch pancakes.

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Cinnamon and Cayenne Roasted Mixed Nuts

Healthy snacking benefits your overall health, curbs cravings, fights weight gain, regulates mood, boosts brain power and gives you energy to keep going all day. A handful of cinnamon and cayenne roasted mixed nuts can pack your diet with filling protein, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, as well as important vitamins and minerals.

Cinnamon and Cayenne Roasted Mixed Nuts Recipe

Instructions:

• 1 1/2 Cups raw pecans 
• 1 1/2 Cups raw cashews 
• 1 1/2 Cups raw almonds 
• 2 Tablespoons raw coconut oil 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika 
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Crystal Salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• Option: 1 1/2 Dark Chocolate/Cocoa

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a large bowl combine nuts. In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients. 
3. Pour the spiced coconut oil over the nuts in the large bowl mixing well to evenly coat all the nuts. 
4. Spread the nuts on an even layer on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
5. Bake the nuts, stirring and tossing occasionally, 25-30 minutes or until roasted. 
6. Remove nuts from oven and allow to cool. Sever. 
7. Refrigerate remaining leftovers in an airtight container for no more than five days. 

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Dr. Ezenwanyi Ahaghotu

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Phone:8 32-913-5022