Indian Spiced Broccoli Slaw

Indian Siced Slaw
Here is another easy, cheap veggie idea. Buy a bag of ready made broccoli slaw. Heat 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, add 1 tsp of mustard seeds. Cover and cook until the seeds stop popping. Add the whole bag of slaw, plus 1 tsp cumin and 1/4 tsp of turmeric. Saute for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the slaw is soft. Add 2 Tbsp of lemon juice. Stir and serve. This can even be a good breakfast, just top with eggs.

March 28, 2008 | Filed Under Nutrition | 1 Comment 

Cabbage and Bacon

Bacon and cabbage
Here is a simple and inexpensive way to get a good dose of vegetables into a meal. It’s really tasty, as well!

Buy a head of cabbage, and a slice or two of bacon. Choose bacon without nitrates. Bacon ends work well for this recipe. You’ll save going with the bacon ends - it’s just bacon that couldn’t be cut into nice, neat slices. I spent a whopping $1.13 for this filling, nutritious meal at New Seasons market. Don’t say that you cannot afford to feed yourself properly!

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet, chop the bacon, then heat the bacon for a few minutes until it starts to get soft. Meanwhile, chop the cabbage in half, cut out the core, then chop it into wedges. Add to the skillet, breaking up the cabbage a bit as you do. Reduce the heat to medium-low . Add about 1/4 cup of water, cover, and cook for around 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft and tender. Stir the cabbage several times while cooking.

I will often eat this all by myself as one meal (with some other protein, usually), as I try for 1/2 lb of vegetables or more at most meals. Enjoy!
$1.13 receipt for ingredients!

March 19, 2008 | Filed Under Nutrition | 4 Comments