Summer Rolls, most commonly found in Vietnamese cuisine, are a light and healthy alternative to traditional fried spring rolls. Wrapped in rice paper and filled with crisp veggies and herbs, these Summer Rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack. Try this easy “no cooking” recipe with our Peanut Dipping Sauce for your next party! (more…)

Summer Rolls, most commonly found in Vietnamese cuisine, are a light and healthy alternative to traditional fried spring rolls. Wrapped in rice paper and filled with crisp veggies and herbs, these Summer Rolls are the perfect appetizer or snack. Try this easy “no cooking” recipe with our Peanut Dipping Sauce for your next party! (more…)

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Broccoli Quiche is packed with a lot of goodness, all the way from calcium to protein to fiber. Unlike a lot of stuff that’s good for you, this Broccoli Quiche recipe tastes great as well. Perfect for brunches or lunches or just a quick snack, do not underestimate this wonderful dish.

Detailed Recipe

Broccoli Quiche is packed with a lot of goodness, all the way from calcium to protein to fiber. Unlike a lot of stuff that’s good for you, this Broccoli Quiche recipe tastes great as well. Great for brunches or lunches or just a quick snack, do not underestimate this wonderful dish.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 60min
Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients:

Broccoli – 10 to 12 oz, chopped
Oil – 2 tsp
Eggs – 8 large (2 cups)
Shredded Cheese – 1/2 cup (cheddar or jack)
Green Chillies – to taste, finely chopped
Cottage Cheese – 1/2 cup
Salt – to taste
Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Green Onions – 1 stalk, chopped

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F(approx 180 degrees C)
2. In a medium size pan, add in the Oil and heat on medium heat.
3. Once hot, add in the Onions and allow them to get translucent.
4. Meanwhile, lightly coat a 9″ pie dish with some cooking oil.
5. Once the Onions are done, add in the Green Chillies, Spring Onions and Broccoli.
6. Cook for about 3 minutes, till the Broccoli is about half the way cooked.
7. Transfer to the pie dish.
8. Break the Eggs in a mixing bowl and add in Salt and Pepper to tast.
9. Add in the Shredded and Cottage Cheese and mix well.
10. Pour this mixture in the pie dish over the Broccoli.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
12. The best way to tell is to see if the edges have left the side and the top is golden.
13. Once out of the oven, allow it to rest for about 5-7 minutes and then slice and serve.

Tips:

1. Add in other vegetables like Cauliflower, carrots, Spinach etc for a change.
2. Drip a little bit of egg mixture on a hot pan and allow it to cook, then taste to check salt and pepper.
3. Serve with Ketchup, Chutney, Salsa or Tabasco.

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Tuna is very good and healthy for you. This recipe from Show Me The Curry.com will just put a new twist on the dish. Easy, fast,simple and amazingly delicious, you will surprise yourself!

Tuna Fish is packed with healthy goodness. This is what 1 serving has to offer:
1 gram of fat
0 carbs
20 grams of protein

Amazed? Here is a recipe to spruce it up and stay healthy.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves – 4

Ingredients:

Tuna – 2, 6oz cans (packed in water)
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Onions – 1 medium, chopped
Ginger – 1 Tbsp, minced
Garlic – 1 Tbsp, minced
Tomatoes – 2 medium, chopped
Green Chilli – to taste
Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp or to taste
Tandoori Masala – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – to taste
Cilantro – 15 sprigs, finely chopped
Lime/Lemon Juice – 1 Tbsp or to taste

Method:

1. Heat the Oil on medium flame in a wok-type pan.
2. Once hot, add in the Onions and allow them to get translucent.
3. Once done, add in the Ginger, Garlic and the Green Chillies.
4. Allow it to some more till the Onions get some color on them.
5. Reduce flame and add in the Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Red Chili Powder and the Tandoori Masala.
6. Mix well and cook for 30-40 seconds.
7. Add in Tomatoes.
8. Add in the Tuna, which has been drained and squeezed. Open it up with a fork or fingers.
9. Mix and add salt.
10. Cover and cook for 5 min, allow the Tuna to get hot and the Tomatoes to soften up a bit.
11. Stir in between.
12. Add in the Cilantro and Lime/Lemon Juice and mix well.
13. Serve hot with Chapatis, Parathas or Nan.

Tips:

1. This is a great item for stuff in different things, from sandwiches to Parathas.

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Chinese Noodles are yet another stop in our Indo-Chinese flavor adventure. Requiring minimal cooking time, these noodles are a quick and easy answer to “What’s for dinner tonight?”. Try this delicious stand alone meal. (more…)