Do you love all the exciting flavors and spices of Latin American cuisines, but avoid them because it feels too rich or unhealthy?😝
Well this month’s recipes will help you create all your favorites, only with less saturated fats and simple switches to make them healthier; you’ll be making:
Latin American Inspired Dishes!
Scroll down for some of the mouthwatering dishes and exciting ingredients you’ll be using this month.
Here’s just a couple ingredients you might not have cooked with before:
✅(1) Plantains: These are the starchier, less sweet version of the banana, and often called a hidden superfood! Plantains are complex carbohydrates packed with antioxidants and fiber, so great for digestion, weight loss, and chronic disease prevention.
✅(2) Dried Chile Powders: These spices come in a wide range of flavors and heat levels, and all will help with decreasing inflammation in the body. Capsaicin, the main compound in chiles, has also been shown to act as a pain reliever and it can support better brain function.
✅(3) Whole Chile Peppers: Just like their dried counterparts, these fruits are incredible for inflammation, and pain relief. They can also help clear congestion, boost immunity, and help with your progress towards better heart numbers.
You’ll learn how to work with each of these exotic ingredients, so you can produce restaurant worthy dishes at home. 🤸♂️
Here’s some of this month’s recipe highlights:
Arroz con Frijoles: Rice and Beans
Any time we can fuel our bodies with plant-based proteins we cut back on saturated fat levels, increasing the health of our cardiovascular system. This perfect protein pairing also gives a big boost to energy levels and digestion thanks to all the slow-digesting fiber both contain.
The Sazon mix used to flavor the rice is filled with beneficial spices that can help the body with stomach issues, skin irritations, and joint pain. Because cumin, coriander, and ground annatto seeds are anti-inflammatory, they can have a big impact on these health challenges!
This dish uses cuts like brisket and or flank steak- these have lower saturated fat levels, and higher protein per ounce, so they are the ideal cuts when looking to manage weight and heart health. The B vitamins provided from the meat can also help energy levels and optimize metabolism!
With the addition of spices and vegetables this dish can help lower inflammation, improve blood and heart numbers, and protect cells from damage that might lead to chronic disease.
Tostones- Baked Plantains with Chimichurri Inspired Dipping Sauce
Plantains are a great source of potassium (even more than bananas) and this can help balance fluid retention, lower blood pressure, and protect against stroke and osteoporosis. These fruits also contain fiber and vitamin A, supporting the eyes, skin, digestive tract, and energy levels.
Tostones, or fried plantains have become a very popular substitution for chips these days, thanks to the fact that they are packed with nourishment, and also gluten free! Instead of the traditional double frying method, we bake these to maintain their wonderful health benefits.
Here’s the link to the rest of this month’s recipes:
Every recipe in one document for easy printing.
And here are the individual recipes:
Tostones with Chimichurri-Inspired Dipping Sauce
Simple Ceviche in Avocado Bowls
Ropa Vieja- Slow-cooked Beef
Moros- Cuban Black Bean Stew
Heart-Healthier Refried Beans
Healthier Caramel Flan- with a Homemade Twist!
Ensalada Chilena- Chilean Tomato Salad
Chicken Fajita Wraps
Arroz con Frijoles: Rice and Beans
Lighter 5 Layer Dip with Homemade Guacamole
As always, you can download or print these recipes to use at anytime.
I can’t wait to hear how your Latin American dishes turn out! Be sure to share what you create and learn in our Homemade Facebook Member’s Only group. 🤸♂️
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