15-Minute Recipes

For working moms out there, isn't it stress / hassle free having a meal in just 1o-15 minutes? I have discovered an easy and quick step-by-step guide to delicious everyday meals for busy moms. Aside from saving time and energy, you are also exposed to different new dishes. I bet you, these are not just the simple and easy recipes but a scrumptious one! enjoy!! :)

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick
• 3 medium cloves garlic
• 1 tbs chicken broth
• 1 tbs minced fresh ginger
• 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups when cut)
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1 tbs rice vinegar
• pinch red chili flakes
• salt and white pepper to taste

Procedure:

• Cut onion and mince garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes..
• Heat 1 TBS broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet. Healthy Stir-Fry onion in broth for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add ginger, garlic, chicken, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add asparagus, soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili flakes. Stir together and cover. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. This may have to cook for an extra couple minutes if the asparagus is thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PASTA WITH CLAMS

Ingredients: ¼ lb whole wheat spiral pasta 1 medium sized onion, minced 1 TBS + 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 10 oz can whole clams with juice 1 TBS tomato paste 1 15oz can diced tomatoes pinch red chili flakes ½ cup chopped fresh basil 6 medium cloves garlic, pressed 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil salt and black pepper to taste *optional ½ cup shredded parmesan

PROCEDURE:

• Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
• While water is coming to a boil and pasta is cooking, heat 1 TBS broth over medium heat in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth for about 4 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 10 minutes on high heat to reduce and intensify sauce. Add clams and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add pressed garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Remove from heat immediately and toss with cooked, drained pasta.