Take Comfort
Cozy up to healthier favorites
Pulled Pork
Tomato Risotto with Portabella Mushrooms
Chili Colorado
Italian Tomato Eggs
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Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon each: paprika and chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin and dried oregano
- 1 1/4 teaspoons each: garlic salt and cinnamon
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 to 3 minced chipotle peppers plus
- 2 to 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
- Soft rolls or tortillas
Preparation
- Cut pork into 2-inch cubes. Stir together dry seasonings in a small bowl and sprinkle over pork, turning to coat all sides. Place in a large slow cooker with tomatoes, lime juice and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 10 hours.
- Remove pork from slow cooker with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl; shred using 2 forks or a potato masher. Stir in enough cooking liquid to make pork saucy and add chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to taste. Serve on warm rolls or tortillas with remaining sauce, if desired.
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 hours to 10 hours
Nutritional analysis per serving (without bread or tortillas):
| Calories: |
310g |
|
Total Fat: |
11g |
| Cholesterol: |
105mg |
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Protein: |
40g |
| Carbohydrates: |
13g |
|
Sodium: |
300mg |
Serves
Makes 10 servings
Tomato Risotto with Portabella Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Arborio or short grain rice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups vegetable stock or reduced-sodium broth, warmed
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 4 small portabella mushrooms
Preparation
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in rice, garlic and shallots. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft; stir in basil. Reduce heat to low and stir in stock, 2/3 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until stock is absorbed before adding more to skillet.
- Stir in tomato sauce, wine and sun-dried tomatoes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until excess liquid has cooked off and rice is thick; stir in Parmesan.
- Meanwhile, while rice is cooking, grill or broil mushrooms. Place spoonfuls of risotto inside each mushroom and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, if desired.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
about 40 minutes
Nutritional analysis per serving:
| Calories: |
420g |
|
Total Fat: |
11g |
| Cholesterol: |
20mg |
|
Protein: |
15g |
| Carbohydrates: |
67g |
|
Sodium: |
960mg |
Serves
Makes 4 servings
Chili Colorado
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef round, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style diced tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano leaves and ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Diced avocado, shredded Mexican blend cheese, cilantro leaves (optional)
Preparation
- Stir together all ingredients except optional toppings and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Remove cover and cook over medium heat until sauce is thick. Season with pepper and serve with diced avocado, shredded cheese and cilantro leaves, if you like.
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours, 20 minutes (mostly unattended)
Nutritional analysis per serving:
| Calories: |
330g |
|
Total Fat: |
9g |
| Cholesterol: |
120mg |
|
Protein: |
42g |
| Carbohydrates: |
19g |
|
Sodium: |
790mg |
Serves
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Italian Tomato Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing on bread
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced and chopped fennel or anise (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 28-ounce can tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6 1-inch-thick slices rustic Italian bread
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- 6 fried eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper
- Shredded Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil
Preparation
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, fennel and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes to soften. Stir in tomato puree, herbs and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 45 minutes or until tomato sauce is very thick, stirring frequently to make sure sauce does not scorch on the bottom.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top each with 3 tablespoons shredded cheese and place in a hot oven or under the broiler for a few minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned. Top each with a fried egg, a generous spoonful of tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to taste.
- Recipe may be doubled.
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Nutritional analysis per serving:
| Calories: |
350g |
|
Total Fat: |
15g |
| Cholesterol: |
235mg |
|
Protein: |
18g |
| Carbohydrates: |
37g |
|
Sodium: |
1030mg |
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Time saving tip: Substitute 2 cups prepared pasta sauce for tomato sauce recipe above.
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