This month, Health Power for Minorities shared a batch of health-conscious Cultural Specialty & Celebrity Recipes through their Food & Fitness Channel. There were so many recipes that looked good – we just had to share a few with you!
Check out each dish and the celebrity who put it forward.
Dr. Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African-American women. She was a leader in addressing the rights of both women and African-Americans as the president of the National Council of Negro Women – as well as a staff member at many a YWCA.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup seasoned dry, fine bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 flounder or sole fillets (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon cooking oil*
Directions:
Heat oven to 425º F. Oil 13x9x2-inch pan
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, marjoram, paprika, thyme and garlic powder in shallow pan.
Rinse fish fillets, Pat dry.
Combine lemon juice and wine in shallow pan. Dip each fillet in lemon mixture, then in crumb mixture, coating well.
Place fish in pan. Drizzle with cooking oil.
Bake at 425º F for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
Per Serving: 175 calories, Fat 6 g (50 Calories or 28% of total calories), Saturated Fat 1 g (less than 5% of total calories), Carbohydrates 7 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 180 mg
Patti LaBelle is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, author, and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1/3 cup reduced fat-mayonnaise, such as Hellman’s Just 2 Good!
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 ground black pepper
One 5-ounce can chunk chicken breast in water, drained
2 cups arugula or other lettuce leaves
2 rounds pita bread, cut in half (right across the diameter of the circle)
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, onion, celery, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Fold in the chicken, leaving as many large chunks as possible.
Divide the arugula or other lettuce among the pita halves.
Spoon one-fourth of the chicken mixture into each pita half.
Patti’s Pointers: If you can find some small tender arugula greens at the market, buy them. Arugula has a delicious peppery bite that complements this creamy chicken salad better than plain ol’ iceberg ever will. If you can’t find arugula, go for romaine lettuce, which has better flavor, 6 times as much vitamin C, and up to 10 times as much beta-carotene as iceberg lettuce.
Per Serving: 200 calories, 14 g of protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 1g dietary fat, 730 mg sodium.
Johnny Rivers is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. His styles include folk songs, blues, and revivals of old-time rock ‘n’ roll songs and some original material.
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
8 oz (2 ½ cups) medium shell pasta
1 8 oz carton (1 cup) plain nonfat-yogurt
2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
2 tbsp salt-free herb seasoning
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 cup sliced green onion
1 lb cooked small shrimp
3 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes(about 3 large)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; cool. In a large bowl stir together yogurt, mustard, and herb seasoning. Add pasta, celery and green onions; mix well. Chill at least 2 hours. Just before serving, carefully stir in shrimp and tomatoes.
Per serving: Calories 140, Sodium 135mg, Total Fat 1g, Dietary Fiber 1.3g, Saturated Fat 0.1g, Carbohydrates 19g, Cholesterol 60mg, Protein 14g
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