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Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  6 minutes Yield:  4 servings                   Ingredients 1 tablespoon   dried parsley 1 tablespoon   Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1 pound   ground round 1/2 cup   (2 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 2 ounces   thinly sliced 33%-less-sodium smoked deli ham Cooking spray 8  (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread 4  curly leaf lettuce leaves 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion 8  (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato Preparation Prepare grill. Combine first 6 ingredients. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 5-inch oval patty. Top each of 4 patties with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1/2 ounce ham, leaving a 1/2-inch border; top with remaining patties. Press edges together to seal. Place patties on grill rack coated w...

Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  20 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 4 ounces shrimp, 1 tortilla, and about 2 cups salad)                                  Ingredients Cooking spray 2  lemons, thinly sliced 2  limes, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons   chopped fresh oregano 3 tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon   kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces   romaine lettuce, chopped 20  large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound) 4  (6-inch) corn tortillas 1  large ripe tomato, diced 1  diced peeled avocado 1 ounce   Cotija cheese Preparation 1. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat; coat lightly with cooking spray. Quickly grill the citrus slices in batches, just until browned (about 1 minute per side); transfer to a cutting board, and finely...

Mexican Wraps Tangy mixture of baked beans wrapped in tortillas served with salsa, sour cream and cheese. Cooking Time:  5-10 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Whole wheat flour (atta) tortillas 8 • Salsa 1/2 cup • Baked beans,tinned 1 cup • Iceberg lettuce ,shredded a few leaves • Carrots,grated 2 medium • Cheese,grated 2 cups • Hung yogurt 4 tablespoons • Red chillies,crushed 2 teaspoon Method Take one tortilla and heat it on a griddle on both the sides. Place the warmed tortilla on a flat surface. Put some salsa over it and spread evenly. Spread a portion of baked beans over the salsa and top it up with shredded lettuce, grated carrots, grated cheese, hung yogurt. Sprinkle crushed red chillies over and roll the tortilla firmly. Fold a paper napkin around it and serve immediately. Repeat the process for the remaining wraps.

Vegetarian Chipotle Nachos                               These vegetarian nachos flavored with chipotle chiles have all the heartiness of the beef version. You can also use the spicy bean mixture to fill  tacos  and burritos. Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section near the tofu and other soy products. Ingredients   Cooking spray 1 cup   chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)   1 cup   chopped onion (about 1 medium)   1  (12-ounce) package meatless fat-free crumbles (such as Lightlife Smart Ground) 1  (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1  (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1  (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained 1/4 cup   chopped fresh cilantro   8 cups   baked corn tortilla chips (6 ounces) 2 cups   shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup   diced...

Tomato Cucumber and Lettuce Salad in A Lemon Dressing A simple salad made with ingredients that are usually handy in every kitchen. The dressing is what makes this salad so special. Its simple refreshing flavours complement those of the salad ingredients (i. e. The tomato, lettuce, cucumber and cheese) perfectly. What i usually do is make a large quantity of this dressing and refrigerate it, so i don't have to keep making a dressing each time i make salad. Also, all flavors mellow better if they are left together for a while. This recipe will nourish you with calcium and protein from the cheese and provide vitamin c from the lemon juice which will also help in the absorption of iron. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup   tomato cubes 1 cup   cucumber cubes 1 1/2 cups   lettuce  , torn 1/2 cup   cheese cubes To Be Mixed Into A Dressing 1 tbsp   lemon juice 1 tbsp   olive oil   1  large  garlic...

Alfa Sprouts, Tomatoes and Basil Sandwich              Alfa alfa is a very healthy herb often used in home remedies for digestive disorders, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Here is an interesting way to prepare a sandwich out of this healthy herb, combined with tomatoes and basil. Remember to use tender alfa alfa sprouts for the alfa sprouts, tomatoes and basil sandwich, as more mature ones are coarse and not so tasty. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients For The Stuffing 1/2 cup   mayonnaise 4 tbsp  finely  chopped basil 4 tbsp  finely  chopped tomatoes 4 tbsp   alfa-alfa sprout  sprouts salt  and  freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste Other Ingredients 8   whole wheat bread  slices 2 tbsp   butter  mixed with 2 tsp  mustard (rai / sarson) paste 4   iceberg lettuce  leaves Method   For...

Broccoli Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe) A burger with an exotic feel, this one can be made without much thought as broccoli is easily available in markets these days. The real flavour of this burger lies in cooking the broccoli to perfection, as over- or under-cooking will ruin the aroma, appearance and true flavour of the vegetable. Parsley, olives and mustard paste lend a variety of intriguing flavours to the otherwise bland mayonnaise making the spread quite tantalising. Serve the brocolli burger with an interesting accompaniment such as dill potatoes and carrots, to make a perfect party treat. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 burgers Ingredients For The Cutlets 2 cups  finely  chopped broccoli 2 tsp   oil 1 cup  finely  chopped onions 4 tsp  finely  chopped garlic (lehsun) 2 1/2 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1 cup  boiled , peeled and  mashed potatoes 4 tbsp ...

Bean and Cheese Burgers It is good to have a stock of baked beans in the refrigerator because they go well with most sandwiches and burgers, not to forget baked potatoes too. Bean and cheese burgers are simple and easy to make as they do not require a patty. You can fix yourself one anytime you feel hungry. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4   bread buns 4   lettuce  leaves 1  small can (225 gms)  baked beans 4   cheese slices 1/2 tsp   dry red chilli flakes (paprika) Method Tips You can also use a can of Cream Style Corn instead of the baked beans.

Batata Vada Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe) The batata vada burger can be thought of as a variant of mumbai’s famous vada pav, which is made using batata vada and pav bun. In this variant, the authentic vadas are stuffed inside burger buns with two types of chutneys drizzled over mayonnaise. The use of a traditional salad, lettuce leaves and cheese make this burger different from the regular vada pav. I suggest you add a bunch of onion rings while serving this burger to make it all the more inviting. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  15 mins Makes 4 burgers Ingredients For The Batata Vada 2 cups  boiled , peeled and  mashed potatoes 1 tbsp   oil 3/4 tsp   mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) 1/4 tsp   asafoetida (hing) 10   curry leaves (kadi patta) 1 1/2 tbsp   ginger-green chilli paste 1/2 tbsp   garlic (lehsun) paste 1/2 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) salt  to taste oil  for deep-frying ...

Iceberg Lettuce and Chaat Masala Salad Serves 4 1 Iceberg lettuce 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped Salt to taste 4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 2 tablespoons chaat masala Cut the lettuce into 2-inch cubes and toss all the ingredients in a large (non-reactive) mixing bowl until all the ingredients are well coated with the seasoning.