Heart Healthy Recipes

Heart Healthy Recipes – with Chef Ray Little and The Links, Inc, in partnership with American Heart Associate for Heath Health Month

Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh Brussel sprouts

1 cup chicken stock

1 tablespoon Salt-Free seasoning of choice

1/4 balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Wash and cut sprouts in half.
2. In a sautee/frying pan, bring chicken broth to boil.
3. Add sprouts to pan with seasoning.
4. Cook until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
5. Drain, plate and drizzle with glaze. Serve and enjoy!

Glazed Sauteed Carrots

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and sliced in coins

3/4 cup orange juice

1/2 tablespoon salt-free seasoning

1/4 brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Dissolve cornstarch in water in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Bring orange juice to boil, add seasoning, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey and brown sugar.
3. Add carrots and cook until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes, on medium heat.
4. Add cornstarch mixure to pan. Reduce heat and stir until glaze is smooth.
5. Place in bowl and serve.