Berry-Banana Smoothie

If you're like me, then you're not so crazy about eating your fruits just like that (it's just too stalling). The solution for my daily recommended fruit intake is smoothies. I just place all of my fruit in a blender, puree and voila. I never use ice and always use a ripe banana or two as the base. Today I'm trying the berry-banana smoothie. There is absolutely no need to add sugar to this healthy, energizing smoothie because it is naturally sweet. Even your kids will love this one, mine sure did.

Ingredients:

• 4 - 5 strawberries
• ½   cup blue berries
• 1 gala apple (diced)
• 1 or 2 bananas (sliced)

Directions:

Place fruits in a blender and puree/blend until smooth. (As an option you may freeze your fruit prior to blending).

Turkey Kielbasa and Veggie Rice

If you’re looking for a one-pot, hearty meal, then you must try my turkey kielbasa and veggie rice.

Ingredients:

• One package turkey kielbasa
• 2 cups white rice
• 14 oz can kernel corn
• 14 oz can sweet peas & carrots
• 14 oz can pigeon peas (optional)
• ½ cup tomato paste/ tomato sauce
• 3 cups water
• ½ cup cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium sweet pepper, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

  

Directions:

1. Add oil to medium pot (hard-bottom).
2. Slice kielbasa and place in pot, allow to brown (on medium heat).
3. Add onion and sweet pepper and stir for about a minute.
4. Stir in tomato paste/sauce followed by peas, carrots and corn.
5. Add water, salt and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then add rice.
7. Reduce heat (medium-low) and cover pot.
8. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes, be sure to test the rice to ensure that it’s cooked through.
9. Serve and enjoy.