Vegetable Lo Mein

Yum, Yum, Yum... that's what you'll say to yourself with every bite of this lo mein. This recipe is flavorful and doesn't leave you feeling heavy and gross like take out may.

 Veggie Lo Mein 

(Topped with leftover grilled chicken and garlic chili sauce)

What you'll need:

8oz Lo Mein Noodles

5 cups of water (to boil noodles in) 

 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 large celery stalk, diced

3 green onions, diced

half yellow pepper, diced

1 cup broccoli, diced

1/4 large yellow onion, diced

1/2 cup  baby bella mushrooms, diced

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

salt, to taste

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (If you don't have sesame oil, use any flavorful oil)

1tsp cornstarch (if you'd like to thicken sauce)

Instructions:

• In a large sauce pan, bring water to a rolling boil.
• Dice your veggies.

•  Add noodles, bring back to boil and allow to cook for 4 or 5 minutes.
• While noodles are cooking, heat sesame oil in large wok and stir fry veggies. 

• Once veggies are tender, add broth, allow to simmer, add 1 tsp of flour or cornstarch if you'd like to thicken sauce.
• Once noodles are cooked, drain in colander and run under cold water to stop your noodles from becoming overcooked
• Add noodles to veggies, sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes, and enjoy!

Note: I topped my lo mein with chicken (protein) for staying power! ;-) 

That's my 2 cents!

-Kimba

Cilantro and Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Cilantro and Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Hungry? I know you are. Thanks for stopping in to check out my latest recipe. This cilantro and garlic grilled shrimp is flavorful and luscious. So quick, so simple, you can't pass up trying this recipe. Top your salad or steak with it, serve as an entree with lots of veggies on the side, or stick em' with toothpicks and serve as  hors d'oeuvres. Whatever you plan to do with these shrimp, they are sure to please!!

What you'll need:

shrimp ( I used just under a half lb)

1/2 tbsp of olive oil

1/2 tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

5 or 6 stems of fresh cilantro diced 

a grill pan or grill (stir fry pan or wok will also work)

large bowl

Instructions:

• Peel, de-vein, and rinse your shrimp
•  in a large bowl drizzle oil over shrimp
• add garlic and cilantro
• mix well
• heat your grill pan or wok (or toss on skewers and place on grill)

• cook until pink. DON'T overcook your shrimp.  No one likes rubbery shrimp. (maybe your dog will)
• remove from heat and ENJOY!!!! 

That's my 2 cents!


-Kimba

Easy Veggie Egg Rolls. No frying neccessary!

Hello Friends,

               Looking for a quick yummy appetizer? Or perhaps you need a crunchy side to accompany dinner... Look no further. This easy egg roll recipe is for you!! By easy, I mean EASY!!! Seriously, these bad boys can be made in your toaster oven. 10 minutes of prep and 10-12 minutes of cook time! Quick and delicious. If you're interested in the recipe, keeping scrolling.  

VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS

 What you'll need:

bagged coleslaw (cabbage and carrots pre-shredded)

2 scallions, chopped

1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger

egg roll wraps

1 tbsp olive oil

pepper, to taste

tsp soy sauce

skillet

Super Simple Instructions:

(Recipe for 4 egg rolls, double or triple for bigger portions)

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in skillet

2.   add two heaping handfuls of coleslaw, chopped scallions, and ginger to pan

3. brown slowly, add 1 tsp of soy sauce, stir, add black pepper, stir

4. remove from heat allow filling to cool slightly

5. place your egg roll wrapper diagonally on a dry surface

6. fill with 2 spoonfuls of filling

7. Roll bottom portion of egg wrapper over filling, fold sides up

8. continue to roll, seal edge of wrapper with water or egg white (I used water which worked well)

9. spray non stick pan with cooking spray

10. brush olive oil over top of egg rolls.  place in toaster oven on 400 or preheated oven, 400. Bake  until golden brown.

REMOVE, COOL, ENJOY!!! ;-) 

Notes: 

• If you'd like to fry the egg rolls, simply heat1/2 inch of  oil in pan and cook until golden brown.
• If you'd like to try adding more filling simply saute some other faves and add to your filling. ( I think I will add shrimp the next time I make them.) 

That's my 2 cents!

-Kimba