My Healthy Kosher Kitchen

It’s Wednesday, the day many people (myself included) usually shop and plan their menu for Shabbat. When heading to the market this week be sure to pick up these 6 ingredients (you likely have many of them in your pantry already).

This roast is super easy to make, and even better, it’s a crowd pleaser! The leftovers make a great sandwich with challah and matbucha or mustard.

Dish Type: Meat- Meal

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour +

Ingredients:

• 2 lb hunk of Silver Tip
• 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp 365 Toronto Steak & Chicken Rub (Black pepper, garlic, sea salt, dill, coriander, chili peppers)
• 1 Tbsp deli mustard
• 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp Olive oil

Instructions:

• Preheat oven at 400 degrees (bake, not broil).
• Combine all ingredients except for meat, mix well.
• Place Silver Tip on a cast iron skillet (if you do not have a cast iron skillet a baking tin will do).
• Using a fork evenly pat marinade onto roast and place into middle rack of oven.
• Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes then lower heat to 375 and bake for an additional 45 minutes for medium-rare or an additional hour and 10 min for medium-well.
• Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Enjoy!

Serves: 8

Nutrition Info (per serving): 170 cals, 6g fat, 2g carb, 0g fiber, 24g protein, 198mg sodium 

Now that the holidays are coming to a close many of us are ready to lighten up our meals and lose a few pounds that we’ve acquired over the past few weeks. Start your day off right with this yummy breakfast loaded with antioxidants and protein. 

Dish Type: Dairy- Breakfast

Prep Time: Less than 5 minutes

Total Time: Less than 5 minues

Ingredients:

• 6 oz Chobani 0% plain Greek yogurt
• 1 packet of Stevia in the Raw
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 Tbsp Walnuts

Instructions:

1. Empty contents of yogurt into bowl, stir in stevia.
2. Top with berries, pomegranate seeds and walnuts

Enjoy!

Serves: 1

Nutrition Info (per serving): 226 cals, 5g fat, 26g carb, 5 fiber, 19 protein, 73mg sodium

Nothing says Hanukkah like Latkes. During this holiday we eat oily foods to remind us of the miracle of Hanukkah. My baked Latkes still include oil, just a smaller amount than traditional latkes, and I swapped out regular potatoes for sweet because they have more fiber.

As a test last night I made one version fried and one baked. I didn’t tell my husband which was which and he actually preferred the baked to the fried! Try these delicious and satisfying sweet potato latkes tonight!

Happy Hanukkah!

Dish Type: Parve*- Meal/ Side

*The latkes alone are parve, unless served with Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• cooking spray or a tsp of olive oil
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 medium yellow onion, grated
• 3 beaten eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup whole- wheat flour
• dash cayenne spice
• dash chili powder
• dash garlic salt
• dash pepper
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients except for the kosher salt and oil in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Cover two large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray or rub with olive or canola oil.
4. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to  form latkes, scoop mixture and place latke mixture onto a baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
5. Bake for 25 minutes then turn and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and serve with apple sauce and fat-free, plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream).

Enjoy!

Serves: 8

Serving Size: 3 latkes

Nutrition Info (per serving): 93 cals, 1.5g fat, 17g carb, 3g fiber, 3g protein, 204 mg sodium

Hosting a Hanukkah party this year? See below for some party essentials and gift ideas.

Gelt

Give your guests a sweet treat with these sacks of gelt. They add a little pizzaz to each place setting and they are a nice little after dinner treat!

Available at ohnuts.com

Paper Plates

I’m usually not a fan of paper or plastic when it comes to dinnerware. There’s nothing worse than cutting into chicken with plastic cutlery and it’s not so eco friendly. Because Hanukkah is only once a year and the meals are usually dairy I make an exception. Plus it is such a fun holiday you won’t want to be in the kitchen doing dishes, you will want to partake in all of the festivities.

Available at partyamerica.com

…Which brings me to… you guessed it! Dreidel

What would a Hanukkah party be without a little dreidel? These fun colors will surely put your guests in a festive mood and the kids can play while adults chat and enjoy the meal!

Available at ohnuts.com

Charity

Hanukah is a time of year where gifts are given. In leu of a gift for one of the nights let your child pick a charity that you will make a donation to. If you are giving a gift to a friend or relative you can always buy a gift card to Charity Choice, which houses over 250 charities and the recipient can choose the charity. Seven gifts instead of eight is still a pretty sweet deal! 

http://www.charitygiftcertificates.org/

Enjoy! 

These organic Ginger Zest candy drops made by Yummy Earth are made with 100% natural flavors, none of that stuff you can’t pronounce. At 14 calories a pop it is the perfect treat after any meal. Plus ginger aids in digestion…There you have it a perfect excuse to indulge in dessert!

The candy drops come in other cutely named flavors such as freshest fruit, pomegranate pucker, Wild Peppermint, Roadside Root beer and Cheeky Lemon.

Shop the full line of products at http://yummyearth.com/

Enjoy!

I’ve been on a big Asian inspired dish kick lately so I’ve been making this yummy coleslaw as a side salad at my meals.

Typically coleslaw is made with mayonnaise, which I swapped for heart healthy olive oil. Plus the addition of ginger and spices promote blood circulation (among other benefits) and add tons of flavor!

Dish Type: Parve- Side

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients for Salad:

• 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• dash of salt
• dash of pepper

Ingredients for Dressing:

• 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Sugar
• 1.5 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• dash red pepper flakes, chopped

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients for dressing and pour over cabbage in a large bowl, mix well (allow to sit up to an hour for more flavor, or serve right away).
2. Top with scallions, toasted sesame seeds, salt and pepper,

Enjoy!

Serves: 6

Nutrition Info (per serving): 78 cals, 4.5g fat, 11g carb, 3g fiber, 2g protein, 45 mg sodium

I am a big fan of repurposing leftovers because I hate to waste food, but don’t want to eat the same thing for days on end. This is a great, easy way to use leftover schnitzel and it is delicious too! 

Meal Type: Meat- Meal

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
• 1 carrot peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 2 Tbsp scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped schnitzel (breaded chicken breast) 
• 2 Tbsp Newman’s Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing
• dash of ground ginger
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Place lettuce in salad bowl and top with carrot, cucumber, scallions, fresh ginger and schnitzel.
2. Pour sesame ginger dressing over salad and sprinkle with ground ginger and sesame seeds.

Note: No need to heat schnitzel, it tastes delicious at room temp.

Enjoy!

Serves: 1

Nutrition Info (per serving): 280 cals, 7g fat, 23 carbs, 4g fiber, 26g protein, 762 mg sodium

French toast is one of those items on the menu I rarely dare to order, the average restaurant serving is around 1,000 calories! Try this lightened up at home version for just under 200 calories a piece! Plus the berries give a boost of antioxidants and fiber.

Dish Type: Dairy- Breakfast

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5-10 minutes

Total Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Ezekiel Organic Sprouted Sesame bread
• 1 organic egg
• 1/4 cup 1% Stonyfield Organic milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 Tbsp Blue Agave
• 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries

Instructions:

1. If bread is frozen toast to thaw (I keep mine frozen because it lasts longer and stays fresher). 
2. Combine egg, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes.
3. Pour into a deep dish and place bread to soak for 1 minute on each side.
4. Heat nonstick pan over a low to medium flame and add butter. *Eggs burn easily so lower is better. 
5. Transfer soaked bread to pan and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes on each side, or until done.
6. Place on two separate plates, top each with 1/4 cup (mixed) berries and drizzled agave.

Enjoy!

Serves: 2

Nutrition Info (per serving): 184 cals, 3.5g fat, .5g sat fat, 28g carb, 5g fiber, 8g protein, 140 mg sodium

Hi All!

I am so excited that My Healthy Kosher Kitchen has been nominated for Best Kosher Food Blog on Joy of Kosher! I would so appreciate if everyone could just take two seconds (it literally takes 2 seconds) to click on the link below and vote for My Healthy Kosher Kitchen!

Thank you!!!

xo Sierra

http://www.joyofkosher.com/nomination-category/best-kosher-food-blog/

This delicious salad makes a great appetizer or side, it takes just 5 minutes and it’s less than 60 calories! Top with grilled chicken or tofu and you’ve got yourself a meal.

Dish Type: Parve- Side/ Appetizer

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
• 2 Tbsp Mauzone Lite Caesar Dressing
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2  jalapeño, chopped finely (for mild, use more if you like spicy)
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 3 pieces Melba Toast, crumbled (substitutions: croutons or crushed tortilla chips)
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine lettuce with caesar dressing, sprinkle with paprika and  jalapeños, mix well.
2. Place equal portions of lettuce into a salad plate or bowl and top with cherry tomatoes, Melba Toast and freshly ground pepper.

Enjoy!

Serves: 4

Nutrition info per serving: 57 cals, 1.5g fat, 6g carb, 1g fiber, 1g protein, 59g sodium