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Vegetarian recipes that taste farm fresh/ In Home Care for Elders with Heart Disease
Going vegetarian or vegan may seem trendy, but it's something to think about for seniors who have suffered a recent heart attack. Low in fat, calories and nutrient dense, a well balanced vegetarian diet can leave you feeling satisfied and healthy.
Some cultures or religions practice vegetarianism as a part of life. When these individuals grow older, we have skilled caregivers who can practice meat-free cooking. We enjoy recipes that feature tofu, nuts, or seeds to fill protein requirements.
A-1 Home Care encourages you to try this recipe from SELF.com:
Sweet Potato & Kale Pizza
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 package (21 oz) prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
- 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts
Heat oven to 425°. Boil a large pot of water. Cook potato in water until fork-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and let cool 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse potato, 1 tbsp oil, red pepper and a pinch of salt until sauce is smooth. Roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick. Spread potato sauce evenly over dough. Toss kale in remaining 1/2 tbsp oil; top pizza with goat cheese, kale and Parmesan. Bake until crust is golden, 10 to 15 minutes, sprinkling on walnuts in final 2 minutes.
A-1 Home Care is locared in Belmont Shore. Call our agency at 562-929-8400
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