They say that when you start your day with positive thoughts, the rest of the day follows through and becomes a breeze. What you eat ...
They say that when you start your day with positive thoughts,
the rest of the day follows through and becomes a breeze. What you eat – or not
eat – influences your mood too, whether it’s a fast coffee break or a leisurely
lunch. Light meals throughout the day give you enough energy without feeling
heavy and sluggish. These five healthy recipes will keep you feeling jolly from
a burst of citrusy mandarin oranges to a spicy bite of chili.
When you think of healthy dishes, a salad is always on top
of the list. The jolly factor comes in on whatever you mix and top with the
greens. This guilt-free Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad combine the texture of string beans,
sweet peaches, and juicy chicken breast fillets. The cilantro vinaigrette adds
a refreshing taste to this salad.
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad
2 medium-sized Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
3 tablespoons Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil
1 cup String Beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces.
1 cup Mixed Greens, torn in to large pieces
2 pcs Jolly Peach Halves, drained and sliced
1.
Prepare the cilantro vinaigrette. Use half for
dressing and the other half as marinade.
2.
In a bowl, combine half of the cilantro
vinaigrette and chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
3.
Pan-fry chicken using Jolly Heart Mare Canola
Oil. Let it cool before slicing into strips. Set aside.
4.
To serve, divide torn mixed greens and place on
individual plates.
5.
Reassemble chicken on shredded greens.
6.
Arrange blanched string beans and sliced Jolly
Peaches on top.
7.
Shake reserved cilantro vinaigrette and drizzle
some over each serving.
Cilantro Vinaigrette
*Mix of 3tbsp chopped cilantro, ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp Dona Elena Extra
Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar,
1 tsp Good Life Sesame Oil, ½ tsp ground ginger.
**Mixed greens – mix of romaine lettuce, lettuce, arugula and spinach.
A little bit of carbs won’t hurt as long as you have it in
moderation. If you love pasta and need something more filling, try this Fruited
Chicken Pasta Salad using shell or elbow macaroni. Mix with sweet
grapes, water chestnut and mandarin oranges, this dish is a pick-me-upper,
perfect for lunch.
Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad
1 cup Uncooked Shell or Elbow Macaroni, cooked according to packaging
instructions
1 ½ cups Chicken Breast, boiled and cut into chunks
1 can (11oz) Jolly Mandarin Orange Segments, drained
1 can Jolly Water Chestnut, drained and sliced
½ cup Celery, sliced
1 cup Seedless Grapes, halved
1 head Lettuce
Dressing: 1/2 cup Jolly Real Mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, salt, pepper
and dried oregano
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta,
chicken, Jolly Mandarin Orange Segments, sliced Jolly
2.
Water Chestnut and celery.
3.
Pour dressing over chicken mixture. Toss lightly
to coat. Cover and chill for an hour
4.
To serve, line salad plates with leaf lettuce.
Divide chicken mixture among plates.
As a side to your mains, the sweetness of Jolly Whole Kernel
Corn with the local sili and cider
vinegar lends a surprising twist. Prepare this Corn Relish, place in a
sealed container, and keep in the
fridge.
Corn Relish
3 Cups Cider Vinegar
1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tsp Paprika
3 Cans Jolly Whole Corn Kernels, drained
2 Cups Sweet Onions, chopped
2 Cups Red and Green Bell Peppers,
chopped
1 Tbsp Siling Labuyo, chopped
1.
In a pot, combine vinegar, sugar, salt and
paprika. Place over medium heat and let it simmer until sugar is dissolved. Do
not stir. Allow to cool to room temperature; set aside.
2.
In a large bowl combine Jolly Whole Corn
Kernels, onions, bell peppers, and siling labuyo.
3.
Add vinegar solution, about 2 cups. Store the
rest in an air tight container.
4.
Toss and spoon the relish into sterilized jars
and seal tightly.
5.
To serve, use as relish for breaded fish fillet
or have as snack.
Hummus
1 can (425g) Jolly Garbanzos, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
4 pcs Garlic Cloves, crushed
3 tbsp Dona Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/8 tsp Good Life Sesame Oil
4 tbsp Water
Dash of salt
1 tsp Paprika
4 pcs Rounds of Pita Bread
Vegetable sticks - Carrots, Cucumber, Celery, etc.
Chips
1.
Combine Jolly Garbanzos, lemon juice, garlic,
extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil and water in a food processor, and blend to
a creamy purée.
2.
Add more lemon juice, garlic, or salt to taste.
3.
Transfer in a bowl.
4.
Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pita bread
(warmed in a moderate oven for three minutes, and cut into quarters) or
vegetable sticks or with chips.
Jolly carries a wide range of canned fruits and vegetables which are
staples in every pantry. Jolly Mushrooms is the No. 1 mushroom brand in the
country with its consistent quality and variety of cuts – Whole Mushrooms,
Piece and Stems, Premium Sliced Mushrooms, and Shiitake Mushrooms. Jolly Cream
of Mushroom Soup can be used as pasta sauce or as hearty soup.
There is also Jolly Whole Corn, Jolly Cream Corn, and Jolly Young Corn
which locks in the sweetness of high quality corn that Filipinos love.
Opening each Jolly can reveals the choicest vegetables including Jolly
Asparagus, Jolly Garbanzos, Jolly Green Peas, Jolly Red Pimiento, Jolly Black
Beans, Jolly Straw Mushrooms, Jolly Tomato Paste, and Jolly Water Chestnuts.
Your favorite fruits are available all year round with Jolly Lychees,
Jolly Mandarin Oranges, Jolly Peach Halves, Jolly Grass Jelly, Jolly Maraschino
Cherries, Jolly Pineapple, and Jolly Fruit Cocktail.
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