Many people treat the Yuletide season not only as a vacation from work but also a break from healthy living. Who could resist those tem...
Many people treat the Yuletide season not only as a vacation from
work but also a break from healthy living. Who could resist those tempting
Noche Buena favorites during this time of celebration with family and friends?
Little do they know, Filipinos do not need to compromise their
healthy lifestyle for a delicious spread during Christmas or any other
celebration, especially with Doña Elena just around the corner. The trusted
brand known for its products’ superior quality, excellent taste and abundant nutritional
value, Doña Elena will satiate your family, friends, and guests' craving for
perfect home-cooked meals. The Doña
Elena line prides itself with top-notch products rich in protein and fiber-rich
like Al Dente pasta, antioxidant-laden Olive Oil, and flavorful Spanish
Sardines.
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| Mommy bloggers enjoyed this gathering of moms to learn special recipes by Doña Elena |
And as a holiday treat to Filipinos across all ages, Doña Elena
unveils this Christmas season the Doña Elena 100% Tuna in Sunflower Oil, which
comes in Chunks and Shredded. This newest product line of Doña Elena carries
several nutrients from omega-3, protein,
selenium and vitamin D of the tuna to the omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and
polysaturated fats of the cholesterol-free sunflower oil.
More than being healthy, Doña Elena 100% Tuna in Sunflower Oil in
Chunks and Shredded is great tasting too making it an ideal partner to any dish,
from beloved Christmas staples like pasta and stews, to everyday needs such as
dips, patties, stuffing, and spreads. Above all, it’s 100% Pure Tuna meat, no
extenders, preservatives and MSGs.
Enjoy the holidays even more with suggested recipes of Sardines Casserole
and Tuna Pilaf using Doña Elena's range of favorite products. With Doña Elena
around, Christmas will be as merry and guilt-free as it should be.
SARDINES CASSEROLE
Ingredients
1/2
cup red and green bell pepper,
cut into small cubes
1
pc. red onion, chopped
1/2 bottle Doña Elena Spanish Sardines in
Olive Oil, drained
1/2
cup Doña Elena Diced
Tomatoes
1/2
cup zucchini, diced
1/4
cup goat's cheese, cubed
2
pcs. egg
1
tbsp. Doña Elena Pure
Olive Oil
1/2
cup Doña Elena Black Olives,
sliced
1
tbsp Doña Elena Capers
(to
taste) salt and pepper
(for
garnish) parsley, chopped
Procedure
1. Preheat
a pan with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, add onions, bell peppers and zucchini.
Saute until onions are fragrant.
2. Add
the Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes, Doña Elena Black Olives and Doña Elena Capers.
Simmer until slightly thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Transfer
sardines in a bake proof small casserole. Top with the tomato mixture, goat's
cheese then the raw egg. Bake at 180˚C for 5 to 10 minutes. Top with chopped
parsley before serving.
TUNA PILAF
Ingredients
2
tbsp. Doña Elena Pure
Olive Oil
1
cup Doña Elena Canned
Tuna Chunks
1/2 cup white onion, diced
2
tbsp. garlic, chopped
2
tbsp. paprika
1
can Doña Elena Diced
Tomatoes
1
cup long grain rice
2
cups chicken stock
(to
taste) salt and pepper
parsley, chopped
lemon
zest
1
pc bay leaf
lemon
wedges
Tzatziki
1
cup plain yogurt
½
cup cucumber, minced
2
pcs. mint leaves, minced
1
tbsps. tomatoes,
minced
(mix
all ingredients)
Procedure
1. Heat
the Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil in a large pan. Sauté the Doña Elena 100% Tuna
Chunks and onion. Add the garlic, paprika and Doña Elena Diced Tomatoes.
2. Add
the rice, stock, lemon zest and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 12 minutes. Turn
off the heat, let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Top
with chopped parsley and lemon wedges and Tzatziki.
