Simple Feasts

Salsa Potatoes

3-4 medium red potatoes

1 TBSP olive oil

water for cooking

1/2 c. salsa, any kind 

1 TBSP dried basil

1 TBSP dried cilantro (or 1/8 c. fresh)

1 tsp paprika

salt to taste

1/2 c. pepper jack, sliced or shredded

1. Slice potatoes thinly. Warm oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. 

2. Add potatoes to skillet. Add about 1/2 c. water, cover. Cook 20 min.

3. Add all spices and salsa, cook 10 more minutes or until potato slices are tender in the middle.

4. Serve with pepper jack sprinkled on top and extra salsa if desired. Goes great with eggs! 

cherylab:

Heart Healthy Burrito

Ingredients

• 4 (10 inch) wheat  Tortillas
• 2 cups grilled chicken strips, pre-cooked, prepared refrigerated or frozen
• 1 1/3 cups brown rice,  can be microwaveable
• 1 1/3 cups broccoli, can be microwaveable
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• salsa to taste

Directions

1. Cook chicken strips, brown rice and broccoli according to each of their package instructions. Reserve hot.
2. Warm tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds.
3. To build 1 burrito: Place 1/2 cup of chicken on the bottom third of each tortilla, followed by 1/3 cup of brown rice, then 1/3 cup of broccoli.
4. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the broccoli.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 using remaining tortillas and ingredients.
6. Roll each tortilla into a burrito, forming a larger size burrito. Cut each burrito in half, on an angle, and serve hot.

(Source: livehappyandhealthy)