Getting back into the swing of things this week! I am going to start some bean sprouts today to have with some meals later this week. I have not done this before but found out how easy it can be from
Frugal Abundance. On to my plan...
Monday-Fajitas, I'll have my 13 year old make these as my 11 year old is having toe surgery today and we will be getting close to dinner time. Probably should have done a crock pot meal today.
Tuesday-Chicken pot pie
Wednesday-Roast, carrots, potatoes, maybe some brown rice
Thursday-leftover day--use the roast and leftover fajita stuff and make fried rice (yum!), I am going to try to use my bean sprouts with this meal, spinach salad.
Friday-Homemade pizza night! Trying a new whole wheat pizza crust this time!
Saturday-Beans & Rice, trying this with brown rice this time.
We are still on our quest of eating healthier. I still have a lot of learning to do! About a year ago, we stopped eating refined sugar and sugary products. We did this for several months and I did see some changes in attitudes and behavior. Something we definitely need to get back too! I think one birthday party killed it and we never got back on track. We have added more fruits and veggies and whole grains. I have noticed a definite difference in my blood sugar too! Okay, enough rambling...
Here is the recipe for the whole wheat crust that I am going to try:
1 pkg yeast
1 cup warm water (115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups white flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, and 1 cup white flour. Knead in remaining white flour by hand; about 5 minutes (the dough will be smooth and elastic).
Spray a medium sized bowl with no-stick cooking spray (or coat in oil). Place pizza dough in bowl and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free place for 15 minutes. Spray 14 inch pizza pan (or 2 10 inch ones) with cooking spray. Stretch crust to fit pan, top as desired. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is browned. (I got this recipe from the back of the Hodgson Mill wheat flour bag.)
My homemade pizza sauce:
1 small can of tomato paste
1 tomato paste can of water OR substitute both of these with tomato sauce
1/2 tsp of each of the following:
garlic powder
black pepper
oregano
salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Mix all ingredients together and spoon over crust. This makes enough for 2 pizzas.
1 comment:
Looks like you cook a lot like I do! If you can find it, Uncle Ben's Converted Brown Rice is really good. It's the only one I've found so far that doesn't raise my blood sugar too high. It's light in color, and it doesn't cook up mushy. I'm thinking of trying your wheat pizza crust recipe.
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