Sometimes it can be a challenge to make meals that are healthy and still taste great. Jose Andres offers some recipes that are both. Here, the celebrity chef shares his fried rice, macaroni and cheese, tomato bread with tuna and Vermont snow.
Recipe: "Fried" rice (on this page) Recipe: Macaroni and cheese (on this page) Recipe: Tomato bread with tuna (on this page)
Recipe: Vermont snow (on this page)
Rinse the rice with water to remove excess starch. Repeat until water runs clear. Drain. Combine the rice with water in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and turn down the flame to low. Simmer the rice, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, heat a little oil in a separate skillet over medium low heat. Add the eggs and cook until just set. Remove from the heat and cut into strips. Set aside.
Just before the rice is done, heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until cooked but still crisp, about two minutes.
Once the rice is cooked, combine all the ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add olive oil and soy sauce to taste. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain. While still hot, toss the pasta with cheese, olive oil, Greek yogurt and the egg yolk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
Cut the tomatoes in half. Place a grater over a large mixing bowl. Rub the open face of the tomato into the grater until the flesh is gone. Throw away the skin. Whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toast. Top each slice with tuna and drizzle with a little more oil. Sprinkle with a little chives and sea salt.
Serves 4
Take an empty quart size milk carton, cut off the upper third and clean well. Fill with water and place in the freezer until frozen solid. Using the smallest holes on a box grater, grate the ice to achieve a fine snow texture. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Serves 4
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