{"id":337758,"date":"2011-03-25T12:19:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-25T12:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/03\/25\/7-recipes-for-a-sharp-mind\/"},"modified":"2011-03-25T12:19:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-25T12:19:00","slug":"7-recipes-for-a-sharp-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/03\/25\/7-recipes-for-a-sharp-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Recipes for a Sharp Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div>Want to keep your mind razor sharp and your memory intact? Puzzles help, but so does the right food. These 7 delicious recipes contain brain-enhancing nutrients, including antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and iron\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Moroccan Grilled Salmon<br \/>Tangy plain yogurt mixed with the classic ingredients for chermoula \u2013 a Moroccan spice mix \u2013 serves as both the marinade and the sauce in this salmon dish. If you like your food on the spicy side, add a pinch of cayenne to the mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Serves: 2<br \/>Preparation time: 40 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<br \/>2 tablespoons low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt<br \/>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br \/>2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro<br \/>1 tablespoon lemon juice<br \/>1-1\/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil<br \/>1 clove garlic, minced<br \/>3\/4 teaspoon paprika<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br \/>1\/8 teaspoon salt<br \/>Freshly ground pepper, to taste<br \/>8 ounces center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 portions<br \/>2 lemon wedges<\/p>\n<p>Preparation<br \/>1. Combine yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce; cover and refrigerate. Place salmon in a medium sealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining yogurt mixture, seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 10 (or up to 30) minutes.<\/p>\n<p>2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high.<\/p>\n<p>3. Oil the grill rack. Remove the salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess. Grill the salmon until it is browned and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Top the salmon with the reserved sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Facts<br \/>Per serving:<br \/>290 calories<br \/>20 g fat (4 g sat, 10 g mono)<br \/>68 mg cholesterol<br \/>2 g carbohydrate<br \/>23 g protein<br \/>0 g fiber<br \/>184 mg sodium<br \/>481 mg potassium<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Bonus: selenium (60% Daily Value), vitamin C (20% DV), high omega-3s<\/p>\n<p>Mixed Greens with Berries &#038; Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts<br \/>For a sophisticated starter, try this colorful salad, which marries fresh berries, caramelized nuts and tangy feta cheese. Pur\u00e9ed berries form the base of the dressing, giving it a velvety texture and rich flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Serves: 4<br \/>Preparation time: 25 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<br \/>For the nuts:<br \/>1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil<br \/>1 teaspoon honey<br \/>1\/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, or walnuts<\/p>\n<p>For the dressing:<br \/>1\/3 cup raspberries, blackberries and\/or blueberries<br \/>2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br \/>1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar<br \/>1 tablespoon water<br \/>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<br \/>1 small clove garlic, crushed and peeled<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon honey<br \/>1\/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste<br \/>Freshly ground pepper, to taste<br \/>2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots<\/p>\n<p>For the salad:<br \/>10 cups mesclun salad greens, (about 8 ounces)<br \/>1 cup blackberries, raspberries and\/or blueberries<br \/>1\/2 cup crumbled feta, or goat cheese (4 ounces)<\/p>\n<p>Preparation<br \/>To prepare nuts:<br \/>1. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Combine oil and honey in a small bowl. Add nuts and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake, stirring from time to time, until golden, 10-14 minutes. Let cool completely.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare dressing:<br \/>1. Combine berries, oil, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic, honey, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in shallots.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare salad:<br \/>1. Just before serving, place greens in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Scatter berries, cheese and the glazed nuts over each salad; serve immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Facts<br \/>Per serving:<br \/>232 calories<br \/>17 g fat (4 g sat, 10 g mono)<br \/>17 mg cholesterol<br \/>15 g carbohydrate<br \/>7 g protein<br \/>6 g fiber<br \/>349 mg sodium<br \/>596 mg potassium<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Bonus: vitamin A (80% Daily Value), vitamin C (60% DV), calcium (20% DV)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fajita&#8221; Burgers<br \/>This spicy burger is served on an oblong roll, slathered with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise and topped with roasted Anaheim peppers and a delicious slaw.<\/p>\n<p>Serves: 4<br \/>Preparation time: 50 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<br \/>1 pound 90%-lean ground beef<br \/>3\/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided<br \/>1\/2 cup finely chopped red onion<br \/>1\/4 cup chopped scallions<br \/>2 teaspoons minced garlic<br \/>1 tablespoon chili powder, preferably New Mexican<br \/>1 teaspoon ground cumin<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br \/>1\/4 teaspoon salt<br \/>1\/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise<br \/>1 tablespoon lime juice<br \/>1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo<br \/>1\/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese<br \/>4 French rolls, preferably whole-wheat, split and toasted<br \/>2 roasted Anaheim or poblano peppers<br \/>1 cup shredded green cabbage<br \/>4 slices tomato<br \/>4 thin slices red onion<\/p>\n<p>Preparation<br \/>1. Preheat grill to medium-high.<\/p>\n<p>2. Place beef, 1\/4 cup cilantro, onion, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without over-mixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 4 equal patties, about 1\/2 inch thick and oval-shaped to match the rolls.<\/p>\n<p>3. Combine the remaining 1\/2 cup cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl.<\/p>\n<p>4. Peel the roasted peppers, halve lengthwise and remove the seeds.<\/p>\n<p>5. Oil the grill rack. Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165\u00b0F, about 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.<\/p>\n<p>6. Assemble the burgers on toasted rolls with the chipotle mayonnaise, half a roasted pepper, cabbage, tomato and onion.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Facts<br \/>Per serving:<br \/>416 calories<br \/>19 g fat (7 g sat, 6 g mono)<br \/>82 mg cholesterol<br \/>34 g carbohydrate<br \/>30 g protein<br \/>7 g fiber<br \/>695 mg sodium<br \/>628 mg potassium<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Bonus: zinc (47% Daily Value), vitamin C (35% DV), iron (30% DV), vitamin A (25% DV), calcium (20% DV) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/201ed65bget.media_736-150x90.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read the article: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Want to keep your mind razor sharp and your memory intact? 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