Compiled by 

Shanie Marshall

 

Curious about tomatoes? Are they a fruit or a vegetable? Want to learn the health benefits of eating tomatoes? Want to learn tips for maintaining food safety?

Tomato Tornado is coming to Tellico Plains Community Center Monday, June 30th Come join the Get With It staff in this deliciously tasty discussion!

Couscous with 

Tomatoes and Spinach

1/4 cup of water

Several cloves of garlic

1 casserole dish  Ingredients:

1 box couscous (plain or flavored)

1 medium can chopped (organic) tomatoes

1 or 2 bags (cartons of fresh spinach) (to taste)

Put one layer of couscous on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of the tomatoes. Then add a layer of the spinach/ garlic mixture. Complete with one more layer of each and top with a cheese of your choice (Parmesan).

Put mixture in hot oven for about 15 minutes until completely hot

Directions:

Follow directions to prepare couscous and set aside. Add 2 tbsp. of olive oil to saucepan. Chop 1/2 onion and several cloves of garlic to taste. Brown onion and garlic in olive oil and then add the spinach. Add the water to the browned garlic and spinach mixture

Serve with fresh fruit. (Suggestions mango and papaya)  Enjoy this wonderful and easy dish for a summer meal!

Testimony from a Get With It participant: “Exercise had never been a part of my life until February when I was introduced to the Get With It classes. I started with twice a week, then progressed to four times a week, along with the supplemental nutrition and healthy cooking classes. My favorite class was  Healthy Cooking Part I and Tomato Tornado outdoors was fun too! Now, I cannot imagine my life without exercise! I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the wonderful participants, trainers, and educators along the way. Thanks Get With It!”

Faiza Steiner

Call Get With It at 420-3991 or visit our Web site at www.getwithitwomen.org