native american ravioli

April 23rd, 2008

You possibly will not think you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes native american ravioli but it is achievable. The key is to not eat native american ravioli or other high calorie pasta every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself rich food one day per week. I eat a healthy diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 2000 calories a day, and then on the 7th day, I eat anything – within reason of course.

I have been using this method for the last 6 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any supplements or diet food. I have simply been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day per week.

On my one free day per week, I tend to eat southwestern food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating southwestern meals but am very elated to see it does work. If you would like to try some southwestern food, I suggest you make native american ravioli which is one of my most admired southwestern recipes.

Native American Ravioli

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Pour the flour into a mound on a flat working surface. Make a depression in the center with your hand that almost reaches through to the board. Crack the eggs directly into the well and, with a fork, whip in the salt and oil, mixing the flour in from around the edges. Mix and knead the dough with your hands for 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough has a smooth and elastic consistency. If the dough seems a bit dry, add a little water; add a little more flour if it seems too moist.

Once you have obtained the desired consistency, cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into handsful and roll out each section to a very thin, even, almost translucent thickness. Use your imagination to cut the dough into any size or shape. Any filling can be used to make the ravioli.

Variation
To make blue cornmeal ravioli, substitute a combination of 1 cup finely ground blue cornmeal and 1 1/2 cups flour for the flour in this recipe. Increase the number of eggs to 5.

You can adjust the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos easily. It did work for me and could help you to lose weight too.

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