NOURISH – The Restaurant at Optima Camelview Village in Scottsdale

A casual restaurant, Nourish serves comfort food with a healthy twist.

Choose from a variety of delicious choices that won't make you feel guilty! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options also available.

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Nourish Yourself

With so much external drama around, we either forget to nourish ourselves or simply don't know how. Much of the information available on healthy eating, weight loss, proper nutrition, fitness, and self care is either incorrect, incomplete, or provided by people without your best interest in mind. Here you will find a variety of items to help you nourish your body, mind, and soul in the best possible way for YOU!

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"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well." ~Virginia Wolf.

Open-faced Tuscan Chicken Sandwich

Sundried tomatoes really make this dish!

Sundried tomatoes really make this dish!

This recipe is FABULOUS for leftover chicken or turkey!

Ingredients:

  • Thinly sliced chicken breast
  • Fresh baby spinach leaves
  • Mixed Italian cheese, shredded (any combo of mozzarella, romano, or parmesan)
  • Balsamic vinaigrette (see recipe below)
  • Sundried tomatoes, drained if packed in oil, and chopped
  • Fabulous multigrain or wheat bread slices

VARIATIONS:

*Artichoke hearts, chopped are also a good addition to this dish.

* Thinly sliced turkey also works well in this recipe.

Assembly Instructions:

  • Toast bread.
  • Sprinkle vinaigrette evenly over toasted bread.
  • Add a layer of spinach leaves.
  • Add a layer of chicken.
  • Sprinkle on sundried tomatoes.
  • Top with even layer of cheese.
  • Put back into oven and broil just long enough to melt cheese (30-60 seconds)

Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ c balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. water
  • 1-½  Tbs. sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Mix ingredients well.  May be made up to 3 days prior to use.

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