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Mediterranean Pork Chops (sonoma diet)
By BClover
Nutrition facts per serving: 147 calories, 4 g fat, 71 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, ...
- 4 boneless or bone-in pork loin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick (1 to 11/2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1-1/2 teaspoons minced)
Skirt Steak Marinade
By BClover
This recipe is adapted from an Alton Brown recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp salt, dissolved in two ounces water
- 4 scallions, cut in half
- 2 big cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp red chile pepper flakes/powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp honey
Creamy Parmesan Orzo
By BClover
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
Mediterranean Pasta Salad With California Avocado (sonoma diet)
By BClover
Avocados and artichoke hearts give this pasta salad a unique flavor profile that everyone is sure to enjoy
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh dill
- 1/2 pound orecchiette or small pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
- 1 ripe fresh California avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half
- 1/2 medium hothouse cucumber, cut lengthwise in quarters and sliced
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, cut in half
Hungry Chick Chunky Soup Recipe Hungry Girl
By BClover
Evenly season chicken with 1/4 tsp
- 1 1/2 lbs. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts, halved
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cups dry coleslaw mix
- Two 14.5-oz. cans (about 3 1/2 cups) fat-free chicken broth
- One 15-oz. can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
- One 14.5-oz. can stewed tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash
By BClover
Yield: Serves 4 Nutrition Facts Serving Size 419 g Amount Per Serving Calories 443 Calories from Fat 194 % Daily ...
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 1 tbsp ghee (or make your own)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional, not included in calorie count)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 small 5" celery rib, chopped
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp tahini paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
Spring-Vegetable Couscous with Chicken
By BClover
This one-pan dish would also be good with spinach or snap peas added at the end
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated, and thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 wide strips lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup couscous
- Leg and thigh meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Curried Coconut Chicken Soup
By BClover
Servings: 8
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced onions
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 3 cups sliced red bell peppers
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Madras curry powder
- 4 cups homemade chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 3 stalks lemongrass, crushed
- 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1.75 cups coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon sucanat (or brown sugar)
- .25 cups chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 2 cups basmati or jasmine rice, cooked
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO POTASSIUM POWER-UP SMOOTHIE (sonoma diet)
By BClover
serves 3 Here's an easy way to add Vitamin C and Potassium to your diet : a delicious smoothie featuring the crea...
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 cup nonfat frozen yogurt - vanilla, orange, or peach
Quick Beef & Barley Soup
By BClover
4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each | Active Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients * Preparation...
- 8 ounces sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- * 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- * 1 medium onion, chopped
- * 1 large stalk celery, sliced
- * 1 large carrot, sliced
- * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- * 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
- * 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- * 1 cup water
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- * 1-2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar