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Squash Blossom Frittata
By mrslopes
Squash blossoms are usually stuffed with cheese and fried
- 6 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup (1 oz.) crumbled goat cheese
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
- 6 squash blossoms, stems and stamens removed
Collards Southern-Style
By mrslopes
This is a very basic way to prepare collards; it's really good and simple to cook
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cups chopped collards
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Garlic Green Beans
By mrslopes
I found these surprisingly mild, considering how much garlic is in the recipe
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 cups whole green beans, ends trimmed (about 3/4 lb)
- 1 Tbs. slivered garlic
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs water
- 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste
Pesto Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage
By mrslopes
1.Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the green beans and peas during the last 3 minutes of ...
- 12 ounces orecchiette
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
Croutons
By mrslopes
1.Heat oven to 350° F. Dividing evenly between 2 rimmed baking sheets, toss the bread with the oil and 1½ teaspoo...
- 1 loaf sliced white sandwich bread (20 to 24 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- kosher salt
Greek Margarita
By mrslopes
tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice, simple syrup, lemon juice
- 2 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 1 1/2 oz. pomegranate juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup (mix equal parts hot water and sugar; let cool)
- Splash of lemon juice
400 Calorie Lunches
By mrslopes
5 Deliciously simple lunch recipes, all 400 calories each, all vegetarian
- . Mediterranean Plate:
- Serve 6 Tbs. hummus, 6 kalamata olives, 1 toasted whole-grain pita (cut into triangles), 1/2 cup cucumber slices, and 1/2 cup baby carrots.
- . Edamame & Broccoli Rice Bowl:
- Whisk together 1 Tbs. chunky natural peanut butter, 2 Tbs. 100% pineapple juice, 1 Tbs. water, and 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce. Toss with 2 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 cup shelled edamame; saute 8 minutes. Serve over 1/2 cup cooked brown rice.
- . Guac & Greens Burrito:
- Wrap whole-grain tortilla around 1/2 cup vegetarian refried beans, 1/4 cup steamed spinach, and one-third avocado mashed with 2 Tbs. green salsa.
- . Pesto & White Bean Quinoa:
- Combine 1 Tbs. prepared pesto, 1/2 cup canned white beans, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup baby spinach, and 2 Tbs. almond slivers. Serve with 1/2 cup cooked quinoa.
Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli & Tofu
By mrslopes
This creamy golden noodle dish is modeled after the Thai Dish 'khao soi’, which combines sweet, spicy, and sour f...
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 2 large shallots, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 2 Tbs. yellow or red Thai curry paste
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 15-oz. can light coconut milk
- 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp. light brown sugar
- 1 12-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 5 oz. dry fettuccine
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 6 lime wedges, for garnish
Chili (vegetarian)
By mrslopes
Maybe I'm biased, but I think this is one of the best vegetarian chili recipes I've ever tasted
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 Tbs. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 4 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (optional)
- 3 cups cooked kidney beans (cooked from dry; or canned, drained)
Clementine Crush
By mrslopes
svedka clementine, oj, triple sec, sprite
- 2 oz. Svedka Clementine
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 1/2 oz. triple sec
- Splash of Sprite