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Chive Pesto
By carinem25
Combine 1/2 cup chives, parsley, almonds, and garlic in a processor
- 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, or pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Grilled Halibut Packets with peppers & artichokes
By carinem25
Cal: 258, Fat: 8g (1g saturated), Carb: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 31g
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 c. canned or frozen artichokes, drained and quartered
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T. smoked paprika
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 Halibut fillets (5-6 oz each)
- Chopped Parsley
Spanish Quinoa with figs & pimientos
By carinem25
Cal: 225, Fat: 6g (1g saturated), Carb: 38g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 8g
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T. evoo
- 2/3 c. quinoa
- 1/4 c. chicken broth
- 1 c. water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 t. saffron threads
- 1 t. kosher salt
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 1/4 c. diced dried figs (2oz.)
- 2 T. jarred chopped pimientos, drained
Light Creamy Dressing with black pepper & garlic
By carinem25
Subsitute for ranch. per 2 T: Calories:37, Fat: 2g (0g saturated)
- 4 oz. low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 T. light mayonnaise
- 1/4 t. ground black pepper
- 1/4 t. garlic powder
- season with kosher salt
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Bucatini
By carinem25
1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the bucatini
- Crumbs
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup French bread cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt
- Pasta
- 2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces dry bucatini pasta or 4 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme)
Whole-Grain Clusters with pepitas & flax seed
By carinem25
Substitute for croutons. per 1/2 oz
- 1.5 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1 c. whole-grain flaked wheat cereal (i.e. Total)
- 1/3 c. unsalted pepitas
- 1/4 c. unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 c. wheat germ
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1 T. flax seed
- kosher salt
Spicy Feta Dip
By carinem25
Using a potato masher, mash feta and oil until smooth and creamy
- 1/2 lb feta cheese
- 4 T. evoo
- 2 T. chopped pepperoncini
- 2 T. lemon juice
- 2 T. chopped fresh oregano
- 1 t. red pepper flakes
- 2 t. minced garlic
- 1 t. chopped fresh thyme
Chicken Pomodoro
By carinem25
Season cutlets with salt and pepper, then dust with flour
- SEASON:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved, pounded to 1/4-inch thick (8 oz. each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- OFF HEAT, DEGLAZE:
- 1 ⁄4 cup vodka
- 1 ⁄2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup halved heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 ⁄4 cup minced scallions
Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad with buttermilk chive dressing
By carinem25
Whisk buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, chives, sugar and dijon in a bowl until sugar is dissolved
- Dressing:
- 2 T. buttermilk
- 2 T. mayonnaise
- 1 T. cider vinegar
- 2 t. snipped fresh chives
- 1 t. sugar
- 1 t. dijon
- Salad:
- 1/2 c. uncooked orzo
- 1 c. diagonally sliced green beans (4 oz)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and cut into strips
- kosher salt and black pepper
Greek Style Lentil Burgers
By carinem25
For Burgers: Cook lentils according to package directions
- For Burgers:
- 1/2 c. dried lentils
- 2 T. evoo
- 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 t.)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed+drained
- 1 c. loosely packed parsley leaves
- 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
- 2 eggs
- 2 t. ground cumin
- 1 t. ground coriander
- 1 t. salt
- 1/2 t. black pepper
- 1 c. plain breadcrumbs
- 3/4 c. grated carrots
- 1/2 t. baking powder
- For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 2 c. plain lowfat yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded + drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 t. lemon zest
- 1 t. chopped fresh mint
- 1 t. chopped fresh parsley