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Black-Bean and Tomato Quinoa
By cortanez
1. Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bo...
- 4 teaspoons grated lime zest (2 limes)
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, and drained
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Honey-Jalapeno Chicken with Sesame Soba Noodles
By cortanez
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Level: Easy
- 12 ounces soba noodles (2 bundles)
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 rotisserie chicken, shredded or sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, minced
Frothy-Chilly Fruit Smoothies
By cortanez
In half-batches, combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth
- 2 large, ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
- 2 cups sliced frozen peaches, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
- 2 cups strawberry banana lowfat custard yogurt
- 2 cups milk
Sinigang
By cortanez
1. In a pot, add meat and water to barely cover
- 1 pouch Sinigang mix
- 1/4 pouch Sinigang sa Bayabas mix
- 4 roma tomatoes or 1 large tomato, quartered
- 2 pound beef short ribs (about 7 or 8)
- 1 pound bok choy (or baby bok choy), very coursely shopped
- 1/2 pound green beans
- 4 cups water (enough to barely cover meat)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 green finger peppers (sili)
- 1 bunch of radish
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
By cortanez
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and keep warm
- 8 ounces whole wheat linguine or spaghetti
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons expeller-pressed canola oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless chicken tenderloins, thawed and cut into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 3 cups small fresh broccoli florets (from about 1 large crown)
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By cortanez
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 pound salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
Kale with Garlic and Bacon
By cortanez
Stack a few kale leaves and roll lengthwise into a cigar shape
- 2 1/2 pounds kale (about 4 bunches), tough stems and center ribs cut off and discarded
- 10 bacon slices (1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups water
Stewed Beef & Rice
By cortanez
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 14-oz. can beef broth
- 1 envelope onion soup mix (such as Lipton)
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Crispy Baked Tofu
By cortanez
Hello! I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes
- 1 block (12 to 15 ounces) of organic extra-firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
Tzatziki
By cortanez
Per Serving: Calories 156; Protein 10 g; Fat 5 g; Carbs 11g; Sugar 3 g; Sodium 248 mg
- 3/4 cup thick plain Greek-style yogurt such as Fage’ (or drain plain, regular yogurt very well)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated – squeezed of excess water
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Splenda/sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried or 2 tablespoon fresh dill weed
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste