Baked Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Kale and Feta
Ingredients 4 medium to large sweet potatoes 1 medium (about 1 pound) bunch curly kale, ribs removed and cut into 1-1/2 inch (bite-sized) pieces 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or walnut pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions For the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to […]
Chicken Florentine Casserole
Ingredients 4 (3 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pre-cooked, cut into cubes (rotisserie chicken works too) 1/2 box frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed to remove access liquid 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon fresly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat-free Pinch nutmeg 1 […]
Moroccan Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked rice 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 cups shredded carrots 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]
Grilled Salmon with Mustard & Herbs
INGREDIENTS 2 lemons, thinly sliced, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges for garnish 20-30 sprigs mixed fresh herbs, plus 2 tablespoons chopped, divided 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 pound center-cut salmon, skinned DIRECTIONS Preheat grill to medium-high. Lay two 9-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil on top of each other […]
Grilled Steak Salad with Tomatoes & Eggplant
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 pound flank steak, trimmed 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 2 sweet Italian peppers or 1 large bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-wide strips 1 small eggplant (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large tomatoes, cut into […]
Blender Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS GAZPACHO 4 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cored and quartered 2 slices country white bread, crust removed if desired, torn into pieces 1 European cucumber, cut into chunks 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 1 large clove garlic, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon […]
Sesame Chicken Cucumber Noodle Salad
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles or other thin noodles or pasta, fresh or dried 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (see Notes) 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 2 tablespoons naturally brewed reduced-sodium soy […]
Spicy Tunisian Grilled Chicken
INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1-1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast DIRECTIONS Grind coriander seeds, caraway seeds and crushed red pepper in a spice grinder (or mortar and pestle) until finely ground. Transfer to a small bowl […]
Tilapia & Summer Vegetable Packets
INGREDIENTS 1 cup quartered cherry, or grape tomatoes 1 cup diced summer squash 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 12 green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed 1/2 […]
Middle Eastern Chickpea Platter
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small eggplant, (about 12 ounces), cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Note) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1 15- or 19-ounce can chickpeas or cannellini beans, rinsed (see Tip) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 2 […]
