Sunday, January 19, 2014
Spinach Zucchini Ravioli
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 lbs. ground turkey
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 large onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tsp. of Grill Mates- Montreal Chicken Seasoning (or you could use just salt & pepper)
Zucchini
Tomato Marinara Sauce
1. slice zucchini with peeler; set strips aside
2. in a medium wok combine: ground turkey, chopped fresh spinach, 1/2 large onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and seasoning; sauté until turkey is cooked all the way through
3. Assemble the ravioli using 4 zucchini strips and 2 Tbsp. of turkey mixture.
4. Wrap them up and put face down in baking dish.
5. Top with marinara sauce and bake at 350* for approx. 30 minutes
Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Taken from paleoholic
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak
2 tsp coconut aminos
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp dark sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups carrots, julienned
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil and cook the garlic until tender 3-5 minutes.
Add slices of steak and cook until browned.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup vegetable broth.
Remove steak from pan.
Using same pan place broccoli and carrots in the heated pan. If needed add a little bit more sesame oil.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the pan to coat the broccoli and carrots.
Cook until tender.
Return the steak to the pan and add the green onions.
Stir steak in until it is well coated with the sauce.
Top with sesame seeds.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak
2 tsp coconut aminos
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp dark sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups carrots, julienned
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil and cook the garlic until tender 3-5 minutes.
Add slices of steak and cook until browned.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup vegetable broth.
Remove steak from pan.
Using same pan place broccoli and carrots in the heated pan. If needed add a little bit more sesame oil.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the pan to coat the broccoli and carrots.
Cook until tender.
Return the steak to the pan and add the green onions.
Stir steak in until it is well coated with the sauce.
Top with sesame seeds.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
taken from taste of homes
1-1/2 pounds Member's Mark® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup julienned green onions
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture.
Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up. Yield: 6 servings.
1-1/2 pounds Member's Mark® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup julienned green onions
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture.
Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up. Yield: 6 servings.
Orange Chicken Stir-Fry with Crispy Garlic Dressing
Taken from Clean Eating
2/3 cup brown rice
1 tbsp olive oil, divided
7 1/2 oz BPA-free canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried
1/4 tsp sea salt
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp rice wine or apple cider vinegar
16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp ground ginger
1 orange, peeled, segmented and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 green onions, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook rice according to package directions.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp oil on medium. Add chickpeas and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a steamer basket set over a pot of gently simmering water, cook broccoli until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tsp oil on medium. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add vinegar. Set aside.
In a clean skillet, heat remaining 1 tsp oil on medium. Add chicken and sauté for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add zucchini, soy sauce and ginger. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender, 5 to 7 more minutes. Stir in broccoli, orange, onions and dressing and heat through. Serve over rice and top with chickpeas.
Nutrients per serving (8 oz chicken mixture, 1/2 cup rice, 1 1/2 oz chickpeas): Calories: 371, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 43 g, Fiber: 6 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 37 g, Sodium: 484 mg, Cholesterol: 66 mg
1 tbsp olive oil, divided
7 1/2 oz BPA-free canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried
1/4 tsp sea salt
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 bunch broccoli, trimmed
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp rice wine or apple cider vinegar
16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp ground ginger
1 orange, peeled, segmented and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 green onions, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook rice according to package directions.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp oil on medium. Add chickpeas and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a steamer basket set over a pot of gently simmering water, cook broccoli until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tsp oil on medium. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add vinegar. Set aside.
In a clean skillet, heat remaining 1 tsp oil on medium. Add chicken and sauté for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add zucchini, soy sauce and ginger. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender, 5 to 7 more minutes. Stir in broccoli, orange, onions and dressing and heat through. Serve over rice and top with chickpeas.
Nutrients per serving (8 oz chicken mixture, 1/2 cup rice, 1 1/2 oz chickpeas): Calories: 371, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 43 g, Fiber: 6 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 37 g, Sodium: 484 mg, Cholesterol: 66 mg
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Kale, Edamame, and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
taken from Ambitious Kitchen
Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (cook according to package directions)
1 1/2 cup edamame beans, cooked and cooled
3 cups finely chopped Tuscan kale, ribs removed
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
1/2 red onion, diced
1 mango, pitted and diced
1 avocado, pitted and either sliced or diced
2 tablespoon toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds, if desired
For lemon vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large basil leaf, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
To make dressing: place olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, basil, and salt in blender or food processor. Blend/process for 10-15 seconds; set aside.
In medium bowl toss quinoa, kale, and edamame together; add lemon vinaigrette and toss so that the salad is fully coated. Place in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let flavors soak in.
Before serving, toss salad again and add tomatoes, onion, mango, and avocado. Garnish with toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds if desired.
**I love this salad!! This is one of my favorite meals lately!**
Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (cook according to package directions)
1 1/2 cup edamame beans, cooked and cooled
3 cups finely chopped Tuscan kale, ribs removed
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
1/2 red onion, diced
1 mango, pitted and diced
1 avocado, pitted and either sliced or diced
2 tablespoon toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds, if desired
For lemon vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large basil leaf, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
To make dressing: place olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, basil, and salt in blender or food processor. Blend/process for 10-15 seconds; set aside.
In medium bowl toss quinoa, kale, and edamame together; add lemon vinaigrette and toss so that the salad is fully coated. Place in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let flavors soak in.
Before serving, toss salad again and add tomatoes, onion, mango, and avocado. Garnish with toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds if desired.
**I love this salad!! This is one of my favorite meals lately!**
Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
taken from Ambitious Kitchen
Ingredients
¾ cup uncooked quinoa
1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, depending on how much crunch you like
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup diced green onions
½ cup cashew halves or peanuts (honey-roasted is good)
Optional: 1 cup edamame or chickpeas
Fresh lime, for a bit of tang
For the dressing:
¼ cup all natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
3 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free if desired
1 tablespoon honey (use agave if vegan)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
Water to thin, if necessary
Instructions
To cook quinoa: Rinse quinoa with cold water in mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil. Add in quinoa and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with fork; place in large bowl and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. You should have a little over 2 cups of quinoa.
To make dressing: Add peanut butter and honey or agave to a medium microwave safe bowl; heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Add in ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and both sesame and olive oil and stir until mixture is smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner dressing, simply stir in a teaspoon or two of water or olive oil.
Add as much or as little dressing as you’d like to the quinoa. I always start out with a little bit of dressing and usually add more to suit my taste preferences. Alternatively you can save the dressing for later and add when you are ready to eat; however the flavors of the dressing usually soak into the salad so I love adding it to the quinoa first.
Next fold in red pepper, onion, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro into the quinoa. Garnish with cashews and green onions. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/6th of recipe Calories: 260 Fat: 13.5g Carbohydrates: 27.7g Sugar: 7g Fiber: 4.3g Protein: 8.6g
Ingredients
¾ cup uncooked quinoa
1-2 cups shredded red cabbage, depending on how much crunch you like
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup diced green onions
½ cup cashew halves or peanuts (honey-roasted is good)
Optional: 1 cup edamame or chickpeas
Fresh lime, for a bit of tang
For the dressing:
¼ cup all natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
3 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free if desired
1 tablespoon honey (use agave if vegan)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
Water to thin, if necessary
Instructions
To cook quinoa: Rinse quinoa with cold water in mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil. Add in quinoa and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with fork; place in large bowl and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. You should have a little over 2 cups of quinoa.
To make dressing: Add peanut butter and honey or agave to a medium microwave safe bowl; heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Add in ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and both sesame and olive oil and stir until mixture is smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner dressing, simply stir in a teaspoon or two of water or olive oil.
Add as much or as little dressing as you’d like to the quinoa. I always start out with a little bit of dressing and usually add more to suit my taste preferences. Alternatively you can save the dressing for later and add when you are ready to eat; however the flavors of the dressing usually soak into the salad so I love adding it to the quinoa first.
Next fold in red pepper, onion, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro into the quinoa. Garnish with cashews and green onions. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/6th of recipe Calories: 260 Fat: 13.5g Carbohydrates: 27.7g Sugar: 7g Fiber: 4.3g Protein: 8.6g
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