Spice-Rubbed Chicken Fajitas
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast juice of 1 lime Spice Rub: 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp ground black pepper Fajita Ingredients: 2 tsp canola oil 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 red onion, sliced juice of 1 lime 1 tsp chili powder 4 corn tortillas 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce salsa, to top Preheat broiler. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Pound to 1/2 thickness. Squeeze lime over chicken. Combine rub ingredients on a plate. Dredge chicken in spices, coating both sides. Place chicken on a baking tray coated with canola oil. Place under...
Read MoreSeared Skirt Steak with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 cups arugula 12 oz skirt or flank steak 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced salt and pepper Heat oil in cast iron pan on medium.Season steak with a few pinches of salt and pepper. Add to pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until it is carmelized and slightly firm to the touch. Remove to a cutting board. Meanwhile, lower heat to medium and add tomatoes and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Add balsaminc vinegar and cook for 2 additional minutes, until the skins of the tomatoes...
Read MoreVegetable Soup
3 tbsp oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 1/2 cups celery 2 cups cubed, unpeeled potatoes 5 cans (14-1/2 ounces each)pw sodium beef broth 1 package marinara sauce dash of thyme leaves dash each of salt and ground black pepper Heat oil in a large stock pot. Add onions, carrots and celery;cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring. Add remaining ingredients;stir. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring.
Read MoreBrown Rice and Shrimp Avocado
1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 slices fresh ginger, smashed lightly with the flat side of a knife 2 Tbsp rice wine or sake 2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced juice of 1 lemon, divided 4 cups cooked brown rice, room temperature 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Fressing: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3-4 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp rice wine or sake 1 1/2 Tbsp toatsed sesame oil 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl Cut shrimp in half lengthwise-place in bowl, add ginger and rice wine, toss Bring...
Read MoreGreek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Combine 3 tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon mustard; 1 tsp low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tbsp chopped celery; 1/2 medium carrot, chopped; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; and 1 tbsp chopped chives. Toss with 1 cup chopped cooked chicken. Whisk together 1 cup sliced cucumber, a pinch of salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp canola oil and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill. Serve cucumber salad with chicken salad over 1 cup romaine lettuce.
Read MoreBroccoli and Red Bell Pepper Frittata
3 tbsp coconut oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 head broccoli, cut into 1 1/2′ florets 4 large cloves garlic,minced 4 whole eggs 4 egg whites 3 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1 cup goat cheese, crumbles Preheat broiler, in large ovenproof skilet, heat coconut oil over medium heat and saute vegetables until al dente, about 8 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine herbs, spices, eggs and goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over veggie mixture into ovenproof skillet....
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