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3 cups steamed edamame 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium 2 green onions, chopped 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice PREPARATION Place edamame in a medium size bowl and set aside. Mix apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, green onions, ginger root, orange and lemon juice together. Pour over edamame. Marinate in refrigerator anywhere from 1 hour to a few days. Makes 6 1/2-cup servings or 3 1-cup servings.
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 Ironically, it was not all that long ago that eating vegetarian was viewed as a risky behavior. Today we are well aware of how plant-based foods are healing agents. Whether you douse this salad with extra vinegar or greens, it is filled with gut healthy, delicious, satisfying ingredients. Lentils can be prepared dry or “from scratch,” but there are so many speedier options out there - why dirty another pot? Trader Joe’s are fully cooked and vacuum-packed in a pouch to keeps them fresh and delicious. INGREDIENTS
1 cup steamed lentils 3 bell peppers, any color combo 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese optional garnish: fresh mint or basil leaves PREPARATION Place lentils in large bowl and set aside. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place peppers skin side up on a baking sheet. Broil on top oven rack until charred, about 5–10 minutes — keep checking! Remove from oven and place in brown paper bag to cool and loosen skin, for about 10 minutes. Remove from bag, peel and discard skins. Cut into small strips. Add peppers, balsamic vinegar through spinach leaves into bowl with lentils. Toss well. Cover and chill in refrigerator for about 1-2 hours. Toss again, top with goat cheese, lightly toss and serve. Spice it up with additional pepper or other spices like coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil leaves. Makes 4 1-cup servings.  The carrots are not roasted in this bread, though you are welcome to roast them them as well. The actual bread is roasted — as long as you have the roasted setting on your oven. No roasted setting, no problem — just increase the baking temperature time to……. This moist, whole grain, naturally sweetened bread could be for breakfast or a side for lunch or dinner. INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (for gluten-free options: almond flour, Bob’s Red Mill GF 1:1 Baking Flour, King Arthur GF Measure for Measure Flour) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 large carrots, peeled and grated (yes, it is a lot :) 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, nonfat, plain 1 teaspoon vanilla extract nonstick cooking spray PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375 degrees, on “roast” if your oven has this feature. Lightly spray loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and ginger. Blend well with a whisk. Add the grated carrots and mix well to combine. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the oil and eggs well. Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix to combine. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well until just combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Roast for 40–45 minutes, or bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick placed in center comes out dry. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes in pan, then remove, slice and enjoy. Makes 12 servings.
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2 Tablespoons olive oil,. divided 5–6 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (or basil, if not a lover of cilantro), chopped 2 teaspoons paprika 4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium 1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes, no added salt 1 4-ounce can diced chilies 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 cups Greek yogurt, nonfat, plain PREPARATION Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Remove garlic from pan and set aside. Add additional tablespoon of olive oil and onion to skillet. Sauté tender, about 6 minutes. Add paprika, broth, tomatoes, chilies and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Slowly stir in yogurt and cook over low heat until heated through. Do not boil! Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with cilantro. Makes 6 1-cup servings  Roasting helps to bring out the natural juiciness of the food itself, creating a moist, flavorful and satisfying dish. This fish dish is topped with some of our MUFAs of course, creating a delicious mix of a tender fish and moist crunch, to make you taste buds and heart smile big. Not a fan of fish, you could easily substitute a veggie here too, like asparagus or string beans. INGREDIENTS
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets 1/3 cup lime juice 1/2 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 Tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped 1/2 Tablespoon minced shallots 3 Tablespoons tomato paste 2 ounces white wine 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped 2 Tablespoons almonds, crushed Fresh chopped tarragon for optional garnish PREPARATION Combine lime juice, pepper, tarragon and shallots in a large sealable bag. Add the tilapia fillets (or vegetable) and turn to coat all sides with the marinade. Let marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes. While fish is marinating, place nonstick foil in rimmed baking sheet. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove the fish from the marinade and place on baking sheet. Place in oven to roast for about 10–12 minutes or until fish is fork tender. While fish is roasting, prepare sauce by placing a small skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and white wine. Bring to a simmer for 5–6 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the olives and almonds. Once roasting is complete, remove fish from oven and place on serving dish. Top with sauce and additional tarragon for garnish. Makes 4 servings.  This is based on the more famous Chicken Kiev, but lightened up and heart-healthy! The original recipe leaves the chicken with the skin, stuffs it with butter, dips it in egg and bread crumbs and deep fries it. This version has much less fat, uses a monounsaturated oil, fresh whole wheat bread crumbs, lots of herbs, spice and flavor, creating something moist, delicious and healthy for your heart. With that said, this is a longer recipe in terms of time, so perhaps a weekend dish or an evening when you feel you can commit and embrace your time in the kitchen…just sayin ;). photo by mccormick INGREDIENTS
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, washed and dried, chopped into small pieces 3–4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided (or basil, thyme or other favorite herb) 2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (create by removing crusts and process 4 slices whole wheat bread in food processor until just crumbly) 1/4 cup nonfat milk PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the filling: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. Then remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid has fully evaporated from the skillet. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of your herb of choice. Place on dinner-size plate, divide into 4 equal portions and set aside to cool for about 20 minutes. For the coating: Combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons your herb of choice and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. For the cookin’: Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the prepared chicken on sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes. Chicken should be cooked through but still moist. Serve immediately, sliced for a fancy look or whole, topped with herbs. Makes 4 servings.
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1 whole grain flatbread — ie. whole wheat Naan, whole wheat pita bread, whole wheat tortilla 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups cooked veggies: broccoli, mushrooms,, zucchini, spinach 1/2 cup chopped arugula and/or tomatoes 1/2 cup low fat cheese — any mix of mozzarella, cheddar, feta, goat, etc. 1/2 cup protein from your fridge or pantry: chopped cooked chicken, white beans, cooked lean steak, cooked shrimp, etc. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper optional garnish: fresh basil leaves PREPARATION Preheat broiler on low. Place flatbread on a baking sheet, lined with nonstick foil. Brush flatbread with olive oil. Mix veggies with garlic and spread veggies, protein and cheese evenly on top of your flatbread, with cheese on top. Place in oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown. Makes one serving, but feel free to double, triple, quadruple, as needed. |
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