Tag: basil

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Vegetable Omelets

Enjoy this veggie omelet for breakfast or dinner. Pair it with potatoes or slice of toast for a complete meal. Ingredients ½ cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, well drained ½ cup cucumber, chopped and seeded ½ cup chopped yellow summer squash ½ ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped 2 eggs 1 […]

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Baked Split Chicken Breast

Ingredients 2 large bone-in chicken breast halves with skin ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon dried basil Directions Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Arrange chicken […]

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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion 1 ½ cups chopped zucchini 7 large eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⅔ cup pearl-size or baby fresh mozzarella balls (about 4 ounces) 3 tablespoons chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil Step 1 […]

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Marinated Turkey Breast

Ingredients Original recipe yields 12 servings Ingredient Checklist 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast halves 6 whole cloves ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions Step 1 In […]

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Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole wild salmon fillet (also called a “side of salmon,” about 1 1/2 pounds; see Tips) 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions […]

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided ¼ avocado, sliced 1 ounce smoked salmon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Directions Step 1 Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick […]

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Shrimp with Mango & Basil

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on ¼ teaspoon salt 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip) 1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced ¼ cup […]

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Mediterranean Meatballs

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers 1 ½ cups soft whole-wheat bread crumbs (about 2 slices) ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, (thawed) or 2 eggs lightly beaten ⅓ cup tomato sauce ½ cup snipped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed ¼ cup snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ teaspoon salt […]

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided ¼ avocado, sliced 1 ounce smoked salmon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Directions Step 1 Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick […]

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-pound total) ⅓ cup Dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or […]