Tag: fresh basil

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken

Ingredients 4 medium-large zucchini (about 2 pounds), trimmed ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 large clove garlic, quartered ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken […]

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Hunter’s Chicken Stew Tastes Like a Hug From Your Nonna

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3 medium onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup all-purpose flour 12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), skin removed, trimmed 1 teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste 1 cup dry white wine or vermouth 1 ½ pounds […]

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Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs Cooking spray ½ cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh […]

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

Ingredients 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 Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. […]

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 lemon, […]

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Avocado Pesto

Ingredients 1 large bunch fresh basil 2 ripe avocados ½ cup walnuts or hemp seeds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Ground pepper to taste Directions Strip basil leaves from the stems and add to a food processor along with avocados, walnuts (or hemp […]

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Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 large eggs 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or more as needed ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed ½ cup olive oil for frying, or as needed ½ cup prepared tomato sauce […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced garlic Cooking spray ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 (8 1/2-ounce) pouches precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese […]

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Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 16 ounces whole-wheat fusilli pasta 1 (24 ounce) jar lower-sodium marinara sauce, divided 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated sweet onion ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 large egg 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 […]

Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients Decrease Serving 5 Increase Serving Adjust Original recipe yields 5 servings Lemon Basil Dressing: 2 cups thinly sliced fresh basil 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds, divided 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 shallot, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 lemon, zested ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 […]