Tag: greens

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Green Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup spinach, chopped 1 pear, cored and chopped 1 medium frozen banana ½ tsp cinnamon 1½ cups low fat milk (1%) 1 packet Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Original Nutritional Drink Mix (Classic French Vanilla flavor) Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately. Enjoy! How many pounds have you lost this […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Greens

Ingredients Servings 6 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded, cut into slices (about 1 inch thick) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth and 1 tablespoon fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, divided use 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard […]

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Greens, Grapes and Granola Breakfast Salad

Ingredients Deselect All 1 small head kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces, or 8 cups baby kale 2 limes Kosher salt 2 tablespoons virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, optional 1 teaspoon honey 1 heart of romaine, cut into bite-size pieces 2 […]

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large egg ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning 1 pound chicken tenders ¼ cup grapeseed or canola oil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 5 ounces mixed baby […]

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Hawaiian Ginger-Chicken Stew

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon sesame oil, or canola oil 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks or minced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry sherry, (see Tip) 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 ½ cups water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce […]

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large egg ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning 1 pound chicken tenders ¼ cup grapeseed or canola oil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 5 ounces mixed baby […]

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Smoked Barley, Beet and Grapefruit Salad 16

This CL-perfected stovetop technique makes smoking food easier than ever (though the salad is still tasty if you choose not to smoke the grains), and smoke is such a fun flavor to apply to unexpected ingredients like barley. A sweet vinaigrette, earthy beets, and the intense citrus twang of grapefruit balance the robust smoky hit […]

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Roast Chicken Salad with Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Pecans

Fresh peaches and goat cheese headline this simple no-cook salad recipe. The 8-ingredient vinaigrette, made with pantry staples, takes minutes to make and is a delicious complement to the other ingredients in the salad. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time in the kitchen. Serve with herbed bread. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar […]

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Peppers, berries, leafy greens: What to eat to protect your brain from dementia, Parkinson’s

Eating fruits and vegetables offer a wide range of vitamins and minerals — and just about every nutrient that is beneficial for overall health. So it’s no surprise that they can also decrease your risk of developing dementia later in life. However, particular fruits and vegetables are especially good at fighting off dementia, and they are some […]

Collard Green-Quinoa Wraps

HANDS-ON TIME 45 mins TOTAL TIME 45 mins YIELD Serves 4 (serving size: 2 wraps)       Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup plain hummus 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives […]