Category: Lunch

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Avocado Crispbreads with Everything Bagel Seasoning

INGREDIENTS 4 Finn Crisp Thin Rye Crispbreads 1 small ripe avocado 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning 1 lemon wedge 2 radishes, thinly sliced Fresh dill, or other fresh herbs you have in your fridge HOW TO MAKE IT Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Slice it thinly and layer on top of each crispbread. […]

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Avocado Soup

INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small white onion, diced 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 4 firm-ripe avocados, halved and pitted 4 cups no-sugar-added chicken broth 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup water 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp […]

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Healthier Grilled Caesar Salad

YOU’LL NEED Dressing 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 2 anchovies (soak in milk for 10 minutes if you want to mellow the flavor) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Juice of 1 lemon 6–8 turns of a black- pepper mill 1⁄2 cup olive oil Salad 4 hearts of romaine 2 […]

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Thai-Inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

YOU’LL NEED 12 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak Salt and black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp hot sauce (we like Sriracha) 2 Tbsp fish sauce Juice of lime, plus wedges as garnish 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 carrot, grated 1 head Bibb lettuce, […]

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Hearty Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

YOU’LL NEED 1 lb ground beef 2 medium eggs or 1 extra-large egg 1⁄4 cup bread crumbs 1⁄2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 head escarole, chopped […]

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Quick Chicken Burger With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli Recipe

YOU’LL NEED 2 Tbsp olive oil mayonnaise 2 Tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes Juice of 1⁄2 lemon 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary Salt and black pepper 1 lb lean ground chicken 4 whole-wheat or potato buns (or even English muffins), split 2 cups arugula, baby spinach, or mixed greens HOW TO […]

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Protein-Packed Turkey BLT Salad Recipe

ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread, cut into cubes 1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 large tomato, chopped 1⁄2 English cucumber, chopped 8 oz roast turkey from the deli, cut into cubes 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped Low-fat ranch dressing (we like Bolthouse Farms) or Homemade Ranch HOW TO MAKE […]

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Baked Oat-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Sweet Mustard Sauce

Ingredients Servings 6 2 cups quick-cooking oats (also called instant oats) 3 teaspoons sodium-free Italian seasoning blend 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 3 large egg whites 2 tablespoon water 1 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 […]

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Asian-Inspired Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Snow Peas, and Avocado

Ingredients 12 ounces whole-grain fusilli or rotini 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 3 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available) 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup shredded carrots 1 medium red bell pepper, […]

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Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar blend 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cooking spray 4 medium zucchini 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 […]