Category: Recipes

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Mascarpone & Berries Toast

Ingredients 1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese ¼ cup berries, such as raspberries, blueberries and/or chopped strawberries 1 teaspoon mint leaves Directions Top toast with mascarpone, berries and mint. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019 How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your […]

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10-Minute Spinach Omelet

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup spinach 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Directions Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, tilting to coat the pan. Pour in the eggs and immediately stir with a rubber spatula […]

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Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 10 slices lower sodium, less fat bacon 2 cups chopped cooking apples ½ cup chopped onion 1 (10 ounce) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ cups refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, […]

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Spinach Omelet

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup spinach 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Directions Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, tilting to coat the pan. Pour in the eggs and immediately stir with a rubber spatula […]

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Easy Green Tortellini Soup

Ingredients 4 tablespoons basil pesto 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups refrigerated spinach-and-cheese tortellini 1 cup packed chopped spinach 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup scallions 3 cups unsalted vegetable broth, divided Directions Divide pesto and lemon juice among 4 (1-pint) canning jars or microwaveable airtight containers; stir to combine. Layer each jar with […]

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Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato

Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 1/2-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, cut […]

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Tangy Chicken Salad with Grapes

Ingredients ½ cup canola mayonnaise ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon black pepper 5 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast ½ cup diced celery 1 cup halved red seedless grapes ¼ cup sliced scallions, divided 1 head butter lettuce Directions Stir together […]

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Parsnip-Celery Root Latkes

Ingredients 4 medium parsnips (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cored if necessary 1 small celery root (celeriac; about 1 pound), peeled 4 large egg whites, lightly beaten ¼ cup white whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons chopped chives, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon baking […]

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Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

Ingredients 5 cups chopped romaine chicken breast and/or lacinato kale 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast ½ cup bottled yogurt-based Caesar dressing (see Tip) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup garlic-and-cheese seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed ¼ cup Parmesan crisps, coarsely crushed 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas Directions Combine romaine (and/or kale), chicken, dressing and grated […]

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Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed 1 ripe avocado, diced ¼ cup prepared pico […]