Category: Recipes

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Acai Bowl

This homemade acai bowl recipe makes for a delicious breakfast any day of the week. Acai can be very tart, so blending it with banana, coconut water and mixed berries adds sweetness to help balance the flavors. Feel free to switch up the toppings depending on your preferences. Ingredients 1 banana ½ cup frozen mixed […]

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Baby Kale Breakfast Salad with Quinoa & Strawberries

Fruit, whole grains and greens for breakfast? Yes! Start your day off right with this breakfast salad recipe and you’ll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day. Ingredients 1 teaspoon minced garlic Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar Pinch of ground […]

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Hearty Breakfast Salad with Roasted Cabbage & Baked Feta

A breakfast salad is a fresh, delicious way to start your day with ample veggies. This recipe gets a hearty twist with additions like cabbage and feta. For brunch guests, put the components out buffet-style so they can build their own bowls. Ingredients 1 small red cabbage, cut into 6 wedges 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive […]

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Sizzling Jalapeño Chicken (Chinese Buffet-Style)

Ingredients SPONSORED BY ADVERTISING PARTNER Sponsored Video Watch to learn more LEARN MORE 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, 1-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon white pepper 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided ¼ cup rice flour or cornstarch 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 3 […]

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Lemony Baked Salmon in Foil

Ingredients 1 (2 pound) skinless salmon fillet ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 medium clove garlic, grated with a microplane 2 medium lemons, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 medium orange, sliced 1/4-inch thick ¼ cup dill sprigs, plus more for garnish […]

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Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken

Ingredients 1 pound chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided 1 firm ripe peach, halved 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, plus more for garnish 1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula Directions Preheat grill […]

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Shirataki Noodles with Chicken, Feta & Tomato

Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 (7 ounce) packages shirataki noodles, rinsed ½ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ […]

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Grilled Sausage, Peppers & Onions with Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients 2 large bell peppers, seeded and quartered 2 large red onions, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, grated, divided 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage links 1 bunch scallions, trimmed ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon chopped […]

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Mushroom Omelet

Ingredients 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms (such as oyster, cremini and shiitake) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon whole milk ½ teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons shredded fontina cheese ½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives Directions Melt butter in a small […]

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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. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every […]