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Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup presliced mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar 2 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces) 1 cup arugula 1/2 cup (2 […]

Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic) 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded Parmesan cheese Chopped […]

Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients THE 5 INGREDIENTS: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing, divided 20 olives, halved 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

Nutty Berry Smoothie

Nutty Berry Smoothie Blend 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 medium ripe banana, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut or nut butter, 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, and 1/2 cup crushed ice. (262 calories) + Coffee with 2 tablespoons 1% milk (13 calories) Total: CALORIES 275 FAT 10.5 (sat 2.7g, mono 4.4g, poly 2.8g); PROTEIN 11g; […]

Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches

Ingredients 4 (1 1/2-oz.) slices whole-grain bread 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup prepared hummus 4 Bibb lettuce leaves 1 large heirloom tomato […]

Kale, Avocado, and Fried Egg Oatmeal Bowl

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup kale, chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1/4 avocado, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add oats and let […]

Avo-Tahini Toast

Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Dash of kosher salt 1/2 ripe peeled avocado 1 (1-oz.) slice whole-grain bread, toasted 3 grape tomatoes, quartered 2 pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1 hard-cooked large egg, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame paste) Preparation 1. Combine juice, salt, and avocado in a bowl, mashing with a fork. […]

Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast

Ingredients 1 (5-pound) standing rib roast, trimmed Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced Parsley sprigs (optional) Roasted garlic heads (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place roast on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine thyme, salt, pepper, and […]

Creamed Winter Greens

Ingredients 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained Cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped almonds 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup sliced leek (about 1 [11-oz.] leek) 2 tablespoons sliced garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup fat-free milk 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup) 1/8 teaspoon […]

Perfect Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients 1 (4-lb.) trimmed beef tenderloin, tied with kitchen twine 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil How to Make It Place beef on a rack set in an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, pressing gently to adhere. […]