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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Lettuce wraps make for a fresh burst of crunch and flavor, or spoon the stir-fry over rice. Look for fish sauce in your grocery store’s Asian foods section. Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1/2 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 pound ground chicken 2 […]

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Chicken Breasts with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber Salsa

Baked tortilla chips make a crunchy companion for this simple chicken supper. Try the avocado, tomato, and cucumber salsa another night on grilled fish or shrimp. Ingredients Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumber (about 1 […]

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Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, and Quinoa Salad

ngredients Dressing: 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 2 teaspoons grated blood orange rind 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons blood orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salad: 1 […]

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Detox Smoothie Detox Smoothie

Ingredients US|METRIC SERVINGS: 1 banana (frozen sliced very ripe, previously peeled & sliced) 1/4 cup almond milk (or your favorite milk such as skim, 1%, soy, cashew, coconut, etc) 1/4 cup pineapple (chopped) 1 peach (peeled and sliced) 1/2 cup greek yogurt (or regular yogurt – plain or flavor of your choice) 2 cups fresh spinach 1 lime (optional,How many pounds have […]

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Sunrise Detox Smoothie

Ingredients US|METRIC SERVINGS: 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup coconut water 1 lemoHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first weHer and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva. ne  to learn more about our program CG

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Immune Boosting Detox Water

Ingredients US|METRIC SERVINGS: 2 grapefruit (Sliced) 2 lemons (Sliced) 1 handful mint 1 gallon water (purified) How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first weHer and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva. ne  to learn more about our program CG Ingredie

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Tuna-and-Pickled-Vegetable Pita Pockets

Shortcuts: Microwave-in-Bag Haricots Verts: No water needed. Throw the entire package into the microwave for crisp-tender green beans in about three minutes. Pickled Vegetable Salad: Usually marinated overnight, this blend of cauliflower, onions, and peppers packs a ton of flavor. Hummus: Not just for snacking! Hummus is a great alternative to mayo for a sandwich spread. Ingredients 1 […]

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Arugula Pesto Rice Noodle Salad

Light, fresh, and deliciously dynamic–this easy-to-make, vibrant salad is the perfect guilt-free meal for two. The flavoful homemade Arugula Pesto featured in this recipe comes together in a flash, but you can definitely substitute in a couple tablespoons of your favorite store-bought, prepared pesto if you’re in a hurry. The recipe below yields about 1 […]

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Harissa-Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas

Tangy yogurt meets bold harissa in the topping for this gutsy chicken dish. Fletcher adapted the recipe from one by her friend Ed Blonz, author of the syndicated column On Nutrition. Ingredients 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-Style Yogurt, homemade or store-bought About 1/3 cup coarse harissa* from a jar, such as Les Moulins Mahjoub brand […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese

This gorgeous main looks and feels complex, though it actually couldn’t be simpler. It also uses just one skillet, first to sear and roast the pork, then to sauté the fennel and mushrooms until caramelized and tender. If you need to speed up the recipe, transfer the pork to a baking sheet before baking, and […]