Tag: basil leaves

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Strawberry-Balsamic Spinach Salad with Chicken

Ingredients 2 cups quartered strawberries, divided 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves 1 pound chicken tenders 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ […]

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Caprese Avocado Toast

Avocado toast might not have originated in the Mediterranean, but its combination of whole grains and healthy fats makes it well-suited to the diet. This one feels extra appropriate because of its caprese salad twist. INGREDIENTS 2 slices hearty sandwich bread, such as peasant bread, sourdough, whole-wheat or multi-grain 1 medium avocado, halved and pit […]

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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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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp […]

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Saucy Burst Tomato Basil Chicken

Ingredients Chicken: 1 ½ pound of chicken breasts (cut thicker breasts in half, horizontally) 1 teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND garlic powder ½ teaspoon black pepper Oil, for cooking Tomato Basil Pan Sauce: 24 ounces (1 ½ pound) cherry tomatoes, cut in half ¼ cup tomato puree (see notes) 6-8 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon […]

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Hanoi Beef and Rice Noodle Soup (Pho Bo) Rating:

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist Broth: 3 pounds beef oxtail ¾ cup thinly sliced fresh ginger (about 3 ounces) ⅔ cup coarsely chopped shallots (about 3 medium shallots) 5 quarts water 4 cups coarsely chopped daikon radish (about 1 pound) 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (such as Three Crabs) 1 teaspoon white peppercorns 5 […]

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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided ½ cup minced shallots ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 pound ground chicken 2 Thai or serrano chiles, minced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 […]

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the […]

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch […]

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Spicy Tomato-Basil Shrimp

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist Cooking spray 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes 1 ½ teaspoons butter 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 12 small fresh basil leaves ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (optional) Directions Step 1 Coat a large […]