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Faux-tisserie Chicken 9

Ingredients 3 pound whole chicken 2 Tablespoons olive oil {divided} sea salt & black pepper, to taste 1/2 medium onion, cut into quarters 5 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled and left whole southwest seasoning mix {recipe below} or 2 Tablespoons of your favorite seasoning {lemon-garlic, paleo powder, etc.} 1 cup chicken stock/broth, or water Southwest […]

Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Chickpeas with Basil Vinaigrette 9

INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb. green beans, halved 1 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish Juice of 2 lemons 1 Garlic clove, minced 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c. cooked farro, cooled 1/2 pt. red grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 pt. yellow grape tomatoes, halved […]

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Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette 7

INGREDIENTS 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into quarters 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 c. Fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. sugar kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 c. […]

Wedge Salad with Tomato, Bacon, and Avocado Green Goddess Dressing 5

INGREDIENTS 6 slices bacon 1 ripe avocado, diced 1/4 c. Greek yogurt Juice of 1 large lemon 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. freshly chopped chives 1 clove garlic 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 1/2 c. yellow and […]

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Grilled Bruschetta Chicken 11

INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or dried oregano 4 boneless skinless antibiotic free chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness 3 slicing tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly chopped basil 4 slices mozzarella Freshly grated Parmesan, for […]

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Caprese Zoodles 7

INGREDIENTS 4 large zucchini 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. mozzarella balls, quartered if large 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Using a spiralizer, create zoodles out of zucchini. Add zoodles to a large bowl, toss with olive oil […]

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini 2

INGREDIENTS 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 links chicken sausage links, thinly sliced 1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. shredded fontina 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop […]

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Baked Swordfish Steak 14

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 swordfish steaks kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pt. multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp. Thinly sliced basil Juice of 1/2 a lemon DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400°. In a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. […]

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Spinach, Hummus, and Bell Pepper Wraps 20

Ingredients 2 (1.9-oz.) whole-grain flatbreads (such as Flatout Light) 1/2 cup roasted garlic hummus 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup firmly packed baby spinach 1 ounce crumbled tomato-and-basil feta cheese (about 1/4 cup) How to Make It Step 1 Spread each flatbread with 1/4 cup hummus, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the […]

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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp 3

Ingredients PESTO: 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup seeded chopped plum tomato 6 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup) 1 […]