Tag: bell pepper

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Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Menu

Skip the grated cheese and croutons and serve an Asian-inspired salad with homemade seven-ingredient vinaigrette. Serve with soba noodles, followed by dessert. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced Cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste) 2 tablespoons […]

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Saucy Chorizo and Egg Skillet

This is a Tex-Mex spin on eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce (Italian eggs in purgatory or Israeli shakshuka), which gets its heat from the cooked chorizo and ground red pepper. Ingredients 4 (1 1/4-ounce) slices whole-grain country bread Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1 […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella

A true paella requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many […]

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Beef and Bell Pepper Kebabs

Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (8-ounce) sirloin steaks, cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces […]

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Spicy Pork Lettuce Cups

Serve with long-grain white rice to complete the meal. While the pork stands to allow its flavors to meld, chop the veggies for the ­lettuce cups and get the rice going. For a milder version, seed the serrano chile or simply omit it. Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 6 garlic cloves, minced 12 […]

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Chicken and Cashews

Top tender chicken with an inspired Asian sauce loaded with cashews, ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Pair this entrée with a simple rice pilaf. Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 tablespoons dry sherry 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth […]

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Easy Penne and Tuna Salad

Instead of cleaning out the fridge to put dinner together, toss pasta with quality tuna; its richness and flavor will carry the salad, which is embellished with simple flavorings. Serve with a torn baguette. Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper 4 quarts water 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta 2 cups […]

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Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Tex-Mex Chicken Soup is chockful of flavor and a feast for the eyes as well with chunks of colorful tomato, black beans, corn, and cilantro. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella

true paella  requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many paellas […]

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Southwestern Sweet Potato and Egg Hash

Hashes are a great way to incorporate vegetables into the first meal of the day. Here we’ve added a Southwestern spin with chili powder and cumin. Give the potatoes a head start by microwaving them until just shy of tender, then finish them off in the skillet for that coveted crispy texture. Use the leftover […]