Tag: cherry tomatoes

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with 6-Minute Egg

Embrace breakfast’s savory side with this whole-grain bowl. This simple one-dish meal is crowned with a soft-boiled egg; the nutrient-rich yolk creates its own creamy sauce. New research shows that eating eggs with raw vegetables like tomatoes increases your absorption of carotenoids—antioxidants that may protect against heart disease. Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature […]

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Edamame Salad with Crisp Steak Bits 17

Ingredients 3 cups frozen shelled edamame 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded English cucumber (about 1) 4 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon olive […]

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Lemony Chicken Kebabs with Tomato-Parsley Salad 5

Here’s a six-ingredient dish that delivers big taste with minimal fuss. If you’re pressed for time, cut the marinating back to 15 minutes–lemon flavor will still come through. Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Lemony Chicken Kebabs with Tomato-Parsley Salad 20

Here’s a six-ingredient dish that delivers big taste with minimal fuss. If you’re pressed for time, cut the marinating back to 15 minutes–lemon flavor will still come through. Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Tuna Melts with Avocado 5

You can serve these with carrot and celery sticks and a bit of light ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked 1 […]

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Smoked Trout Niçoise 16

Filling and satisfying, the trout, olives, and Dijon bring the right amount of saltiness to this crisp vegetable–heavy salad. Look for medium or small potatoes, but not the tiny-baby kind. We use one pot of boiling water for all of the blanching to save on time and clean-up. Simply take everything out with tongs or […]

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Cuke and Tomato Yogurt 9

Ingredients 3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt (or skyr) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced cucumber 6 halved cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil How to Make It Top yogurt with cucumber, tomatoes, and walnuts; drizzle with olive oil. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you […]

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Greek Tomato Salad 8

This refreshing Greek Tomato Salad pairs perfectly with grilled meat or fish. It’s delicious as-is, but feel free to riff on the recipe—add peaches, fresh mozzarella, or sauteed bacon to really make the dish shine. Ingredients 2 cups halved multicolored cherry tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup chopped English cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced […]

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Egg-Topped Quinoa Bowl 16

Here, the yolk of the fried egg serves as a dressing (without you having to do anything extra) to coat nutrient-dense quinoa. Pancetta adds a snap of savory satisfaction to earthy kale, while all-season cherry tomatoes, meaning you can make it whenever, lend a fresh pop of bright flavor. Sub steel-cut oats, bulgur, or leftover brown rice for quinoa. The […]

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Greek Chopped Salad with Grilled Pita 13

A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]