Tag: cilantro

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Churrasco-Style Tofu Steaks with Hemp Chimichurri 1

Churrasco typically refers to grilled beef, but our tofu steaks are every bit as meaty and satisfying. Be sure to press and drain out as much liquid as possible before cooking the tofu. It will better absorb the spices from the dry rub and reach its full grilling potential. Parsley, cilantro, and hemp seeds unite […]

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Hawaiian Chicken 4

Ingredients 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro How to Make […]

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Chicken Fajitas 3

Ingredients 3/4 cup dark Mexican beer 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut across grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips 1 cup sliced onion 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 yellow bell […]

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Cabbage and Rice Noodle Salad with Peanut-Lime Dressing

This bright, Asian-inspired salad makes absolutely no claims to any kind of authenticity except for deliciousness. For those nights when takeout beckons, brown rice noodles, gorgeous, gut-healthy cabbage, crunchy cucumber, and an addictive peanut-lime dressing fill the void for a fraction of the calories. This sturdy salad holds up well in the fridge, so (we […]

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Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham 6

I consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build […]

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Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos 11

Look for cooked, peeled shrimp at the seafood counter; or quickly thaw frozen cooked, peeled shrimp in a colander under cold running water. Marinate shrimp in a nonreactive bowl, such as one that is glass or ceramic; an aluminum or copper bowl will react with the citrus juice to give the shrimp a metallic taste. […]

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Salsa Verde Chicken 16

Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste 1 jar (16-ounces) Salsa Verde (I use Herdez Salsa Verde) 1 can (14.5-ounces) chopped tomatoes 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) chili powder 1 onion , diced, for garnish chopped parsley or cilantro , for […]

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Crock-Pot Black Bean Lentil Quinoa Chili 9

INGREDIENTS Red Onion – 1, chopped. Garlic Cloves – 4, minced. Red Bell Pepper – 1, chopped. Baby Carrots – 1 cup, sliced. Tomatoes – 4 cups, chopped. Black Beans – 2 (15oz) cans, rinsed and drained. Brown Lentils – 1 cup, dry. Quinoa – ½ cup, uncooked. Corn – 1 cup, frozen. Vegetable Broth […]

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Quinoa Black Bean Crock-Pot Stuffed Peppers 5

INGREDIENTS 6 bell peppers 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14 ounce can refried beans 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 1/2 cups shredded Pepperjack cheese toppings! cilantro, avocado, sour […]

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Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili 3

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped (use 1 pepper for less heat) 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin […]