Tag: fresh basil leaves

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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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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided […]

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Pineapple Basil Infusion Water

1/2 cup fresh pineapple (cut into chunks) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Did you make thisDieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at  dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program. CG

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Farfalle with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 15

If you have leftover chicken, put it to use in this pasta recipe. Feel free to add anything you have that sounds good to you. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 3/4 cups vertically sliced onion 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 garlic […]

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Mozzarella and Basil Pizza 13

With a make-ahead dough and a simple sauce, this pizza is an option any night of the week. Just make the dough in the morning; then shape it an hour before you’re ready to eat. If homemade dough is not your thing, just buy the premade dough at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market, and […]

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Quick Meatless Main 10

Instead of a sauce or side, we serve this Provençal dish as it was originally intended—a simple, humble stew. It’s a great way to use up a bundle of peak summer produce. You can also double the stew and refrigerate up to 1 week ahead, then serve as is, spooned over polenta, or with baked […]

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Tomato Tart 5

Ingredients 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough Cooking spray 2.5 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup) 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1/3 cup sliced shallots 3 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 […]

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Broiled Herb-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

These skewers are a simple, quick, and fresh-tasting entrée. Shrimp cook fast, making them great for the broiler—but watch the time and keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook and dry out. Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil […]