Tag: fresh lime juice

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Skillet Fajita Pitas

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong), divided 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita rounds 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, thinly diagonally sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Mini Veggie Tlayudas

A whiff of robust smoke flavor gives this vegetarian dish a meaty feel. We love drizzling on a little of the Salsa Tatemada for a nice juicy kick. Ingredients 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

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Thai Roast Beef Salad

ngredients 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 small fresh red Thai chiles, thinly sliced, or 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings 1/2 […]

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Best Garden Salad 17

Adding five vegetables and one fruit—avocado—to the romaine lettuce rounds out the nutrition in this side dish salad. Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup yellow pear tomatoes, […]

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Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

This loaded veggie bowl gets a touch of smoke from the chili-spiced sweet potatoes and roasted bell pepper and plenty of zing from fresh lime. Chili powder and lime also give toasted almonds an addictive crust; make extra and enjoy as a snack. Cotija cheese has a dry, crumbly texture—it won’t melt or disappear into […]

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Seared Cajun-Style Steak with Green Tomato Relish 20

Many seasoning blends now offer low- or no-salt options, making spice rubs an easy, instant way to spruce up quickly seared chicken, seafood, or steak without overdoing the sodium. Cajun seasoning is a balanced blend of garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs, and ground red pepper. We pair the steaks with a fun twist on fresh […]

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Thai Seafood Salad 14

Ingredients 1/4 cup water 8 ounces sea scallops 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chile paste with garlic 1 cup red bell pepper strips 1/2 cup prechopped red onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 8 ounces lump […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak and Roasted Tomatillo Sauce 4

Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multi­colored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]

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Turmeric Chicken-and-Chickpea Soup 8

We gave the ultimate comfort food a restorative upgrade by adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. In place of noodles, which tend to swell in soups overnight, we look to budget-friendly chickpeas to add texture and boost the fiber content. As with most soups, the magic is in the broth: Searing […]

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Creamy Carrot and Lemongrass Soup 6

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 (12-oz.) bag prechopped fresh butternut squash 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken stock 2 teaspoons lemongrass paste 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt, divided […]