Tag: garlic

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (see Note) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cups water 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed 1 14-ounce […]

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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken […]

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Low temperature-aged garlic associated with anti-fatigue effects in animal study

Researchers from South Korea’s National Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Korea University explored the potential of low temperature-aged garlic to reduce fatigue. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The researchers aged garlic at 60 C for 60 days to obtain low temperature-aged garlic (LTAG). LTAG was peeled and then processed with 70 percent ethanol (EtOL) […]

Low-Carb Chicken Soup

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional) 1 dried bay leaf 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 8 […]

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Garlic Chicken for Two

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 head garlic, cloves separated 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/4 pounds), skin removed, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or […]

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts

Here’s an easy main dish that’s sure to set you on your own quest for the best syrup. Start the chicken breasts marinating on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal later in the day, just about the time you come in from raking the last of the winter leaves off the garden Ingredients Ingredient […]

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-pound total) ⅓ cup Dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or […]

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Arugula Salad

This recipe for jumbo shrimp wrapped in thin strips of prosciutto and served on a lemony bed of arugula is a practically effortless dish that’s sure to impress your guests. Wrap your shrimp and make the dressing ahead of time, and you’ll have dinner on the table even faster. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette sprinkled […]

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Herby Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens & Mushrooms

This Mediterranean fish recipe makes a tasty and healthful weeknight meal. Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ large sweet onion, sliced 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 cups chopped kale 1 medium tomato, diced 2 teaspoons Mediterranean Herb Mix (see Associated […]

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Cauliflower Soup

A healthy take on a loaded baked potato, this creamy cauliflower soup recipe has all the fixings of a loaded potato (bacon included) but for way fewer calories and carbs. Ready in a quick 20 minutes, this easy soup is great for busy weeknights or can be meal prepped ahead of time to take for […]