Tag: lettuce

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Turkey Burger 12

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground turkey 1 large egg, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Hamburger buns Lettuce Tomatoes Mayonnaise DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, mix together turkey, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley, then season with salt […]

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Taco Tomatoes 5

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (1-oz.) packet taco seasoning 4 large, ripe beefsteak tomatoes 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend 1/2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce 1/4 c. sour cream DIRECTIONS In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes. Add […]

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Simple Sesame Salad 6

served this side salad at a few restaurants and loved its nutty flavor and utter simplicity. The key is roasted ground sesame seeds: Look for roasted ground sesame seeds at Korean markets. They’re not ground to a powder but crushed a bit. You can make your own by toasting sesame seeds until deeply golden, allowing […]

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches 17

Upgrade sandwich night by serving these hearty mini burgers in pita pockets. Pair with a small salad for a light, simple dinner in minutes. Ingredients Patties: 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]

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Bacon Lettuce Cups 1

Cooked bacon, chopped Wing sauce Lettuce leaves Grape tomatoes Crumbled Blue Cheese DIRECTIONS Toss chopped cooked bacon in wing sauce. Place in lettuce leaves along with sliced grape tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us dietaefectiva.net to learn more about […]

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Greek Chicken Nachos 4

Dinner doesn’t get much easier, or more fun, than sheet pan nachos. The pan does double duty: Toast the chips first, then pile high with toppings and return to the oven to melt the cheese and heat everything through. Here the Mexican classic takes a detour to Greece with pita chips, a shredded Greek salad, […]

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Lemon-Tarragon Lobster Roll

Ingredients 1 pound cooked lobster meat 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (use more as needed) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 5 hot dog buns 12 romaine lettuce leaves, cut into ribbons Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 In a medium […]

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Greek Chopped Salad with Grilled Pita

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 […]

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Spicy Asian-Chicken-Salad Lettuce Cups

Melissa Rubel uses a store-bought rotisserie bird in her reinvented chicken salad. She spikes the mayonnaise with chile sauce and toasted sesame oil and adds water chestnuts for crunch. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or Chinese chile-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1 2-pound rotisserie chicken, skin […]

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Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickle

The low, even heat of the slow cooker helps flavor powerhouses like miso, sesame oil, and soy sauce impart tenderizing moisture, umami depth, and savory personality to common pot roast. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed […]