Tag: mint

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Detox Water

1 gallon water (spring, distilled or filtered) 1 whole lemon (organic, sliced and seeds removed) 1/2 cucumber (sliced) 10 mint leaves (organic if possible) 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 at dietaefectiva.netto learn more about our program. :CG

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Pineapple Infused Water

1 pineapple (3.5 pounds/1.6 kg) 4 cups water (1 liter) 4 sprigs mint 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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Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette 7

INGREDIENTS 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into quarters 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 c. Fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. sugar kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 c. […]

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Pasta with Pea Puree 10

Use frozen peas to add a pop of fresh flavor and color to your meal. Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain linguine 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 cup thawed frozen green peas 1/2 cup fresh mint 1 teaspoon lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese How to Make It Cook […]

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All the Green Things Salad 9

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 1/2-in. pieces (4 cups) 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoons minced shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon […]

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Thai Steak Salad 8

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 1/2 cups […]

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Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad 3

If watermelon wedges are a mainstay at your summer cookouts, try dicing for this instant, gorgeous salad. Ingredients 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 (5-ounce) package arugula 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups) 2 […]

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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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Quick Chicken Pho

Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]

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Lamb Fajitas with Cucumber-Dill Sauce 9

The inspiration for these fajitas is the gyro, the Greek lamb-filled pita sandwich. Make the sauce first so it can chill while the lamb marinates. Ingredients 3/4 pound lean boneless leg of lamb 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas […]