Tag: parmesan cheese

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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce 16

These mini sandwiches are a great beef tenderloin appetizer.  Serving beef tenderloin as an appetizer is an elegant, yet budget-friendly way to enjoy a pricey cut of meat. Ingredients 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Fresh Herb Omelet 17

Chopped chive, basil, and nutty parmesan work well together for this dinner-worthy omelet, but you can use any combo of cheese and herbs you like. Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped basil 1 1/2 teaspoons grated […]

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Family-Style Chicken Spaghetti 19

A family favorite swaps jarred sauce for fresh–which requires just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 medium onion, cut into 1-in. wedges 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 1/2 […]

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Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad 12

A bright, springtime salad that comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality convenience items. Hearty cheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and peppery arugula join forces to create a light, yet filling, salad with plenty of texture and substance. Zippy lemon dressing adds welcomed vibrancy while shaved Parmesan adds a […]

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Tuna-Garbanzo Salad 20

Inspired by Spanish tapas, this salad spotlights premium tuna. Bonito del Norte or albacore packed in oil are good choices for this recipe. Ingredients 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound) 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium) 2 fire-roasted piquillo peppers, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can […]

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 13

4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar dressing, divided 2 cups cubed French bread Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 cup sliced cucumber 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper (optional) Nutritional Information How to Make […]

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Mom’s Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole 15

A traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving! Try our lightened up version that offers great flavor without all the calories. Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) package steam-in-bag broccoli florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup prechopped onion 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk […]

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Creamy Kale Caesar Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs 11

We leave out the anchovies for a kid-friendly take on classic Caesar salad. Instead of romaine, we use dark, bumpy lacinato kale leaves; a quick massage makes them perfectly tender. And instead of adding raw egg to the dressing, we add a soft-boiled egg to each serving so the yolk can run over all. A […]

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Beans-and-Greens Soup 5

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces diced pancetta 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 large heads escarole, cored and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 (14.5-oz.) can cut Italian green beans, rinsed and drained 2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Gina […]