Tag: salt

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Cheesy Chicken Fajitas 4

Chicken taco meets 7-layer dip in this fiesta of a skillet supper. You can swap in black beans or kidney beans for the pintos. For extra zest, serve with cilantro and lime wedges. Savor all the flavors of Taco Tuesday without any of the guilt. You can easily make vegetarian fajitas by removing the chicken and […]

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Double Plum Baked Chicken 15

Plum wine and dried plums level the heat of the chile sauce and Chinese mustard in this quick and easy weeknight baked chicken dish. If you can’t find plum wine, substitute a sweet white wine, such as riesling, or plum brandy. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 teaspoons minced peeled […]

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup 9

Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup is classic American comfort food. Really, does it get any better? Flavorful stock, fresh-cooked chicken, traditional vegetables, and egg noodles lend starchy body to the broth of this favorite soup that’s ready in just over an hour. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can cook the dish in a large […]

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Loaded Cauliflower Bites 19

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces salt and pepper to taste 1 Cup cheddar cheese shredded 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 2 green onions sliced thin, optional Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F. Add the cauliflower pieces to a medium bowl with the olive oil and toss […]

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Sheet Pan Beef and Black Bean Nachos 4

Load up the nachos on a baking sheet, then bring straight the to the table for easy serving and a great presentation. You can use pinto beans instead of black beans and shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef. While we love melty shredded cheese, we found that it makes the nachos a bit unwieldy. […]

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Chicken and Rice Casserole 17

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced Vegetable cooking spray 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-sodium, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 cup water 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup […]

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Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash 10

A company-worthy meal, this recipe for Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash will not disappoint. Add a heart-healthly salad to accompany this delicious fall dish. Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken Cooking spray […]

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Herby Cucumber Salad 2

Creamy and tangy, this simple side comes together in a flash. Don’t make the salad ahead–the cucumbers will release too much water. Ingredients 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped […]

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Fried Egg and Avocado Toasts 4

Sunny-side-up eggs, fresh sprouts, and salsa amp up avocado toast for a fast, no-fuss meal. It’s a sure winner at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 large eggs 1 peeled ripe avocado, mashed 4 (1-ounce) slices hearty whole-grain bread, toasted 1 cup alfalfa sprouts 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly […]

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet 10

A tender omelet gains a salty boost from goat cheese without adding too much sodium. Serve with seedy whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a hearty brunch. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/4 […]