Tag: walnuts

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Walnut Crusted Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Zoodles

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole walnuts 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning salt and pepper 6 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons oil 6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup marinara sauce (or more!) 3 zucchinis, spiralized (using this spiralizer) basil, for serving […]

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Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 (1 pound) skinless salmon […]

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Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup water 8 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese […]

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Beet, Lemon, and Walnut Salad

Acid in a salad is crucial: It makes the greens and vegetables in any salad sing, and it cuts through creamy, earthy, or fatty components beautifully. Beyond the juice or vinegar in your vinaigrette, you can add acid with sliced tart apples, orange segments, or pickles. Once macerated to remove their powerful pucker, lemon segments […]

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Chilean Sea Bass with Spinach-Avocado Pesto 19

INGREDIENTS 4 wild chilean sea bass fillets, about 2 lbs. Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. baby spinach 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/4 c. walnuts, chopped 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Extra-virgin olive oil 1 avocado, pitted 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed 2 lemons, […]

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Honey Walnut Shrimp 10

INGREDIENTS 1 c. water 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. walnuts 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1 c. cornstarch Vegetable oil for frying 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. heavy cream Cooked white rice, for serving Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish […]

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Pan-Roasted Chicken, Squash, and Chard Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette 9

Ingredients Chicken: 2 bone-in chicken breast halves 2 chicken leg quarters 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil Salad: 1 2/3 cups sliced Fuji apple 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 8 ounces Swiss chard leaves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon butter 4 1/4 cups (1/4-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about […]

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Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts 4

This salad combines the peppery bite of arugula with the sweetness of juicy pears and the earthy crunch of walnuts. If you can’t find Bosc pears, Anjou or Starkrimson are also good choices for salads. Ingredients 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens 2

Pair roasted beets and goat cheese  with crisp baby greens and crunchy walnuts for a salad that almost explodes with flavor and color.  You can prepare the beets up to two days in advance. Ingredients 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup water 8 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 […]

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pear and Walnut Spinach Salad 18

Wild salmon has less saturated fat, fewer calories, and 5 to 10 times fewer contaminants and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) than farm-raised (in early studies, POPs have been linked to impaired brain development, type 2 diabetes, and obesity). There’s no need to give up all farmed salmon, and eating some is always better than none. […]