Tag: Zucchini

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50/50 Pesto Spaghett 3

INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 4 oz. cherry tomatoes 3 cloves garlic 3 thyme sprigs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 oz. dry spaghetti 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and peeled with a julienne peeler 2 4-oz. boneless salmon fillets 1/4 c. store-bought basil pesto Freshly grated […]

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Chipotle-Lime Chilaquiles 12

INGREDIENTS 2 ears sweet corn 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 1/2 c. store-bought red salsa 2 tbsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 14 oz. thick tortilla chips Juice and zest of […]

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Greek Stuffed Chicken 2

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. chopped dill, plus more for garnish 1 tbsp. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 […]

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Primavera Stuffed Chicken 9

INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons 3 medium tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons 2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. […]

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Caprese Zoodles 7

INGREDIENTS 4 large zucchini 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. mozzarella balls, quartered if large 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Using a spiralizer, create zoodles out of zucchini. Add zoodles to a large bowl, toss with olive oil […]

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Caprese Zoodles 4

INGREDIENTS 4 large zucchini 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. mozzarella balls, quartered if large 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Using a spiralizer, create zoodles out of zucchini. Add zoodles to a large bowl, toss with olive oil […]

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Chicken Tortellini Soup 17

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 2 large Garlic cloves 2 tsp. italian seasoning 2 tsp. fennel seeds 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken breast 2 piece Parmesan rind (optional) 1 large zucchini 1 package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice grated Parmesan […]

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Kale, White-Bean, and Chicken Soup 15

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 2 medium/large onions) 1 cup celery, sliced thin (about 2 stalks) 2 to 3 cups green cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons (about 1/2 small head of cabbage) 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 64 ounces (8 cups) low-sodium chicken […]

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Low-Carb Lasagna 14

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 1 medium eggplant Kosher salt 16 ounces good-quality store-bought tomato-based pasta sauce, — or homemade (2 cups) 1 medium red onion — diced 1  red bell pepper — diced 16 ounces  low-fat cottage cheese — do not use skim—I used 1% 2 large eggs 8 ounces part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese — or provolone […]

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Vegetable and Steak Fajitas with “Killed” Jalapeños 3

Fajitas can be a little boring, don’t you think? Not when they’re topped with these lime-softened jalapeños. If you like a big burst of lime, drain but don’t rinse the chiles before garnishing. Placing the steak briefly in the freezer firms it up, making it easier to slice thinly. Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak 2 […]