Italian Meatball sliders
1 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 shallots, finely diced 1/3 cup pat-skim ricota cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup panko tosted 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1/8 tsp salt 8 ounces lean ground pork 2 (4-ounce) links turkey italian sausage, castings removed 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce 12 slider buns, toasted 12 basil leaves Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large skillet. Add garlic and shallots to pan saute 3 minutes Combine shallot mixture, ricotta, and next 8 ingredients (through egg) in a medium bowl. Shape...
Read MoreSunshine Breakfast Shake
1/2 peeled navel orange 2 peeled mandarin oranges 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 7 oz 100 % orange juice 1 tsp Matcha green tea 1 scoop whey protein isolate powder 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt ice cubes Blend it all together in blender!!
Read MoreQuinoa and Lentils
1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 15-oz can lentils, drained and rinsed Cook quinoa according to package instructions Meanwhile, heat oil in a skilley and saute onion on medium heat until tender Add lentils and cooked quinoa to skillet. Heat through for 5 more minutes. Serve with your favorite protein source for a more substantial meal.
Read MoreSmoky Black Bean Soup with Chicken Sausage
1 tsp olive oil 1 3-ounce link pre-cooked spicy chicken sausage, thinly sliced 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 15-ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained 2 cups reduced-sodium chicen broth 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest 4 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 tsp honey salt Heat oil in a med pan over med heat. Add sausage in a single layer;cook until lightly browned. Turn and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a...
Read MoreMicrowave coffee cup scramble
2 eggs 2 TBSP milk 2 Tbsp shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper Coat 12-oz microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray ADD eggs and milk; beat until blended Microwave on High 45 seconds;stir Microwave until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer Top with cheese; season with salt and pepper
Read MoreSpice-Rubbed Chicken Fajitas
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast juice of 1 lime Spice Rub: 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp ground black pepper Fajita Ingredients: 2 tsp canola oil 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 red onion, sliced juice of 1 lime 1 tsp chili powder 4 corn tortillas 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce salsa, to top Preheat broiler. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Pound to 1/2 thickness. Squeeze lime over chicken. Combine rub ingredients on a plate. Dredge chicken in spices, coating both sides. Place chicken on a baking tray coated with canola oil. Place under...
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