these are all really easy, super tasty and are from the ';It's Good For You'; cookbook from the Pampered Chef
Shrimp and Linguine
¾ lb uncooked shell-on medium shrimp (about 20-30), peeled, de-veined and tails removed
¾ cup coarsely chopped carrots (2 medium)
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
¼ cup sliced green onions with tops
1/3 cup (1 ½ oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
8 oz uncooked linguine
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
¾ cup reduced fat sour cream
½ cup fat free evaporated milk
¼ cup snipped fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon, coarsely ground black pepper
Additional grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
1.Peel and de-vein shrimp; remove tails. Coarsely chop carrots using Food Chopper. Dice tomatoes and slice green onions using Chef’s Knife. Grate parmesan cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater.
2.Cook pasta according to package directions in Professional (4 qt.) Casserole; drain. Return pasta to casserole; cover and keep warm.
3.Meanwhile, heat oil in Large (10 in.) Saute Pan. Add shrimp, carrots, and garlic pressed with Garlic Press. Cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink; remove from skillet and keep warm.
4.Gently heat sour cream and evaporated milk in same skillet over low hear whisking with Nylon Spiral Whisk. (Do not boil.) Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add shrimp mixture, tomatoes, green onions, basil, salt and black pepper; mix gently. Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 medium carrots coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped onion
1-2 lemons
2 TBSP snipped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove pressed
1 can (10 ¾ ounces ) 98% fat-free cream of chic. soup
3 cans (14 ½ ounces each) 100% fat-free Chicken broth, reduced sodium
¼ teaspoon of pepper
2⁄3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1. Chop chicken, onion and carrots using Food Chopper. Zest 1 tsp. of lemon using Lemon Zester/Scorer. Finely snip zest using shears. Juice lemons using citrus press or juicer to make ¼ cup. Snip parsley using shears; set aside.
2. Heat Executive 4 qt Casserole over medium heat until hot. Lightly spray with nonstick oil. Add carrots onion and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken and lemon zest, juice, soup, chicken broth and black pepper, bring to a boil. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir parsley into soup just before serving.
Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 ounces) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
1.Heat oil in Professional (4-qt.) Casserole over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
2.Add tomatoes, beans and corn to casserole; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Ladle chili into soup bowls. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Spicy Sausage %26amp; Peppers Penne
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound hot Italian turkey sausage (about 4 links)
1 each: medium green, red and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions in Professional (4-qt.) Casserole; drain and keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, cook sausage in Family (12-in.) Skillet over medium-high heat 14-16 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from skillet; cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch strips using Chef’s Knife. Coarsely chop onion using Food Chopper.
3.In same skillet, cook bell peppers, onion and garlic pressed with Garlic Press over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
4.Place pasta in large bowl; pour sauce mixture over pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 330 (27% from fat), Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 980 mg, Fiber 3 g Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable (2 carb)
Cook’s Tips: We’ve chosen penne for this recipe, which are straight tubes of macaroni that are cut on the diagonal. Other sturdy shapes such as mostaccioli (short tubes), ziti (curved tubes) or rotini (spirals) can be used in this recipe. Perfectly cooked pasta should be al dente—tender but still firm to the bite. Test pasta for doneness before the time stated on the package. Get a head start on tomorrow’s dinner by cooking extra pasta. Drain the pasta thoroughly, then toss it with 1 teaspoon of oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Place in an airtight container or resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerate up to 3 days. Use it in salads or soups, or toss it with your favorite sauce. Italian seasoning can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix, if desired.Healthy Dinner recipes?
ITS EASY, IF YOU DO PLAN SOME THINGS. THE GRAINS ARE GREAT, BROWN RICE, BEANS RED,PINK, GARBANZO BEANS,LENTILS, YOU MUST SEASON WELL ,ONIONS GARLIC, SALT,PEPPER, AND DIFFERENT HERBS, THEN BUY VEGGIES THAT ARE IN SEASON WHICH IS ECONOMICAL,HAVE EGGS, CHICKEN, AND FISH,AS A ACCOMPANIMENT. YOU CAN USE THE BEANS AS DIPS,AND ALSO FOR SANDWICHES ADDING SOME PUREE.,MAKING SOUPS AND CHILE, MAKING CHICKEN AND FISH BROILED IS ALWAYS GOOD ,PUT YOU MUST SEASON SEASON SEASON SO EVERYTHING WILL BE GREAT,NAMASTE
For quick and easy and good... get Campbell's Supper Bakes... found near the boxed dinners in your super market. I love the Lemon Chicken. All you do is add two chicken breasts ( I cut mine into bite sized pieces) and bake for 40 minutes. I serve it with steamed zucchini or steamed asparagus ( steamed in the microwave)... and there you have a healthy and tasty dinner!! Try it!!
Halibut:
1 (6-ounce) halibut steak
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 head frisee, chopped
1 cup arugula, chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 fennel bulb, stalk removed, halved, and thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the halibut: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the halibut with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let the fish rest for a few minutes then cut into 1-inch cubes.
For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the frisee, arugula, tomatoes, chickpeas, and fennel. In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salad and toss to combine. Top with fish and serve.
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