Beta Meals » carbohydrates

Summer Chicken Saute with Tomato Basil Sauce

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:01:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 247; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 8g Grab some vine-ripened tomatoes from the farm stand and saut

Summer Vegetable Curry

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:01:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 278; Total Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 55g This quick and flavorful dish features seasonal veggies (summer squash, carrots, corn, tomatoes, and potatoes) in a slightly sweet and spicy curry sauce. You get a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and vitamin C, as well as the powerful anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting benefits of turmeric, a compound found in curry powder

Grilled Halibut with Grilled Red Pepper Harissa

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:51:00 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 309; Total Fat 17g; Carbohydrates 7g Harissa, a thick Tunisian hot sauce, adds exotic flavor and an antioxidant punch to this quick and easy grilled fish dish.

Chili-Beef Skewers

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:01:45 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 309; Total Fat 17g; Carbohydrates 14g Kebabs are a fun way to make meat share the stage with veggies at the center of the plate. In this recipe, lean beef is tenderized in a flavorful mixture of garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, and hot chili sauce, then threaded onto skewers with colorful and antioxidant rich bell peppers and grilled.

Miso-Glazed Tuna Kebabs

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:01:46 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 372; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 20g Get your week off to a healthy start with a delicious meal that’s high in protein, B vitamins, and heart-helping omega-3 fats.

Smoked Pork Chops with Cherry Tomatoes and White Beans

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:01:09 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 499; Total Fat 26g; Carbohydrates 35g This delightful dish is ready in a flash. Creamy white beans are the perfect backdrop for the other vivid flavors in this dish—and a great source of fiber, which helps keep cholesterol levels in check. Plus, most of the fat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind (from the olive oil and olive paste as well as, surprisingly, the pork, which contains more monounsaturated than saturated fat).

Smoked Pork Chops with Cherry Tomatoes and White Beans

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:01:09 +0000

Spicy Grilled Chicken and Green Onions

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:37:02 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 291; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 10g A sweet and spicy marinade of honey and hot pepper sauce keeps the chicken tender and juicy as it grills, and also ups the healthfulness of the dish: Marinating meats before grilling reduces the formation of carcinogenic compounds that can otherwise occur when meat is exposed to direct, high heat. Serve with Two-Tone Coleslaw with Celery-Seed Yogurt Dressing to balance the spiciness of the chicken

Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Salad with Oregano Dressing

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:07:37 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 157; Total Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 9g Perfect as a side or a main dish, this colorful and superspeedy salad provides 12 percent of your daily protein needs. Spinach is a great source of vitamin K, which is necessary for strong bones. Celery adds crunch and is full of potassium, an essential mineral that has been found to help lower blood pressure.

Soft Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Ricotta and Chives

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:22:02 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 416; Total Fat 23g; Carbohydrates 27g Mix up your normal routine by having breakfast for dinner.

Moroccan Style Lamb and Carrots with Chickpea Purée

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:05:05 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 374; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 23g Lamb is a great alternative to chicken or beef if you are looking to shake up your dinner routine.

Miso Chicken

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:04:46 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 171; Total Fat 5g; Carbohydrates 2g The miso in the vibrant, gingery marinade for these quick-cook chicken breasts adds exotic flavor plus isoflavones—compounds that keep your heart healthy and your bones strong. Serve the chicken with the Roasted Corn and Edamame Salad suggested with the recipe, or with simple steamed broccoli or spinach.

Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:08:40 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 656; Total Fat 20g; Carbohydrates 96g This hearty and satisfying pasta dish is low in sodium and cholesterol, and the clams provide plenty of protein, iron, B12, manganese, and selenium. Red pepper flakes punch up the flavor and give the dish an anti-inflammatory boost as well.

Moroccan Beef Stew

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:16:17 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 396; Total Fat 18g; Carbohydrates 26g Whip up this satisfying dinner and combine the comforting appeal of a stew with the exotic flavors of Morocco. Although low in carbohydrates, this dish still serves up 17 percent of your daily fiber needs. It’s also rich in vitamin B6, which is essential for the production of serotonin, a mood enhancer

Spiced Scallops with Balsamic-Braised Red Cabbage

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:28:36 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 274; Total Fat 10g; Carbohydrates 15g You can prepare this healthy, restaurant-quality dinner at home in just minutes. Tender-crisp cabbage makes a colorful bed for scallops spiced with turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, and cloves.

Curry-Dusted Scallops with Pea Purée

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:01:19 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 293; Total Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 16g When you need a quick and healthy dinner idea, seafood is a sure bet. You can turn out this fine-dining fare in under 30 minutes

Porcini Chicken with Wild Rice and Wheat Berries

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:01:43 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 464; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 51g Dried porcini mushrooms get double billing in this recipe: They are ground into a powder and used to coat the chicken breasts and also simmered with nutty-tasting wheat berries (which can be found at health food or gourmet grocery stores). The wheat berries are combined with wild rice for a chewy two-grain pilaf that absorbs every delicious drop of the wine-and-mushroom pan sauce.

Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:01:34 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 281; Total Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 15g Raw winter weather calls for warm, comforting dishes like this robust soup.

Crispy Skin Fish Fillets with Wilted Escarole

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:01:53 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 449; Total Fat 31g; Carbohydrates 6g This protein-rich dish is very low in carbs but fairly high in fat. Not to worry: Most of the fats are the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind, along with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids

Chicken Kebabs

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:01:00 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 192; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 3g Marinating these chicken kebabs all day or overnight in a simple blend of yogurt and lemon juice makes them succulent and juicy, but the active cooking time is only about a half an hour, so they’re a great quick dinner.

Roasted Shrimp and Mushrooms with Ginger and Green Onions

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:01:12 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 335; Total Fat 30g; Carbohydrates 7g In this easy twist on a Chinese classic, shrimp and mushrooms are slathered with a fragrant paste of scallions, garlic, and ginger and then oven-roasted rather than stir-fried. Ginger and garlic are powerful (and delicious) ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart. Serve with brown rice or buckwheat noodles for a quick weeknight supper

Beef, Vegetable, and Wild Mushroom Soup

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:01:59 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 350; Total Fat 17g; Carbohydrates 20g Dried mushrooms and winter vegetables add fiber and nutrients (especially itamins A and C) to this healthy and hearty winter meal. You probably won’t find a shank bone, called for in the recipe, in the meat case of the grocery store but the butcher will likely have them in the back. The bones are browned and simmered along with the meat to enhance the flavor of the soup and then removed before serving

Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 410; Total Fat 22g; Carbohydrates 8g Cumin seeds not only provide a burst of flavor in this quick dish, they also protect the body by removing harmful compounds known as free radicals. Ginger has been shown to provide relief from common gastrointestinal problems and has even been linked to reduced arthritis pain. For dessert: low-fat Lemongrass Sorbet with Mango .

Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:31 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 334; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 8g Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson served this dish to kids attending a YMCA cooking class and won rave reviews from them. It’s not just tasty and kid-approved, though—it’s also rich in protein and healthy fats.

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:23 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 379; Total Fat 12g; Carbohydrates 53g Fresh lime juice, tomato, and cilantro enliven this nutritious side dish. Serve it with baked or roasted chicken and a green vegetable. With 14 grams of protein and plenty of iron, it also makes a satisfying vegetarian entr