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Chilled Red Bell Pepper and Habanero Soup

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:29 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 211; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 18g This low-calorie, spicy chilled soup will have you craving seconds—and since it has only 211 calories per serving, feel free to indulge. Chili peppers, such as the haba

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

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.

Grilled Shrimp Satay with Peaches and Bok Choy

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:01:15 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 414; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 55g Throw the vegetables and “dessert” on the grill alongside the seafood entr

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. Miso adds a rich, savory flavor as well as immune-boosting zinc, manganese, and copper. The accompanying recipe for zucchini and snow-pea salad rounds out the meal and adds a healthy dose of fiber.

Miso-Glazed Tuna Kebabs

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

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).

Orzo with Grilled Shrimp

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:56:58 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 478; Total Fat 26g; Carbohydrates 34g This satisfying and nutritionally complete one-dish meal can be made up to two hours ahead and eaten cold or at room temperature. The shrimp are briefly marinated in a zesty pesto vinaigrette (using store-bought pesto makes it simple) and grilled along with fresh veggies, then tossed with orzo, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes

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.

Egg Foo Yung

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:16 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 301; Total Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 11g Shrimp, scallions, and mushrooms are lightly cooked with eggs and then topped with a rich-tasting brown sauce for a delicious Asian take on the frittata. Don’t be alarmed by the cholesterol count from this dish: The latest research suggests that eating cholesterol-rich foods like eggs and shrimp is unlikely to contribute to high cholesterol levels. Both are great sources of protein and the antioxidant mineral selenium.

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.

Lamb Tagine with Tomatoes and Caramelized Sweet Onions

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:24:04 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 489; Total Fat 21g; Carbohydrates 24g This impressive dish is largely hands-off: You simply combine the lamb, Moroccan spices, and water, and simmer until the meat is fragrantly tender.

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.

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.

Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Relish

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:01:15 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 256; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 25g Concentrated pomegranate juice and fresh pomegranate seeds intermingle for an antioxidant double whammy in this brightly colored, vibrantly flavored dish. The lamb is a great source of zinc and selenium, which bolster your immune system. Combine with brown rice and steamed green beans for a complete meal.

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.

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.

Coffee-Braised Beef with Cinnamon and Orange

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:01:50 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 339; Total Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 7g This dish requires just 15 minutes of active time followed by a several fragrant hours of slow-cooking. Braising is an easy way to get melt-in-your-mouth tenderness from an economical cut of meat, and the long, moist cooking method allows the spicy and smoky flavors of the orange peel, cinnamon, and coffee to meld and deepen. The dish is low in carbohydrates and a great source of vitamin B12 and immunity-enhancing zinc.

Scallops with Cauliflower, Dried Cherries, and Capers

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:01:55 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 229; Total Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 11g This pretty dish calls for a surprising yet delicious combination of foods, each with its own nutritional bonus: Scallops are an excellent source of the antioxidant selenium; cauliflower contributes vitamins C, K, and cancer-fighting compounds; spinach adds a large dose of vitamin A and folate; and dried cherries are even higher in age-fighting antioxidants than blueberries (which have gotten the majority of the media buzz for their superfood status). Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com Photograph By: Kana Okada Nutritional Information Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet: 229 Calories (11%) 19g Total fat (28%) 8g Saturated Fat (41%) 36mg Cholesterol (12%) 254mg Sodium (11%) 11g Carbohydrate (4%) 3g Fiber (13%) 6g Protein (12%) See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com More Healthy Recipes

Fish Steaks Braised with Bell Peppers, Olives, and Lemons

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:01:29 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 482; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 15g This quick-and-easy Basque-style dinner features thick fish steaks smothered in a bright and flavorful mixture of olives, red peppers, and whole lemon slices. Each serving has a whopping 140 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement. Brown rice or whole-wheat couscous to soak up the nutrient rich sauce is all you need for a complete meal (or skip the starch for a low-carb dinner).