Sesame-Orange Chicken Skewers 6 servings
1 – 1 1/2 lbs. of boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 T. drained mandarin orange segments
3 green onions, sliced (including about 1/2 the green part)
1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (or ½ tsp. garlic salt if you don’t have fresh)
Directions
Fresh and Spicy
Thai Lettuce Wrap
. 2 pounds ground pork
. 2 garlic cloves, minced
. 2 small shallots, minced
. 1 large jalapeño, seeded & minced, plus sliced jalapeño for garnish
. Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving
. 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
. 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
. 1 teaspoon Sriracha (chile sauce), plus more for serving
. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
. 1/2 cup chopped mint
. 1/2 cup chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
. 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 large head Boston or other leafy lettuce, separated into leaves
Grilled Vegetables
You can use any combination of vegetables below to whip up a super easy, tasty, healthy, and colorful side dish for any meal.
2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-1/2 inch slices
2 peppers (red and green), seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into 1-2 inch wide slices
1 large onion sliced into ¾ -1 inch rounds
1 large portabella mushroom sliced ½ inch thick
In a measuring cup, add approx. ¼ cup olive oil and 2-3 cloves of finely minced garlic. Mix and set aside.
Place sliced veggies in a shallow pan (8X8) and drizzle with oil mixture. Gently toss. (You can also brush vegetables with a pasty brush generously dipped in oil and garlic mixture if you’d like).
Place on a medium grill and cook until slightly charred and softened.
Remove from heat and place on platter and serve. Yummy!
low-carb and delicious
Skinny Fiesta Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Fridge time: 1-2 hours
Yield: 10-12 servings Serving size: ½ cup
Ingredients
15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz. can yellow sweet corn (optional), drained
½ cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 small pint red cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
¼ cup green onions, finely sliced (white & green parts)
1 medium avocado, diced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
2-3 cloves minced garlic
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt
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Skinny Italian Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
3 medium zucchinis
1 lb. lean ground pork
12 oz. marinara sauce
1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot chili sauce
1 Tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I like Seven Seas)
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 oz mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Romano cheese
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin ( I used yellow cherry tomatoes)
fresh basil, chopped
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
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Don't Forget the Secret Ingredient 