Dinner
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently before serving.
Time Estimate
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Marination time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 42 minutes
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Time Estimate
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and zucchini noodles.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss with zucchini noodles.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Time Estimate
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes