Pesto Quesadillas

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1 to 2 Tbsp. Skinny Pesto (or store bought) 1 Ezekiel, brown-rice or whole-wheat tortilla 4 ounces cooked roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded (or ⅓ cup cannellini or navy beans, smashed) 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 Tbsp. shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced Olive oil spray Spread the pesto evenly … Read More

Chicken Salad Pita

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (you can also use left-over chicken or buy a premade rotisserie chicken and skip Step 1 for convenience) 3 Tbsp. yogurt cream cheese 4 Tbsp. canola oil mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. black pepper … Read More

Simple Black Bean Burger

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1 can organic black beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup dry whole-wheat or gluten-free bread crumbs 1 green onion finely chopped 1 egg (omit if making vegan) 1 Tbsp. olive oil Pour 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mash the beans with a fork in a large bowl, almost … Read More

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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1 cup dry brown lentils 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf ½ tsp. dried thyme 2 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ cup diced celery 1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay … Read More

Lazy Sunday Quinoa Egg Bake

Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

1 tsp. butter ½ cup uncooked quinoa 8 eggs 1 ¼ cups milk 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp. fine sea salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups packed baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8-inch … Read More

Tuna Salad

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1 can water-packed light tuna, drained, about 6 ounces 2 Tbsp. diced red bell peppers 2 Tbsp. diced yellow bell peppers 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish 2 Tbsp. diced celery 2 Tbsp. canola oil mayonnaise ½ tsp Dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper Mix all ingredients together. It makes two … Read More

Kid Friendly French Toast

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1 whole egg ¾ cup low-fat milk Pinch of ground cinnamon ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. canola oil 8 slices whole-wheat bread Apple Maple Walnut Syrup: ¼ cup apple juice concentrate ¼ cup maple syrup 1 ½ tsp. melted unsalted butter 3 Tbs. chopped walnuts Place egg in a shallow bowl and beat … Read More

Eggs Benedict

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Serves 4 Olive oil cooking spray 4 handfuls spinach 4 slices Canadian bacon 2 medium ripe tomatoes, each cut into 4 thick slices 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 4 whole grain English muffins, halved Paprika (optional, for garnish) Yellow-Pepper Hollandaise Sauce: 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut … Read More