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Slow-Cooker Recipes

Slow-cooker recipes that are easy and filling!

 

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Heart-Healthy Recipes

Eating heart-healthy can be equally as delicious as it is good for your body! If you could save your heart by improving your diet, wouldn't you at least want to give it a try? Here are some delicious heart-healthy recipes, enjoy!

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Single-Serving Recipes

Chili-Rubbed Steak & Pan Salsa

Ingredients:

• 3 oz of rib-eye steak
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 ½ tsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Sprinkle both sides of steak with chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a plate, cover with foil and let rest while you make the salsa.
2. Add tomatoes, lime juice and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and any accumulated juices from the steak. Serve the steak topped with the salsa.

Calories: 192 | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1g | Carbs: 4g | Protein: 26g

 

 

Maple-Glazed Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 (3 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast

Directions:

1. Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small, shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat with the marinade; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once.
2. Coat an indoor grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
3. Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced by about half, about 4 minutes. Liberally baste the chicken with the reduced sauce and serve.

Calories: 197 | Fat: 3g | Carbs: 15g | Protein: 26g

 

 

Smoky Mustard-Maple Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 tsp whole-grain or Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• Dash of smoked paprika or ground chipotle pepper
• Dash of freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1 3-ounce skinless center-cut wild-caught salmon fillet

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a small baking sheet or baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. Combine mustard, maple syrup, paprika (or chipotle), pepper and salt in a small bowl. Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mustard mixture evenly on the salmon. Roast until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.

Calories: 148 | Fat: 4g | Carbs: 4g | Protein: 23g 

Fresh Ideas For Your Fresh Fruit & Veggies

June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. And it’s no wonder—during the warm summer months many fresh fruits and vegetables are at their peak. So take advantage of nature’s bounty and make an effort to include more fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet. Here are some recipes to help:

TILAPIA & SUMMER VEGETABLE PACKETS

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quartered cherry, or grape tomatoes
• 1 cup diced summer squash
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 12 green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 4 equal portions

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium. 
2. Combine tomatoes, squash, onion, green beans, olives, lemon juice, oregano, oil, capers, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
3. To make a packet, lay two 20-inch sheets of foil on top of each other (the double layers will help protect the contents from burning); generously coat the top piece with cooking spray. Place one portion of tilapia in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with some of the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, then top with about ¾ cup of the vegetable mixture.
4. Bring the short ends of the foil together, leaving enough room in the packet for steam to gather and cook the food. Fold the foil over and pinch to seal. Pinch seams together along the sides. Make sure all the seams are tightly sealed to keep steam from escaping. Repeat with more foil, cooking spray and the remaining fish, salt, pepper and vegetables.
5. Grill the packets until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. To serve, carefully open both ends of the packets and allow the steam to escape. Use a spatula to slide the contents onto plates.

Nutrition:

Calories: 180 | Fat: 7g fat | Fiber: 2g | Carbs: 7g | Protein: 24g 

 

THAI-STYLE BEEF & MELON SALAD

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces beef sirloin, or other boneless steak, about 1 inch thick, trimmed
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
• ½-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 medium-to-large firm ripe melon
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 6 cups lightly packed torn Boston lettuce, (about 1 head)
• ½ cup slivered red onion
• ½ cup thin cucumber slices, halved
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• ½ cup lightly packed torn fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Grill the steak about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare and 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing crosswise.
3. Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and crushed red pepper to taste in a small bowl. Cut melon into enough 5-inch-long matchsticks to make 4 cups. (Reserve any remaining melon for another use.) Cut bell peppers into 2-inch-long matchsticks. Combine the melon and peppers in a large bowl along with lettuce, onion, cucumber, cilantro and mint.
4. Add the sliced beef to the salad. Whisk the dressing, pour it over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Serving size: about 2 cups
Calories: 149 | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Carbs: 18g | Protein: 15g

 

SUMMER VEGGIE OMELET

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray
• 2/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Directions:

1. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add corn, zucchini, onions, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
2. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, water, pepper, egg whites, and egg, stirring well with a whisk. Coat pan with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into pan; cook until edges begin to set (about 2 minutes). Gently lift the edges of omelet with a spatula, tilting pan to allow uncooked egg mixture to come in contact with pan.
3. Spoon corn mixture onto half of omelet; sprinkle corn mixture with cheese. Loosen omelet with a spatula, and fold in half over corn mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Carefully slide omelet onto a plate.

Nutrition:

Calories: 281 | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 4g | Carbs: 25g | Protein: 25g