Recipes for Basil Chicken, Three Bean Salad and Blueberries
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
- 1 fluid ounce chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/8 teaspoon thyme, ground
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 1/2 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, broth, garlic, olive oil, thyme, pepper and salt, and process until pureed.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and rub both sides with 1/2 of the basil mixture; set aside.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Three Bean Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup green beans, cooked
- 1/4 cup yellow beans, cooked
- 2 tablespoons kidney beans, canned, reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons vinegar, cider
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Toss beans with vinegar and fresh cracked pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Quick & Easy Couscous
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes or less
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup couscous, cooked
- 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley, fresh, chopped
Preparation
- Prepare couscous per package directions, Portion out 2/3 cup.
- Drizzle with olive oil and parsley.
Blueberries
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 5 minutes or less
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping, frozen
Preparation
- Top blueberries with whipped topping and enjoy for dessert.
Nutritional Information
Calories | 590 |
Calories from Fat | 160 |
Total Fat | 18 g |
Saturated Fat | 3 g |
Cholesterol | 100 mg |
Sodium | 420 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 60 g |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g |
Sugars | 18 g |
Protein | 46 g |
Vitamin A | 15% |
Vitamin C | 40% |
Calcium | 10% |
Iron | 20% |