Sunday, July 27, 2014

Week of July 28th

Romaine and Potato Salad With Artichoke, Tomato, and Parsley Dressing
Original recipe here




Ingredients:

•    1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, quartered
•    1 beefsteak tomato, chopped
•    1 15.5-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
•    1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds
•    1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
•    1/3 cup olive oil
•    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•    kosher salt and black pepper
•    4 romaine hearts, chopped
Anchovies (optional)

Directions:

1.    Steam the potatoes in ½ inch water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2.    Meanwhile, combine the tomato, artichoke hearts, almonds, parsley, oil, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
3.    Combine the dressing, lettuce, anchovies and potatoes.

SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SPRING VEGETABLES
Original recipe here. 




Ingredients:

   
1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    kosher salt and black pepper
    3/4 cup dry white wine
    3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 pound new potatoes, thinly sliced
    1/4 small head Savoy or green cabbage, thinly sliced (6 cups)
    1 cup frozen peas
    bread, for serving (optional)

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned (it does not need to be cooked through), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; reserve the skillet.

Add the wine to the reserved skillet and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.

 Add the broth, potatoes, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

 Return the chicken (and any juices) to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165° F, 8 to 10 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice.

Add the cabbage and peas to the skillet and cook until the peas are warmed through and the cabbage is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Serve the chicken over the vegetables with bread, if desired.


CHILI PORK TENDERLOIN
From Diabetes Family Friendly Cookbook 2013

1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients, brush over pork.  In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides.

Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEACHES AND ONIONS

1 bag (1 pound) frozen peaches, unthawed
2 red onions, halved and sliced ¼ thick
Coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ to ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (10 to 12 oz each)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place peaches and onions on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.  Sprinkle with ginger, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; toss to coat.

Rub chicken with remaining teaspoon vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper.  Arrange chicken skin side up among peaches and onions. 

Roast until chicken is opaque throughout and registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone), 25 to 30 minutes.  Serve chicken with white rice, peaches and onions.
 

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