Recipe 1: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces of linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the cooked linguine pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated.
7. Serve the lemon garlic shrimp pasta with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 26g
Recipe 2: Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the chicken, bell peppers, and onion to the bowl and toss until well coated.
4. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. Serve the grilled chicken fajitas with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 30g
Recipe 3: Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of tomato
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese, a slice of tomato, and a fresh basil leaf.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 40g
Recipe 4: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of corn kernels
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
7. Serve the vegetarian stuffed peppers with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 12g
Recipe 5: Beef Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
3. Add the beef to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
4. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the garlic and vegetables. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Return the beef to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over the stir-fry.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
8. Serve the beef stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition:
This recipe serves 4 people.
Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 32g
Recipe 6: Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough
- 1/2 cup of pizza sauce
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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