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Kung Pao Chickpeas

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Kung Pao Chickpeas

This is a great option for a vegetarian meal or even add chicken or broccoli.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Other:

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) knob fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or crushed red pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoon organic coconut oil, melted

Garnish:

  • 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • Cashews

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chickpeas to the marinade, and stir well to coat.

2. Cover the chickpeas and allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. In a large pan over medium heat, add the coconut oil 1-2 tablespoons, the marinated chickpeas, and the remaining ingredients for the chickpeas.

4. Sauté for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the chickpeas begin to caramelize and brown slightly.

5. Remove from the heat and allow the chickpeas to cool slightly.

6. Serve the warm chickpeas over steamed brown rice, and garnish with cashews and green onions.

7. Enjoy!

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Grilled Salmon Salad

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Grilled Salmon Salad

My family absolutely loves this dinner option. The marinade is what makes this salmon delicious!

The grilled salmon was a hit that my husband and daughter both enjoyed. My daughter’s plate had salmon, watermelon, broccoli, orange peppers, and yellow cherry tomatoes. My husband and I made a salad using spinach from a local farm.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

WHAT TO DO:

1. Season salmon fillets with lemon juice (squeeze fresh lemon over fillets, sprinkle pepper, garlic powder, and salt (optional).

2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag (or small glass baking dish with lid is what I use) with the soy sauce mixture and cover.

3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (*I typically will prep the night before or in the morning before I leave for work.)

4. Preheat grill for medium heat (*Remember to clean grill off with wire brush once heated!)

5. Place salmon on the preheated grill and cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

6. You can combine salmon with your favorite vegetable or make as a salad.

Enjoy!

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Garlic Chicken with Spinach over Whole Wheat Pasta

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dinner recipe, garlic chicken, spinachWHAT YOU NEED:

-6 garlic cloves, minced-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (*This doesn’t add spiciness – just the right amount of flavor)

-6 tablespoons olive oil

-2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) (*Exclude chicken for a vegetarian meal option)

-Salt and pepper to taste

-1 pound penne pasta (*I used angel hair whole wheat pasta.)

-1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach (*You can always use half a bag if you do not normally eat spinach; I easily adjusted to liking it and so did my daughter!)

-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried

-6 tablespoons juice from 2 lemons

-1 cup grated parmesan cheese (*optional or use a half cup)

WHAT TO DO:
1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, combine garlic, pepper flakes, and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until garlic is golden and fragrant; about 1 minute.

2. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces or however you would like. I often prefer to boil the chicken and shred it in advance for the recipes that I will make during the week that require chicken.  Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the garlic/red pepper oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until oil is rippling. Add chicken and cook until well browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

3. Cook pasta accordingly and then drain pasta and return to the pot. Stir in chicken, spinach, basil, lemon juice, Parmesan, and remaining garlic mixture, adding reserved water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.

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