HIgh Protein Recipes

GOLDEN BEET, GREEN BEAN & FENNEL SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

Lemony seared scallops and a walnut vinaigrette top this healthy dinner salad. MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS Walnut Vinaigrette ⅓ cup walnut oil, 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Salad 6 small golden beets (about 1 pound) 8 ounces thin green beans, trimmed ½ cup walnut halves, toasted 8 cups mixed greens 1 fennel bulb, ½ cup slivered fresh basil 18 dry sea scallops 1 tablespoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil   METHOD STEP 1 To prepare vinaigrette: Whisk walnut oil,...

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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CITRUS-BBQ GLAZE

This healthy barbecue chicken recipe is easy to make and is packed with so much flavor, thanks to the sweetness from orange zest and juice.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup barbecue sauce Zest of 1 orange ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 4 chicken leg quarters (about 4 pounds) Chopped parsley for garnish 1 navel orange, sliced, for garnish   METHOD STEP 1 Whisk barbecue sauce, orange zest, orange juice, oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and...

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SMOKY SHRIMP, CORN & PEA ONE-POT PASTA

Make your sauce and pasta all at once with this fast weeknight pasta dinner recipe.    MAKES 5 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta shells or large elbow noodles 1 pound unpeeled raw deveined shrimp 4 cups chopped spinach 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen, thawed) 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 ¾ teaspoons smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon saffron ¾ teaspoon salt 4 cups water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley   METHOD Combine pasta, shrimp, spinach, corn, peas, onion, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, saffron and...

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MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED FISH & VEGETABLES

Here's a roasted fish entree plus side dish all in one package.    MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) 2 small fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced 1 large onion, sliced 6 small all-purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 ½ pounds striped...

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