HIgh Protein Recipes

MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN KEBABS

A quick mint, lime and rum marinade does double duty as a sauce for these easy grilled chicken kebabs.  MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white rum 2 teaspoons agave syrup ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium red onions Lime wedges for serving   METHOD Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine mint, lime juice, oil, rum, agave, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper...

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ITALIAN ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH VEGETABLES & QUINOA

For the best flavor in this easy roasted pork tenderloin dish, start marinating the pork the night before or get it going before you head off to work in the morning.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 4 HOURS 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS Italian Dressing ¾ cup red-wine vinegar 5 tablespoons water 1 ½ tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 large clove garlic 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¾ cups extra-virgin olive oil Pork & Vegetables 1 pound pork tenderloin 4 medium carrots 2 medium parsnips 1 medium broccoli crown 3...

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN & TOMATO STEW

This Moroccan chicken stew is inspired by a traditional tagine, a dish which takes its name from the pottery vessel it's made in (a skillet works here).   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Moroccan Spice Blend 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper   METHOD STEP 1 Whisk flour and spice blend in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over...

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CHEESY MEATBALL BAKE

Use leftover Italian meatball soup along with beans, reduced-fat cheese, tortillas and an easy tomato sauce to make a family-pleasing casserole that's great for weeknights.   MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 3 cups reserved Italian Meatball Soup 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Italian blend cheese, divided 1 (6 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved   METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For filling, pour the reserved Italian Meatball...

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