Protein-Packed Almond Pork Tenderloin

Protein-Packed Almond Pork Tenderloin

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Protein-Packed Almond Pork Tenderloin

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, stir together sherry, soy sauce, pepper and garlic. Pour over pork in a sealable bag.
2. Seal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Remove pork from marinade, preserving marinade. Pat dry.
4. Coat pork with almonds.
5. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Brown pork on all sides, for about 5 minutes, turning carefully.
7. Reduce heat to low, add rest of the marinade, onion, carrot and celery.
8. Cover and simmer 10 - 12 minutes, then serve.

Heart Healthy Asian Tuna Steak

Heart Healthy Asian Tuna Steak

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Heart Healthy Asian Tuna Steak

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients (except the tuna) in a sealable plastic bag or stainless steel bowl.
2. Place tuna into the bag or bowl. Seal or cover, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Pre-heat your grill to medium heat.
4. Place tuna 6 inches above heat source, cook 4 - 5 minutes per side.
5. Cook until ready to serve.

Chili's Style Grilled Beef Fajitas

Chili's Style Grilled Beef Fajitas

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Chili's Style Grilled Beef Fajitas

Directions:

1. Whisk together the lime juice, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, soy sauce, liquid smoke, cumin, cayenne and chili powder. Place the steak in a large bowl, pour the marinade on top and cover. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight.
2. Heat the grill to medium high. Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through (or 150°F with a meat thermometer).
3. While the steak is cooking, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high. Add the remaining garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the onion and peppers and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crisp tender.
4. Add 2 tablespoons water, salt and the sweet vermouth (if desired). Continue cooking until the onions and peppers are soft and slightly caramelized.
5. Tuck meat into tortillas with onions and peppers and serve with salsa.

Veggie Mexican

Veggie Mexican

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Veggie Mexican

Directions:

1. Brown onions in olive oil and then add everything in order. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Can be served in a tortilla and/or with salad.

Caribbean Red Snapper

Caribbean Red Snapper

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Caribbean Red Snapper

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrot, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Push vegetables to one side of the pan.
2. Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover; cook 3 minutes, or until fish is firm but moist.
4. Transfer fish to serving platter; garnish with vegetables and pan juices.

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta

Directions:

1. Slice chicken breasts into 32 pieces.
2. Spray a large skillet with olive oil flavored cooking spray. Saute chicken, onion, and green pepper for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in drained tomatoes and tomato sauce.
3. Add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, Italian seasoning, olives, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. For each serving, place ½ cup pasta on a plate and spoon ⅔ cup sauce over top.

Dijon Chicken Cutlets

Dijon Chicken Cutlets

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Dijon Chicken Cutlets

Directions:

1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, and pound with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until they are evenly about ¼-inch thick.
2. Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet; brown chicken pieces about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm and set aside.
3. Saute garlic for 15 seconds in skillet drippings; add the wine, water, mustard, dill weed, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce volume by ½, stirring up the browned bits at the bottom of the skillet.
4. Pour sauce over chicken cutlets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Eggplant Lasagna

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to an 8x8 or 9x13 baking dish.
3. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomato, basil, oregano, and salt, and cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Spread a layer of this mixture over the onion layer.
5. Add a layer of eggplant and follow with a layer of tomato.
6. Sprinkle ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese over top.
7. Repeat layers of eggplant, tomato, and cheese until you use all ingredients. Finish with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
9. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes, or until layer of cheese is light brown.

Fruity Ham Slices

Fruity Ham Slices

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Fruity Ham Slices

Directions:

1. Place ham slices in a baking dish.
2. Peel bananas and cut into quarters, first cutting lengthwise.
3. Place ¼ banana and 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple on each ham slice.
4. To make the sauce, pour pineapple juice in a saucepan. Add cornstarch, cinnamon, and cloves.
5. Cook over medium heat until juice is clear and slightly thickened. Pour sauce over top of ham.
6. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

Gingered Chicken with Vegetables

Gingered Chicken with Vegetables

 
Makes servings.

Ingredients:

Gingered Chicken with Vegetables

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir fry chicken until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet. Add red peppers, mushrooms, pea pods, water chestnuts, green onion, ginger and garlic. Stir fry mixture 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender.
3. Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, Equal®, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth. Stir into skillet mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Stir in chicken; heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

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