healthy eating
KDR Healthy Eats: Green Salad with Beets, Oranges & Avocado
Green Salad with Beets, Oranges & Avocado Ingredients: 4 cups leafy greens (I used a chard/kale/arugula/spinach mix) 3 small oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned 1 small beet, peeled and julienned 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/4 cup toasted pepitas 1/3 cup…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Spring Rolls
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Spring Rolls Ingredients: Spring Rolls 8-10 spring roll wrappers 1 large grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced 1/2 of an English cucumber, seeds removed and cut into matchsticks 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced Arugula or spinach Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Poppy Seed Dressing 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Crispy Zucchini Tacos
Crispy Zucchini Tacos Ingredients: For the zucchini: 1 large zucchini squash, cut into 2-inch long pieces 2 large eggs 1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons coconut oil Cherry pepper crema: 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1/4 cup half and half…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Moroccan Beet Salad
Moroccan Beet Salad Ingredients: 5 medium beets, washed/scrubbed 1/2 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds* 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt* 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Instructions: Fill a large…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste 1/4 cup chicken stock Juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds (4 medium-sized) zucchini, spiralized 2 tablespoons freshly…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Ingredients 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 tilapia filets (about 4 oz each)* lemon, cut into wedges Instructions Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a shallow bowl, mix…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Quinoa, Lentil, Kale, and Feta Salad w/ Salmon
Quinoa, Lentil, Kale, and Feta Salad w/ Salmon Ingredients 110 g (4oz) dried green lentils 145 g (3/4 cup) quinoa 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) vegetable stock 150 g (5oz) broccoli, chopped into small florets 150 g (5oz) chopped curly kale 120 g (4.5oz) green beans, chopped 4 spring onions finely chopped 3 garlic cloves…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 4 Large Green Bell Peppers 8 oz. Thinly Sliced Roast Beef 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 Medium Sweet Onion – Sliced 8 oz. Mushrooms of choice – Sliced 2 Tbs. Olive Oil 2 Cloves of Garlic 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Beats ‘n’ Greens
Beats ‘n’ Greens INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1 pound fresh beets, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin wedges 1/2 cup sliced shallots (4 medium) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup broken walnuts 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Taco Zucchini Noodles
Taco Zucchini Noodles INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 large zucchinis, spiralized 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 small brown onion, peeled and finely chopped 3 tbsp of homemade taco seasoning (or one packet of your favorite taco seasoning) 1/4 cup water 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded cheddar…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp black pepper Avocado salsa: 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 small…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Honey Lime Chicken
Honey Lime Chicken INGREDIENTS: 1 lb chicken thighs, deboned, skin-on 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 heaping tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt Chopped parsley Lime wedges INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400F. Combine the chicken thighs with garlic, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne…
Read MoreKDR Healthy Eats: Garlic Butter Salmon
Garlic Butter Salmon INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 pounds salmon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to…
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