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Orange Ginger Chicken

May 17, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Such crisp flavors ! The ginger, orange and teriyaki glaze mix perfectly and this meal comes together in a flash. Asian stir fries are so very good and this one is no exception.

4 servings
395 calories per serving

½ c teriyaki glaze
1/3 c orange juice
1 t finely chopped fresh ginger
1 T oil
1 lb. cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 c snow pea pods
1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
3 ½ c hot cooked brown rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix teriyaki, juice and ginger. Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken 4-5 minutes. Add pea pods, bell pepper and teriyaki mix. Heat to boiling then reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

Lunch, Mexican, Salads, Sides

Spicy Black Bean Salad

May 2, 2010 admin Leave a comment

I’ve been making this side salad for years. It is great alongside so many dishes ! Sometimes it’s even good as a lunch served with a few low fat crackers.

10 servings
250 calories per serving

15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can mandarin oranges, rinsed
2-3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 c chunky salsa
¼ c lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ t ground cumin

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Beef, Dinner, Kid Friendly

Cuban Beef

March 17, 2010 admin 2 Comments

The sauce on this actually makes the beef taste and feel ‘light’. We had our doubts about serving citrus with beef, but the tangy and citrusy flavor combines well with the beef and this is definitely a recipe I will do again ! Serve with a great big salad for a great meal.

4 servings
360 calories per serving

10 oz. filet mignon
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c fresh orange juice
2 T lime juice
½ c black beans
1/4 c Steamed brown rice

Heat skillet to med high. Put in 2 1/2 oz filet mignon and cook to desired doneness. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper. (or you can grill the meat and it still tastes great!). Add orange juice and lime juice to skillet and simmer. Slice the steak and serve over 1/2 c warm black beans and steamed brown rice. Drizzle with the citrus mixture.