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Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

posted Jun 12, 2010 1:31 PM by Shara Darden   [ updated Jun 12, 2010 1:36 PM ]

Recipe provided by Immaculate Cuisine

Prep Time: 30 min 
Start to Finish: 30 min 
Makes: 6 servings 

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked multigrain angel hair (capellini) pasta or spaghetti 
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 
3 teaspoons olive oil 
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 
1 1/2 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed 
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
1/2 cup dry white wine or Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 
1/4 cup Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/8 teaspoon pepper 
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
2 tablespoons butter 

1. In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of the oil. Cover to keep warm. 

2. While pasta is cooking, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes. 

3. Stir in wine, broth, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and butter until butter is melted. Add shrimp mixture to pasta mixture in saucepan; toss to mix. 

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. 

Nutritional Information 
1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 170mg; Sodium 370mg; Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g); Protein 25g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 8%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Salmon with Mango and Peach Salsa

posted May 13, 2010 4:48 PM by Shara Darden

Recipe provided by Immaculate Cuisine.

Treat yourself with this new take on an old favorite. Good for your taste buds, great for your heart!

Serves 4; 3 ounces fish and 2 tablespoons salsa per serving

Ingredients
Vegetable oil spray

Salsa
1 medium mango, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh peeled peaches or 8-ounce can light peaches in
    extra-light syrup, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 small fresh jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, chopped, or
    1/2 teaspoon bottled pickled jalapeño juice
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salmon
4 salmon fillets with skin (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)

Directions
Lightly spray a grill rack with vegetable oil spray. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa ingredients.

Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels. Season with the salt and pepper.

Grill the salmon with the skin side up for 4 minutes, or until browned. Using a spatula, turn the fish over. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

To serve, place the fish with the skin side down on plates. Spoon the salsa on top or to the side of the fish.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
Calories 304; Calories from Fat 112; Total Fat 12 g; Saturated Fat 2.2 g; Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8 g; Monounsaturated Fat 6.0 g; Cholesterol 96 mg; Sodium 222 mg; Total Carbohydrate 17 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Sugars 13 g; Protein 31 g


Flavors of Greece

posted May 13, 2010 4:46 PM by Shara Darden   [ updated May 13, 2010 5:00 PM ]

Recipe provided by Immaculate Cuisine.

Stock your kitchen with the flavors of Greece - tomatoes, olives, lemons, oregano - and you’ll be ready to prepare this robust dish at any time. Serve with steamed green beans and whole-wheat pita bread.

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium shallots, quartered
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Discard all visible fat from the chicken.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side.

Stir in the bell pepper and shallots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)

Calories 197
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Sodium 414 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 28 g

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