Week Eight Recipes
Recipe 1: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients |
Instructions |
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast |
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. |
2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta |
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. |
1 cup frozen broccoli, thawed |
3. Add thawed broccoli and stir for 3-5 minutes. |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4. Reduce heat, stir in milk and parmesan cheese until creamy. |
1 cup skim milk |
5. Toss with pasta and serve warm. |
½ cup grated parmesan cheese |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 2: Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Marinara
Ingredients |
Instructions |
1 medium spaghetti squash |
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half, remove seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. |
1 lb ground turkey |
2. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Use a fork to scrape the squash into strands. |
1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes |
3. While squash bakes, brown turkey in a skillet. |
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning |
4. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper to turkey. Simmer for 10 minutes. |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
5. Serve marinara sauce over spaghetti squash strands. |
Black pepper to taste |
Recipe 3: Beef and Potato Hash
Ingredients |
Instructions |
½ lb lean ground beef |
1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain and set aside. |
2 medium russet potatoes, diced |
2. Heat oil in the same skillet. Add potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
1 small onion, diced |
3. Add onion and cook for another 5 minutes until softened. |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
4. Return beef to the skillet, season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir well. |
½ teaspoon ground cumin |
5. Serve as-is or with a fried egg on top for extra protein. |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 4: Tuna and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients |
Instructions |
2 cans low-sodium tuna, drained |
1. In a large bowl, combine tuna, chickpeas, diced cucumber, and dressing. |
1 can low-sodium chickpeas, drained |
2. Mix well and season with lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to taste. |
1 cucumber, diced |
3. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
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1 tablespoon lemon juice |
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1 teaspoon dried dill |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 5: Baked Herb-Crusted Tilapia
Ingredients |
Instructions |
4 tilapia fillets |
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. |
½ cup breadcrumbs |
2. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. |
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese |
3. Brush fillets lightly with olive oil, then press breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each fillet. |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning |