Let’s entertain!

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared some tasty and healthy recipes with you so I thought I’d share today.

Spring is in the air and you might be entertaining more guests in the spirit of the upcoming warmer weather.

Here are some simple, delicious and healthy recipes:

Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients:

¼ t black pepper

1/8 t salt

2 lbs chiicken breast meat, skinless

1 t olive oil

1 C sliced fresh mushrooms

½ C chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

¾ C dry red wine

½ t dried oregano

¼ t crushed red pepper

2,14.5 oz. cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Directions:

Sprinkle black pepper and salt over chicken breast meat and set aside. Heat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet, cover and set aside. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to skillet, sauté over medium heat 5 minutes. Add wine and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil. Cook 10 minutes or until sauces is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; turn chicken over and cook an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is done.

Makes 8 servings (4 ounce chicken = 1 serving)

Calories: 221/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

35g protein

5g carbohydrates

2.5g fat

123mg sodium

86mg cholesterol

1g fiber

GREEN BEANS

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh green beans

¼ C chopped onion

2 minced garlic cloves

½ t salt (optional)

1/8 t fresh ground pepper

1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes

2 T shelled sunflower seeds

1 t chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

Cut the ends off the green beans. Place beans in saucepan, add 1 cup water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook about 8 minutes until the beans are crisp and tender. Drain. Sprinkle sunflower seeds, oregano and crushed pepper over the bean. Toss lightly to mix.

Makes 6 servings.

Calories: 61/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

2g protein

8g carbohydrates

3g fat

195 mg sodium

0mg cholesterol

2g fiber

Apple-Cranberry Bake

Ingredients:

1 C dried cranberries

1/2 C chopped pecans

1/4 C brown sugar

1/2 C water

1t cinnamon

1.5 lbs apples, Fuji, fresh, chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large dish (microwave safe). Microwave at high for 10-12 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir occasionally.

Makes 15 servings. Serving size is 1/4 cup

Calories: 73/serving

Nutritional information per serving:

0.5g protein

14g carbohydrates

2 g fat

2mg sodium

0mg cholesterol

2g fiber

Enjoy your meal!

To your health,

Nadia

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