1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, stemmed and washed
1/4 cup DeLallo extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Place the basil, water, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes in a mini-food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil and blend until you have smooth sauce.
Use immediately or refrigerate. Flavors are even more intense the next day. Refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: Yield: 6 servingsSource: skinnytaste.com
INGREDIENTS
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , or chicken breast
1 teaspoon avocado oil , or olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups homemade enchilada sauce, or 16 ounce jarred
1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
15 ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces shredded cheese, such as a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella (about 1 cup)
sliced jalapeño peppers , and chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
optional for topping and serving:
sliced avocado
crema or sour cream
cilantro lime rice
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to the slow cooker and add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and 1/4 cup water to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the beans until thoroughly coated.
Nestle the chicken in.
Cover and cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours or high low for about 6 to 7, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Shred the chicken in the pot with 2 forks.
Add the tortilla strips and stir, then top with the cheese, cover the slow cooker, and cook 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Once the cheese is melted, garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, and optional toppings.
Serve over rice if desired and top with optional sour cream, and avocado.
NOTES
If using chicken breast, the WW Points are 5 pts instead of 7.
Refrigerated for 4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and reheat it in the microwave.
To make this in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot: follow steps 1 to 4, cook high pressure 20 minutes, natural release. Shred chicken, add tortillas, stir in. Top with cheese and cook high pressure 5 to 10 minutes, quick release.
There may come a time in your life when you are forbidden carbs – ANY carb – for a 36 hour period. Unlikely, yes, but that’s what made me recall having grilled romaine.
I’d never tried to make it but desperate times called for desperate measures. Kidding. It’s really delicious. Truly.
Grilled Romaine Lettuce
GRILLED, Healthy, Salads,
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Servings: Servings 3 to 4 servings Source: simplyrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS
3 to 4 romaine hearts
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Prep the romaine hearts:
Pull off any old leaves. Chop off the top 1 or 2 inches of the lettuce head, and shave off the browned part of the root end, leaving the root end intact so that the lettuce head stays together.
Prepare your grill:
Turn your gas grill to high or get your charcoal coal grill very hot.
Prepare the vinaigrette:
Put the oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk with a fork to combine. Paint the lettuce hearts all over with the vinaigrette.
Grill the lettuce:
Grill the romaine hearts until lightly browned on all sides, turning every minute or two until done.
Serve immediately:
Serve immediately. You can either serve the hearts whole, or chop them and toss them for a salad.
NUTRITION
(per serving) 130 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Nutrition Facts Servings: 3 to 4 Amount per serving Calories 130 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 98mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g Vitamin C 9mg 47% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 572mg 12% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Chicken Enchilada Soup has everything you love about chicken enchiladas… in one big bowl of soup!
Chicken Enchilada Soup (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot)
★★★★★
Skinny Taste, Soups & Stews
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Servings: Yield: 6 servings Source: skinnytaste.com
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups less sodium chicken broth
8 oz can tomato sauce
1-2 tsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce, or more to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 skinless chicken breasts, 16 oz total
For topping:
3/4 cup shredded part skim cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 oz 1 small haas avocado, diced
6 tbsp reduced fat sour cream, optional
DIRECTIONS
Slow Cooker Directions:
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and remove from heat. Pour into crock pot.
Add the drained beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, oregano and stir. Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add chicken back into the soup, adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with cheese, avocado, scallions and cilantro. Also great with sour cream or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions:
Press saute on the Instant Pot. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and chipotle adobo sauce and cilantro.
Add the drained beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, oregano and stir. Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Quick or natural release.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add chicken back into the soup, adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with cheese, avocado, scallions and cilantro. Also great with sour cream or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Pizza Sausage Rolls wrapped in bagel dough with Italian chicken sausage, marinara and mozzarella make a fun recipe your whole family will love. Great game day food!
Pizza Sausage Rolls
Pizza Sausage rolls
Baked goods, Breads, Italian, Kid-Friendly
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Servings: Yield: 4 servings Source: skinnytaste.com
INGREDIENTS
For bagel dough:
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, (5 oz in weight) use cup4cup for GF*
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, (should be thick) I recommend Stonyfield
1 egg white, beaten (whole egg works fine too)
sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
For filling:
2 raw chicken Italian sausage links, 3 oz total (halved lengthwise) I like Premio
4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
8 teaspoons pizza sauce or marinara
marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well.
Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined (it will be sticky and look like small crumbles).
Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away). If it’s too sticky, add a few extra sprinkles of flour.
Divide in 4 equal balls.
Working with 1 ball at a time, lightly dust a rolling pin and a work surface and roll dough into a 5 ½” circle, about ¼” thick.
Spread 2 teaspoons pizza sauce down the middle of the circle, leaving about 1/2” border.
Lay 1 slice of cheese in the middle of the circle then top with 1/2 sausage link.
Carefully bring both sides of the dough up, wrap one side around the sausage then the other.
Press dough together so it’s sealed around the sausage and place it on the prepared sheet pan seam side-down.
Repeat with remaining dough, sauce, cheese and sausage.
Brush each with egg wash, top with sesame seeds, if using, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes then slice into 6 pieces and serve.
NOTES
*I have not tested these with GF flour, but I have made the bagels with cup4cup and had great success so I am sure it will work. You may have to add 5 more minutes to the bake time.
These Breakfast Egg Rolls, loaded with eggs, sausage, and veggies cooked in the oven or air fryer, are a fun twist on an egg sandwich. Perfect for making ahead and reheating as needed.
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Servings: Yield: 6 servingsSource: skinnytaste.com
INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
1/2 pound chicken or turkey sausage
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
olive oil spray
12 egg roll wrappers
salsa, optional for dipping
DESCRIPTION
These Breakfast Egg Rolls, loaded with eggs, sausage, and veggies cooked in the oven or air fryer, are a fun twist on an egg sandwich. Perfect for making ahead and reheating as needed.
DIRECTIONS
Beat eggs with water, salt and black pepper.
In a medium nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain.
Stir in scallions and peppers and cook 2 minutes. Set aside on a dish.
Heat the skillet over medium heat and spray with oil.
Pour in egg mixture and cook stirring until eggs are fluffy and cooked. Stir in sausage mixture.
Place 1 eggroll wrapper on a clean, dry work surface with corners positioned like a diamond.
Add 1/4 cup of the egg mixture on the bottom third of the wrapper.
Carefully lift the bottom point nearest to you and wrap it around the filling. Dip your finger into a small bowl of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper.
Fold the left and right corners in toward the center and continue to roll into a tight cylinder.
Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
Spray all sides of the egg rolls with oil and rub with your hands to evenly coat.
Preheat air fryer to 370F.
Cook egg rolls in batches for 10 minutes, turning halfway or until golden brown and crisp.
Serve immediately with salsa, if desired.
Egg Roll Oven Recipe:
Bake 400F in a preheated oven 12 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway.
From frozen, 375F 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
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