Recipes

Quinoa with Apples

Quinoa with Apples

Quinoa with Apples Ingredients Additional Toppings Directions 1. Peel and dice the apple. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk boil. 3. Add quinoa, salt, cinnamon, and apple. 4. Turn heat down to a simmer until the milk is fully absorbed—about 20 minutes. 5. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. 6. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with additional toppings,…

J.A. Salad

J.A. Salad

The Jennifer Aniston Salad 3.5 cups cooked bulgur wheat2-3 chopped small cucumbers1/2 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup chopped mint1/3 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped pistachios1 (15oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsedJuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilSalt & pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta Some alteration ideas for variety .. cherry tomatoes, red bell…

Mushroom Chicken Marsala

Mushroom Chicken Marsala

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 ½ tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 1 pound mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces  ¼ cup minced shallots 1 ½…

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets  ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup lower-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided 2 (8 1/2-ounce) pouches precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 green onions, sliced Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Heat a medium skillet…

Grilled Hawaiian Bowl

Grilled Hawaiian Bowl

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ⅔ cup cooked brown rice 2 slices (1/4-inch-thick) grilled fresh pineapple ⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup thinly sliced grilled red onion  ½ cup grilled sliced zucchini 3 ounces grilled pork tenderloin  Honey-Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce  1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon canola oil…

Southern Barbeque Bowl

Southern Barbeque Bowl

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ cup cooked bulgur ½ cup oil-based coleslaw ⅓ cup unsalted pinto beans ¼ cup charred corn 4 bread-and-butter pickle slices 2 ounces roasted pork shoulder  Tangy White Sauce: 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons canola mayonnaise ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of kosher salt Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Top…

Cold Noodle Salad with Crab

Cold Noodle Salad with Crab

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 cups water ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ cup mirin 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 ounces uncooked dried udon noodles (thick, round Japanese wheat noodles) ½ cup fresh or frozen English peas ½ cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked and drained 2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind …

Broccolini and Chick Pea

Broccolini and Chick Pea

Charred Broccolini and Onion Chickpea Bowls Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small red onion (8 oz.), root end intact, cut into 12 wedges 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound Broccolini, trimmed 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 large garlic clove, grated 2 teaspoons grated lemon…

Salmon and Rice

Salmon and Rice

Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce  3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons honey 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets  1 cup very thinly sliced radishes 2 teaspoons sugar Cooking spray 1 (8.5-ounce) pouch precooked brown basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) ½ cup (1-inch) pieces green onions 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Directions Step 1Combine…

Jar Salad Suggestions

Jar Salad Suggestions

Here are some ideas for meal-in-a-bowl/mason jar salad ingredients you can keep on hand: Canned beans (chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, white beans) Pre-cooked lentils (Trader Joe’s carries them in the refrigerated section) Frozen organic edamame Jarred artichoke Jarred roasted bell peppers, preferably organic Pitted olives Dried fruit Nuts Cheese Salsa Hummus Pesto Chopped bell…