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Baja-Style Salmon Tacos

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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 Baja-Style Salmon Tacos
Cuisine Mexican, Seafood
Prep Time 20
Cook Time 15
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Ingredients
For taco filling:
For marinade:
Cuisine Mexican, Seafood
Prep Time 20
Cook Time 15
Servings
Ingredients
For taco filling:
For marinade:
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Prepare taco filling by combining all ingredients.  Let stand for 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. To prepare the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl. 
  4. Place salmon fillets in a flat dish with sides.  Pour marinade evenly over fillets.
  5. Place salmon fillets on grill or broiler.  Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).  Remove from the heat and set aside for 2–3 minutes.  Cut into strips.
  6. To make each taco, fill one tortilla with ¾ cup filling and one salmon fillet. 
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Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint

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 Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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For salad:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For salad:
Instructions
  1. For the steaks, preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. For the salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and mix gently.  Marinate salad for at least 5–10 minutes to blend flavors before serving.  (Salad can be made up to 3 hours in advance and refrigerated.)
  3. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with oil.
  4. Grill or broil 2–3 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ºF).
  5. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve one 3-ounce steak with ½ cup salad on the side.
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Quick Beef Casserole

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 Quick Beef Casserole
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef.
  2. Drain off the extra fat by tilting the sauté pan over a disposable cup in the sink to collect the fat.  Use the lid to shield the meat from falling out.  After the fat has turned solid, discard the cup in the trash.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the sauté pan, and mix well.
  4. Cover sauté pan with lid, and cook over medium heat until boiling.
  5. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes.  Serve hot.
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Mediterranean Kabobs

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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 Mediterranean Kabobs
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For kabobs:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For kabobs:
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Combine ingredients for marinade, and divide between two bowls (one bowl to marinate the raw meat and one bowl for cooking and serving).
  3. Mix the beef, chicken, onion, tomatoes, and red pepper cubes in one bowl of the marinade and let sit.  After 5 minutes, discard remaining marinade.
  4. Place one piece of beef, chicken, tomato, onion, and red pepper on each of the 12 skewers.
  5. Grill or broil on each of the four sides for 2–3 minutes or until completely cooked (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F for beef and 165 °F for chicken).  Spoon most of the second half of the marinade over the kebabs while cooking.
  6. Serve three skewers per serving.  Drizzle the remaining marinade on top of each kebab before serving (use only the marinade that did not touch the raw meat or chicken). 
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Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa

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 Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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for salsa:
For quesadillas:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
for salsa:
For quesadillas:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature, with the rack 3 inches from heat source.
  2. For salsa, combine all ingredients and toss well.  Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. (Salsa can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.)
  3. Cut chicken into thin strips, and place them on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Broil for 8–10 minutes.
  4. To assemble the quesadillas, place four whole-wheat tortillas on the countertop or table.  Top each with one-quarter of the sliced cooked chicken, salt, chili sauce, cheese, and pine nuts (optional). 
  5. Fold tortillas in half to close, and carefully transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
  6. Bake quesadillas at 350 ºF for 5–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve one quesadilla with ½ cup salsa on the side. 
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Cannellini Beans with Spinach and Prosciutto

By Stephanie Kinturi

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 Cannellini Beans with Spinach and Prosciutto
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Instructions
  1. Over medium low heat, sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil until browned. Add the tomato paste and stir making sure that the paste does not burn.
  2. Add the chicken stock and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add the beans, seasonings, and spinach. Cook until most of the liquid has cooked  off and until heated through. (Approx 15 minutes)
  4. Add proscuitto. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  5. Top with fresh basil. Serve immediately
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Tuscan Salad

Tuscan Salad

By Stephanie Kinturi

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 Tuscan Salad
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Dressing
Salad
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Dressing
Salad
Instructions
  1. Combine first 6 salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Toss bread cubes in olive oil and sprinkle with salt until coated in a separate bowl. Transfer to a  non­stick cooking sheet and place into a 375 degree preheated oven for 15  minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  2. While croutons are cooking, make the salad dressing by combining all ingredients and stirring briskly with a wire whisk.
  3. Remove croutons from oven and add to salad while hot. Pour dressing over  croutons to coat and fold into salad. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

*Salad is best when eaten promptly before croutons get soggy, so if making ahead, add
croutons and dressing last.

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Three Bean Firehouse Chili

Three Bean Firehouse Chili

By Stephanie Kinturi 

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 Three Bean Firehouse Chili
Cuisine Mexican
Servings
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Cuisine Mexican
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine minced garlic, chopped onions and ground beef. Brown in a large stew  pot. (Beef is very lean and will not need to be drained. Any drippings will add  flavor and will allow the onion and garlic to brown.)
  2. Add all other ingredients. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer over medium low heat until heated through. (30 minutes is recommended)
  4. Serve hot with tortillas. Garnish with fat free cheese, sour cream etc.
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Meatball Pizza

Meatball Pizza

By
Stephanie Kinturi

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 Meatball Pizza
Cuisine Italian
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Cuisine Italian
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the ciabatta loaf in half horizontally. With your fingers, dig out a trough in the center. Make sure to leave enough bread on the  bottom and edges that your filling will not make the bread soggy
  2. With a pastry brush, evenly coat the ciabatta with olive oil. (This will allow the  bread to brown and get crispy so that the marinara sauce will not make it soggy.) · Bake the bread for 10­15 minutes
  3. While the bread is cooking, sauté the minced garlic in ½ Tbsp olive oil for 2­3  minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and herbs. Stir to combine
  4. Add your frozen meatballs to the sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat until  the meatballs are heated through.
  5. Pour the meatball mixture evenly into the two ciabatta “pizza” crusts. Top each  with 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Slice and eat it hot.
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Curry Chicken Salad

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Stephanie Kinturi

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 Curry Chicken Salad
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Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine the yogurt, curry powder, garlic, salt and ground red pepper in a  medium bowl. Mix well. Place chicken into mixture and stir until coated on all  sides
  2. Add in the red pepper, scallions, celery, and raisins. Mix well. Refrigerate for a  couple hours to allow all the flavors to combine.
  3. Just before serving, stir in the peanuts.
  4. Serve inside a whole wheat pita or tortilla or on a bed of lettuce
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