Showing posts with label veggies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label veggies. Show all posts

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Bell Pepper and Cabbage Slaw
Bell Pepper and Cabbage Slaw
Total Time: 1 hr. 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 medium cabbage, shredded
1 medium green (or yellow) bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Preparation:
1. Combine cabbage, bell peppers, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 93
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 115 mg
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 12 g
Protein: 4 g

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Chicken & Veggie Fajitas

Ingredients
1 tsp. chili powder
1 Dash sea salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. olive oil, divided use
4 4 oz. raw chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/4 in strips
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow(or orange) carrot, sliced thin
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
8 (6 in) whole wheat(or corn) tortillas, warm
1/2 cup fresh tomato salsa(pico de gallo)
Lime wedges(optional garnish)
Preparation:
1. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and <i>1 tsp.</i> oil in large re-sealable plastic bag.
2. Add chicken; mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Heat remaining <i>1 tsp .</i> oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Empty contents of bag into skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers, onion, and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove from heat.
5. Add lime juice; mix well.
6. Top each tortilla evenly with chicken mixture and salsa; garnish with lime wedges if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 326
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Sodium: 722 mg
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 28 g