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Summer Bean Salad
(Serves Two)

1/3 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 small onion, diced
1/3 cup cherry tomato halves
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil

1. In a large bowl, gently toss beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, lime juice, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

2. Mix in basil just before serving.

Prep: 15mins
Ready: 15mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 113 / Total Fat: 2.9g / Cholesterol: 0mg / Sodium: 252mg / Total Carbs: 18.7g / Dietary Fiber: 5.1g / Protein 5g

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Thai Spice Barbecue Shrimp
(Serves Two)

2-1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry paste
1/4 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined

1. In a shallow dish or re-sealable bag, mix together the lemon juice, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, brown sugar and curry paste. Add shrimp, and seal or cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

2. Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, or place in a grill basket for easy handling. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan, and boil for a few minutes.

3. Grill shrimp for 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste occasionally with the marinade.

Prep: 1hr
Cook: 6mins
Ready: 1hr 6mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 73 / Total Fat: 1g / Cholesterol: 86mg / Sodium: 268mg / Total Carbs: 3.6g / Dietary Fiber: 0.1g / Protein 11.7g

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Sweet Grilled Peaches
(Serves Two)

1/2 (16 ounce) package fresh-frozen peach slices
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon cinnamon

1. Preheat a grill for medium heat.

2. Place peaches onto a large piece of aluminum foil. Use two if necessary to hold in all of the peaches without spillage. Drizzle the honey over the peaches, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Close up the foil, sealing tightly.

3. Place the foil packet onto the preheated grill, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through. Carefully open the packet, and serve.

Prep: 5mins
Cook: 10mins
Ready: 15mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 244 / Total Fat: 0.2g / Cholesterol: 0mg / Sodium: 9mg / Total Carbs: 64.9g / Dietary Fiber: 4g / Protein 1g

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“Staying Power” Oatmeal
(Serves Two)

1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 – 2 cups water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons raisins or blueberries

Use 3-minute oatmeal and follow cooking
instructions, adding in raisins or blueberries
near the end of the cooking time. This is
a great high-fiber complex carb breakfast
that gives you “staying power” all morning!

Prep: 2mins
Ready: 5mins
Amount Per Serving – Calories: 215 / Total Fat: 2.6g / Cholesterol: 1mg / Sodium: 118mg / Total Carbs: 43g / Dietary Fiber: 4.3g / Protein 6.1g

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Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic
(Serves Four)

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon butter

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the chicken until it is nicely browned on one side (about 3 minutes).

2. Add the garlic. Turn the chicken breasts and scatter the mushrooms over them. Continue frying, shaking the skillet and stirring the mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the vinegar, broth, bay leaf and thyme. Cover tightly and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Transfer the chicken to a warm serving platter and cover with foil. Set aside. Continue simmering the sauce, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes. Swirl in the butter or margarine and discard the bay leaf. Pour this mushroom sauce mixture over the chicken and serve.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Ready: 30 mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 268 / Total Fat: 11.6g / Cholesterol: 77mg / Sodium: 320mg / Total Carbs: 9.9g / Dietary Fiber: 1.1g / Protein 30.9g

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Italian Chicken
(Serves Two)

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons pimento-stuffed green olives
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

2. In a skillet or saute pan, saute minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced breast meat, and brown.

3. Reduce heat to low. Add wine, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes.

4. Add olives, and let simmer for 10 minutes more. When ready to serve, add cherry tomatoes for a minute or two. They should not get mushy or split open, just get warm. Serve immediately.

Prep: 20mins
Cook: 10mins
Ready: 1 hr 30mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 149 / Total Fat: 2.8g / Cholesterol: 0mg / Sodium: 297mg / Total Carbs: 25.9g / Dietary Fiber: 2.4g / Protein 5.1g

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BBQ Tuna Fritters
(Serves Two)

1 (6 ounce) can light tuna in water, drained
1 egg
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, egg and oats until blended. Mix in the barbeque sauce, green onion, hot pepper sauce, savory, and salt.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spoon tablespoonfuls of the tuna mixture into the pan, and flatten slightly. Smaller patties hold together better. Cook until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side.

Prep: 5mins
Cook: 20mins
Ready: 25mins

Amount Per Serving – Calories: 395 / Total Fat: 18.7g / Cholesterol: 131mg / Sodium: 569mg / Total Carbs: 28g / Dietary Fiber: 3.3g / Protein 28.3g

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