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July 16, 2008
Looking for a simple soup recipe? The vibrant herbs in this one, including cumin and black pepper, will leave you feeling refreshed.
PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 30 minutes MAKES: 6 servings
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 teaspoons minced)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups brown or French lentils, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground,* or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and ground,* or 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, finely crushed
Kosher salt (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1. In a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, cook onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil about 10 minutes or until tender.
2. Add broth and lentils to onion mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in tomato, parsley, lemon juice, and cumin and fennel seeds. If desired, season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls.
Nutrition facts per serving: 240 cal., 5 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 775 mg sodium, 33 g carbo., 16 g fiber, 17 g pro.
*Note: To toast seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add seeds. Cook, shaking skillet frequently, about 2 minutes or until seeds are toasted and aromatic. Place toasted seeds in a spice grinder and process until finely ground.
Source: SonomaDiet.com
Coconut Chicken
July 16, 2008
Chicken tends to be a dinnertime staple. Next time chicken is on the menu, why not try this flavorful, satisfying meal instead of your usual fare?
Serves 2
Description
If Bali is the ultimate island, then this dinner is the ultimate Bali taste. Chicken braised in coconut milk (Opor Ayam) is a true classic of Indonesian fare. We did change the chicken to white meat instead of the traditional drumstick or wing. New traditions can sometimes be better than old ones.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound chicken breast tenders
1/2 tablespoon chicken broth
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/8 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/16 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 pinch of ground turmeric
1/2 cup light coconut milk (no sugar added)
1 tablespoon macadamia nuts, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste (available in Indian and specialty food markets)
1 teaspoon water
Chopped scallion, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Heat the broth in the same skillet. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, ginger, lemon peel, cumin, and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender but not browned. Stir in the coconut milk, nuts, sugar substitute, and red pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Do not discard the sauce in the pan.
In a small bowl, combine the tamarind paste and water. Stir into the sauce in the skillet and gently boil until thickened and the mixture measures about 1/2 cup.
Evenly divide the chicken among 2 serving plates. Top with sauce and garnish with the scallion.
Recipe from The South Beach Diet Cookbook.
Nutritional Information:
360 calories
25 g total fat (14 g sat)
66 mg cholesterol
10 g carbohydrate
28 g protein
3 g fiber
60 mg sodium
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Chilled Espresso Custard
July 9, 2008
Who doesn’t enjoy capping off a warm summer night with a cool dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth with this refreshing creation.
Makes 4 servings
Description
Complement your meal with coffee at its best — a simply lovely baked custard of rich-tasting espresso.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons sugar substitute
2 teaspoons espresso powder or instant decaffeinated coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Lemon twists, for garnish
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar substitute, espresso powder or coffee, and vanilla extract until well-blended. Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10-inch skillet.
Fill the skillet with water to 1/2 inch from the tops of the custard cups. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled. Garnish with the cinnamon and lemon twists.
Recipe from The South Beach Diet Cookbook.
Nutritional Information:
110 calories
3.5 total fat (1.5 g sat)
110 mg cholesterol
13 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
0 g fiber
80 mg sodium
Iced Tea is More Than a Refreshment
July 9, 2008
Iced tea may be the quintessential summer drink, but a glass is more than just delicious refreshment on a scorching hot day.
All black and green teas, iced or hot, contain antioxidants called polyphenols. Research suggests that polyphenols work to track down free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cell structure. By combating free radicals, antioxidants may be able to prevent widespread cell damage and, therefore, decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Green tea gets more hype because it contains the highest concentration of polyphenols, but all teas, with the exception of herbal teas, contain some polyphenols. (Polyphenols are also found in dark chocolate and red wine.)
To get the most from a glass of iced tea, brew it from loose leaves or a tea bag using boiling water. You can add sliced lemon to perk up the flavor or, even better, fiber-rich crushed raspberries (once you enter Phase 2) for a fruity variety. If you like your iced tea sweet, add a sugar substitute. Decaffeinated tea is another option, as is unsweetened herbal iced tea (though, again, herbal teas don’t provide the same health benefits as green or black tea).
Source: SouthBeachDiet.com
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Chunky Vegetable Hash
July 2, 2008
What’s for breakfast? Why not mix up your morning ritual and start your day with this sensational and satisfying dish?
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
Pinch dried thyme
Pinch paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 small red bell pepper, diced
4 large button mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 small zucchini, diced
1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, and paprika, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes, or until onion is softened. Stir in salt, bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and serve hash by itself or with a poached egg.
Source: Recipe from The South Beach Diet Supercharged.
Nutritional Information:
59 calories
4 g total fat (0.5 g sat)
6 g carbohydrate
2 g protein
2 g fiber
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