Easy, Elegant Entrees
 

Easy, Elegant Entrees

Balsamic Roasted Beet and Dried Plum Salad

Serve as a side salad or enjoy as a main dish. Diet Types: Vegetarian, Wheat Free Ingredients: 4 small yellow or red beets, trimmed1/2 cup water1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups mixed salad greens8 pitted dried plums, halved1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup unsalted sh...READ MORE

Barbecue Grilled Tempeh with Onio

Throw this tasty dish together in minutes. Diet Type: Vegetarian Ingredients: 8 ounces Tempeh1 large onion, sliced thin2 cups Barbecue sauce Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour Instructions: Cut the Tempeh into cubes. Place Tempeh, onion slices, and...READ MORE

Bean & Shrimp Risotto

Diet Type: Low Fat Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onion4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil4 oz mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked3 (14 oz) cans fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp1 cup snap peas1 (15oz) can Kidney beans or1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged kidney beans, rinsed, & drained1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 cup shredde...READ MORE

Beef and Bean Kabobs

Serve with a brown rice pilaf and steamed artichokes. Diet Type: Low Carbohydrate Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper3/4 pound beef top round steak, cut in 1 1/2" cubes1/2 pound extra firm tofu, cut in 1 1/2" cubes1 small red or green bell pepper, cut in 1" squares4 green onions, trimmed and cut in half crosswise ...READ MORE

Black Bean Cakes with Fruit Chutney

Make a double batch of the bean cakes and freeze half. Diet Type: Vegetarian Ingredients: 1 15 ounce can seasoned black beans, undrained3/4 cup whole wheat flour2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon Cayenne1/2 cup diced celery1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon Cumin1/4 cup diced tomatoes1 medium apple, peeled, cored and diced1 orange, peeled and diced1 kiwi...READ MORE

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes over Spelt Ribbon Pasta

This assertive sauce is good to use with any whole grain pasta. Diet Type: Low Fat Ingredients: 1 cup low or reduced sodium, non-fat chicken broth1 1/2 oz. Sun Dried Tomatoes (not packed in oil, about 16)2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces2 tablespoons white wine1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper4 cups cooke...READ MORE