Mediterranean

Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

INGREDIENTS 3 cups uncooked mafalda pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced 8 cherry tomatoes ¼ cup Italian green olives 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese ¼ cup grated Grana Padano cheese DIRECTIONS Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F…

Quick Chicken Couscous

       For the couscous bowl: 1 ¼ cups whole wheat couscous ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil        For the rest 1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half 1 pinch kosher salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste ½ cup diced red onion 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup diced zucchini ½ cup diced green beans ½ cup diced red…

Hummus and Prosciutto Wrap

12 thin slices prosciutto 4 10-inch low carb whole wheat tortillas ½ cup hummus spread, divided 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced - divided 4 small tomatoes, sliced 1 cup torn lettuce leaves, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the prosciutto slices on the baking sheet so they don't touch, and bake them in the preheated oven until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes…

Chicken And White Bean Soup

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1/4 teaspoon dried 2 (14.1 ounce) cans 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 (15 ounce) can 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 1 2-pound roasted chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded (4 cups) Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring…

White Bean Soup with Tomato & Shrimp

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound raw shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added whole peeled tomatoes 2 cups unsalted chicken broth 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added white beans 2 ounces small whole-wheat pasta, such as orzo ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed…

Ravioli And Vegetable Soup

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed and diced 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste (optional) 1 (28 ounce) can 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted 1 (15 ounce) can 1 15-ounce can vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth One 3 oz can of mushroom pieces 1 ½ cups hot water 1 teaspoon dried basil or marjoram 1 ounce 1 6-…