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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

Time: 33 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 nectarines, pitted and diced
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Directions:
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 8 min

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  2. To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
  4. Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.

Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 419 calories
18.3 g fat; 10.8 g carbohydrates; 51.2 g protein; 130 mg cholesterol; 92 mg sodium

 

Original recipe comes from AllRecipes.com & can be found here!

 

Recipe of the Week: Sneaky Veggie Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 22
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: about 20

The texture you expect from a traditional meatball, but with added nutrition of veggies, your whole family will love these.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup carrots, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves, lightly packed
  • 1 small onion, peeled and halved
  • 1/2 cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

 INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat with nonstick spray. Place the carrots, parsley, and onion into a food processor. Grind well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and grind to combine into a smooth mixture. Portion into 2-tablespoon size meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with warm marinara sauce and pasta as desired.

 

 

Original recipe can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Flavorful Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
  4. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition:

1 fajita: 369 calories
15g fat, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein

 

The full recipe can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Chicken, Avocado and Mango Salad

PREP TIME:15 mins
TOTAL TIME:15 mins
YIELD: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced (from 1 lb raw)
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • 1 cup diced mango, from 1 1/2 mangos
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 6 cups baby red butter lettuce

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
  2. Toss avocado, mango, chicken and red onion together.
  3. Fill a large salad platter with baby greens or divide on 4 small dishes.
  4. Top with chicken/avocado mixture and drizzle half the dressing on top.
  5. Serve with remaining dressing if desired.

 

Serving: 1 salad, Calories: 258kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 14.5g,
Sodium: 62mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g

 

This recipe is originally from SkinnyTaste.com! Find this and other great recipes here!

 

Recipe of the Week: Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes: 12 servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped

DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, toss spinach and warm orzo, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and green onions.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3/4 cup
122 calories
5g fat, 259mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein

 

Original recipe from Taste of Home can be found here!