Monday, March 17, 2014

3 Easy and Healthy Dinner Options

3 Easy and Healthy Dinner Options:

1. Two Minute Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

12 Large frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
¼ Cup spinach leaves (chopped)
½ Tsp olive oil
½ Garlic clove (crushed)
¼ Tsp dried basil
½ Cup Linguini

Directions:

1. In a large microwavable bowl, mix all the ingredients together, tossing well to coat the shrimp.
2. Microwave for 1 minute.
3. Remove from the microwave and toss again.
4. Microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
5. Boil Linguini until al dente.
6. Serve over Linguini, and Enjoy!

2. Shepherd’s Pie Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 Tsp butter
½ Onion (chopped)
5 Oz lean minced beef
8 Oz beef stock
1 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp tomato puree
1 Large potato (baked)
Sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350*. Melt butter in a nonstick pan. Cook onion for 3-4 minutes and then add mince. Fry for 3-4 minutes more, or until the beef has browned. Stir in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and  tomato puree. Let bubble for 15-20 minutes, or until the mince is tender and the sauce is thick.
2. Cut potato in half (longway) and scoop the insides into a small bowl, but leaving the skin intact. Mash the insides. Divide the mince between the potato skins and cover with the mash. Place potato on baking sheet and then back for 15-20 minutes, or until potato is golden.
3. Serve with your favorite veggie and Enjoy!

3. Couscous with Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 Cup whole wheat couscous (cooked)
5 Oz boneless chicken breast (cooked), cut into strips
1 Cup spinach (cooked), steamed or sautéed
½ Cup of tomato sauce
¼ Cup canned diced tomatoes with seasoning

Directions:


1. Combine all ingredients and Enjoy!

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