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1. Healthy Chicken Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles:
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in almond milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the grilled chicken slices and zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing until well-coated and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
2. Quinoa Crust Margherita Pizza:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a blender, combine quinoa, water, olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it into a thin, even circle.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven, spread tomato sauce, add mozzarella slices, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
3. Turkey and Veggie Stuffed Bell Peppers:
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked turkey with quinoa, black beans, corn, and salsa.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with the turkey and veggie mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- If desired, top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.