Zucchini Stir Fry
*GOOD* Stir Fry recipes are hard to come by, and we are excited to share this one with you! This recipe is very tasty and packed with flavor! Add a side of rice to complete it or try adding some chicken for added protein!
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 large yellow squash sliced & halved
- 1 large zucchini sliced & halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- 1/2 tablespoon flour if needed to thicken sauce
- Peel onion. Cut into a thick dice.
- Slice the yellow squash into ยฝ inch thick rounds and halved.
- Slice the zucchini into ยฝ inch thick rounds and halved.
- Cut the red bell pepper into a thick dice.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown sugar and ginger.
- Heat the oil and garlic clove in a frying pan or stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over medium heat. Stir until vegetables are just tender.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to vegetables. Stir until thickened. Add flour or corn starch if needed.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Try this healthy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Salad for Dinner (or lunch) Tonight! Your family will be sure to love this healthy recipe!
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp Louisiana style hot sauce
- 1 bunch romaine lettuce chopped
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Drain, and stir in hot sauce and pepper.
- Divide romaine among 4 plates. Top with chicken, celery and carrots. Serve with dressing.
Marinade Mexican Inspired
This marinade features classic flavors inspired by Mexican flavors, this easy marinade will be your go-to for flavorful meat. Check out our marinade tips to make you a master of marinades!
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- This marinade works best if it is made a day in advance so the flavors can blend.
- Marinate meat for about 6 hours.
Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.
This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.
Marinade – Basic
This basic marinade is versatile and easy to make at a moment’s notice. Making your own marinades can help you control how much sodium and added sugars are in the food you eat. Check out our tips for rubs and marinades so you’re a marinade master!
- 5 cloves garlic pureed
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Marinade for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight.
Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.
This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.