Showing posts with label Green. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green. Show all posts

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops and Green Beans Amandine

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing, divided
1/2 lb. sea scallops (about 6 large)
1/2 lb. fresh or frozen green beans
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dill weed
2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

POUR 2 Tbsp. of the dressing over scallops in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn over to evenly coat scallops with the dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.

COOK beans in remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice and dill; toss to coat. Cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Sprinkle with almonds. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

REMOVE scallops from marinade; discard marinade. Preheat large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add scallops; cook 4 min. on each side or until opaque and lightly browned. Serve with the green beans.


MORE :

Variation
Prepare as directed, substituting 2 skinless salmon fillets (4 oz. each) or 1/2 lb. cleaned raw large shrimp (21 to 30 count) for the scallops.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories
230
Total fat
7 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
510 mg
Carbohydrate
12 g
Dietary fiber
5 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
30 g
Vitamin A
20 %DV
Vitamin C
10 %DV
Calcium
20 %DV
Iron
25 %DV
Healthy Living Information
Low fat
Low calorie
Diet Exchange
1/2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (L)

Nutrition Bonus
Trying to get more seafood into your diet? Enjoy this delicious low-calorie, low-fat entree any night of the week. Carb Choices: 1

Friday, August 28, 2009

Orange-Infused Roasted Green Beans and Red Peppers

INGREDIENTS :

  1. 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  2. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  3. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 1 orange, zested
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss green beans, bell pepper and oil in a large bowl. Add orange zest, salt and crushed red pepper to taste; toss to combine. Spread on a large baking sheet. Roast the vegetables, turning once halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly wilted, about 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings


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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the green beans and bell pepper.


NUTRITION INFO :

Per Serving

  • Calories: 76 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Sugars: 3 g

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