Chicken Stew with Chickpeas and Plum Tomatoes
Chicken Stew with Chickpeas and Plum Tomatoes
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Serves: 6
Per serving: Calories 346 (From Fat 82); Fat 9g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 38mg; Sodium 721mg; Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 22g.
Ingredients
- 2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
- 4 CHICKEN THIGHS
- 1 SMALL ONION, CHOPPED
- 1 CELERY STALK, CHOPPED
- ½ TEASPOON CINNAMON
- ¼ TEASPOON GINGER
- 1 TEASPOON TURMERIC
- 1 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER
- ½ TEASPOON SALT
- 1 (14.5OZ) CAN CHICKPEAS, DRAINED
- 1 LARGE CAN (28OZ) PLUM TOMATOES
- 4 CUPS LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN STOCK
- ¼ CUP RED LENTILS
- ½ CUP LONG GRAIN RICE
- ¼ CUP LEMON JUICE
- ½ CUP CILANTRO, CHOPPED
Instructions
- IN A LARGE STOCK POT, HEAT THE OLIVE OIL OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT. ADD THE CHICKEN THIGHS AND COOK FOR 3 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. ADD THE ONION, CELERY, SPICES, AND CHICKPEAS AND COOK FOR 3 MINUTES TO HEAT SPICES.
- POUR IN THE TOMATOES AND CHICKEN STOCK AND THEN ADD IN THE LENTILS AND RICE. BRING THE MIXTURE TO A BOIL OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT, COVER AND REDUCE THE HEAT TO LOW AND SIMMER FOR 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES.
- STIR IN THE LEMON JUICE AND DIVIDE STEW INTO 6 BOWLS. GARNISH EACH BOWL WITH 2 TABLESPOONS OF CHOPPED CILANTRO AND SERVE.
Whole Grain Rotini with Pomodoro Sauce
Whole Grain Rotini with Pomodoro Sauce
Serves: 6
This delicious dish is wholesome and satisfying, thanks to a generous helping of protein, low-glycemic carbs and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 PACKAGE (13.25 OZ) WHOLE GRAIN ROTINI, UNCOOKED
- 1 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- ¼ ONION, DICED FINELY
- 3 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
- 1 – 28 OZ CAN DICED TOMATOES
- ¼ TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA
- ½ C FRESH BASIL LEAVES, CHOPPED (OR 1 TSP DRIED)
- 3 OZ PLANT-BASED PARMESAN CHEESE, GRATED
- OPTIONAL: FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER OR SEA SALT
Instructions
- BRING A LARGE POT OF WATER TO BOIL. ADD ROTINI AND COOK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, UNTIL AL DENTE. DRAIN.
- WHILE PASTA IS COOKING, HEAT 1 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL IN A LARGE SKILLET OR SAUTÉ PAN.
- ADD ONION AND GARLIC AND SAUTÉ FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES, UNTIL SOFT.
- WHILE ONIONS ARE COOKING, PLACE CANNED TOMATOES (WITH LIQUID) IN A BLENDER AND PULSE FOR 2-3 SECONDS ONLY, TO PROVIDE FOR A SMOOTH, YET LUMPY MIXTURE.
- ADD TOMATOES AND SMOKED PAPRIKA TO THE ONION MIXTURE, AND HEAT UNTIL BUBBLY. ADJUST SEASONINGS AS DESIRED.
- TO SERVE: PLACE DRAINED, HOT PASTA ON A LARGE SERVING PLATTER (OR INDIVIDUAL DINNER PLATES); TOP WITH POMODORO SAUCE, FRESH BASIL LEAVES, AND SLIVERED PARMESAN OR ASIAGO CHEESE.
French Wild Rice Vegetable Soup
French Wild Rice Vegetable Soup
Serves: 6
This hearty soup is the perfect accompaniment for a sandwich or salad any time of the year. Packed with the health benefits of tomatoes, it will be sure to keep your spirit up all winter long.
Ingredients
- 5 CUPS WATER
- 1 14.5 OZ CAN DICED TOMATOES
- 1 CUBE VEGETABLE BUILLION
- 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
- ½ CUP UNCOOKED WILD RICE
- 1 MEDIUM CARROT, SLICED
- 1 SMALL ZUCCHINI, SLICED
- 1 CUP SLICED LEEKS
- 1 TSP HERBES DE PROVENCE (SEASONING BLEND)
- DASH BLACK PEPPER
Instructions
- PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE POT.
- COVER WITH A TIGHT LID AND BRING TO A BOIL.
- REDUCE HEAT TO A SIMMER AND COOK FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, UNTIL WILD RICE AND VEGETABLES ARE TENDER.
- MAY NEED TO ADD ADDITIONAL WATER TO REPLACE WATER LOST IN EVAPORATION. SHOULD MAKE A THICK, HEARTY SOUP.
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