By: Centre Staff
Looking for some new recipe ideas? Here are three healthier meals you can prepare in 60 minutes.
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The bright flavors of mango, bell pepper, mint and lime create this simple chicken dinner with 29 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (4-ounce, 113g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 mangos, peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups (400g) cooked brown rice (certified gluten-free if necessary)
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Add mangos, bell pepper, broth, green onions, mint, lime juice, lime zest and garlic, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Partially cover, and cook for 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add rice to skillet, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 1 cup mango-rice mixture
Per serving: Calories: 351; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 209mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 29g
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This recipe features lean shrimp with carrots, bell peppers, black beans and lime juice.
Ingredients
3/4 pound (340 grams) cooked, peeled and deveined small or medium shrimp
1 large (70 grams) carrot, peeled and shaved with vegetable peeler or grated
1 small (75 grams) yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup (120 grams) rinsed and drained no-salt-added canned black beans (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/4 cup (60 grams) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 to 24 large (180 to 360 grams) Boston or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry*
Directions
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl. (Mixture may be chilled until ready to serve.) Spoon 1/3 cup shrimp salad into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.
* If lettuce leaves are small, stack two together before filling.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 3 filled lettuce wraps
Per serving: Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g
Try a freshly baked muffin loaded with fruit in your microwave!
Ingredients
1/4 cup (24g) whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup (60ml) 2% milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk
2 teaspoons canola oil or melted coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup (40g) fresh blueberries
2 teaspoons chopped toasted pecans
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. In a small measuring cup, whisk together the milk, oil and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until moistened. Stir in the blueberries.
Spoon the batter into a 12–16-ounce (450–473ml) mug. Sprinkle the top with nuts. Microwave on high until the cake has expanded and is firm to the touch, 1 1/2–2 minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave. Watch closely and do not overcook. Add time in 10-second intervals if the muffin is not done. The muffin will puff up at first, but deflate as it cools.
Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 muffin
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 312; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 255mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 8g
Reference: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/11-20-minute-recipes-under-355-calories/
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