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Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Dawn Olson

Light & easy dinner – perfect for a weeknight!

Ingredients:
1 pkg frozen riced cauliflower
6 oz. cooked chicken breast, diced
6 kalamata olives, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 Tbls. Chickpeas, rinsed
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
3-4 basil leaves, sliced

Directions:
Cook cauliflower per package instructions.
Mix all ingredients together in serving dish and toss to blend oil & lemon juice.

Makes 2 servings

Nutritional Information:
248 Calories
Fat               7.4g
Carbs        20.5g
Fiber           6.3g
Protein     24.5g

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Easy Baked Balsamic Chicken

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Dawn Olson

Mediterranean sheet pan meal that will quickly be one of your favorites!

Ingredients:
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 small sweet potatoes, diced large
1 medium red onion, cut in wedges
1 sweet pepper, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil (I used garlic infused)
2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
Juice from ½ lemon
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp sliced kalamata olives
Fresh parsley

Directions:
1. Combine oil through pepper and whisk together. Add chicken, potatoes, onion and sweet pepper and toss until coated.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
3. Spread chicken & veggies onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle feta, olives and parsley over entire pan and serve.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 277
Total Fat 14.7g
Total Carbohydrates 10.5g
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
Protein 25g

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Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Dawn Olson

All the great taste without the mess!

Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp Taco or Fajita seasoning
1 each, red, green & yellow peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced thin
2 Tbls olive oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream & salsa to garnish
Low carb tortillas – optional

Directions:
1. Slice chicken breasts into thin pieces and place in bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mix over pieces and toss to coat.
2. Spread chicken over foil-lined baking pan. Top with peppers and onions and drizzle with olive oil. (Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired).
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until browned and chicken is cooked through. Serve with low carb tortillas, salsa, cheese & sour cream.

Nutritional Info: Serves 4
(without tortilla & toppings – adjust accordingly)
Calories: 287
Fat 15.4g
Total Carbohyrate 2.6g
Fiber .6g
Protein 33.1

Print recipe: Sheet Pan Fajitas

Thanks to Dr. Clark...