We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/cauliflower-rice-chicken-biryani/ For the cauliflower, we found that food processing a medium head was sufficient. We used only one jalapeño, seeded and cut into thin half-moons. (May 2021)
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Moroccan turkey-beef kefta meatballs, pressure cooker style
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/moroccan-meatballs/ Our modifications: first, we used ½ lb each minced beef and turkey instead of 1 lb minced beef. Second, to add a beefy flavor (to counterbalance the turkey), we added 1 Tbsp beef stock to the meatball mixture and 2 Tbsp beef stock to the tomato sauce. Third, for… Continue reading Moroccan turkey-beef kefta meatballs, pressure cooker style
Lighter eggplant parmigiana
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/lighter-eggplant-parmesan-5-pts/ We used 24 oz Rao’s marinara and 8 oz no-salt tomato sauce. (May 2021)
Chicken and mushroom in garlic white wine sauce
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-and-mushrooms-in-garlic-white/ We used skinless, boneless chicken breast, which we cut into fingers. We think chicken cutlets (similar to chicken piccata) may be better. We added some fresh lemon juice to the sauce at the end. (May 2021)
Mashed cauliflower and potatoes
We generally followed this recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/creamy-cauliflower-puree/ Our modifications: first, we omitted the garlic and buttermilk. Second, we added one medium russet potato, cut roughly into the same size as large (3x2") florets from one medium cauliflower. We boiled the potato and cauliflower chunks together until fork-tender (about 8 mins). We drained them, and then placed… Continue reading Mashed cauliflower and potatoes
Salisbury steak meatballs
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe, and it was delicious: https://www.skinnytaste.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs-instant-pot-stove-top-slow-cooker/. We increased the cremini mushrooms to 8 oz; we used one minced mushroom for the meatball mixture. We also browned the meatballs in batches in a large nonstick pan. We simmered the meatballs, mushrooms, and sauce on the stovetop for 29 mins. We served the… Continue reading Salisbury steak meatballs
Italian-style sausage, bean, and spinach soup
We tried this Rachael Ray recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/sausage-beans-and-broccoli-rabe-soup-recipe-1942314 Our modifications: first, we browned 1 lb (2 links) of sliced Italian spicy chicken sausage in olive oil. Second, we added only the onion, potato, carrot, and garlic. Third, we deglazed with some chicken broth, then we added the remaining broth (2 quarts). We folded in the beans… Continue reading Italian-style sausage, bean, and spinach soup
Italian-style cannellini beans with wilted spinach and bacon
We tried this recipe, which is buried in this article: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/12-easy-ways-to-cook-a-can-of-cannellini-beans. There were no measurements, so we used 2 oz center cut bacon (cut into matchsticks), one small onion, 2 large cloves garlic, ½ tsp crushed red pepper, one 15 oz can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained), 1 oz fresh spinach, and the juice and… Continue reading Italian-style cannellini beans with wilted spinach and bacon
Simple quesadilla
We threw this together based on our pantry: 2 flour tortillas; 2 Tbsp spicy black bean puree (from this recipe: https://href.li/?https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/); 2 Tbsp cooked jasmine rice; a handful of fresh baby spinach (about 6 leaves); and about 2 Tbsp shredded Monterey Jack cheese. On a large cutting board, lay down a flour tortilla. Spread the… Continue reading Simple quesadilla
Scrambled egg and black bean burrito
We repurposed the black bean puree from this nachos recipe: https://href.li/?https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/ For two servings: first, prepare the black bean puree from the above recipe (you will need about ¼ cup total for this burrito recipe). Second, scramble three large eggs (we added 2 tsp milk to the egg mixture and cooked in 1 tsp butter).… Continue reading Scrambled egg and black bean burrito
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