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Your Weekly Plan
Sunday:Chicken NachosMonday:Black Bean Fajita SkilletTuesday:Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & OrzoWednesday:Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili MacThursday:Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & EscaroleFriday:Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives
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Sunday: Chicken NachosJennifer CauseyThese nachos are a fun idea for a Sunday night dinner, especially if, like me, you’re planning on eating dinner on the couch while watching a movie. One of the things I like about this recipe is that it calls for ready-to-use ingredients like shredded cooked chicken, corn tortillas and canned black beans, which make prep easy. And these last two ingredients, plus the veggies, deliver 10 grams of fiber in a 2.5-cup serving.Get the Recipe
Sunday: Chicken Nachos
Jennifer Causey
These nachos are a fun idea for a Sunday night dinner, especially if, like me, you’re planning on eating dinner on the couch while watching a movie. One of the things I like about this recipe is that it calls for ready-to-use ingredients like shredded cooked chicken, corn tortillas and canned black beans, which make prep easy. And these last two ingredients, plus the veggies, deliver 10 grams of fiber in a 2.5-cup serving.
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Monday: Black Bean Fajita Skillet
Tuesday: Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & OrzoShrimp is one of my husband’s favorites, so I’ve been intentionally adding it to our rotation more frequently. Plus, shrimp is not only agreat source of protein and low in saturated fat, but it also cooks in a wink, making it perfect for busy nights. Using a peppery spice blend and a small amount of barbecue sauce adds lots of flavor without the need for additional sodium.Get the Recipe
Tuesday: Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo
Shrimp is one of my husband’s favorites, so I’ve been intentionally adding it to our rotation more frequently. Plus, shrimp is not only agreat source of protein and low in saturated fat, but it also cooks in a wink, making it perfect for busy nights. Using a peppery spice blend and a small amount of barbecue sauce adds lots of flavor without the need for additional sodium.
Wednesday: Three-Bean Chili MacPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellIf you love chili and mac and cheese, this recipe is for you! And the best part is that it requires only 15 minutes of hands-on time; then, the slow cooker takes care of the rest. The blend of three beans—pinto, black and red kidney—makes this chili so delicious that one reviewer even noted, “There is so much flavor in every bite.”Get the Recipe
Wednesday: Three-Bean Chili Mac
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
If you love chili and mac and cheese, this recipe is for you! And the best part is that it requires only 15 minutes of hands-on time; then, the slow cooker takes care of the rest. The blend of three beans—pinto, black and red kidney—makes this chili so delicious that one reviewer even noted, “There is so much flavor in every bite.”
Thursday: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & EscaroleA good steak is always a highlight of our week, and this one is no exception. If you’ve never hadescarole, I highly recommend giving it a try. Cooking this leafy green helps mellow its bitter taste. Fresh herbs such as thyme, sage and rosemary elevate the steak’s flavor. To round out the meal, I’ll serve this dish withwhole-wheat sourdough bread, which ups your fiber intake—one slice has 3 grams of fiber.Get the Recipe
Thursday: Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole
A good steak is always a highlight of our week, and this one is no exception. If you’ve never hadescarole, I highly recommend giving it a try. Cooking this leafy green helps mellow its bitter taste. Fresh herbs such as thyme, sage and rosemary elevate the steak’s flavor. To round out the meal, I’ll serve this dish withwhole-wheat sourdough bread, which ups your fiber intake—one slice has 3 grams of fiber.
Friday: Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & OlivesJennifer CauseyWith all the beautiful produce summer has to offer, I can’t get enough salads during this time of year. And I’m especially excited to try out this new recipe that looks very similar to one my mom makes. The combination of feta, cucumbers and tomatoes is always a winner, and adding lentils and olives makes this salad exquisite. I’ll serveSkillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon,anomega-3-richprotein, alongside.Get the Recipe
Friday: Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives
With all the beautiful produce summer has to offer, I can’t get enough salads during this time of year. And I’m especially excited to try out this new recipe that looks very similar to one my mom makes. The combination of feta, cucumbers and tomatoes is always a winner, and adding lentils and olives makes this salad exquisite. I’ll serveSkillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon,anomega-3-richprotein, alongside.
I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review.
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