Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.

chef john's pasta primavera

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 3 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 2 pinches salt
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas
• 1/2 cup shelled english peas
• 1 bunch asparagus, stalks diced, tips left whole
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. hold basil bunch by the stems and dip basil leaves in boiling water until bright green, about 2 seconds. immediately immerse basil in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. once the basil is cold, drain well. remove basil leaves from stems and discard stems.
• blend basil leaves, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup olive oil, and garlic together in a blender until smooth.
• stir fettuccine into the same pot of boiling water, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain.
• heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir leek and green onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. add jalapeno and salt; cook and stir until jalapeno is soft, about 5 minutes.
• increase heat to medium-high. stir 2 cups chicken broth, zucchini, sugar snap peas, and english peas into jalapeno mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. add asparagus and continue cooking until asparagus is soft, about 3 minutes more.
• pour 1/4 cup basil-garlic mixture into zucchini mixture and cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute. remove from heat.
• place pasta in a large bowl; pour zucchini mixture over pasta and pour remaining basil-garlic mixture over the zucchini mixture. spread parmesan cheese over the top. toss mixture briefly to combine and tightly wrap bowl with aluminum foil. let stand until pasta and vegetables soak up most of the juices and oil, about 5 minutes. toss again.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

low-carb "tacos"

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• cook and stir ground beef, onion, and jalapeno peppers together in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. stir taco seasoning into meat mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
• stir meat mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream together in a large bowl. divide taco mixture among 4 bowls and top each with avocado slices.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.