Over the years, we've featured
hundreds of recipes in our newsletter, so to supplement the first article in
our "Just Eat This" series, we thought it'd be fitting to include three of the
most popular, each with a Middle Eastern flair. Served together, they'd make a
great theme meal, with a grand total of less than 750 calories!
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Appetizer: Classic Hummus
2 cups
canned chickpeas, rinsed
2/3 cup tahini paste
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4
cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
Water
Salt and pepper to taste
Throw everything into a food
processor. Grind it up. If the mix is too thick, add a little water. Feel free
to experiment by adding different flavors. Extra garlic, chili peppers, grilled
tomatoes, grilled veggies, or artichoke hearts all make interesting, not to
mention healthy, twists. Makes three cups. Serving size is 1/3 cup.
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
| Calories 223 |
Protein 6 g |
Fiber 4 g |
| Carbs 16 g |
Fat 16 g |
Saturated Fat 2 g |
Salad: Basil, Chickpea, and Tomato
Salad
1 15-oz.
can chickpeas, rinsed
2 ripe tomatoes (or large, ripe tomato), chopped
3/4 cup fresh, chopped basil
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and
refrigerate for 30 minutes or more. Serves 5.
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
| Calories 150 |
Protein 5 g |
Fiber 4 g |
| Carbs 25 g |
Fat 4 g |
Saturated Fat <1 g |
Main Entree: Curried Chicken with
Couscous
2 cups
water
4 cups canned coconut milk, light
1-1/2 tsp. salt, divided
2
cups uncooked couscous
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. curry
powder
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch thick
strips
4 tsp. vegetable oil
2 cups julienned carrots
2/3 cup
raisins
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Combine the water, 1/2 cup coconut
milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil and gradually
stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove
cover and fluff with fork. Combine 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, flour, and curry
powder. Add the chicken and toss gently to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over
medium heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining coconut
milk, carrots, and raisins; reduce heat and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes or until
chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Serve 3/4 cup curry over 1/2 cup
couscous per serving. Garnish with cilantro. Makes 8 servings.
Preparation Time:
25 to 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
| Calories 370 |
Protein 33 g |
Fiber 4 g |
| Carbs 49 g |
Fat 4 g |
Saturated Fat 1 g |
