How To Prepare
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, potato, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potato is just tender, about 8 minutes. Add beets and vinegar; return to a boil. Cover and continue cooking until the broth is deep red and the potato is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Serve the soup with a dollop of the horseradish and a sprinkle of parsley.
How To Prepare
1. Place green beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Place beans in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with cooking spray. Add onions; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add broth, vinegar, and Splenda; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes or until syrupy. Add beans and pepper; toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Balsamic-Glazed Green Beans and Pearl Onions
How To Prepare
1. Poke a few holes in the bag of Brussels sprouts and steam in microwave for about 2-2½ minutes, until soft. To cook on cooktop: Add Brussels sprouts to a pot and add a little water. Cover pot and steam until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and cut each in half.
2. Coat a large nonstick pan with olive oil cooking spray. Heat olive oil in pan. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic. Season with a little pepper and a dash of cayenne, if desired. Saute over medium-high heat. Continue to stir often. Use a spatula to turn over several times. Add balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until blackened.
Makes 4 serving (each serving about ¾ cup)
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
How To Prepare
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
In one small bowl, stir together the potato flour, pepper and seasoning. Place the egg whites in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini slices into the egg whites, then coat with the flour mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until browned and crispy.
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Baked Zucchini Chips
How To Prepare
Trim any fat from pork. Cut lengthwise almost but not all the way through; open like book.
In large shallow dish, combine mustard, vegetable oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, pepper and garlic; remove 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the marinade and set aside. Place pork in remaining marinade, turning to coat; let stand for 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade, until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Butterflied Mustard Garlic Pork
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PREPARATION
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring and breaking up the turkey, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add broth, water, bok choy, noodles, teriyaki, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the turkey mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Serve garnished with the reserved 2 tablespoons scallions and cucumber (if using).
TIPS & NOTES
Ingredient notes: Hot sesame oil can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.
Dried Chinese noodles, often used in Chinese soups and lo mein, cook up quickly and can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.
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Brothy Chinese Noodles
How To Prepare
Preheat broiler.
Combine 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; sprinkle evenly over steak. Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeño to pan; cook 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and tomatoes to pan; cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Serve tomato topping with steak.
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Broiled Flank Steak with Warm Tomato Topping
How To Prepare
Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Wrap each potato in a microwave-safe paper towel; arrange potatoes 1 inch apart.
Microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes, turning and rearranging once, let stand 2 minutes. With a fork, pierce the skin in the form of a cross. Press the ends of the potato toward the center, lifting and fluffing the mat of the potato.
Combine broccoli and onion in a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate; cover with microwaveable cover or plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
Combine chicken broth, marinade, vinegar and cornstarch in a 4-cup glass measure, microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Pour sauce over broccoli; stir in cooked shrimp and pimiento. Spoon mixture over potatoes.
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Broccoli-Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
