Recipe: A Well-Balanced Meal for Only 500 Calories

MP4738-240Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers - 4 servings. Cook time 20 minutes.

Canola oil cooking spray

½ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup whole-wheat flour

1 ½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. dry mustard

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1 ½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

4 egg whites

1 pound chicken tenders

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

grilled-shrimpServes 6

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove

1/2 tablespoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 wedges lemon, for garnish

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Delicious Vegetable Curry

vegetable-curry-recipesServes: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves crushed garlic

2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cube vegetable buillon

1 (10 ouce) package frozen vegetable mix

1 1/2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Vegan Chili

vegetarian-chili-bServes: 8

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onions

3/4 cup chopped carrots

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped

1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid

1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

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Tomato and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

stuffed-chicken-breasts-10Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 to 6 ounces each

8 sun dried tomatoes, drained

1/2 bunch basil

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup chicken stock

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