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Fast and Easy Salsa Verde Eggs

Salsa verde eggs are a quick and easy meal that’s spicy and satisfying. It’s a healthy, simple and low-calorie treat for any time of day!

Salsa Verde Eggs

Salsa Verde Eggs

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Course Breakfast
Servings 1
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup fresh salsa
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Coat small saute pan with cooking spray.
  • Add salsa to pan and over medium heat until simmering. Push salsa to the sides of the pan, making a “well” for the egg.
  • Crack the egg into well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes to the desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cover until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
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Did you know?  Despite the negative press that eggs have received in the past, they can absolutely be a part of a healthy diet!

Suggestion:  Serve this over a slice of simple white toast!

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Pork Chops With Apples and Onions

Pork chops with apples and onions is a one-skillet meal that’s quick, easy and bursting with flavor! This all-in-one meal is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Pork Chops With Apples and Onions

Pork Chops With Apples and Onions

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Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pork chops, 4 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat then add the pork chops. Cook until browned (3-5 minutes on each side) and remove to plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the same pan then add apples and onion. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with sage, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  • Whisk together broth and mustard and add to the pan.
  • Slide pork chops back in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pork chops are finished cooking and liquid is reduced by half.
  • Hack: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword apples and onions, cooked apples, easy meal, fast and easy, fried pork chop, one pan meal, one skillet meal, pan seared, pork chop, quick and easy

While an apple a day (all by itself) will not keep the doctor away, it IS a beneficial part of a healthy diet!

Suggestion:  This dish will pair nicely with baked rice pilaf!

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Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts is a quick and easy one-skillet meal that is nutritious and delicious. It’s also low-calorie and keto-friendly!

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

Chinese Sausage with Brussels Sprouts

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Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Chinese sausage (2 links)
  • 1½ lb Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • 2½ tbsp water
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Remove casings from sausages and discard. Place sausage in a cold pan and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently to break up sausage, until cooked through. Remove sausage from pan.
  • Turn heat up to medium-high and add Brussels sprouts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan to keep oil from burning.
  • Add water and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender. Add soy sauce, vinegar and sausage bits and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Keyword Brussels sprouts, Chinese sausage, easy dinner, fast and easy, keto, low calorie, low carb, one pan meal, one skillet meal, quick and easy, quick meal preparation

The Chinese sausage I use in this recipe differs from a traditional Lap Cheong, which is a dried sausage. The one I use is a fresh sausage seasoned with a Chinese-style sauce. It can be found in the meat department of your local grocery store by the Italian pork sausages.  

If you’re a fan of Chinese-style sausage and one-skillet meals, check out this sausage and butternut squash skillet!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken with Rice Noodles

An overnight marinade gives lemon poppy seed chicken a bright flavor in this fast and easy dinner for one! Rice noodles make it a great gluten-free option.

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken with Rice Noodles

Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken with Rice Noodles

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Course Main Course
Servings 1
Calories 440 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz skinless, boneless chicken
  • ¼ cup Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, divided
  • 2 oz linguine rice noodles
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp)
  • ½ cup frozen green peas

Instructions
 

  • Seal the chicken in a small bag or container with 2 tbsp lemon poppy seed dressing.  Marinade overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from marinade and cut into 1” pieces.
  • Soak the rice noodles in very hot water for 30 minutes.  Do not oversoak. Drain.
  • While the noodles are soaking, put the onion in saute pan with ¼ cup vegetable broth.  Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until soft and golden. As the vegetable broth evaporates continue adding, ¼ cup at a time.
  • Turn the heat up to medium and add the garlic.  Saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken, rice noodles and peas to the pan and stir fry until the chicken is cooked through, 7-10 minutes.  Toss with remaining poppy seed dressing.
  • Serve immediately.
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Did you know?  Frozen produce has many advantages over fresh, including less waste, convenience and price.  It’s even been shown that those who keep frozen produce on hand are more likely to reach their daily recommended servings!

Suggestion:  Oil-free lemon poppy dressing is also a perfect drizzled over pan seared scallops and shrimp!

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Sausage and Butternut Squash Skillet

Sausage and butternut squash skillet is a hearty one-skillet recipe that’s low in carbs and calories. It comes together quickly for an easy weekday dinner and is great paired with easy vegetable rice!

Sausage and Butternut Squash Skillet

Sausage and Butternut Squash Skillet

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Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Chinese sausage, casings removed
  • 2 tsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp crushed rosemary leaves
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 5 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 tbsp)
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and over medium-high until browned, while breaking into large pieces (about 6-7 minutes).
  • Add all remaining ingredients (except for cheese) and stir gently to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until squash is tender. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Hack: Freeze leftovers in portion-sized freezer containers for quick "grab and go" meals.
  • Hack:   Fresh peeled and cubed butternut squash can be purchased in the produce department of the grocery store.  Frozen butternut squash can also be used (one 16 oz bag equals 4 cups).
  • Hack:  Uncooked winter squash can be stored in a cool, dark environment (less than 50℉) for up to 2 months so stock up when it’s on sale!  Cook, mash and freeze unseasoned winter squash for up to 12 months as a quick and easy addition to many recipes.
Keyword butternut squash, Chinese sausage, easy dinner, easy meal, keto, low calorie, low carb, one skillet meal, quick and easy

Did you know? Winter quash provides numerous health benefits that may help reduce the risk of many diseases!

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