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Meal Prep Salmon Dish

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 Twp different flavors of salmon, enough for 4 meals. GET YOUR FREE COOKBOOK NOW  Ingredients ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 5 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 5 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 carrot, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Step 1. Mix soy sauce, balsamic vinaigrette, 1/4 cup olive oil, and minced garlic in a shallow bowl. Add 2 salmon pieces to the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Step 2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Step 3. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle over remaining 2 salmon pieces. Step 4. Spread green beans, asparagus, and carrot on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle ...

Roasted Cod Nicoise

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 Cod roasts alongside green beans and new potatoes in this weeknight-friendly sheet pan dinner. Keeps up to 2 days when chilled in an airtight container. This recipe, which appeared in Allrecipes magazine's Dec/Jan 2020 issue, comes from Ellie's new cookbook, "Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet." FREE KETO MEAL PLAN  Ingredients cooking spray 1 ½ pounds small new red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt 8 ounces thin French-style green beans, trimmed 1 ½ teaspoons coarse-ground Dijon mustard ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets 3 tablespoons prepared black olive tapenade 6 lemon wedges, or to taste 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line an extra-large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat parchment with cooking spray. Step 2. Toss potatoes...

Everything Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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 Delicate salmon with a crunchy topping is paired with tender potatoes and broccoli drizzled with a sweet and spicy mustard glaze in this simple, 30-minute sheet pan dinner. The whole family will love the indulgent taste of this nutritious meal! CUSTOM KETO DIET PLAN   Ingredients cooking spray 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 5 cups broccoli florets 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning 2 teaspoons soy sauce Directions Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with cooking spray. Step 2. Toss sweet potatoes with 2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Place on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Step 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Step 4...

Kale and Chicken Stir-Fry

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 This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a weekday meal. There is lots of room in this recipe to add whatever vegetables you like to make it your own. Serve alone or with rice. FREE KETO MEAL PLAN  Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 sweet potato 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 bunch chopped kale 4 mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded ½ medium red onion, cut into bite-size pieces ½ zucchini, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons peanut sauce Directions Step 1. Lightly season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Step 2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet, allow to cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Step 3.  Meanwhile, pi...

Kadai Chicken Recipes

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 This is one of the delicious and easiest chicken dishes I have ever made. You can increase or decrease the chile peppers according to your taste. FREE KETO MEAL PLAN  Ingredients 5 teaspoons vegetable oil 7 dried red chile peppers, finely chopped 5 tomatoes, finely chopped 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Directions Step 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened and reduced, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until it is dark red and sauce thickens and starts to stick to the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.                * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. KETO MEAL PLAN  (-) Information is not ...

Honey Key Lime Grilled Chicken

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 When I bought a bottle of Key Lime juice on vacation in Florida, I wondered what I would do with it... Now this recipe is a staple in our kitchen! I hope you enjoy it too! The longer you marinate, the better the sweet-sour combo gets! Get your Free Cookbook  Ingredients 5 tablespoons key lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon lemon pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions Step 1. In a resealable plastic bag, mix the key lime juice, honey, garlic, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Step 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Step 3. Grill the marinated chicken about 8 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.                 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lowe...

Grilled Jalapeno Tuna Steaks

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 Charred tuna steaks with the flavor of jalapeno, garlic, and lime! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pound ahi tuna steaks FREE KETO MEAL PLAN  Directions Step 1.  Whisk olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a flat baking dish. Place the tuna steaks in the dish, turning to coat entirely in marinade; cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Step 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Step 3. Cook steaks on the preheated grill until beginning to firm and hot in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side.                     * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is b...

Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts, Sage, and Romano

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This is a great vegetarian main course or a perfect side dish to any meat. I guarantee you will not have any leftovers! Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded Keto meal Plan  ¼ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 2 teaspoons butter, melted salt and pepper to taste Directions Step 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Step 2. Place the squash, cut side down, in a large baking dish. Step 3. Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Step 4. Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a bowl. Add the pine nuts, cheese, sage, butter, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Serve immediately.                      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount ...

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

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 Grilled shrimp with a lime base and some kick! Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence) 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound) FREE KETO MEAL PLAN  Directions Step 1.  Mix together Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Step 2.  Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Step 3. Remove shrimp from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Step 4. Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.                    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nut...