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Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
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Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh basil leaves
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Nutrients
- Calories: 379.4
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 49.5 mg
- Sodium: 726.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 6.1 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
Caprese Panini
One of my favorites!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups tomato cocktail juice
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- hot pepper sauce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 177.4
- Calories from Fat: 28 g
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 91.5 mg
- Sodium: 757.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 14.1 g
Big Ed’s Cajun Shrimp Soup
Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will…
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Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
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Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 7 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 cup chopped green onion
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 266.4
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 24.4 mg
- Sodium: 76.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
White and Wild Rice Pilaf with Tomatoes…
This delicious recipe comes from Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, shredded or chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 185
- Calories from Fat: 138 g
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 434.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad
Love this combination! Cook time is chill time. From Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
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Nutrients
- Calories: 215.9
- Calories from Fat: 76 g
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 68.4 mg
- Sodium: 88.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and…
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great northern beans
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 5 -6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature (such as Montrachet)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 152.3
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
- Sodium: 180.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
Makes a great appetizer for parties!
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
