Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash and Peas

Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash and Peas


Ingredients:

6 ounces raw shrimp, tail off
1 cup cooked spaghetti squash
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Season the shrimp with garlic salt. Spray the pan with cooking spray, add the shrimp and cook about two minutes per side (or until pink).

2. Cook the frozen peas in the microwave (about 1 1/2 minutes). Toss the peas,with the spaghetti squash, olive oil and cheese. Serve the shrimp on top.



Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Caramelized Onion, Feta, and Blue Cheese Chicken Burgers

Summer Time = Burger Time. 

I had some fat blueberries in my fridge and thought they would add an interesting element to the chicken burgers I was planning on making. As usual, I wanted to keep them SIMPLE. 

The blueberries add a pop of sweet flavor and almost act like a condiment for the burger (instead of ketchup). Don't knock it till you try it!!


Caramelized Onion, Feta, and Blueberry Chicken Burger

Ingredients:

1 small onion, thinly sliced 
1/2 packet stevia
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 
1 lb ground chicken breast
1/3 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup blueberries 
Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

1. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the stevia and balsamic. Cook until the balsamic starts to reduce (abut 1-2 minutes). Set aside and allow to cool. 

2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, feta, onions, salt and pepper. Fold in the blueberries. Form into 4-6 patties. Cook on a hot skillet sprayed with cooking spray (about 5-6 minutes per side depending on how thick they are).

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