Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare strawberry bites (10 minutes)
- Prepare chicken and begin rice (15 minutes)
- Complete chicken and rice; serve with strawberry bites (10 minutes)
Strawberry Bites
Ingredients
- 2 (0.8 oz) bags freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup whole, unsalted almonds
- ⅔ cup quick oats
- 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (about ¼ cp)
- 7 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps
- Place strawberries, almonds, and oats in food processor bowl (or blender); process until mixture is powdered. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; stir in protein powder, agave, and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
- Scoop "bites" of strawberry mixture onto baking sheet (about 2 tablespoons each). Place strawberry bites in airtight container and chill until ready to serve. Makes 24 "bites."
Barbecue Chicken Kabobs over Cheesy Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (or broth)
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 fresh mango (or peach)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium rotisserie chicken seasoning
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Bring stock to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 18–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Meanwhile, cut mango around pit, scoop out flesh, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Cut bell pepper and chicken into 1-inch pieces. Alternate pieces of chicken, bell pepper, and mango on skewers (wash hands). Sprinkle seasoning evenly over skewers.
- Combine barbecue sauce and lime juice. Coat skewers with spray, then place on grill; cook 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill-marked and chicken is 165°F. Brush with barbecue mixture during last 2 minutes of cook time.
- Fluff rice with fork; stir in cheese. Serve skewers over rice with remaining sauce on the side.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, sprouted whole grain bread, and sugar-free pudding for dessert.
- Don't like mango? Try this recipe with pineapple, peaches, strawberries, or your favorite fruit.
Strawberry Bites
Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 5mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 15g, Protein 6g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%
Barbecue Chicken Kabobs over Cheesy Rice
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 4g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 70mg, Sodium 710mg, Total Carb 57g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 12g, Protein 39g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%