Aparna Mele, MD

Source: eating well.com Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ⅓ cups chopped yellow onion ⅔ cup chopped carrot ⅔ cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups unsalted chicken broth 6 ounces orzo, preferably whole-wheat 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano ½ teaspoon kosher salt 24 cooked chicken meatballs (12 ounces), such as Easy Chicken Meatballs 4 cups baby spinach ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot or […]

Source: www.delish.comIngredients2 8 oz. butterflied boneless pork chops1 tsp. chipotle powder1 tsp. cumin1/2 tsp. oregano1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. coriander1/4 tsp. allspicekosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 avocado, diced1/4 c. low-fat Greek yogurt3 peaches, diced1/2 shallot, mincedJuice of 1 1/2 limes, divided3 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro1 tsp. sugar8 corn or flour tortillasCilantro leaves, for servingDirectionsCut butterflied pork chops into 4 pieces and place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, pound meat until […]

Cooked shrimp swim in a flavorful mixture of coconut milk, Fresno chili, and lime until marinated and bursting with flavor. It’s then mixed with sliced crisp cucumbers and jicama matchsticks. Fresh cIlantro brightens this dish further for a super cooling picnic-bringalong. Rice noodles make an a-okay accompaniment. Source: www.realsimple.com Ingredients 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk, well […]

Source: eatingwell.comIngredients1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 count)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajín1 teaspoon garlic powder8 corn tortillas2 cups shredded cabbage1 cup guacamole1-2 jalapeño peppers, sliced1 cup chopped fresh cilantroCrumbled cotija cheese & sour cream for servingDirectionsPreheat grill to medium-high.Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil, chile-lime seasoning and garlic powder in a large bowl. Thread onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Brush both […]

Source: theinspiredhome.comWow your mom with this delicious in season breakfast strata on Mother’s day!Ingredients1 loaf sourdough boule10oz browned breakfast sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces1 kale bunch, washed and chopped into bite sized pieces4 minced garlic cloves3tbsp oil15 eggs1.5 cups whole milk130g pesto1tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp salt½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese2 cups shredded extra sharp […]

Source: feastingathome.com“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.”~Pablo NerudaSpring Orecchiette Pasta with asparagus, mushrooms, peas and fresh herbs in a light carbonara sauce with dollops of creamy Burrata cheese.Ingredients:4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped8-12 mushrooms of choice, quartered or sliced2 cups of wilting greens (arugula, dandelion, chard, or spinach) choppedGenerous pinch saltCracked […]

Source: KJ & CompanyIngredients2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 tablespoon garlic, chopped2 tablespoons red curry paste1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon salt13.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk64 oz chicken stock8 oz mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup cilantro, chopped2 green onions, choppedInstructionsHeat the olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Sear the chicken […]

Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RDSource: EatingWellPrep Time: 30 minsAdditional Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 40 minsServings: 4Ingredients1 lemon1 ¼ […]

Original recipe from Minimalist Baker Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowls with roasted eggplant, chickpeas, lemon rice, tomato-cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce. A fresh, flavorful, plant-based bowl that’s easy to make! Ingredients EGGPLANT CHICKPEAS GRAINS SALAD SAUCE Instructions Notes *Recipe as written makes ~2/3 cup tahini sauce, which is enough for generously topping the bowls or having […]

Source: Wholenewmom.com Ingredients Mint Layer 2 Hass avocados (about 8-10 oz) 1/2 cup low-carb sweetener  3/4 cup coconut oil (melted) 6 scoops stevia (approximately 3/16 teaspoon) 4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 3/8 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Layer 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup low-carb sweetener (blended preferred for smoothness–see Recipes Notes for subs) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt Instructions Mint Layer Lightly grease an 8×8 pan. Place all ingredients in high powered blender […]

Source: aheadofthyme.com Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, shredded 6 cups hot water (or vegetable stock) ¼ cup miso paste 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms (or brown mushrooms), thinly sliced 3 packs dried ramen noodles (about 200 grams) 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional, to taste) For serving: ¼ cup shelled edamame beans, cooked ¼ cup frozen sweet corn, thawed ¼ cup carrot, shredded 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon sesame […]

Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. Source: eatingwell.com Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder […]