Grilled Chicken Tenders with Cilantro Pesto

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Cilantro makes an excellent alternative to basil in forming a pesto that works well with Asian flavors like sesame and soy sauce. Serve this chicken over brown rice with your favorite grilled veggies.

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Chicken Kebabs with Asian Spice Paste

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A moist spice rub acts as a thick marinade in this recipe to produce deeply flavorful, moist chicken that can be readily served with your favorite vegetable dishes.

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Pesto

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This dish is healthy, tasty, and easy to prepare. Pesto flavors the quinoa to pair perfectly with the roasted sweetness of the red peppers. If desired, garnish with a few extra pistachios for a little crunch.

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Tuscan Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Tuscan Salad with Feta VinaigretteOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Feta can add a lot of salty flavor, making it a great ingredient to include in a salad dressing. If you prefer little chunks of feta in your dressing, you can whisk together the dressing instead of pureeing it.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

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Cold soup, savory smoothie—gazpacho originated in Spanish cooking and makes a lovely light side on a hot day. Watermelon brings a sweet, seasonal twist to the dish in mid-summer.

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Wake-Up Smoothie

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This cold, delicious smoothie will help you start the day with a burst of nutrient-packed fruit.

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Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie

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Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or to cool down on a hot summers afternoon. If you have frozen fruit, you can use it frozen and leave out the ice, which can be easier if your blender is lower in power.

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Red, White & Blue Fruit Smoothie

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Show off your patriotism with this delicious blend of fruits! Banana, skim milk, and vanilla yogurt are a good base for playing with any type of fruit that’s fresh in your area. For homemade yogurt popsicles, freeze the smoothie mixture in popsicle molds and enjoy a sweet, responsible cool down!

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